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I would lay my cause before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/5.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“If I were you, I would go to God and present my case to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/5.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />“As for me, I would seek God, and to God would I commit my cause,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />However, if I were you, I would appeal to God and lay my cause before Him—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />I would seek unto God, and unto God would I commit my cause:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“But as for me, I would seek God, And to God I would commit my cause—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“But as for me, I would seek God, And I would make my plea before God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220But as for me, I would seek God, And I would place my cause before God;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“But as for me, I would seek God, And I would place my cause before God;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />“But as for me, I would seek God, And I would set my cause before God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“As for me, I would seek God <i>and</i> inquire of Him, And I would commit my cause to God;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />However, if I were you, I would appeal to God and would present my case to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />However, if I were you, I would appeal to God and would present my case to Him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But as for me, I would seek unto God, And unto God would I commit my cause;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Job, if I were you, I would ask God for help. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But as for me, I would seek unto God, and unto God would I commit my cause:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"But I would seek God's help and present my case to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />If I were you, I would turn to God and present my case to him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"Now as for me, I would seek God if I were you; I would commit my case to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />However, if I were you, I would appeal to God and lay my cause before Him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />"But as for me, I would seek God, and to God I would set forth my case. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"But as for me, I would seek God. I would commit my cause to God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />I would seek to God, and to God would I commit my cause:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“But as for me, I would seek God. I would commit my cause to God, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Yet I inquire for God, "" And for God I give my word,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Yet I -- I inquire for God, And for God I give my word,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />But I will seek to God, and to God set my cause:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Wherefore I will pray to the Lord, and address my speech to God: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Therefore, because of this, I will beg the Lord, and place my eloquence before God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />In your place, I would appeal to God, and to God I would state my plea. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />“As for me, I would seek God, and to God I would commit my cause.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But as for me. I would seek God, and to God I would commit my cause,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />However, I shall seek for God, and to God I shall put my word<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />But as for me, I would seek unto God, And unto God would I commit my cause;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Nevertheless I will beseech the Lord, and will call upon the Lord, the sovereign of all;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/5-8.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=713" 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/5.htm">Eliphaz Continues: God Blesses those who Seek Him</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">7</span>Yet man is born to trouble as surely as sparks fly upward. <span class="reftext">8</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.">However,</a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: ’ă·nî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">if I were you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1875.htm" title="1875: ’eḏ·rōš (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- A primitive root; properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow; by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship.">I would appeal</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</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> <a href="/hebrew/7760.htm" title="7760: ’ā·śîm (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To put, place, set. Or siym; a primitive root; to put.">and lay</a> <a href="/hebrew/1700.htm" title="1700: diḇ·rā·ṯî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- A cause, reason, manner. Feminine of dabar; a reason, suit or style.">my cause</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: wə·’el- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">before</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">Him—</a> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>the One who does great and unsearchable things, wonders without number.…<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="/psalms/37-5.htm">Psalm 37:5</a></span><br />Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a></span><br />Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-7.htm">1 Peter 5:7</a></span><br />Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/55-22.htm">Psalm 55:22</a></span><br />Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-25.htm">Matthew 6:25-34</a></span><br />Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? / Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? / Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6-7</a></span><br />Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. / And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.<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="/psalms/62-8.htm">Psalm 62:8</a></span><br />Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/33-3.htm">Jeremiah 33:3</a></span><br />Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a></span><br />And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.<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="/psalms/91-15.htm">Psalm 91:15</a></span><br />When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-7.htm">Matthew 7:7-11</a></span><br />Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. / Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/26-3.htm">Isaiah 26:3-4</a></span><br />You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. / Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">I would seek to God, and to God would I commit my cause:</p><p class="hdg">seek.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/8-5.htm">Job 8:5</a></b></br> If thou wouldest seek unto God betimes, and make thy supplication to the Almighty;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/22-21.htm">Job 22:21,27</a></b></br> Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/32-7.htm">Genesis 32:7-12</a></b></br> Then Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed: and he divided the people that <i>was</i> with him, and the flocks, and herds, and the camels, into two bands; … </p><p class="hdg">unto God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/37-5.htm">Psalm 37:5</a></b></br> Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring <i>it</i> to pass.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_timothy/1-12.htm">2 Timothy 1:12</a></b></br> For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_peter/2-23.htm">1 Peter 2:23</a></b></br> Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed <i>himself</i> to him that judgeth righteously:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/8-3.htm">Appeal</a> <a href="/job/5-4.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-13.htm">Commit</a> <a href="/job/3-4.htm">Inquire</a> <a href="/job/1-12.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/job/5-1.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/job/3-21.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/job/4-12.