Job 22:17

Which said unto God, Depart from us: and what can the Almighty do for them?

King James Version
View Chapter

Other Translations for Job 22:17

BSB
They said to God, 'Depart from us. What can the Almighty do to us?'
AKJV
Which said to God, Depart from us: and what can the Almighty do for them?
CPDV
They said to God, "Withdraw from us," and they treated the Almighty as if he could do nothing,
ERV
Who said unto God, Depart from us; and, What can the Almighty do for us?
NHEB
who said to God, 'Depart from us;' and, 'What can Shaddai do for us?'
SMT
They saying to God, Depart from us: and what shall the Almighty do for them?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 22:17

WhichsaidH559VerbuntoGodH410Noun MasculineDepartH5493VerbfromusandwhatcantheAlmightyH7706Noun MasculinedoH6466Verbforthem

Commentary for Job 22:17

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 22:17
Summary
The wicked rejected God and questioned divine power
Event
Eliphaz cites wicked rebellion
Estimated Time Period
Post-Exile (c. 600-400 BC)
Category
Teaching