Job 31:23

For destruction from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his highness I could not endure.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 31:23

BSB

For calamity from God terrifies me, and His splendor I cannot overpower.

AKJV

For destruction from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his highness I could not endure.

CPDV

For I have always feared God, like waves flowing over me, whose weight I was unable to bear.

ERV

For calamity from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his excellency I could do nothing.

NHEB

For calamity from God is a terror to me. Because his majesty, I can do nothing.

SMT

For the destruction of God is a terror to me, and from his lifting up I shall not prevail.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 31:23

FordestructionH343Noun MasculinefromGodH410Noun MasculinewasaterrorH6343Noun MasculinetomeandbyreasonofhishighnessH7613Noun FeminineIcouldH3201Verbnotendure

Commentary for Job 31:23

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Overview of Job 31:23

Summary

Fear of divine wrath prevents endurance

Event

Job reflects on judgment

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC