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For if the majesty of God opposes me, what hope is there?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/31.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For I was in terror of calamity from God, and I could not have faced his majesty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/31.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For calamity from God terrifies me, and His splendor I cannot overpower.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/31.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For destruction <i>from</i> God <i>was</i> a terror to me, and by reason of his highness I could not endure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/31.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For destruction <i>from</i> God <i>is</i> a terror to me, And because of His magnificence I cannot endure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/31.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“For disaster from God is a terror to me, And because of His majesty I can do nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/31.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220For calamity from God is a terror to me, And because of His majesty I can do nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/31.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“For calamity from God is a terror to me, And because of His majesty I can do nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/31.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For disaster from God is a dread to me, And because of His exaltedness I can do nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/31.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“For tragedy from God is a terror to me, And because of His majesty <i>and</i> exaltation I can do nothing [nor endure facing Him].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/31.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For disaster from God terrifies me, and because of his majesty I could not do these things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/31.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For disaster from God terrifies me, and because of His majesty I could not do these things. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/31.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For calamity from God is a terror to me, And by reason of his majesty I can do nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/31.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I could not have been abusive; I was terrified at the thought that God might punish me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/31.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For calamity from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his excellency I could do nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/31.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"A disaster from God terrifies me. In the presence of his majesty I can do nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/31.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Because I fear God's punishment, I could never do such a thing. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/31.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />For I'm terrified of what calamity God may have in store for me; and I cannot endure his grandeur."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/31.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For calamity from God terrifies me, and His splendor I cannot overpower.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/31.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For the calamity from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his majesty I was powerless. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/31.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For calamity from God is a terror to me. Because his majesty, I can do nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/31.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For destruction from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his highness I could not endure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/31.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For calamity from God is a terror to me. Because of his majesty, I can do nothing. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/31.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />For calamity [from] God [is] a dread to me, "" And because of His excellence I am not able.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/31.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> For a dread unto me is calamity from God, And because of His excellency I am not able.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/31.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For the destruction of God is a terror to me, and from his lifting up I shall not prevail.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/31.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For I have always feared God as waves swelling over me, and his weight I was not able to bear. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/31.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For I have always feared God, like waves flowing over me, whose weight I was unable to bear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/31.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For I dread calamity from God, and his majesty will overpower me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/31.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For I was in terror of calamity from God, and I could not have faced his majesty.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/31.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For the fear of God made me to tremble, and affliction from him came upon me, and because of terror I was unable to rise up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/31.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because the awe of God shook me and his ruin came against me, and I could not stand from terror<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/31.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For calamity from God was a terror to me, And by reason of His majesty I could do nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/31.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For the fear of the Lord constrained me, and I cannot bear up by reason of his burden.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/31-23.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=4718" 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/31.htm">Job's Final Appeal</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">22</span>then may my arm fall from my shoulder and be torn from its socket. <span class="reftext">23</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/343.htm" title="343: ’êḏ (N-msc) -- Distress, calamity. From the same as 'uwd; oppression; by implication misfortune, ruin.">calamity</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.">from God</a> <a href="/hebrew/6343.htm" title="6343: p̄a·ḥaḏ (N-ms) -- Dread. From pachad; a alarm.">terrifies</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lay (Prep:: 1cs) -- To, into, towards. ">me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7613.htm" title="7613: ū·miś·śə·’ê·ṯōw (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- From nasa'; an elevation or leprous scab; figuratively, elation or cheerfulness; exaltation in rank or character.">and His splendor</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">I cannot</a> <a href="/hebrew/3201.htm" title="3201: ’ū·ḵāl (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To be able, have power. Or yakowl; a primitive root; to be able, literally or morally.">overpower.</a> </span><span class="reftext">24</span>If I have put my trust in gold or called pure gold my security,…<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="/proverbs/1-7.htm">Proverbs 1:7</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/12-13.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:13-14</a></span><br />When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: Fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the whole duty of man. / For God will bring every deed into judgment, along with every hidden thing, whether good or evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-31.htm">Hebrews 10:31</a></span><br />It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/5-10.htm">2 Corinthians 5:10-11</a></span><br />For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad. / Therefore, since we know what it means to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men. What we are is clear to God, and I hope it is clear to your conscience as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/111-10.htm">Psalm 111:10</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/14-12.htm">Romans 14:12</a></span><br />So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/8-13.htm">Proverbs 8:13</a></span><br />To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-28.htm">Matthew 10:28</a></span><br />Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/33-14.htm">Isaiah 33:14</a></span><br />The sinners in Zion are afraid; trembling grips the ungodly: “Who of us can dwell with a consuming fire? Who of us can dwell with everlasting flames?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-17.htm">1 Peter 1:17</a></span><br />Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-120.htm">Psalm 119:120</a></span><br />My flesh trembles in awe of You; I stand in fear of Your judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-5.htm">Luke 12:5</a></span><br />But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear the One who, after you have been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear Him!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-6.htm">Proverbs 16:6</a></span><br />By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/4-18.htm">1 John 4:18</a></span><br />There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment. The one who fears has not been perfected in love.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For destruction from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his highness I could not endure.</p><p class="hdg">destruction</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/20-23.htm">Job 20:23</a></b></br> <i>When</i> he is about to fill his belly, <i>God</i> shall cast the fury of his wrath upon him, and shall rain <i>it</i> upon him while he is eating.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/21-20.htm">Job 21:20</a></b></br> His eyes shall see his destruction, and he shall drink of the wrath of the Almighty.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/39-9.htm">Genesis 39:9</a></b></br> <i>There is</i> none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou <i>art</i> his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?</p><p class="hdg">by</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/13-11.htm">Job 13:11</a></b></br> Shall not his excellency make you afraid? and his dread fall upon you?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/40-9.htm">Job 40:9</a></b></br> Hast thou an arm like God? or canst thou thunder with a voice like him?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/42-5.htm">Job 42:5,6</a></b></br> I have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear: but now mine eye seeth thee… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/27-15.htm">Able</a> <a href="/job/31-3.htm">Calamity</a> <a href="/job/31-12.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/job/23-15.htm">Dread</a> <a href="/job/3-25.htm">Dreaded</a> <a href="/job/20-21.htm">Endure</a> <a href="/job/20-6.htm">Excellency</a> <a href="/esther/9-26.htm">Faced</a> <a href="/job/29-24.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/isaiah/13-3.htm">Highness</a> <a href="/job/31-17.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/job/13-11.htm">Majesty</a> <a href="/job/30-18.htm">Power</a> <a href="/job/26-2.htm">Powerless</a> <a href="/job/23-7.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/job/13-11.htm">Splendor</a> <a href="/job/22-10.htm">Terror</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/32-12.htm">Able</a> <a href="/psalms/18-18.htm">Calamity</a> <a href="/job/31-29.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/psalms/14-5.htm">Dread</a> <a href="/job/31-34.htm">Dreaded</a> <a href="/psalms/9-7.htm">Endure</a> <a href="/job/37-4.htm">Excellency</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-17.htm">Faced</a> <a href="/job/31-34.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/isaiah/13-3.htm">Highness</a> <a href="/job/31-33.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/job/37-4.htm">Majesty</a> <a href="/job/36-5.htm">Power</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-10.htm">Powerless</a> <a href="/job/35-9.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/job/31-26.htm">Splendor</a> <a href="/job/33-7.htm">Terror</a><div class="vheading2">Job 31</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/31-1.htm">Job makes a solemn protestation of his integrity in several duties</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/31.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/31.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>For calamity from God terrifies me</b><br>This phrase reflects Job's deep reverence and fear of God's power and judgment. In the context of the Book of Job, Job is asserting his integrity and righteousness, emphasizing that he has lived in a way that avoids divine punishment. The fear of calamity from God is a common theme in the wisdom literature of the Old Testament, where the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (<a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a>). This fear is not merely terror but a profound respect for God's authority and justice. Historically, the ancient Near Eastern cultures, including the Israelites, viewed natural disasters and personal misfortunes as potential signs of divine displeasure. Job's fear underscores his awareness of God's sovereignty and the potential consequences of sin.<p><b>and His splendor I cannot overpower</b><br>Here, Job acknowledges the overwhelming majesty and glory of God, which is beyond human control or influence. The term "splendor" conveys the idea of God's majestic presence and holiness, which is a recurring theme throughout the Bible. In <a href="/exodus/33-18.htm">Exodus 33:18-23</a>, Moses requests to see God's glory, but God only allows him to see His back, indicating the overwhelming nature of His presence. Job's statement reflects the biblical understanding that God's ways and His essence are beyond human comprehension and manipulation. This acknowledgment of God's splendor is a recognition of His ultimate authority and the futility of human efforts to challenge or change His will. The phrase also points to the transcendence of God, a concept that is central to the biblical narrative and is fulfilled in the person of Jesus Christ, who embodies the fullness of God's glory (<a href="/hebrews/1-3.htm">Hebrews 1:3</a>).