Job 23:8

Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive him:

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Other Translations for Job 23:8

BSB
If I go east, He is not there, and if I go west, I cannot find Him.
AKJV
Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive him:
CPDV
If I go to the east, he does not appear; if I go to the west, I will not understand him.
ERV
Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive him:
NHEB
"If I go east, he is not there; if west, I can't find him;
SMT
Behold, I shall go before, and he is not; and behind, I shall not understand for him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 23:8

BeholdIgoH1980VerbforwardH6924butheisnotthereandbackwardH268butIcannotperceiveH995Verbhim

Commentary for Job 23:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 23:8
Summary
Deity remains hidden despite searching
Event
God's absence
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Lament