Job 9:3

If he will contend with him, he cannot answer him one of a thousand.

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Other Translations for Job 9:3

BSB
If one wished to contend with God, he could not answer Him one time out of a thousand.
AKJV
If he will contend with him, he cannot answer him one of a thousand.
CPDV
If he chooses to contend with him, he is not able to respond to him once out of a thousand times.
ERV
If he be pleased to contend with him, he cannot answer him one of a thousand.
NHEB
If he is pleased to contend with him, he can't answer him one time in a thousand.
SMT
If he shall desire to contend with him, he shall not answer him one from a thousand.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 9:3

IfhewillH2654VerbcontendH7378VerbwithhimhecannotanswerH6030VerbhimoneH259AdjectiveofathousandH505Noun Masculine

Commentary for Job 9:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 9:3
Summary
Overwhelming disparity makes human defense impossible
Event
Job describes unequal contest with God
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Wisdom