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NASB | Job 13:15 "Though He slay me, I will hope in Him. Nevertheless I will argue my ways before Him. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Job 13:15 "Even though He kills me; I will hope in Him. Nevertheless, I will argue my ways to His face. |
Bible Question: Is Job trusting or defiant? Explain. |
Bible Answer: Hello Steve! After reading this verse, I come to the conclusion that Job is saying, "Even in death will I hope in the Lord and maintain that I have not sinned." Yes, this verse could be taken as meaning 'defiance' at first glance, but I believe that Job did not defy the Lord since he never renounced Him or spoke curses on Him like his wife suggested.. If you remember in Job 38-41, the Lord spoke to Job and greatly humbled him. As a result, Job was moved to repentance (Job 42:6). Was Job guilty of pride? I find this hard to believe given the circumstances that he was in and the lack of hope that they had in death (not looking forward to Christ). I think that he was just being honest and sincere. You can say that "Since it took Job so long to repent, this is a contrast: his unwillingness to acknowledge his humanity and his willingness to sacrifice to atone for his family's alleged sins that they may or may not have committed!" But we are also guilty of those sins that we do not know of - unintentional sin. And Job here (42:6) is humbled in the presence of an all-knowing and omniscient God, moved to repentance.. "13:15 The text is uncertain and may be translated, “He will slay me; I wait for Him (to strike)”; i.e., “I have no hope.” Or it may mean, “Though He slay me, I will not delay.” In any case, the general sense is clear: the fear of death would not deter Job from saying “Not guilty” to God." (Ryrie Study Bible) Nelson's has a different interpretation.. "trust Him: While this verse is widely known as a powerful statement of Job’s trust in God, it is not without difficulties. The Hebrew word translated Him is similar in sound to the Hebrew word for no. Thus some have translated the verse as follows: “Behold, He will slay me; I have no hope.” Yet the positive translation of the verse as it is here seems preferable because it follows the flow of the section (vv. 13–19), which has other positive elements (see vv. 16, 19). It also makes wonderful sense within the verse. Job believes that God is in the process of slowly taking his life. But in a bold declaration of faith, Job declares his absolute trust in God. For when he would be brought into God’s presence, he would plead his cause directly with God. And then, if not before, Job would rediscover what he had never really lost: God’s love and salvation (v. 16)." (Nelson Study Bible) Of course, this passage could be a resurgence of Job's hope.. "Last Things, Inspires Hope—The bright prospect of hope in the New Testament rests on the resurrection of Jesus. His resurrection gives us assurance that we will be raised from the dead. See note on 2 Co 4:14-18. For Job there was not such a firm basis of hope. As he argued with his friends, his hope waned at times (Job 6:11; 7:6). Occasionally, it seemed to rise up in confidence, as in this passage. It burned brightest in 19:25-27 and lowest in 14:7-12. Only the full revelation of the Redeemer’s resurrection and final triumph brought in the full measure of hope for human hearts. See note on 19:25-27." (Disciple's Study Bible) He is stating his inspiring hope in the Lord (even in his difficulties), but he is still determined to present his case.. "13:15-19 At this point Job turns from his friends and decides to take his case directly to God, partly because he no longer believes his companions can console his grief or answer his questions. It will be a victory even to be allowed to argue his case before the Lord (v. 16). Job is deeply persuaded that even if he dies at the hand of the Lord, he will not curse God (cf. 2:9). He will steadfastly trust in God, while contending for his own integrity and his life of faith (v. 18). If anyone would show him the sin that caused his grievous suffering, he would be silent and die (v. 19). Yet for Job, trust in God transcends death." (Believer's Study Bible) --Nolan |
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