Job 17:3

Lay down now, put me in a surety with thee; who is he that will strike hands with me?

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Other Translations for Job 17:3

BSB
Give me, I pray, the pledge You demand. Who else will be my guarantor?
AKJV
Lay down now, put me in a surety with you; who is he that will strike hands with me?
CPDV
Free me, O Lord, and set me beside you, and let the hand of anyone you wish fight against me.
ERV
Give now a pledge, be surety for me with thyself; who is there that will strike hands with me?
NHEB
"Now give a pledge, be collateral for me with yourself. Who is there who will strike hands with me?
SMT
Set up now, pledge me with thee: who is he will strike for my hand?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 17:3

LaydownH7760VerbnowputmeinasuretyH6148VerbwiththeewhoishethatwillstrikeH8628VerbhandsH3027Noun Femininewithme

Commentary for Job 17:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 17:3
Summary
Requesting divine witness and protection
Event
Pleading for guarantee
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Prayer