Job 9:19

If I speak of strength, lo, he is strong: and if of judgment, who shall set me a time to plead?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 9:19

BSB

If it is a matter of strength, He is indeed mighty! If it is a matter of justice, who can summon Him?

AKJV

If I speak of strength, see, he is strong: and if of judgment, who shall set me a time to plead?

CPDV

If strength is sought, he is most strong; if equity in judgment, no one would dare to give testimony for me.

ERV

If we speak of the strength of the mighty, lo, he is there! and if of judgment, who will appoint me a time?

NHEB

If it is a matter of strength, look, he is mighty. And if of justice, who will summon him?

SMT

If for strength, behold him strong: if for judgment, who shall arraign me.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 9:19

IfIspeakofstrengthH3581Noun MasculineloheisstrongH533AdjectiveandifofjudgmentH4941Noun MasculinewhoshallsetH3259Verbmeatimetoplead

Commentary for Job 9:19

Please note: this is not Scripture

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

Overview of Job 9:19

Summary

Superior power monopolizes justice and accountability

Event

Job acknowledges power imbalance

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC