Job 34:33

Should it be according to thy mind? he will recompense it, whether thou refuse, or whether thou choose; and not I: therefore speak what thou knowest.

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Other Translations for Job 34:33

BSB

Should God repay you on your own terms when you have disavowed His? You must choose, not I; so tell me what you know.

AKJV

Should it be according to your mind? he will recompense it, whether you refuse, or whether you choose; and not I: therefore speak what you know.

CPDV

Does God require this of you because it is displeasing to you? For you were the first to speak, and not I. But if you know something better, speak.

ERV

Shall his recompence be as thou wilt, that thou refusest it? for thou must choose, and not I: therefore speak what thou knowest.

NHEB

Shall his recompense be as you desire, that you refuse it? For you must choose, and not I. Therefore speak what you know.

SMT

Is it with thee? he will requite it, if thou didst refuse, if thou shalt choose, and not I: and what thou knewest, speak.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 34:33

ShoulditbeaccordingtothymindhewillrecompenseH7999VerbitwhetherthourefuseH3988orwhetherthouchooseH977VerbandnotIthereforespeakH1696VerbwhatthouknowestH3045Verb

Commentary for Job 34:33

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 34:33

Summary

Divine compensation is independent of human choice

Event

Explaining divine judgment

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC