Job 9:16

If I had called, and he had answered me; yet would I not believe that he had hearkened unto my voice.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 9:16

BSB

If I summoned Him and He answered me, I do not believe He would listen to my voice.

AKJV

If I had called, and he had answered me; yet would I not believe that he had listened to my voice.

CPDV

And if he should listen to me when I call, I would not believe that he had heard my voice.

ERV

If I had called, and he had answered me; yet would I not believe that he hearkened unto my voice.

NHEB

If I had called, and he had answered me, yet I wouldn't believe that he listened to my voice.

SMT

If I called and he will answer me, I shall not believe that he will give ear to my voice.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 9:16

IfIhadcalledH7121VerbandhehadansweredH6030VerbmeyetwouldInotbelieveH539VerbthathehadhearkenedH238VerbuntomyvoiceH6963Noun Masculine

Commentary for Job 9:16

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

Overview of Job 9:16

Summary

Even answered prayer fails to inspire confidence

Event

Job expresses persistent disbelief

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC