Job 31:2

For what portion of God is there from above? and what inheritance of the Almighty from on high?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 31:2

BSB

For what is the allotment of God from above, or the heritage from the Almighty on high?

AKJV

For what portion of God is there from above? and what inheritance of the Almighty from on high?

CPDV

For what portion should God from above hold for me, and what inheritance should the Almighty from on high keep?

ERV

For what is the portion of God from above, and the heritage of the Almighty from on high?

NHEB

For what is the portion from God above, and the heritage from Shaddai on high?

SMT

And what the portion of God from above? and the inheritance of the Almighty from the heights?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 31:2

ForwhatportionH2506Noun MasculineofGodH433Noun MasculineistherefromaboveH4605andwhatinheritanceH5159Noun FeminineoftheAlmightyH7706Noun MasculinefromonhighH4791Noun Masculine

Commentary for Job 31:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Job 31:2

Summary

Divine blessing contingent upon righteousness

Event

Job questions reward distribution

Estimated Time Period

c. 1200 BC