Job 8:5

If thou wouldest seek unto God betimes, and make thy supplication to the Almighty;

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 8:5

BSB
But if you would earnestly seek God and ask the Almighty for mercy,
AKJV
If you would seek to God betimes, and make your supplication to the Almighty;
CPDV
even so, you should arise early to God, so as to beseech the Almighty.
ERV
If thou wouldest seek diligently unto God, and make thy supplication to the Almighty;
NHEB
If you want to seek God diligently, make your petition to Shaddai.
SMT
If thou shalt seek to God, if thou shalt make supplication to him;

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 8:5

IfthouwouldestseekH7836VerbuntoGodH410Noun MasculinebetimesH7836VerbandmakethysupplicationH2603VerbtotheAlmightyH7706Noun Masculine

Commentary for Job 8:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 8:5
Summary
Seek God early and beseech divine mercy
Event
Bildad advises repentance
Estimated Time Period
Pre-history
Category
Teaching