Job 23:6
What does Job 23:6 mean?
A plain-English look at Job 23:6 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? Nay; but he would give heed unto me.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Will he plead against me with his great power? No; but he would put strength in me.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? Nay; but he would give heed unto me.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Would he make use of his great power to overcome me? No, but he would give attention to me.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862In the abundance of power doth He strive with me? No! surely He putteth <FI>it<Fi> in me.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752I would not that he should contend with me with much strength, nor overwhelm me with the weight of his greatness.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Would he plead against me with [his] great power? Nay; but he would give heed unto me.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 27:8
In measure, when thou sendest them away, thou dost contend with them; he hath removed them with his rough blast in the day of the east wind.
- Ezekiel 20:35
and I will bring you into the wilderness of the peoples, and there will I enter into judgment with you face to face.
- 2 Corinthians 12:9
And he hath said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
- Ezekiel 20:33
As I live, saith the Lord Jehovah, surely with a mighty hand, and with an outstretched arm, and with wrath poured out, will I be king over you.
- Isaiah 27:4
Wrath is not in me: would that the briers and thorns were against me in battle! I would march upon them, I would burn them together.
- Job 9:19
Ifwe speakof strength, lo, he ismighty! And if of justice, Who, saith he, will summon me?
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