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no purpose of yours can be thwarted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/42.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“I know that you can do anything, and no one can stop you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/42.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />“I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/42.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />“I know that You can do all things and that no plan of Yours can be thwarted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/42.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />I know that thou canst do every <i>thing</i>, and <i>that</i> no thought can be withholden from thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/42.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“I know that You can do everything, And that no purpose <i>of Yours</i> can be withheld from You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/42.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“I know that You can <i>do</i> all things, And that no plan is impossible for You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/42.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220I know that You can do all things, And that no purpose of Yours can be thwarted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/42.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“I know that Thou canst do all things, And that no purpose of Thine can be thwarted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/42.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />“I know that You can do all things, And that no purpose of Yours can be thwarted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/42.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“I know that You can do all things, And that no thought <i>or</i> purpose of Yours can be restrained.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/42.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I know that you can do anything and no plan of yours can be thwarted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/42.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I know that You can do anything and no plan of Yours can be thwarted. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/42.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />I know that thou canst do all things, And that no purpose of thine can be restrained.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/42.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />No one can oppose you, because you have the power to do what you want. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/42.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />I know that thou canst do all things, and that no purpose of thine can be restrained.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/42.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"I know that you can do everything and that your plans are unstoppable.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/42.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I know, LORD, that you are all-powerful; that you can do everything you want. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/42.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"I know that you can do anything and nothing that you plan is impossible.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/42.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />?I know that You can do all things and that no plan of Yours can be thwarted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/42.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />"I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/42.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be restrained.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/42.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />I know that thou canst do every thing, and that no thought can be withheld from thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/42.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be restrained. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/42.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />“You have known that [for] all things You are able, "" And no purpose is withheld from You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/42.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Thou hast known that for all things Thou art able, And not withheld from Thee is any device:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/42.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />I knew that thou wilt be able to do all, and counsel shall not be restrained from thee.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/42.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />I know that thou canst do all things, and no thought is hid from thee. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/42.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />I know that you are able to do all things, and that no thoughts are hidden from you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/42.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be hindered. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/42.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />“I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/42.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />I know that thou canst do all these things, and that no purpose can be hid from thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/42.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />“I Know that you can do all these things, and no mind is hidden from you<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/42.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />I know that Thou canst do every thing, And that no purpose can be withholden from Thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/42.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />I know that thou canst do all things, and nothing is impossible with thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/42-2.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=6591" 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/42.htm">Job Submits Himself to the LORD</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>Then Job replied to the LORD: <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: yå̄·ḏaʿ·tå̄ (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">“I know</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/3201.htm" title="3201: tū·ḵāl (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To be able, have power. Or yakowl; a primitive root; to be able, literally or morally.">You can do</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: ḵōl (N-ms) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all things</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">and that no</a> <a href="/hebrew/4209.htm" title="4209: mə·zim·māh (N-fs) -- Purpose, discretion, device. From zamam; a plan, usually evil, sometimes good.">plan</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: mim·mə·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">of Yours</a> <a href="/hebrew/1219.htm" title="1219: yib·bā·ṣêr (V-Nifal-Imperf-3ms) -- To cut off, make inaccessible, enclose. A primitive root; to clip off; specifically to gather grapes; also to be isolated.">can be thwarted.</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>You asked, ‘Who is this who conceals My counsel without knowledge?’ Surely I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know.…<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="/isaiah/46-10.htm">Isaiah 46:10</a></span><br />I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/4-35.htm">Daniel 4:35</a></span><br />All the peoples of the earth are counted as nothing, and He does as He pleases with the army of heaven and the peoples of the earth. There is no one who can restrain His hand or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/115-3.htm">Psalm 115:3</a></span><br />Our God is in heaven; He does as He pleases.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/135-6.htm">Psalm 135:6</a></span><br />The LORD does all that pleases Him in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and in all their depths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-21.htm">Proverbs 19:21</a></span><br />Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/14-24.htm">Isaiah 14:24</a></span><br />The LORD of Hosts has sworn: “Surely, as I have planned, so will it be; as I have purposed, so will it stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/14-27.htm">Isaiah 14:27</a></span><br />The LORD of Hosts has purposed, and who can thwart Him? His hand is outstretched, so who can turn it back?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11</a></span><br />so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/32-17.htm">Jeremiah 32:17</a></span><br />“Oh, Lord GOD! You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for You!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/32-27.htm">Jeremiah 32:27</a></span><br />“Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh. Is anything too difficult for Me?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/18-14.htm">Genesis 18:14</a></span><br />Is anything too difficult for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you—in about a year—and Sarah will have a son.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/19-26.htm">Matthew 19:26</a></span><br />Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-37.htm">Luke 1:37</a></span><br />For no word from God will ever fail.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-11.htm">Ephesians 1:11</a></span><br />In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a></span><br />And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">I know that you can do every thing, and that no thought can be withheld from you.</p><p class="hdg">thou</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/18-14.htm">Genesis 18:14</a></b></br> Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/43-13.htm">Isaiah 43:13</a></b></br> Yea, before the day <i>was</i> I <i>am</i> he; and <i>there is</i> none that can deliver out of my hand: I will work, and who shall let it?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/32-17.htm">Jeremiah 32:17</a></b></br> Ah Lord GOD! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, <i>and</i> there is nothing too hard for thee:</p><p class="hdg">no</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/44-21.htm">Psalm 44:21</a></b></br> Shall not God search this out? for he knoweth the secrets of the heart.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/139-2.htm">Psalm 139:2</a></b></br> Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/17-10.htm">Jeremiah 17:10</a></b></br> I the LORD search the heart, <i>I</i> try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, <i>and</i> according to the fruit of his doings.</p><p class="hdg">can be withholden from thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/23-13.htm">Job 23:13</a></b></br> But he <i>is</i> in one <i>mind</i>, and who can turn him? and <i>what</i> his soul desireth, even <i>that</i> he doeth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/19-21.htm">Proverbs 19:21</a></b></br> <i>There are</i> many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ecclesiastes/3-14.htm">Ecclesiastes 3:14</a></b></br> I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor any thing taken from it: and God doeth <i>it</i>, that <i>men</i> should fear before him.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/41-28.htm">Able</a> <a href="/job/23-14.htm">Designs</a> <a href="/esther/9-25.htm">Device</a> <a href="/job/41-26.htm">Effect</a> <a href="/ezra/6-8.htm">Hindered</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-15.htm">Plan</a> <a href="/job/39-16.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/job/16-6.htm">Restrained</a> <a href="/job/39-15.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/job/5-13.htm">Thwarted</a> <a href="/job/39-17.htm">Withheld</a> <a href="/job/38-15.htm">Withholden</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/18-38.htm">Able</a> <a href="/psalms/5-10.htm">Designs</a> <a href="/psalms/21-11.htm">Device</a> <a href="/psalms/20-4.htm">Effect</a> <a href="/matthew/3-14.htm">Hindered</a> <a href="/psalms/14-6.htm">Plan</a> <a href="/job/42-3.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/psalms/40-9.htm">Restrained</a> <a href="/psalms/5-1.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/isaiah/8-10.htm">Thwarted</a> <a href="/psalms/21-2.htm">Withheld</a> <a href="/psalms/21-2.htm">Withholden</a><div class="vheading2">Job 42</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/42-1.htm">Job submits himself unto God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/42-7.htm">God, preferring Job's cause, makes his friends submit themselves, and accepts him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/42-10.htm">He magnifies and blesses Job</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/42-16.htm">Job's age and 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/42.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/42.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>I know that You can do all things</b><br>This phrase reflects Job's acknowledgment of God's omnipotence. Throughout the Book of Job, the theme of God's power and sovereignty is central. Job's trials and sufferings lead him to a deeper understanding of God's unlimited power. This echoes the creation narrative in Genesis, where God's ability to create the universe from nothing demonstrates His omnipotence. The phrase also connects to the New Testament, where Jesus states in <a href="/matthew/19-26.htm">Matthew 19:26</a>, "With God all things are possible," reinforcing the belief in God's limitless power.<p><b>and that no plan of Yours can be thwarted.</b><br>Here, Job recognizes God's sovereignty and the certainty that His divine purposes will be fulfilled. This aligns with <a href="/isaiah/46-10.htm">Isaiah 46:10</a>, where God declares, "My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please." The historical context of Job, set in a patriarchal era, emphasizes the belief in a God who is in control despite human suffering and confusion. This understanding is further developed in the New Testament, where God's ultimate plan of salvation through Jesus Christ is seen as unstoppable, as highlighted in <a href="/ephesians/1-11.htm">Ephesians 1:11</a>, which speaks of God working "all things according to the counsel of His will."<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 underwent severe trials and suffering, losing his wealth, children, and health, yet remained faithful to God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The Almighty Creator who allowed Job's testing and ultimately restored him. In <a href="/job/42-2.htm">Job 42:2</a>, Job acknowledges God's omnipotence and sovereignty.<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_friends.htm">Job's Friends</a></b><br>Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who visited Job to comfort him but ended up accusing him of sinning against God.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/satan.htm">Satan</a></b><br>The adversary who challenged Job's integrity, suggesting that Job was faithful only because of his prosperity.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/a/acknowledging_god's_sovereignty.htm">Acknowledging God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Recognize that God is in control of all circumstances, and His plans are perfect and unchangeable.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_omnipotence.htm">Trust in God's Omnipotence</a></b><br>In times of trial, remember that God can do all things and that His power is beyond human understanding.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_before_god.htm">Humility Before God</a></b><br>Like Job, we should approach God with humility, acknowledging our limited understanding compared to His infinite wisdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_goodness.htm">Faith in God's Goodness</a></b><br>Trust that God's plans, even when not immediately apparent, are ultimately for our good and His glory.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_trials.htm">Perseverance in Trials</a></b><br>Job's account encourages us to remain steadfast in faith, knowing that God is working through our trials for a greater purpose.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_42.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 42</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_job_42_show_god's_justice.htm">How does the resolution in Job 42 align with other passages that emphasize a just God, when Job’s suffering is never fully justified or explained? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_need_angels.htm">If God is all-powerful, why does He need angels to do His work?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_overcoming_grief.htm">What does the Bible say about overcoming grief?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_a_crisis_of_faith.htm">What defines a crisis of faith?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/42-2.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 know</span><br /><span class="heb">יָ֭דַעְתִּי</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḏa‘·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - 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">that</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">You can do</span><br /><span class="heb">תּוּכָ֑ל</span> <span class="translit">(tū·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3201.htm">Strong's 3201: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be able, have power</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all things</span><br /><span class="heb">כֹ֣ל</span> <span class="translit">(ḵōl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and that no</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹא־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">plan</span><br /><span class="heb">מְזִמָּֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(mə·zim·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4209.htm">Strong's 4209: </a> </span><span class="str2">A plan, evil, sometimes good</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Yours</span><br /><span class="heb">מִמְּךָ֣</span> <span class="translit">(mim·mə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">can be thwarted.</span><br /><span class="heb">יִבָּצֵ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(yib·bā·ṣêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1219.htm">Strong's 1219: </a> </span><span class="str2">To cut off, make inaccessible, enclose</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/42-2.htm">Job 42:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/42-2.htm">Job 42:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/42-2.htm">Job 42:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/42-2.htm">Job 42:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/42-2.htm">Job 42:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/42-2.htm">Job 42:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/42-2.htm">Job 42:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/42-2.htm">Job 42:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/42-2.htm">Job 42:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/42-2.htm">Job 42:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/42-2.htm">OT Poetry: Job 42:2 I know that you can do all (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/42-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 42:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 42:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/42-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 42:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 42:3" /></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>