Job 9:15

Whom, though I were righteous, yet would I not answer, but I would make supplication to my judge.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 9:15

BSB

For even if I were right, I could not answer. I could only beg my Judge for mercy.

AKJV

Whom, though I were righteous, yet would I not answer, but I would make supplication to my judge.

CPDV

And if I now have any justice, I will not respond, but will beseech my judge.

ERV

Whom, though I were righteous, yet would I not answer; I would make supplication to mine adversary.

NHEB

Though I were righteous, yet I wouldn't answer him. I would make petition to my judge.

SMT

Whom, if I was just, I shall not answer; I will make supplication to my judge.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 9:15

WhomthoughIwererighteousH6663VerbyetwouldInotanswerH6030VerbbutIwouldmakesupplicationH2603VerbtomyjudgeH8199Verb

Commentary for Job 9:15

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

Overview of Job 9:15

Summary

Righteous submission requires petition not argument

Event

Job adopts supplicatory posture

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC