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Job 10:2 I will say to God: Do not condemn me! Let me know why You prosecute me.
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Let me know why You prosecute me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />I will say unto God, Do not condemn me; shew me wherefore thou contendest with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />I will say to God, ‘Do not condemn me; Show me why You contend with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“I will say to God, ‘Do not condemn me; Let me know why You contend with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />“I will say to God, ‘Do not condemn me; Let me know why You contend with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“I will say to God, ‘Do not condemn me; Let me know why Thou dost contend with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />I will say to God, ‘Do not account me as wicked; Let me know why You contend with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“I will say to God, ‘Do not condemn me [and declare me guilty]! Show me why You contend <i>and</i> argue <i>and</i> struggle with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will say to God, “Do not declare me guilty! Let me know why you prosecute me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will say to God: “Do not declare me guilty! Let me know why You prosecute me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />I will say unto God, Do not condemn me; Show me wherefore thou contendest with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Don't just condemn me! Point out my sin. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />I will say unto God, Do not condemn me; shew me wherefore thou contendest with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I will say to God, 'Don't condemn me. Let me know why you are quarreling with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Don't condemn me, God. Tell me! What is the charge against me? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I'll say to God, 'Don't condemn me! Let me know why you are fighting me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will say to God: Do not condemn me! Let me know why You prosecute me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I will say to God, 'Do not condemn me; tell me why you are contending with me.' <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I will tell God, 'Do not condemn me. Show me why you contend with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />I will say to God, Do not condemn me; show me why thou contendest with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I will tell God, ‘Do not condemn me. Show me why you contend with me. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />I say to God, Do not condemn me, "" Let me know why You strive [with] me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> I say unto God, 'Do not condemn me, Let me know why Thou dost strive with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Saying to God, Thou wilt not condemn me; make known to me for what thou wilt contend with me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />I will say to God: Do not condemn me: tell me why thou judgest me so. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />I will say to God: Do not be willing to condemn me. Reveal to me why you judge me this way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I will say to God: Do not put me in the wrong! Let me know why you oppose me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I will say to God, Do not condemn me; let me know why you contend against me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />I will say to God. Do not condemn me; show me why thou dost contend with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And I shall say to God: “Do not condemn me; teach me about what it is for which you judge me<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />I will say unto God: Do not condemn me; Make me know wherefore Thou contendest with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And I will say to the Lord, Do not teach me to be impious; and wherefore hast thou thus judged me?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/10-2.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=1505" 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">1</span>“I loathe my own life; I will express my complaint and speak in the bitterness of my soul. <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ō·mar (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">I will say</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> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">Do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/7561.htm" title="7561: tar·šî·‘ê·nî (V-Hifil-Imperf-2ms:: 1cs) -- To be wicked, act wickedly. A primitive root; to be wrong; by implication, to disturb, violate.">condemn me!</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: hō·w·ḏî·‘ê·nî (V-Hifil-Imp-ms:: 1cs) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">Let me know</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.">why</a> <a href="/hebrew/4100.htm" title="4100: mah- (Interrog) -- What? how? anything. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/7378.htm" title="7378: tə·rî·ḇê·nî (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms:: 1cs) -- Or ruwb; a primitive root; properly, to toss, i.e. Grapple; mostly figuratively, to wrangle, i.e. Hold a controversy; to defend.">You prosecute me.</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>Does it please You to oppress me, to reject the work of Your hands and favor the schemes of the wicked?…<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/143-2.htm">Psalm 143:2</a></span><br />Do not bring Your servant into judgment, for no one alive is righteous before You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/1-18.htm">Isaiah 1:18</a></span><br />“Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/12-1.htm">Jeremiah 12:1</a></span><br />Righteous are You, O LORD, when I plead before You. Yet about Your judgments I wish to contend with You: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all the faithless live at ease?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/9-20.htm">Romans 9:20</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?”<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="/lamentations/3-39.htm">Lamentations 3:39</a></span><br />Why should any mortal man complain, in view of his sins?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-33.htm">Romans 11:33-34</a></span><br />O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways! / “Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been His counselor?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/13-3.htm">Job 13:3</a></span><br />Yet I desire to speak to the Almighty and argue my case before God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/23-3.htm">Job 23:3-5</a></span><br />If only I knew where to find Him, so that I could go to His seat. / I would plead my case before Him and fill my mouth with arguments. / I would learn how He would answer, and consider what He would say.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/31-35.htm">Job 31:35</a></span><br />(Oh, that I had one to hear me! Here is my signature. Let the Almighty answer me; let my accuser compose an indictment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/9-14.htm">Job 9:14-15</a></span><br />How then can I answer Him or choose my arguments against Him? / For even if I were right, I could not answer. I could only beg my Judge for mercy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/13-22.htm">Job 13:22-23</a></span><br />Then call me, and I will answer, or let me speak, and You can reply. / How many are my iniquities and sins? Reveal to me my transgression and sin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/16-21.htm">Job 16:21</a></span><br />Oh, that a man might plead with God as he pleads with his neighbor!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/19-7.htm">Job 19:7</a></span><br />Though I cry out, ‘Violence!’ I get no response; though I call for help, there is no justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/27-2.htm">Job 27:2</a></span><br />“As surely as God lives, who has deprived me of justice—the Almighty, who has embittered my soul—</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">I will say to God, Do not condemn me; show me why you contend with me.</p><p class="hdg">Do not</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/6-1.htm">Psalm 6:1-4</a></b></br> To the chief Musician on Neginoth upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David. O LORD, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/25-7.htm">Psalm 25:7</a></b></br> Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness' sake, O LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/38-1.htm">Psalm 38:1-8</a></b></br> A Psalm of David, to bring to remembrance. O LORD, rebuke me not in thy wrath: neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure… </p><p class="hdg">shew me</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/8-5.htm">Job 8:5,6</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/34-31.htm">Job 34:31,32</a></b></br> Surely it is meet to be said unto God, I have borne <i>chastisement</i>, I will not offend <i>any more</i>: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/139-23.htm">Psalm 139:23,24</a></b></br> Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/4-18.htm">Charges</a> <a href="/job/9-29.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/job/9-20.htm">Condemn</a> <a href="/job/9-3.htm">Contend</a> <a href="/romans/3-4.htm">Contendest</a> <a href="/job/8-10.htm">Shew</a> <a href="/job/6-24.htm">Show</a> <a href="/job/9-22.htm">Sinner</a> <a href="/job/3-20.htm">Wherefore</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/13-19.htm">Charges</a> <a href="/job/10-14.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/job/32-3.htm">Condemn</a> <a href="/job/13-8.htm">Contend</a> <a href="/romans/3-4.htm">Contendest</a> <a href="/job/11-6.htm">Shew</a> <a href="/job/10-16.htm">Show</a> <a href="/job/18-5.htm">Sinner</a> <a href="/job/10-18.htm">Wherefore</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 /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF2 --> <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>I will say to God:</b><br>Job is directly addressing God, which reflects the personal relationship he maintains despite his suffering. This approach is consistent with the biblical theme of God being accessible to His people, as seen in Psalms where David often speaks directly to God (<a href="/psalms/4.htm">Psalm 4:1</a>). Job's boldness in speaking to God also prefigures the New Testament teaching that believers can approach God with confidence through Christ (<a href="/hebrews/4-16.htm">Hebrews 4:16</a>).<p><b>Do not condemn me!</b><br>Job is pleading for understanding rather than judgment. This reflects the human desire for divine justice and mercy, a theme prevalent throughout the Bible. The plea not to be condemned echoes the cry for deliverance found in the Psalms (<a href="/psalms/51.htm">Psalm 51:1-2</a>) and foreshadows the New Testament assurance of no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus (<a href="/romans/8.htm">Romans 8:1</a>).<p><b>Let me know why You prosecute me.</b><br>Job seeks an explanation for his suffering, highlighting the biblical theme of seeking wisdom and understanding from God (<a href="/proverbs/2-6.htm">Proverbs 2:6</a>). This request for clarity is a common human response to suffering and is seen in other biblical figures, such as David and the prophets. It also points to the ultimate revelation of God's purposes in Christ, who provides the answer to human suffering and the assurance of God's justice and love (<a href="/john/9-3.htm">John 9:3</a>, <a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</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, experiencing intense suffering and questioning God's justice.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The Almighty Creator, whom Job addresses directly in his plea for understanding and justice.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/job's_suffering.htm">Job's Suffering</a></b><br>The context of this verse is Job's immense suffering, having lost his wealth, children, and health, leading him to question the reasons behind his afflictions.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_human_struggle_with_suffering.htm">The Human Struggle with Suffering</a></b><br>Job's plea reflects a universal human struggle to understand suffering. Believers are encouraged to bring their questions and doubts to God, trusting in His ultimate wisdom and justice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_honest_prayer.htm">The Importance of Honest Prayer</a></b><br>Job's direct approach to God demonstrates the importance of honest and open communication with the Lord. Believers should feel free to express their true feelings and seek understanding in prayer.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_justice.htm">God's Sovereignty and Justice</a></b><br>While Job questions God's actions, the broader account of the Book of Job affirms God's sovereignty and justice. Believers are reminded to trust in God's character, even when His ways are beyond human understanding.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_god's_purpose_in_trials.htm">Seeking God's Purpose in Trials</a></b><br>Job's question, "Let me know why You prosecute me," encourages believers to seek God's purpose in their trials, understanding that suffering can lead to spiritual growth and deeper faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_the_midst_of_uncertainty.htm">Faith in the Midst of Uncertainty</a></b><br>Job's account teaches that faith does not require full understanding of God's plans. Believers are called to maintain faith and trust in God, even when answers are not immediately apparent.<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_does_job_question_god_in_job_10_2.htm">In Job 10:2, why does Job challenge God to clarify his wrongdoing if God is all-knowing and just? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_workaholism.htm">What does the Bible say about being a workaholic?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_endorse_jehu's_violence.htm">Why does God apparently endorse Jehu's violent actions in 2 Kings 10:30, when other passages condemn such bloodshed?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_israel_condemned_for_alliances.htm">Hosea 8:10: If alliances were necessary for survival in the ancient Near East, why is Israel condemned for making them?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/job/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) <span class= "bld">I will say unto God . . .</span>--This is a model of prayer for all, combining the prayer of the publican (<a href="/luke/18-13.htm" title="And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes to heaven, but smote on his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.">Luke 18:13</a>), and a prayer for that light for which we long so earnestly in times of affliction and darkness.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">I will say unto God, Do not condemn me</span>; literally, <span class="accented">do not pronounce me wicked</span> My friends, as they call themselves, have, one and all, condemned me: do not thou also condemn me. A touching appeal! <span class="cmt_word">Show me wherefore thou contendest with me</span>. One of Job's principal trials is the perplexity into which his unexampled sufferings have thrown him. He cannot understand why he has been singled out for such tremendous punishment, when he is not conscious to himself of any impiety or other heinous sin against God. So now, when he has resolved to vent all the bitterness of his soul, he ventures to ask the question - Why is he so tried? What has he done to make God his enemy? Wherefore does God fight against him continually? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/10-2.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">I will say</span><br /><span class="heb">אֹמַ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·mar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</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">אֱ֭לוֹהַּ</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 /><br /><span class="word">‘Do not</span><br /><span class="heb">אַל־</span> <span class="translit">(’al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">condemn me!</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּרְשִׁיעֵ֑נִי</span> <span class="translit">(tar·šî·‘ê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7561.htm">Strong's 7561: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be, wrong, to disturb, violate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Let me know</span><br /><span class="heb">הֽ֝וֹדִיעֵ֗נִי</span> <span class="translit">(hō·w·ḏî·‘ê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> </span><span class="str2">To know</span><br /><br /><span class="word">why</span><br /><span class="heb">עַ֣ל</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">You prosecute me.’</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּרִיבֵֽנִי׃</span> <span class="translit">(tə·rî·ḇê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7378.htm">Strong's 7378: </a> </span><span class="str2">To toss, grapple, to wrangle, controversy, to defend</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/10-2.htm">Job 10:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/10-2.htm">Job 10:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/10-2.htm">Job 10:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/10-2.htm">Job 10:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/10-2.htm">Job 10:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/10-2.htm">Job 10:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/10-2.htm">Job 10:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/10-2.htm">Job 10:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/10-2.htm">Job 10:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/10-2.htm">Job 10:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/10-2.htm">OT Poetry: Job 10:2 I will tell God 'Do not condemn (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/10-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 10:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 10:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/10-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 10:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 10:3" /></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>