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/9-15.htm">Appeal</a> <a href="/job/6-24.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/job/34-10.htm">Commit</a> <a href="/job/8-8.htm">Inquire</a> <a href="/job/7-4.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/job/6-8.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/job/7-21.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/job/11-5.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Job 5</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/5-1.htm">Eliphaz shows that the end of the wicked is misery;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/5-6.htm">that man is born to trouble;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/5-8.htm">that God is to be regarded in affliction;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/5-17.htm">the happy end of God's correction.</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'; 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Eliphaz is offering advice to Job, who is suffering immensely. The phrase suggests a personal perspective, indicating that Eliphaz is speaking from his own understanding and experience. In the cultural context of the Ancient Near East, friends and family often provided counsel during times of distress, reflecting a communal approach to problem-solving.<p><b>I would appeal to God</b><br>Eliphaz encourages Job to turn to God in his time of need. This reflects the belief in the sovereignty and omnipotence of God, a central tenet in the Hebrew Scriptures. The act of appealing to God is seen throughout the Bible, such as in the prayers of the Psalms (e.g., <a href="/psalms/5-2.htm">Psalm 5:2-3</a>) and the supplications of the prophets. It underscores the importance of seeking divine intervention and guidance.<p><b>and lay my cause before Him—</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the act of presenting one's troubles and grievances directly to God. It reflects the biblical principle of casting one's burdens upon the Lord, as seen in <a href="/psalms/55-22.htm">Psalm 55:22</a>. The idea of laying one's cause before God is also reminiscent of the legal language used in the Psalms and prophetic literature, where God is often depicted as a judge who hears and decides cases. This act of laying one's cause before God is a demonstration of faith and trust in His justice and mercy.<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, experiencing intense suffering and loss.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/eliphaz_the_temanite.htm">Eliphaz the Temanite</a></b><br>One of Job's three friends who comes to comfort him. Eliphaz is the speaker in <a href="/job/5-8.htm">Job 5:8</a>, offering advice to Job based on his understanding of God's justice and righteousness.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/teman.htm">Teman</a></b><br>A region in Edom, known for its wise men. Eliphaz, being a Temanite, is considered to be a man of wisdom and understanding.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The Almighty Creator, whom Eliphaz advises Job to appeal to. God is central to the account as the one who ultimately restores Job.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_suffering_of_job.htm">The Suffering of Job</a></b><br>The context of this verse is Job's immense suffering, having lost his wealth, children, and health. This event sets the stage for the dialogues between Job and his friends.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/a/appeal_to_god_in_times_of_trouble.htm">Appeal to God in Times of Trouble</a></b><br>Eliphaz's advice to Job is a timeless principle: in times of distress, our first response should be to turn to God. This reflects a posture of humility and dependence on divine wisdom and power.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/lay_your_cause_before_him.htm">Lay Your Cause Before Him</a></b><br>Presenting our concerns to God involves honest and open communication. It is an act of faith, trusting that God hears and cares for our situation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_sovereignty.htm">Understanding God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>While Eliphaz's understanding of Job's situation is flawed, his advice to seek God acknowledges God's ultimate control and wisdom. Recognizing God's sovereignty can bring peace amidst trials.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_friends_in_suffering.htm">The Role of Friends in Suffering</a></b><br>Eliphaz's role as a friend highlights the importance of community and support during difficult times. However, it also serves as a caution to offer counsel that is empathetic and aligned with God's truth.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 5</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_job_5_10_conflict_with_science.htm">In Job 5:10, how does asserting divine control over rain and crops stand against established meteorological science? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_eliphaz_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Eliphaz the Temanite in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_job_5_17's_view_on_suffering_contradict_other_scriptures.htm">In Job 5:17, why is suffering portrayed as proof of divine discipline, and does this contradict other scriptures where suffering occurs without such a cause?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_job_8_11-13_conflict_with_god's_mercy.htm">Job 8:11-13 compares the fate of sinners to papyrus plants withering; does this metaphor conflict with other biblical teachings about God's mercy?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 8.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">I would seek unto God</span>; rather, as in the Revised Version; <span class="accented">but as for me</span>, <span class="accented">I</span> <span class="accented">would seek</span> etc.; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> if the case were mine, if I were afflicted as thou art, I would not betake myself to any of the angels (see ver. 1), but would cast myself wholly upon God. It is necessarily implied that Job had not done so. And unto God would I commit my cause (comp. <a href="/psalms/37-5.htm">Psalm 37:5</a>; <a href="/proverbs/16-3.htm">Proverbs 16:3</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/5-8.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">However,</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">if I were you,</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">I would appeal</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶדְרֹ֣שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(’eḏ·rōš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1875.htm">Strong's 1875: </a> </span><span class="str2">To tread, frequent, to follow, to seek, ask, to worship</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">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">and lay</span><br /><span class="heb">אָשִׂ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·śîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7760.htm">Strong's 7760: </a> </span><span class="str2">Put -- to put, place, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my cause</span><br /><span class="heb">דִּבְרָתִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(diḇ·rā·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1700.htm">Strong's 1700: </a> </span><span class="str2">A cause, reason, manner</span><br /><br /><span class="word">before</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | 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">Him</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱ֝לֹהִ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/5-8.htm">Job 5:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/5-8.htm">Job 5:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/5-8.htm">Job 5:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/5-8.htm">Job 5:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/5-8.htm">Job 5:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/5-8.htm">Job 5:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/5-8.htm">Job 5:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/5-8.htm">Job 5:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/5-8.htm">Job 5:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/5-8.htm">Job 5:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/5-8.htm">OT Poetry: Job 5:8 But as for me I would seek (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/5-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 5:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 5:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/5-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 5:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 5:9" /></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>