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He snaps his teeth at me and pierces me with his eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/16.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He has torn me in his wrath and hated me; he has gnashed his teeth at me; my adversary sharpens his eyes against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />His anger has torn me and opposed me; He gnashes His teeth at me. My adversary pierces me with His eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/16.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He teareth <i>me</i> in his wrath, who hateth me: he gnasheth upon me with his teeth; mine enemy sharpeneth his eyes upon me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/16.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He tears <i>me</i> in His wrath, and hates me; He gnashes at me with His teeth; My adversary sharpens His gaze on me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“His anger has torn me and hunted me down, He has gnashed at me with His teeth; My enemy glares at me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/16.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220His anger has torn me and hunted me down, He has gnashed at me with His teeth; My adversary glares at me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“His anger has torn me and hunted me down, He has gnashed at me with His teeth; My adversary glares at me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />His anger has torn me and hunted me down; He has gnashed at me with His teeth; My adversary sharpens his eyes <i>to look</i> at me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“His wrath has torn me and hunted me down, He has gnashed at me with his teeth; My adversary sharpens His gaze <i>and</i> glares [with piercing eyes] at me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />His anger tears at me, and he harasses me. He gnashes his teeth at me. My enemy pierces me with his eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />His anger tears at me, and He harasses me. He gnashes His teeth at me. My enemy pierces me with His eyes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/16.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He hath torn me in his wrath, and persecuted me; He hath gnashed upon me with his teeth: Mine adversary sharpeneth his eyes upon me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />God is my hateful enemy, glaring at me and attacking with his sharp teeth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/16.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He hath torn me in his wrath, and persecuted me; he hath gnashed upon me with his teeth: mine adversary sharpeneth his eyes upon me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"God's anger tore me [apart] and attacked me. He gritted his teeth at me. My opponent looked sharply at me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/16.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />In anger God tears me limb from limb; he glares at me with hate. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/16.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />His anger tears me in his persistent resentment against me; he gnashes his teeth at me. My adversary glares at me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />His anger has torn me and opposed me; He gnashes His teeth at me. My adversary pierces me with His eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/16.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />His anger has torn me and persecuted me; he has gnashed at me with his teeth; my adversary locks his eyes on me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He has torn me in his wrath, and persecuted me. He has gnashed on me with his teeth. My adversary sharpens his eyes on me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He teareth me in his wrath, who hateth me: he gnasheth upon me with his teeth; my enemy sharpeneth his eyes upon me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/16.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He has torn me in his wrath and persecuted me. He has gnashed on me with his teeth. My adversary sharpens his eyes on me. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />His anger has torn, and He hates me, "" He has gnashed at me with His teeth, "" My adversary sharpens His eyes for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> His anger hath torn, and he hateth me, He hath gnashed at me with his teeth, My adversary sharpeneth his eyes for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He rent in his anger, and he will lie in wait for me, gnashing upon me with his teeth; mine enemy will sharpen his eyes against me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He hath gathered together his fury against me, and threatening me he hath gnashed with his teeth upon me: my enemy hath beheld me with terrible eyes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 16:10>He has gathered together his fury towards me, and, threatening me, he has roared against me with his teeth; my enemy has beheld me with terrible eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/16.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />His wrath tears and assails me, he gnashes his teeth against me; My enemy looks daggers at me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He has torn me in his wrath, and hated me; he has gnashed his teeth at me; my adversary sharpens his eyes against me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He has torn me and broken me in his wrath; he gnashes upon me with his teeth; my enemy sharpens his eyes against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/16.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />His anger has broken me and torn me to pieces and his teeth gnashed on me. My enemies fixed their eyes on me<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/16.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He hath torn me in His wrath, and hated me; He hath gnashed upon me with His teeth; Mine adversary sharpeneth his eyes upon me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/16.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />In his anger he has cast me down; he has gnashed his teeth upon me: the weapons of his robbers have fallen upon me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/16-9.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=2511" 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/16.htm">Job Decries his Comforters</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>You have bound me, and it has become a witness; my frailty rises up and testifies against me. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/639.htm" title="639: ’ap·pōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A nostril, nose, face, anger. From 'anaph; properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also ire.">His anger</a> <a href="/hebrew/2963.htm" title="2963: ṭā·rap̄ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To tear, rend, pluck. A primitive root; to pluck off or pull to pieces; causatively to supply with food.">has torn me</a> <a href="/hebrew/7852.htm" title="7852: way·yiś·ṭə·mê·nî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 1cs) -- To bear a grudge or cherish animosity against. A primitive root; properly, to lurk for, i.e. Persecute.">and opposed me;</a> <a href="/hebrew/2786.htm" title="2786: ḥā·raq (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To gnash or grind. A primitive root; to grate the teeth.">He gnashes</a> <a href="/hebrew/8127.htm" title="8127: bə·šin·nāw (Prep-b:: N-cdc:: 3ms) -- Tooth, ivory. From shanan; a tooth; specifically ivory; figuratively, a cliff.">His teeth</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lay (Prep:: 1cs) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">at me.</a> <a href="/hebrew/6862.htm" title="6862: ṣā·rî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Narrow, a tight place, a pebble, an opponent. Or tsar; from tsarar; narrow; a tight place; also a pebble; an opponent.">My adversary</a> <a href="/hebrew/3913.htm" title="3913: yil·ṭō·wōš (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To hammer, sharpen, whet. A primitive root; properly, to hammer out, i.e. To sharpen.">pierces</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">me</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: ‘ê·nāw (N-cdc:: 3ms) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">with His eyes.</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>They open their mouths against me and strike my cheeks with contempt; they join together against me.…<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/7-2.htm">Psalm 7:2</a></span><br />or they will shred my soul like a lion and tear me to pieces with no one to rescue me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-10.htm">Lamentations 3:10-11</a></span><br />He is a bear lying in wait, a lion hiding in ambush. / He forced me off my path and tore me to pieces; He left me without help.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/38-13.htm">Isaiah 38:13</a></span><br />I composed myself until the morning. Like a lion He breaks all my bones; from day until night You make an end of me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/13-7.htm">Hosea 13:7-8</a></span><br />So like a lion I will pounce on them; like a leopard I will lurk by the path. / Like a bear robbed of her cubs I will attack them, and I will tear open their chests. There I will devour them like a lion, like a wild beast tearing them apart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/50-22.htm">Psalm 50:22</a></span><br />Now consider this, you who forget God, lest I tear you to pieces, with no one to rescue you:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/35-16.htm">Psalm 35:16</a></span><br />Like godless jesters at a feast, they gnashed their teeth at me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/22-13.htm">Psalm 22:13</a></span><br />They open their jaws against me like lions that roar and maul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-2.htm">Psalm 27:2</a></span><br />When the wicked came upon me to devour my flesh, my enemies and foes stumbled and fell.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/15-3.htm">Jeremiah 15:3</a></span><br />I will appoint over them four kinds of destroyers, declares the LORD: the sword to kill, the dogs to drag away, and the birds of the air and beasts of the earth to devour and destroy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/1-11.htm">Amos 1:11</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Edom, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because he pursued his brother with the sword and stifled all compassion; his anger raged continually, and his fury flamed incessantly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-15.htm">Matthew 7:15</a></span><br />Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">1 Peter 5:8</a></span><br />Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/10-12.htm">John 10:12</a></span><br />The hired hand is not the shepherd, and the sheep are not his own. When he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf pounces on them and scatters the flock.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/12-4.htm">Revelation 12:4</a></span><br />His tail swept a third of the stars from the sky, hurling them to the earth. And the dragon stood before the woman who was about to give birth, ready to devour her child as soon as she gave birth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/20-29.htm">Acts 20:29</a></span><br />I know that after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He tears me in his wrath, who hates me: he gnashes on me with his teeth; my enemy sharpens his eyes on me.</p><p class="hdg">teareth me</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/10-16.htm">Job 10:16,17</a></b></br> For it increaseth. Thou huntest me as a fierce lion: and again thou shewest thyself marvellous upon me… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/18-4.htm">Job 18:4</a></b></br> He teareth himself in his anger: shall the earth be forsaken for thee? and shall the rock be removed out of his place?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/50-22.htm">Psalm 50:22</a></b></br> Now consider this, ye that forget God, lest I tear <i>you</i> in pieces, and <i>there be</i> none to deliver.</p><p class="hdg">he gnasheth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/35-16.htm">Psalm 35:16</a></b></br> With hypocritical mockers in feasts, they gnashed upon me with their teeth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/37-12.htm">Psalm 37:12</a></b></br> The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/lamentations/2-16.htm">Lamentations 2:16</a></b></br> All thine enemies have opened their mouth against thee: they hiss and gnash the teeth: they say, We have swallowed <i>her</i> up: certainly this <i>is</i> the day that we looked for; we have found, we have seen <i>it</i>.</p><p class="hdg">mine</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/13-24.htm">Job 13:24,27</a></b></br> Wherefore hidest thou thy face, and holdest me for thine enemy? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/19-11.htm">Job 19:11</a></b></br> He hath also kindled his wrath against me, and he counteth me unto him as <i>one of</i> his enemies.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/micah/7-8.htm">Micah 7:8</a></b></br> Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD <i>shall be</i> a light unto me.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/6-23.htm">Adversary</a> <a href="/job/14-13.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/luke/11-22.htm">Assails</a> <a href="/job/15-28.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/job/15-20.htm">Cruel</a> <a href="/job/13-24.htm">Enemy</a> <a href="/job/15-15.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-7.htm">Fastens</a> <a href="/acts/7-54.htm">Gnashed</a> <a href="/mark/9-18.htm">Gnashes</a> <a href="/mark/9-18.htm">Gnasheth</a> <a href="/job/8-22.htm">Hate</a> <a href="/esther/9-16.htm">Hated</a> <a href="/job/13-24.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/24-3.htm">Hateth</a> <a href="/genesis/27-33.htm">Hunted</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-20.htm">Opponent</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/30-7.htm">Persecuted</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-19.htm">Pursueth</a> <a href="/job/2-8.htm">Sharp</a> <a href="/exodus/11-7.htm">Sharpeneth</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-17.htm">Sharpens</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-20.htm">Teareth</a> <a href="/job/12-14.htm">Tears</a> <a href="/job/13-14.htm">Teeth</a> <a href="/job/8-18.htm">Torn</a> <a href="/job/14-13.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/19-11.htm">Adversary</a> <a href="/job/18-4.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/isaiah/54-15.htm">Assails</a> <a href="/job/16-12.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/job/19-22.htm">Cruel</a> <a href="/job/19-11.htm">Enemy</a> <a href="/job/16-16.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/job/33-11.htm">Fastens</a> <a href="/psalms/35-16.htm">Gnashed</a> <a href="/psalms/37-12.htm">Gnashes</a> <a href="/psalms/37-12.htm">Gnasheth</a> <a href="/psalms/5-5.htm">Hate</a> <a href="/job/31-29.htm">Hated</a> <a href="/job/19-11.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/job/34-17.htm">Hateth</a> <a href="/psalms/140-11.htm">Hunted</a> <a href="/job/27-7.htm">Opponent</a> <a href="/psalms/69-26.htm">Persecuted</a> <a href="/job/30-15.htm">Pursueth</a> <a href="/job/26-11.htm">Sharp</a> <a href="/psalms/7-12.htm">Sharpeneth</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-17.htm">Sharpens</a> <a href="/job/18-4.htm">Teareth</a> <a href="/job/16-20.htm">Tears</a> <a href="/job/19-20.htm">Teeth</a> <a href="/job/17-11.htm">Torn</a> <a href="/job/19-11.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Job 16</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/16-1.htm">Job reproves his friends for unmercifulness</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/16-17.htm">He maintains his innocence</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/16.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/16.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>His anger has torn me and opposed me;</b><br>This phrase reflects Job's perception of God's wrath against him. In the context of the Book of Job, Job feels that God is treating him as an enemy, despite his righteousness. This sentiment is echoed in other parts of Job, such as <a href="/job/19-11.htm">Job 19:11</a>, where Job laments that God has kindled His wrath against him. The imagery of being "torn" suggests a violent and painful experience, akin to being attacked by a wild animal, which is a common metaphor in ancient Near Eastern literature to describe divine judgment. This reflects the cultural understanding of suffering as a sign of divine displeasure.<p><b>He gnashes His teeth at me.</b><br>The gnashing of teeth is a vivid expression of intense anger and hostility. In biblical literature, this imagery is often associated with the wicked or those in torment, as seen in Psalms 37:12 and <a href="/matthew/8-12.htm">Matthew 8:12</a>. Here, Job uses it to describe what he perceives as God's fierce anger towards him. This anthropomorphic depiction of God highlights Job's deep sense of alienation and distress, as he feels that God is not only distant but actively hostile.<p><b>My adversary pierces me with His eyes.</b><br>The term "adversary" here can be understood as an opponent or enemy. In the broader narrative of Job, this reflects Job's struggle to comprehend why he is suffering and why God seems to be against him. The piercing gaze suggests scrutiny and judgment, reminiscent of the divine examination seen in other parts of scripture, such as <a href="/psalms/11-4.htm">Psalm 11:4-5</a>. This phrase also foreshadows the ultimate adversary, Satan, who is described as the accuser in <a href="/job/1-6.htm">Job 1:6-12</a>. The piercing eyes can be seen as a type of Christ, who in <a href="/revelation/1-14.htm">Revelation 1:14</a> is described with eyes like a flame of fire, symbolizing His ability to see and judge all things.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>The central figure in the Book of Job, a man of great faith and integrity who undergoes severe trials and suffering.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>Although not directly mentioned in this verse, Job perceives his suffering as coming from God, reflecting his struggle to understand his plight.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/adversary.htm">Adversary</a></b><br>In this context, Job feels as though he is being attacked by an adversary, which he attributes to God’s anger, though it can also be seen as a reflection of his inner turmoil and the spiritual battle he faces.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_suffering.htm">Understanding Suffering</a></b><br>Job’s expression of feeling attacked by God highlights the struggle to comprehend suffering. Believers are encouraged to seek God’s wisdom and comfort in times of distress.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/perception_vs._reality.htm">Perception vs. Reality</a></b><br>Job’s perception of God as an adversary reflects his emotional state rather than the truth of God’s character. Christians should be cautious about letting emotions dictate their understanding of God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>The adversarial language used by Job can remind believers of the spiritual battles they face. It is crucial to rely on God’s strength and armor to withstand such trials.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_amidst_trials.htm">Faith Amidst Trials</a></b><br>Despite his feelings, Job continues to engage with God, demonstrating a faith that seeks understanding and resolution. Believers are encouraged to maintain their faith and dialogue with God even when they feel overwhelmed.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/empathy_and_support.htm">Empathy and Support</a></b><br>Job’s friends failed to provide the support he needed. This serves as a reminder for Christians to offer genuine empathy and support to those who are suffering.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 16</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_job_16's_view_of_god_align_with_his_mercy.htm">How does Job 16's portrayal of God as an adversary align with other Bible verses that emphasize God's mercy and justice?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_job_see_god_as_ruthless.htm">In Job 10:16, why does Job perceive God as a ruthless adversary when other parts of the Bible portray Him as compassionate?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_job_7_20_conflict_with_nt's_grace.htm">Does Job 7:20's portrayal of God as a watcher or observer of human sin conflict with the New Testament depiction of a forgiving, grace-filled God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_job_22_12-14_align_with_god's_omniscience.htm">In Job 22:12-14, Eliphaz suggests God may not see everything; how does this align with other scriptures asserting God's omniscience?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/job/16.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) <span class= "bld">He teareth me in his wrath.</span>--Terrible as the language is that Job has used against God, he seems here almost to exceed it, for he calls Him his adversary. It is hardly possible not to understand the expression of God, for though he immediately speaks of his friends, yet just afterwards he openly mentions God.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 9.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He teareth me in his wrath, who hateth me</span>; literally, <span class="accented">his wrath teareth</span> <span class="accented">and he hateth me.</span> God treats Job as severely as if he hated him. That he is actually hated of God Job does not believe; otherwise he would long since have ceased to call upon him, and pour out his heart before him. He gnasheth upon me with his teeth (comp. <a href="/psalms/35-16.htm">Psalm 35:16</a>; <a href="/psalms/37-12.htm">Psalm 37:12</a>). Mine enemy (or rather, <span class="accented">adversary</span>) sharpeneth his eyes upon me; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> makes me a whetstone on which he sharpens his angry glances. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/16-9.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">His anger</span><br /><span class="heb">אַפּ֤וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(’ap·pōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_639.htm">Strong's 639: </a> </span><span class="str2">The nose, nostril, the face, a person, ire</span><br /><br /><span class="word">has torn me</span><br /><span class="heb">טָרַ֨ף ׀</span> <span class="translit">(ṭā·rap̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2963.htm">Strong's 2963: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pluck off, pull to pieces, to supply with food</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and hated me;</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיִּשְׂטְמֵ֗נִי</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiś·ṭə·mê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7852.htm">Strong's 7852: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bear a grudge or cherish animosity against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He gnashes</span><br /><span class="heb">חָרַ֣ק</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·raq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2786.htm">Strong's 2786: </a> </span><span class="str2">To grate the teeth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His teeth</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּשִׁנָּ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(bə·šin·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8127.htm">Strong's 8127: </a> </span><span class="str2">A tooth, ivory, a cliff</span><br /><br /><span class="word">at me.</span><br /><span class="heb">עָלַ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·lay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<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">My adversary</span><br /><span class="heb">צָרִ֓י ׀</span> <span class="translit">(ṣā·rî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6862.htm">Strong's 6862: </a> </span><span class="str2">Narrow, a tight place, a pebble, an opponent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">pierces</span><br /><span class="heb">יִלְט֖וֹשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(yil·ṭō·wōš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3913.htm">Strong's 3913: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hammer out, to sharpen</span><br /><br /><span class="word">me</span><br /><span class="heb">לִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">with His eyes.</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵינָ֣יו</span> <span class="translit">(‘ê·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - cdc | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eye, a fountain</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/16-9.htm">Job 16:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/16-9.htm">Job 16:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/16-9.htm">Job 16:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/16-9.htm">Job 16:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/16-9.htm">Job 16:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/16-9.htm">Job 16:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/16-9.htm">Job 16:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/16-9.htm">Job 16:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/16-9.htm">Job 16:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/16-9.htm">Job 16:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/16-9.htm">OT Poetry: Job 16:9 He has torn me in his wrath (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/16-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 16:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 16:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/16-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 16:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 16:10" /></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>