Job 9:2

I know it is so of a truth: but how should man be just with God?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 9:2

BSB

"Yes, I know that it is so, but how can a mortal be righteous before God?

AKJV

I know it is so of a truth: but how should man be just with God?

CPDV

Truly, I know that it is so, and that man cannot be justified compared with God.

ERV

Of a truth I know that it is so: but how can man be just with God?

NHEB

"Truly I know that it is so, but how can man be just with God?

SMT

I knew that so the truth: and how shall man be just with God?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 9:2

IknowH3045VerbitissoofatruthH551AdverbbuthowshouldmanH582Noun MasculinebejustH6663VerbwithGodH410Noun Masculine

Commentary for Job 9:2

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 9:2

Summary

Human righteousness cannot compare with divine perfection

Event

Job questions human ability to stand before God

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC