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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/job/22.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Surely then you will find delight in the Almighty and will lift up your face to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/22.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“Then you will take delight in the Almighty and look up to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/22.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For then you will delight yourself in the Almighty and lift up your face to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Surely then you will delight in the Almighty and lift up your face to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/22.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For then shalt thou have thy delight in the Almighty, and shalt lift up thy face unto God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For then you will have your delight in the Almighty, And lift up your face to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“For then you will take pleasure in the Almighty And lift up your face to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220For then you will delight in the Almighty And lift up your face to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“For then you will delight in the Almighty, And lift up your face to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For then you will delight in the Almighty And lift up your face to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then you will have delight in the Almighty, And you will lift up your face to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then you will delight in the Almighty and lift up your face to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then you will delight in the Almighty and lift up your face to God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For then shalt thou delight thyself in the Almighty, And shalt lift up thy face unto God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and you will find happiness by worshiping him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For then shalt thou delight thyself in the Almighty, and shalt lift up thy face unto God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then you will be happy with the Almighty and look up toward God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then you will always trust in God and find that he is the source of your joy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"Then you'll take delight in the Almighty; and will turn your face toward God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Surely then you will delight in the Almighty and lift up your face to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Surely then you will delight yourself in the Almighty, and will lift up your face toward God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For then you will delight yourself in Shaddai, and shall lift up your face to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For then shalt thou have thy delight in the Almighty, and shalt lift up thy face to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For then you will delight yourself in the Almighty, and will lift up your face to God. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />For then you delight yourself on the Mighty, "" And lift up your face to God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> For then on the Mighty thou delightest thyself, And dost lift up unto God thy face,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For then upon the Almighty shalt thou delight thyself, and thou shalt lift up thy face to God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Then shalt thou abound in delights in the Almighty, and shalt lift up thy face to God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then will you flock together in delight over the Almighty, and you will lift up your face to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For then you shall delight in the Almighty, you shall lift up your face toward God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />then you will delight yourself in the Almighty, and lift up your face to God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For then you shall lift up your face to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And you will lift your face to God<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Then surely shalt thou have thy delight in the Almighty, And shalt lift up thy face unto God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Then shalt thou have boldness before the Lord, looking up cheerfully to heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/22-26.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=3514" 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/22.htm">Eliphaz Exhorts Job</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">25</span>then the Almighty will be your gold and the finest silver for you. <span class="reftext">26</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">Surely</a> <a href="/hebrew/227.htm" title="227: ’āz (Adv) -- At that time. A demonstrative adverb; at that time or place; also as a conjunction, therefore.">then</a> <a href="/hebrew/6026.htm" title="6026: tiṯ·‘an·nāḡ (V-Hitpael-Imperf-2ms) -- To be soft, delicate, dainty. A primitive root; to be soft or pliable, i.e. effeminate or luxurious.">you will delight</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">in</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/5375.htm" title="5375: wə·ṯiś·śā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf-2ms) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">and lift up</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: pā·ne·ḵā (N-cpc:: 2ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">your face</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/433.htm" title="433: ’ĕ·lō·w·ah (N-ms) -- God, god. Probably prolonged From 'el; a deity or the Deity.">God.</a> </span><span class="reftext">27</span>You will pray to Him, and He will hear you, and you will fulfill your vows.…<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/37-4.htm">Psalm 37:4</a></span><br />Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/32-11.htm">Psalm 32:11</a></span><br />Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/58-14.htm">Isaiah 58:14</a></span><br />then you will delight yourself in the LORD, and I will make you ride on the heights of the land and feed you with the heritage of your father Jacob.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/40-8.htm">Psalm 40:8</a></span><br />I delight to do Your will, O my God; Your law is within my heart.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/16-11.htm">Psalm 16:11</a></span><br />You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/21-6.htm">Psalm 21:6</a></span><br />For You grant him blessings forever; You cheer him with joy in Your presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/63-5.htm">Psalm 63:5</a></span><br />My soul is satisfied as with the richest of foods; with joyful lips my mouth will praise You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-47.htm">Psalm 119:47</a></span><br />I delight in Your commandments because I love them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-111.htm">Psalm 119:111</a></span><br />Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a></span><br />I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/habakkuk/3-18.htm">Habakkuk 3:18</a></span><br />yet I will exult in the LORD; I will rejoice in the God of my salvation!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-4.htm">Philippians 4:4</a></span><br />Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-8.htm">1 Peter 1:8</a></span><br />Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/5-11.htm">Romans 5:11</a></span><br />Not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-11.htm">John 15:11</a></span><br />I have told you these things so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For then shall you have your delight in the Almighty, and shall lift up your face to God.</p><p class="hdg">shalt thou</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/27-10.htm">Job 27:10</a></b></br> Will he delight himself in the Almighty? will he always call upon God?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/34-9.htm">Job 34:9</a></b></br> For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing that he should delight himself with God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/37-4.htm">Psalm 37:4</a></b></br> Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.</p><p class="hdg">lift up</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/11-15.htm">Job 11:15</a></b></br> For then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot; yea, thou shalt be stedfast, and shalt not fear:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/25-1.htm">Psalm 25:1</a></b></br> <i>A Psalm</i> of David. Unto thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/86-4.htm">Psalm 86:4</a></b></br> Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/22-25.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/job/22-3.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/job/21-31.htm">Face</a> <a href="/job/20-8.htm">Find</a> <a href="/job/11-15.htm">Lift</a> <a href="/job/22-25.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/job/22-20.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/job/22-21.htm">Thyself</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/23-16.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/job/27-10.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/job/23-17.htm">Face</a> <a href="/job/23-3.htm">Find</a> <a href="/job/27-1.htm">Lift</a> <a href="/job/23-16.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/job/23-6.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/job/30-21.htm">Thyself</a><div class="vheading2">Job 22</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/22-1.htm">Eliphaz shows that man's goodness profits not God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/22-5.htm">He accuses Job of various sins</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/22-21.htm">He exhorts him to repentance, with promises of mercy</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/22.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/22.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Surely then you will delight in the Almighty</b><br>This phrase suggests a deep, personal joy and satisfaction found in a relationship with God. The term "Almighty" refers to God's omnipotence, emphasizing His supreme power and authority. In the context of the Book of Job, this statement is part of Eliphaz's speech, where he encourages Job to return to God. The idea of delighting in God is echoed in <a href="/psalms/37-4.htm">Psalm 37:4</a>, which speaks of finding joy in the Lord and receiving the desires of one's heart. This delight is not merely emotional but involves a commitment to trust and obedience, reflecting a heart aligned with God's will.<p><b>and lift up your face to God.</b><br>Lifting one's face to God symbolizes confidence, openness, and a restored relationship. In ancient Near Eastern culture, lifting one's face was a gesture of respect and submission, often associated with prayer and worship. This imagery suggests a posture of humility and reverence before God, contrasting with the shame or despair that might cause one to hide their face. Biblically, it resonates with the priestly blessing in <a href="/numbers/6-24.htm">Numbers 6:24-26</a>, where God's face shining upon someone signifies favor and peace. This phrase implies a renewal of hope and trust in God's goodness and mercy, encouraging believers to approach Him with boldness and assurance.<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 questioning the reasons behind it.<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. In this chapter, Eliphaz is speaking, offering his perspective on Job's suffering and suggesting that Job's repentance will lead to restoration and delight in God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_almighty.htm">The Almighty (Shaddai)</a></b><br>A name for God emphasizing His power and sovereignty. In the context of Job, it highlights God's ultimate authority and the source of true delight and fulfillment.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/teman.htm">Teman</a></b><br>A region in Edom, associated with wisdom. Eliphaz, being a Temanite, is presumed to be wise, though his counsel to Job is ultimately flawed.<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, divine justice, and human righteousness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/delight_in_god.htm">Delight in God</a></b><br>True joy and satisfaction come from a relationship with the Almighty. This delight is not dependent on circumstances but on the character and presence of God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_restoration.htm">Repentance and Restoration</a></b><br>Eliphaz suggests that turning back to God and repenting leads to restoration and joy. While his understanding of Job's situation is flawed, the principle of repentance leading to spiritual renewal is biblically sound.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/lifting_up_your_face.htm">Lifting Up Your Face</a></b><br>This phrase signifies confidence and openness in one's relationship with God. It implies a restored relationship where one can approach God without shame or fear.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Recognizing God's power and authority is crucial in understanding our place in the world and finding peace amidst trials.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/misguided_counsel.htm">Misguided Counsel</a></b><br>Eliphaz's advice, though well-intentioned, is based on a misunderstanding of Job's situation. This reminds us to seek God's wisdom and discernment when offering counsel to others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 22</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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_are_devout_believers_still_poor.htm">Job 22:25-26 implies material blessings for faithfulness--how do we address situations where devout believers remain in poverty?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_some_prayers_go_unanswered.htm">Why does Psalm 34:17-18 promise God hears and delivers the righteous but seem to conflict with other passages describing unanswered prayers?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_injustices_persist_if_karma_is_true.htm">If 'a man reaps what he sows' (Galatians 6:7) is universally true, why do injustices and unmerited suffering persist?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/job/22.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(26) <span class= "bld">Then shalt thou have thy delight in the Almighty.</span>--Zophar had told him the same thing, that he should lift up his face <span class= "ital">without spot </span>(<a href="/job/11-15.htm" title="For then shall you lift up your face without spot; yes, you shall be steadfast, and shall not fear:">Job 11:15</a>).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 26.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">For then shalt thou have thy delight in the Almighty</span>. God shall no longer be a terror and alarm to thee, as he is at present (<a href="/job/7-17.htm">Job 7:17-20</a>; <a href="/job/9-17.htm">Job 9:17, 34</a>; <a href="/job/10-15.htm">Job 10:15-17</a>; <a href="/job/13-21.htm">Job 13:21</a>; <a href="/job/19-6.htm">Job 19:6-13</a>, etc.), but a source of rejoicing and joy. Thou shalt have blessings at his hands instead of sufferings, rewards instead of punishments. Therefore shalt thou delight in him, and shalt lift up thy rites unto God; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> "shalt turn towards him, like the sunflower towards the sun, end bask in the light of his countenance." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/22-26.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">Surely</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּי־</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">then</span><br /><span class="heb">אָ֭ז</span> <span class="translit">(’āz)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_227.htm">Strong's 227: </a> </span><span class="str2">At that time, place, therefore</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you will delight</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּתְעַנָּ֑ג</span> <span class="translit">(tiṯ·‘an·nāḡ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6026.htm">Strong's 6026: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be soft, pliable, effeminate, luxurious</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</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 lift up</span><br /><span class="heb">וְתִשָּׂ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ṯiś·śā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lift, carry, take</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your face</span><br /><span class="heb">פָּנֶֽיךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(pā·ne·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</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">אֱל֣וֹהַּ</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·w·ah)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_433.htm">Strong's 433: </a> </span><span class="str2">God -- a deity, the Deity</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/22-26.htm">Job 22:26 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/22-26.htm">Job 22:26 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/22-26.htm">Job 22:26 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/22-26.htm">Job 22:26 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/22-26.htm">Job 22:26 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/22-26.htm">Job 22:26 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/22-26.htm">Job 22:26 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/22-26.htm">Job 22:26 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/22-26.htm">Job 22:26 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/22-26.htm">Job 22:26 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/22-26.htm">OT Poetry: Job 22:26 For then you will delight yourself (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/22-25.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 22:25"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 22:25" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/22-27.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 22:27"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 22:27" /></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>