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I want to argue my case with God himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/13.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But I would speak to the Almighty, and I desire to argue my case with God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Yet I desire to speak to the Almighty and argue my case before God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/13.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Surely I would speak to the Almighty, and I desire to reason with God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/13.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But I would speak to the Almighty, And I desire to reason with God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“But I would speak to the Almighty, And I desire to argue with God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/13.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220But I would speak to the Almighty, And I desire to argue with God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“But I would speak to the Almighty, And I desire to argue with God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />“But I would speak to the Almighty, And I desire to argue with God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“But I wish to speak to the Almighty, And I desire to argue with God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Yet I prefer to speak to the Almighty and argue my case before God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Yet I prefer to speak to the Almighty and argue my case before God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/13.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Surely I would speak to the Almighty, And I desire to reason with God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But I prefer to argue my case with God All-Powerful--<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/13.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Surely I would speak to the Almighty, and I desire to reason with God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />However, I want to speak to the Almighty, and I wish to argue my case in front of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/13.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But my dispute is with God, not you; I want to argue my case with him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/13.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But I want to talk to the Almighty; and I'm determined to argue my case before God."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Yet I desire to speak to the Almighty and argue my case before God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/13.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But I wish to speak to the Almighty, and I desire to argue my case with God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"Surely I would speak to Shaddai. I desire to reason with God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Surely I would speak to the Almighty, and I desire to reason with God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/13.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“Surely I would speak to the Almighty. I desire to reason with God. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Yet I speak for the Mighty One, "" And I delight to argue for God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Yet I for the Mighty One do speak, And to argue for God I delight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />But I will speak to the Almighty; I shall delight to plead before God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But yet I will speak to the Almighty, and I desire to reason with God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Yet I speak this way to the Almighty, and I desire to argue with God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/13.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But I would speak with the Almighty; I want to argue with God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But I would speak to the Almighty, and I desire to argue my case with God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But I would speak to the Almighty, and with my reproof would I reason with God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/13.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />However, I am speaking to The Almighty One, and I shall speak my reproof to God<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/13.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Notwithstanding I would speak to the Almighty, And I desire to reason with God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/13.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Nevertheless I will speak to the Lord, and I will reason before him, if he will.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/13-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XAwuD5NuZq0?start=1936" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/job/13.htm">Job Reproves His Friends</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>What you know, I also know; I am not inferior to you. <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/199.htm" title="199: ’ū·lām (Conj) -- But, but indeed. Apparently a variation of 'uwlay; however or on the contrary.">Yet</a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: ’ă·nî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">I</a> <a href="/hebrew/2654.htm" title="2654: ’eḥ·pāṣ (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- A primitive root; properly, to incline to; by implication to bend; figuratively, to be pleased with, desire.">desire</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: ’ă·ḏab·bêr (V-Piel-Imperf-1cs) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">to speak</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/7706.htm" title="7706: šad·day (N-proper-ms) -- The Almighty. From shadad; the Almighty.">the Almighty</a> <a href="/hebrew/3198.htm" title="3198: wə·hō·w·ḵê·aḥ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-InfAbs) -- To decide, adjudge, prove. A primitive root; to be right; reciprocal, to argue; causatively, to decide, justify or convict.">and argue my case</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">before</a> <a href="/hebrew/410.htm" title="410: ’êl (N-ms) -- God, in pl. gods. Shortened from 'ayil; strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty.">God.</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>You, however, smear with lies; you are all worthless physicians.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/23-3.htm">Job 23:3-4</a></span><br />If only I knew where to find Him, so that I could go to His seat. / I would plead my case before Him and fill my mouth with arguments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/31-35.htm">Job 31:35</a></span><br />(Oh, that I had one to hear me! Here is my signature. Let the Almighty answer me; let my accuser compose an indictment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/1-18.htm">Isaiah 1:18</a></span><br />“Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/43-26.htm">Isaiah 43:26</a></span><br />Remind Me, let us argue the matter together. State your case, so that you may be vindicated.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/12-1.htm">Jeremiah 12:1</a></span><br />Righteous are You, O LORD, when I plead before You. Yet about Your judgments I wish to contend with You: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all the faithless live at ease?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/4-1.htm">Psalm 4:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved my distress; show me grace and hear my prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/17-1.htm">Psalm 17:1</a></span><br />A prayer of David. Hear, O LORD, my righteous plea; listen to my cry. Give ear to my prayer—it comes from lips free of deceit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-8.htm">Psalm 27:8</a></span><br />My heart said, “Seek His face.” Your face, O LORD, I will seek.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/55-16.htm">Psalm 55:16-17</a></span><br />But I call to God, and the LORD saves me. / Morning, noon, and night, I cry out in distress, and He hears my voice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-145.htm">Psalm 119:145</a></span><br />I call with all my heart; answer me, O LORD! I will obey Your statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/4-16.htm">Hebrews 4:16</a></span><br />Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a></span><br />Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-8.htm">James 4:8</a></span><br />Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/5-14.htm">1 John 5:14-15</a></span><br />And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. / And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-26.htm">Romans 8:26-27</a></span><br />In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words. / And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Surely I would speak to the Almighty, and I desire to reason with God.</p><p class="hdg">Surely</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/13-22.htm">Job 13:22</a></b></br> Then call thou, and I will answer: or let me speak, and answer thou me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/9-34.htm">Job 9:34,35</a></b></br> Let him take his rod away from me, and let not his fear terrify me: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/11-5.htm">Job 11:5</a></b></br> But oh that God would speak, and open his lips against thee;</p><p class="hdg">I desire</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/9-3.htm">Job 9:3,14,15</a></b></br> If he will contend with him, he cannot answer him one of a thousand… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/1-18.htm">Isaiah 1:18-20</a></b></br> Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/41-21.htm">Isaiah 41:21</a></b></br> Produce your cause, saith the LORD; bring forth your strong <i>reasons</i>, saith the King of Jacob.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/11-7.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/job/9-14.htm">Argue</a> <a href="/job/11-5.htm">Argument</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-17.htm">Case</a> <a href="/job/9-3.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/job/9-21.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/job/11-7.htm">Find</a> <a href="/job/12-21.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-26.htm">Notwithstanding</a> <a href="/job/10-20.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/job/12-24.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-8.htm">Reasoning</a> <a href="/job/11-7.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/job/12-8.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/job/11-16.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/job/12-8.htm">Talk</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/15-25.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/job/13-8.htm">Argue</a> <a href="/job/13-6.htm">Argument</a> <a href="/job/13-8.htm">Case</a> <a href="/job/20-20.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/job/14-15.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/job/16-18.htm">Find</a> <a href="/job/15-25.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/job/34-6.htm">Notwithstanding</a> <a href="/job/14-6.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/job/15-3.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/job/13-6.htm">Reasoning</a> <a href="/job/15-25.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/job/13-7.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/job/13-10.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/job/13-7.htm">Talk</a><div class="vheading2">Job 13</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/13-1.htm">Job reproves his friends for partiality</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/13-14.htm">He professes his confidence in God; </a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/13-19.htm">and entreats to know his own sins, and God's purpose in afflicting him</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/13.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/job/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Yet I desire to speak to the Almighty</b><br>Job expresses a deep longing to communicate directly with God. This reflects the personal relationship that individuals in the Old Testament sought with God, despite the absence of the mediating role of Christ, which is central in the New Testament. Job's desire to speak to the Almighty highlights his belief in God's ultimate authority and justice. This phrase underscores the biblical theme of seeking God in times of distress, as seen in Psalms where David often cries out to God. The term "Almighty" (Shaddai) emphasizes God's power and sovereignty, a recurring theme in the book of Job.<p><b>and argue my case before God.</b><br>Job's intention to argue his case indicates his confidence in his own integrity and his belief in God's fairness. This reflects the ancient Near Eastern practice of legal disputes, where individuals could present their case before a judge. Job's situation is unique because he seeks to present his case directly to God, bypassing human intermediaries. This foreshadows the New Testament concept of Jesus as the mediator between God and humanity, as seen in <a href="/1_timothy/2-5.htm">1 Timothy 2:5</a>. Job's desire to argue his case also points to the human struggle with understanding suffering and divine justice, a central theme in the book.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, enduring immense suffering and seeking to understand his plight.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_almighty.htm">The Almighty (God)</a></b><br>The supreme being, creator, and sustainer of the universe. In this context, Job desires to present his case directly to God, seeking answers and justice.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/job's_friends.htm">Job's Friends</a></b><br>Although not directly mentioned in this verse, they are significant in the surrounding context. They have been offering Job explanations for his suffering, which he finds unsatisfactory.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_heavenly_court.htm">The Heavenly Court</a></b><br>An implied setting where Job envisions presenting his case, reflecting the ancient Near Eastern concept of divine justice.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_suffering_of_job.htm">The Suffering of Job</a></b><br>The broader event encompassing Job's loss of wealth, health, and family, which prompts his desire to speak directly to God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/desire_for_direct_communication_with_god.htm">Desire for Direct Communication with God</a></b><br>Job's longing to speak directly to God reflects a deep personal relationship and trust in God's justice. Believers are encouraged to cultivate a personal relationship with God where they feel comfortable bringing their concerns and questions directly to Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_suffering_in_faith.htm">The Role of Suffering in Faith</a></b><br>Job's suffering leads him to seek answers from God, illustrating that trials can deepen one's faith and understanding. Christians can view their own suffering as an opportunity to grow closer to God and seek His wisdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_honest_prayer.htm">The Importance of Honest Prayer</a></b><br>Job's willingness to "argue" his case before God shows the importance of honesty in prayer. Believers are encouraged to be open and honest with God about their struggles and doubts.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_accessibility.htm">God's Accessibility</a></b><br>Despite Job's initial perception of God as distant, the broader biblical account assures believers of God's accessibility and willingness to engage with His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_search_for_justice.htm">The Search for Justice</a></b><br>Job's desire to present his case underscores a universal human longing for justice. Christians are reminded that ultimate justice is found in God, who is both just and merciful.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 13</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_job_reason_with_god_if_exodus_33_20.htm">In Job 13:3, how can Job claim he wants to reason directly with God if Exodus 33:20 states no one can see God and live? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_appear_silent_or_absent.htm">Why does God appear silent or absent?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_job_3's_lament_seem_contradictory.htm">Why would Job 3 present a poetic lament that appears contradictory to a worldview promoting divine compassion, and how has this been reconciled historically?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_job's_words_contain_any_sin.htm">Did Job's words contain any sin?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 3-13.</span> - The second section of Job's argument is prefaced, like the first (<a href="/job/12-2.htm">Job 12:2-5</a>), with a complaint with respect to the conduct of his opponents. He taxes them with the fabrication of lies (ver 4), with want of skill as physicians of souls (ver. 4), with vindicating God by reasonings in which they do not themselves believe (vers. 7, 8), and consequently with really mocking him (ver. 9). Having warned them that they are more likely to offend God than to please him by such arguments as those that they have urged (vers. 10-12), he calls on them to hold their peace, and allow him to plead his cause with God (ver. 13). <span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Surely I would speak to the Almighty</span>. It is not Job's wish to argue his ease with his three friends, but to reason it out with God. His friends, however, interfere with this design, check it, thwart it, prevent him from carrying it out. He must therefore first speak a few words to them. <span class="cmt_word">And</span> <span class="cmt_word">I desire to reason with God</span>. Compare God's own invitation to his people, "Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord" (<a href="/isaiah/1-18.htm">Isaiah 1:18</a>), and again, "Put me in remembrance, let us plead together; declare thou, that thou mayest be justified" (<a href="/isaiah/43-26.htm">Isaiah 43:26</a>); which indicate God's gracious willingness to allow men to plead on their own behalf before him, and do their best to justify themselves. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/13-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Yet</span><br /><span class="heb">אוּלָ֗ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ū·lām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_199.htm">Strong's 199: </a> </span><span class="str2">However, on the contrary</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲ֭נִי</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> </span><span class="str2">I</span><br /><br /><span class="word">desire</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶחְפָּֽץ׃</span> <span class="translit">(’eḥ·pāṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2654.htm">Strong's 2654: </a> </span><span class="str2">To incline to, to bend, to be pleased with, desire</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to speak</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲדַבֵּ֑ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḏab·bêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arrange, to speak, to subdue</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Almighty</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׁדַּ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(šad·day)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7706.htm">Strong's 7706: </a> </span><span class="str2">The Almighty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and argue my case</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהוֹכֵ֖חַ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hō·w·ḵê·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3198.htm">Strong's 3198: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be right, reciprocal, to argue, to decide, justify, convict</span><br /><br /><span class="word">before</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">God.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֣ל</span> <span class="translit">(’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_410.htm">Strong's 410: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/13-3.htm">Job 13:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/13-3.htm">Job 13:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/13-3.htm">Job 13:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/13-3.htm">Job 13:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/13-3.htm">Job 13:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/13-3.htm">Job 13:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/13-3.htm">Job 13:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/13-3.htm">Job 13:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/13-3.htm">Job 13:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/13-3.htm">Job 13:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/13-3.htm">OT Poetry: Job 13:3 Surely I would speak to the Almighty (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/13-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 13:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 13:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/13-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 13:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 13:4" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>