<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, known for his immense suffering and unwavering faith.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The Almighty Creator, whose justice and majesty are central themes in the Book of Job. Job acknowledges God's power and the fear of divine judgment.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/calamity.htm">Calamity</a></b><br>Refers to the potential disasters or judgments that could come from God, which Job fears due to God's overwhelming power and justice.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/splendor_of_god.htm">Splendor of God</a></b><br>Represents God's majestic and awe-inspiring presence, which is beyond human comprehension and control.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_book_of_job.htm">The Book of Job</a></b><br>A poetic and philosophical text in the Old Testament that explores themes of suffering, justice, and the nature of God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_fear_of_the_lord.htm">The Fear of the Lord</a></b><br>Job's fear of calamity from God reflects a deep reverence and respect for God's power and justice. As believers, we are called to cultivate a healthy fear of the Lord, recognizing His authority and righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/acknowledging_god's_majesty.htm">Acknowledging God's Majesty</a></b><br>Job's inability to overpower God's splendor reminds us of our human limitations. We should approach God with humility, acknowledging His greatness and our dependence on Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_justice.htm">Trust in God's Justice</a></b><br>Despite his suffering, Job trusts in God's ultimate justice. We are encouraged to trust in God's righteous judgment, even when we do not understand our circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_with_integrity.htm">Living with Integrity</a></b><br>Job's fear of divine judgment motivates him to live a life of integrity. We should strive to live righteously, knowing that our actions are accountable to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_suffering.htm">The Role of Suffering</a></b><br>Job's experience teaches us that suffering can deepen our understanding of God's character. We should seek to grow in faith and character through trials, trusting in God's purposes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_31.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 31</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_a_loving_god_allow_suffering.htm">How can a loving God allow suffering?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_job_claim_purity_in_job_31_1-4.htm">In Job 31:1-4, how can Job claim such purity given other scriptures teach no one is entirely sinless?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/job_30_23__how_does_this_view_fit_scripture.htm">Job 30:23 - If Job believes God will bring him to death, how does this align or conflict with the broader theology of afterlife or resurrection found elsewhere in Scripture?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_god_value_human_righteousness.htm">In Job 22:2-3, if God gains nothing from human righteousness, how do we reconcile this with other passages emphasizing God's delight in obedience?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/job/31.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(23) <span class= "bld">I could not endure.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">I was unable to act thus.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/31.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 23.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">For destruction from God was a terror to me</span>. I <span class="accented">could</span> not, <span class="accented">i.e.</span>, have acted in the way charged against me by Eliphaz, since I was always God-fearing, and should have been deterred, if by nothing else, at any rate by dread of the Divine vengeance. <span class="cmt_word">And by reason of his highness I could not endure</span>. God's majesty and excellency are such that I could not have had the face to resist them. If! had begun such a course of life as Eliphaz laid to my charge (<a href="/job/22-5.htm">Job 22:5-9</a>), I could not have persisted in it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/31-23.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">For</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֤י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">calamity</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֣יד</span> <span class="translit">(’êḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_343.htm">Strong's 343: </a> </span><span class="str2">Oppression, misfortune, ruin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from God</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֑ל</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 /><br /><span class="word">terrifies</span><br /><span class="heb">פַ֣חַד</span> <span class="translit">(p̄a·ḥaḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6343.htm">Strong's 6343: </a> </span><span class="str2">A, alarm</span><br /><br /><span class="word">me,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֭לַי</span> <span class="translit">(’ê·lay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<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">and His splendor</span><br /><span class="heb">וּ֝מִשְּׂאֵת֗וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·miś·śə·’ê·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7613.htm">Strong's 7613: </a> </span><span class="str2">An elevation, leprous scab, elation, cheerfulness, exaltation in rank, character</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I cannot</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">overpower.</span><br /><span class="heb">אוּכָֽל׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ū·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3201.htm">Strong's 3201: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be able, have power</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/31-23.htm">Job 31:23 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/31-23.htm">Job 31:23 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/31-23.htm">Job 31:23 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/31-23.htm">Job 31:23 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/31-23.htm">Job 31:23 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/31-23.htm">Job 31:23 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/31-23.htm">Job 31:23 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/31-23.htm">Job 31:23 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/31-23.htm">Job 31:23 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/31-23.htm">Job 31:23 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/31-23.htm">OT Poetry: Job 31:23 For calamity from God is a terror (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/31-22.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 31:22"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 31:22" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/31-24.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 31:24"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 31:24" /></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>