Job 9:12

Behold, he taketh away, who can hinder him? who will say unto him, What doest thou?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 9:12

BSB

If He takes away, who can stop Him? Who dares to ask Him, 'What are You doing?'

AKJV

Behold, he takes away, who can hinder him? who will say to him, What do you?

CPDV

If he suddenly should question, who will answer him? Or who can say, "Why did you do so?"

ERV

Behold, he seizeth the prey, who can hinder him? who will say unto him, What doest thou?

NHEB

Look, he snatches away. Who can hinder him? Who will ask him, 'What are you doing?'

SMT

Behold, he will catch and who shall turn him? and who shall say to him, What wilt thou do?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 9:12

BeholdhetakethawayH2862VerbwhocanhinderH7725VerbhimwhowillsayH559VerbuntohimWhatdoestH6213Verbthou

Commentary for Job 9:12

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

Overview of Job 9:12

Summary

Sovereign power operates beyond question or opposition

Event

Sovereign acts without accountability

Estimated Time Period

Pre-history