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Will you now turn and destroy me?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“‘You formed me with your hands; you made me, yet now you completely destroy me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Your hands fashioned and made me, and now you have destroyed me altogether.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Your hands shaped me and altogether formed me. Would You now turn and destroy me?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Thine hands have made me and fashioned me together round about; yet thou dost destroy me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />‘Your hands have made me and fashioned me, An intricate unity; Yet You would destroy me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />‘Your hands fashioned and made me altogether, Yet would You destroy me?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8216Your hands fashioned and made me altogether, And would You destroy me?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />‘Thy hands fashioned and made me altogether, And wouldst Thou destroy me?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />‘Your hands fashioned and made me altogether, And would You swallow me up?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />‘Your hands have formed and made me altogether. Would You [turn around and] destroy me?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Your hands shaped me and formed me. Will you now turn and destroy me?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />&#8220Your hands shaped me and formed me. Will You now turn and destroy me? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Thy hands have framed me and fashioned me Together round about; yet thou dost destroy me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Will you now destroy someone you created? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Thine hands have framed me and fashioned me together round about; yet thou dost destroy me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />" 'Your hands formed me and made every part of me, then you turned to destroy me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Your hands formed and shaped me, and now those same hands destroy me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Your hands formed and fashioned me, but then you have destroyed me all at once on all sides.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />"Your hands have shaped me and made me, but now you destroy me completely. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"'Your hands have framed me and fashioned me altogether, yet you destroy me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Thy hands have made me and fashioned me in all my parts; yet thou dost destroy me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Your hands shaped me and altogether formed me. Would You now turn and destroy me?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“‘Your hands have framed me and fashioned me altogether, yet you destroy me. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Your hands have taken pains about me, "" And they make me together all around, "" And You swallow me up!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Thy hands have taken pains about me, And they make me together round about, And Thou swallowest me up!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Thy hands formed me, and they will work me together round about; and thou wilt swallow me down.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Thy hands have made me, and fashioned me wholly round about, and dost thou thus cast me down headlong on a sudden? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Your hands have made me and formed me all around, and, in this way, do you suddenly throw me away?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Your hands have formed me and fashioned me; will you then turn and destroy me? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Your hands fashioned and made me; and now you turn and destroy me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: and afterward thou wishest to condemn me, and to destroy me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Your hands labored in me and made me, and after this you choose to condemn me and to sink me!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Thy hands have framed me and fashioned me Together round about; yet Thou dost destroy me!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Thy hands have formed me and made me; afterwards thou didst change <i>thy mind</i>, and smite me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/10-8.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=1538" 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/10.htm">Job's Plea to God</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">7</span>though You know that I am not guilty, and there is no deliverance from Your hand? <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏe·ḵā (N-fdc:: 2ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">Your hands</a> <a href="/hebrew/6087.htm" title="6087: ‘iṣ·ṣə·ḇū·nî (V-Piel-Perf-3cp:: 1cs) -- A primitive root; properly, to carve, i.e. Fabricate or fashion; hence to worry, pain or anger.">shaped me</a> <a href="/hebrew/3162.htm" title="3162: ya·ḥaḏ (Adv) -- Unitedness. From yachad; properly, a unit, i.e. unitedly.">and altogether</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: way·ya·‘ă·śū·nî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp:: 1cs) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">formed me.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5439.htm" title="5439: sā·ḇîḇ (Adv) -- Circuit, round about. Or cbiybah; from cabab; a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly around.">Would You now turn</a> <a href="/hebrew/1104.htm" title="1104: wat·tə·ḇal·lə·‘ê·nî (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-2ms:: 1cs) -- To swallow down, swallow up, engulf. A primitive root; to make away with; generally, to destroy.">and destroy me?</a> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>Please remember that You molded me like clay. Would You now return me to dust?…<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="/genesis/2-7.htm">Genesis 2:7</a></span><br />Then the LORD God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed the breath of life into his nostrils, and the man became a living being.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/64-8.htm">Isaiah 64:8</a></span><br />But now, O LORD, You are our Father; we are the clay, and You are the potter; we are all the work of Your hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/139-13.htm">Psalm 139:13-16</a></span><br />For You formed my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother’s womb. / I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are Your works, and I know this very well. / My frame was not hidden from You when I was made in secret, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/18-6.htm">Jeremiah 18:6</a></span><br />“O house of Israel, declares the LORD, can I not treat you as this potter treats his clay? Just like clay in the potter’s hand, so are you in My hand, O house of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/9-20.htm">Romans 9:20-21</a></span><br />But who are you, O man, to talk back to God? Shall what is formed say to Him who formed it, “Why did You make me like this?” / Does not the potter have the right to make from the same lump of clay one vessel for special occasions and another for common use?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/29-16.htm">Isaiah 29:16</a></span><br />You have turned things upside down, as if the potter were regarded as clay. Shall what is formed say to him who formed it, “He did not make me”? Can the pottery say of the potter, “He has no understanding”?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/100-3.htm">Psalm 100:3</a></span><br />Know that the LORD is God. It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/32-6.htm">Deuteronomy 32:6</a></span><br />Is this how you repay the LORD, O foolish and senseless people? Is He not your Father and Creator? Has He not made you and established you?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-38.htm">1 Corinthians 15:38-39</a></span><br />But God gives it a body as He has designed, and to each kind of seed He gives its own body. / Not all flesh is the same: Men have one kind of flesh, animals have another, birds another, and fish another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/11-5.htm">Ecclesiastes 11:5</a></span><br />As you do not know the path of the wind, or how the bones are formed in a mother’s womb, so you cannot understand the work of God, the Maker of all things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/17-28.htm">Acts 17:28</a></span><br />‘For in Him we live and move and have our being.’ As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are His offspring.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-9.htm">Isaiah 45:9</a></span><br />Woe to him who quarrels with his Maker—one clay pot among many. Does the clay ask the potter, ‘What are you making?’ Does your work say, ‘He has no hands’?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/4-7.htm">2 Corinthians 4:7</a></span><br />Now we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this surpassingly great power is from God and not from us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-73.htm">Psalm 119:73</a></span><br />Your hands have made me and fashioned me; give me understanding to learn Your commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/2-10.htm">Ephesians 2:10</a></span><br />For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Your hands have made me and fashioned me together round about; yet you do destroy me.</p><p class="hdg">hands</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-73.htm">Psalm 119:73</a></b></br> JOD. Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/43-7.htm">Isaiah 43:7</a></b></br> <i>Even</i> every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him.</p><p class="hdg">have made me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/10-3.htm">Job 10:3</a></b></br> <i>Is it</i> good unto thee that thou shouldest oppress, that thou shouldest despise the work of thine hands, and shine upon the counsel of the wicked?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/6-6.htm">Genesis 6:6,7</a></b></br> And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/18-3.htm">Jeremiah 18:3-10</a></b></br> Then I went down to the potter's house, and, behold, he wrought a work on the wheels… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/6-2.htm">Altogether</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-18.htm">Bound</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-4.htm">Changing</a> <a href="/job/8-18.htm">Destroy</a> <a href="/job/6-18.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-25.htm">Fashioned</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-25.htm">Formed</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-3.htm">Framed</a> <a href="/job/10-7.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/job/9-28.htm">Pains</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-1.htm">Parts</a> <a href="/job/7-3.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/job/1-10.htm">Round</a> <a href="/exodus/37-20.htm">Shaped</a> <a href="/job/7-19.htm">Swallow</a> <a href="/job/9-32.htm">Together</a> <a href="/job/9-34.htm">Turn</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/13-5.htm">Altogether</a> <a href="/job/13-27.htm">Bound</a> <a href="/job/14-20.htm">Changing</a> <a href="/job/14-19.htm">Destroy</a> <a href="/job/12-6.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/job/10-9.htm">Fashioned</a> <a href="/job/15-7.htm">Formed</a> <a href="/psalms/64-6.htm">Framed</a> <a href="/job/11-13.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/job/14-22.htm">Pains</a> <a href="/job/17-16.htm">Parts</a> <a href="/job/10-13.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/job/11-18.htm">Round</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-25.htm">Shaped</a> <a href="/job/20-18.htm">Swallow</a> <a href="/job/10-11.htm">Together</a> <a href="/job/10-9.htm">Turn</a><div class="vheading2">Job 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/10-1.htm">Job, taking liberty of complaint, expostulates with God about his afflictions</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/10-18.htm">He complains of life, and craves a little ease before death</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/10.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/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Your hands shaped me</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the intimate involvement of God in the creation of human life. It reflects the biblical theme of God as the Creator, as seen in <a href="/genesis/2-7.htm">Genesis 2:7</a>, where God forms man from the dust of the ground. The imagery of God's hands suggests a personal and careful crafting, akin to a potter with clay, as also depicted in <a href="/isaiah/64-8.htm">Isaiah 64:8</a>. This highlights the belief in God's sovereignty and intentionality in the design of each individual.<p><b>and altogether formed me.</b><br>The word "altogether" underscores the completeness and thoroughness of God's creative work. This echoes <a href="/psalms/139-13.htm">Psalm 139:13-16</a>, where David marvels at being "knit together" in his mother's womb, indicating God's detailed involvement in the formation of life. The idea of being "formed" suggests not only physical creation but also the shaping of one's character and purpose, aligning with the belief that God has a plan for each person (<a href="/jeremiah/29-11.htm">Jeremiah 29:11</a>).<p><b>Would You now turn and destroy me?</b><br>This question reflects Job's deep anguish and confusion. It captures the tension between understanding God as a loving Creator and experiencing suffering that feels like destruction. Job's lament is part of a larger biblical narrative where faithful individuals question God's purposes in their suffering, as seen in the Psalms and Lamentations. Theologically, this points to the mystery of suffering and the challenge of maintaining faith amidst trials. It also foreshadows the ultimate resolution of suffering through Jesus Christ, who, though innocent, experienced suffering and death, leading to redemption and hope for believers.<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 his quest for understanding God's justice.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The Creator, whom Job addresses directly in this verse, questioning His intentions and justice in light of Job's suffering.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_land_of_uz.htm">The Land of Uz</a></b><br>The setting of the Book of Job, traditionally considered to be in the region of Edom or northern Arabia.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/job's_suffering.htm">Job's Suffering</a></b><br>The context of this verse is Job's lament over his suffering, which includes loss of wealth, family, and health.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/job's_friends.htm">Job's Friends</a></b><br>Although not directly mentioned in this verse, they play a significant role in the account, offering explanations for Job's suffering that he finds unsatisfactory.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_creation.htm">God's Sovereignty in Creation</a></b><br>Recognize that God is the ultimate creator and shaper of our lives. Just as He formed Job, He has a purpose and plan for each of us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_mystery_of_suffering.htm">The Mystery of Suffering</a></b><br>Understand that suffering is a complex issue that may not always have clear answers. Like Job, we can bring our questions and struggles to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_character.htm">Trust in God's Character</a></b><br>Even when circumstances are difficult, trust in God's goodness and justice. Job's lament is a reminder that we can be honest with God about our feelings.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_human_life.htm">The Value of Human Life</a></b><br>Acknowledge the intrinsic value and dignity of human life as created by God. This should influence how we view ourselves and others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_faith.htm">Perseverance in Faith</a></b><br>Job's account encourages perseverance in faith, even when we do not understand God's ways. Hold fast to faith, knowing that God is faithful.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_would_a_loving_creator_destroy_job.htm">In Job 10:8–9, how can an all-loving Creator fashion Job only to seem intent on destroying him? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_definition_of_actual_grace.htm">How can a young man purify his path?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_job_12_23-25_clash_with_free_will.htm">In Job 12:23–25, does the depiction of God as actively causing nations to stumble clash with the Bible’s emphasis on human free will and moral accountability?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/meaning_of_'fearfully_and_wonderfully_made'.htm">What does "Fearfully and Wonderfully Made" mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 8-12.</span> - Here we have an expansion of the plea in ver. 3, "Is it good unto thee that thou shouldest despise the work of thine own hands?" Job appeals to God, not only as his Greater, but as, up to a certain time, his Supporter and Sustainer. <span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 8.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Thine hands have made me and fashioned me together round about</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/139-12.htm">Psalm 139:12-16</a>, "My reins are thine; thou hast covered me in my mother's womb. I will give thanks unto thee, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvellous are thy works, and that my soul knoweth right well My bones are not hid from thee, though I be made secretly, and fashioned beneath in the earth. Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being imperfect; and in thy book were all my members written, which day by day were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them"). Canon Cook observes with much truth, "The processes of nature are always attributed in Scripture to the immediate action of God. The formation of every individual stands, in the language of the Holy Ghost, precisely on the same footing as that of the first man" ('Speaker's Commentary,' vol. 4. p. 50). Yet thou dost destroy me; literally, <span class="accented">devour me</span> (comp. <a href="/job/9-17.htm">Job 9:17, 22</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/10-8.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">Your hands</span><br /><span class="heb">יָדֶ֣יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḏe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fdc | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">shaped me</span><br /><span class="heb">עִ֭צְּבוּנִי</span> <span class="translit">(‘iṣ·ṣə·ḇū·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6087.htm">Strong's 6087: </a> </span><span class="str2">To carve, fabricate, fashion, to worry, pain, anger</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and altogether</span><br /><span class="heb">יַ֥חַד</span> <span class="translit">(ya·ḥaḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3162.htm">Strong's 3162: </a> </span><span class="str2">A unit, unitedly</span><br /><br /><span class="word">formed me.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיַּעֲשׂ֑וּנִי</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘ă·śū·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Will You now turn</span><br /><span class="heb">סָ֝בִ֗יב</span> <span class="translit">(sā·ḇîḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5439.htm">Strong's 5439: </a> </span><span class="str2">A circle, neighbour, environs, around</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and destroy me?</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽתְּבַלְּעֵֽנִי׃</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tə·ḇal·lə·‘ê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1104.htm">Strong's 1104: </a> </span><span class="str2">To swallow down, swallow up, engulf</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/10-8.htm">Job 10:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/10-8.htm">Job 10:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/10-8.htm">Job 10:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/10-8.htm">Job 10:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/10-8.htm">Job 10:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/10-8.htm">Job 10:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/10-8.htm">Job 10:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/10-8.htm">Job 10:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/10-8.htm">Job 10:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/10-8.htm">Job 10:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/10-8.htm">OT Poetry: Job 10:8 Your hands have framed me and fashioned (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/10-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 10:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 10:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/10-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 10:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 10:9" /></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>