Job 10:6
Job 10:6 in Multiple Translations
that You should seek my iniquity and search out my sin—
That thou enquirest after mine iniquity, and searchest after my sin?
That thou inquirest after mine iniquity, And searchest after my sin,
That you take note of my sin, searching after my wrongdoing,
that you have to examine my wrongs and investigate my sins?
That thou inquirest of mine iniquitie, and searchest out my sinne?
That Thou inquirest for mine iniquity, And for my sin seekest?
that you inquire after my iniquity, and search after my sin?
That thou inquirest after my iniquity, and searchest after my sin?
That thou shouldst inquire after my iniquity, and search after my sin?
So, why do you [RHQ] continue to search for my faults? Why do you hunt for my sins?
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 10:6
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Job 10:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּֽי
תְבַקֵּ֥שׁ
לַ/עֲוֺנִ֑/י
וּ֭/לְ/חַטָּאתִ֥/י
תִדְרֽוֹשׁ
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
תְבַקֵּ֥שׁ
bâqash
H1245
to seek
V-Piel-Imperf-2ms
לַ/עֲוֺנִ֑/י
ʻâvôn
H5771
iniquity
Prep | N-cs | Suff
וּ֭/לְ/חַטָּאתִ֥/י
chaṭṭâʼâh
H2403
sin
Conj | Prep | N-fs | Suff
תִדְרֽוֹשׁ
dârash
H1875
to seek
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 10:6
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
תְבַקֵּ֥שׁ
bâqash
H1245
"to seek"
V-Piel-Imperf-2ms
This Hebrew verb means to seek or search for something. In Psalm 105:4, it's used to encourage seeking God's face. It's also used in 1 Samuel 28:8 where Saul seeks a medium.
Definition: 1) to seek, require, desire, exact, request 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to seek to find 1a2) to seek to secure 1a3) to seek the face 1a4) to desire, demand 1a5) to require, exact 1a6) to ask, request 1b) (Pual) to be sought
Usage: Occurs in 215 OT verses. KJV: ask, beg, beseech, desire, enquire, get, make inquisition, procure, (make) request, require, seek (for). See also: Genesis 31:39; Esther 7:7; Psalms 4:3.
לַ/עֲוֺנִ֑/י
ʻâvôn
H5771
"iniquity"
Prep | N-cs | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means moral evil or sin, like the kind God sees in people's hearts. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Psalms. This concept is key to understanding human nature.
Definition: : crime 1) perversity, depravity, iniquity, guilt or punishment of iniquity 1a) iniquity 1b) guilt of iniquity, guilt (as great), guilt (of condition) 1c) consequence of or punishment for iniquity
Usage: Occurs in 215 OT verses. KJV: fault, iniquity, mischeif, punishment (of iniquity), sin. See also: Genesis 4:13; Psalms 107:17; Psalms 18:24.
וּ֭/לְ/חַטָּאתִ֥/י
chaṭṭâʼâh
H2403
"sin"
Conj | Prep | N-fs | Suff
This word describes sin, guilt, or punishment for sin, and also the sacrifice or purification made to atone for it. It is used in the Bible to describe the consequences and solutions for sin. The KJV translates it as 'punishment' or 'sin'.
Definition: sin, sinful thing
Usage: Occurs in 270 OT verses. KJV: punishment (of sin), purifying(-fication for sin), sin(-ner, offering). See also: Genesis 4:7; Numbers 12:11; Psalms 25:7.
תִדְרֽוֹשׁ
dârash
H1875
"to seek"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
To seek or ask is the meaning of this Hebrew word, often used to describe seeking God or worshiping him. It can also mean to investigate or enquire about something.
Definition: 1) to resort to, seek, seek with care, enquire, require 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to resort to, frequent (a place), (tread a place) 1a2) to consult, enquire of, seek 1a2a) of God 1a2b) of heathen gods, necromancers 1a3) to seek deity in prayer and worship 1a3a) God 1a3b) heathen deities 1a4) to seek (with a demand), demand, require 1a5) to investigate, enquire 1a6) to ask for, require, demand 1a7) to practice, study, follow, seek with application 1a8) to seek with care, care for 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to allow oneself to be enquired of, consulted (only of God) 1b2) to be sought, be sought out 1b3) to be required (of blood)
Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: ask, [idiom] at all, care for, [idiom] diligently, inquire, make inquisition, (necro-) mancer, question, require, search, seek (for, out), [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 9:5; Ezra 10:16; Psalms 9:11.
Study Notes — Job 10:6
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- Job 10:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 10:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 10:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 10:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 10:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 10:6
- Cambridge Bible on Job 10:6
- Barnes' Notes on Job 10:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 10:6
- Sermons on Job 10:6
Context — Job’s Plea to God
4Do You have eyes of flesh? Do You see as man sees?
5Are Your days like those of a mortal, or Your years like those of a man,
6that You should seek my iniquity and search out my sin—
7though You know that I am not guilty, and there is no deliverance from Your hand? 8Your hands shaped me and altogether formed me. Would You now turn and destroy me?Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 14:16 | For then You would count my steps, but would not keep track of my sin. |
| 2 | Psalms 10:15 | Break the arm of the wicked and evildoer; call him to account for his wickedness until none is left to be found. |
| 3 | Zephaniah 1:12 | And at that time I will search Jerusalem with lamps and punish the men settled in complacency, who say to themselves, ‘The LORD will do nothing, either good or bad.’ |
| 4 | Jeremiah 2:34 | Moreover, your skirts are stained with the blood of the innocent poor, though you did not find them breaking in. But in spite of all these things |
| 5 | Psalms 44:21 | would not God have discovered, since He knows the secrets of the heart? |
| 6 | 1 Corinthians 4:5 | Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God. |
| 7 | Job 10:14–17 | If I sinned, You would take note, and would not acquit me of my iniquity. If I am guilty, woe to me! And even if I am righteous, I cannot lift my head. I am full of shame and aware of my affliction. Should I hold my head high, You would hunt me like a lion, and again display Your power against me. You produce new witnesses against me and multiply Your anger toward me. Hardships assault me in wave after wave. |
| 8 | John 2:24–25 | But Jesus did not entrust Himself to them, for He knew them all. He did not need any testimony about man, for He knew what was in a man. |
Job 10:6 Summary
[This verse means that Job is wondering why God is paying so much attention to his sin, when he feels like he's already suffering enough. In essence, Job is asking God to explain why He is seeking out his sin, as if to say, 'Haven't I been through enough?' This is a question many of us have asked when we're going through tough times, and it's a reminder that God is a just and holy God, as seen in Psalms 92:15, who desires our repentance and restoration, as promised in 2 Corinthians 7:10.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Job question God's attention to his sin?
Job is struggling to understand why God is focusing on his sin when he feels he has been suffering unjustly, as seen in Job 10:6, and this is a common question people ask when they face trials, similar to the Psalmist's cry in Psalms 13:1-2.
Is God really concerned with seeking out our sin?
According to Jeremiah 17:10, God searches the heart and examines the mind to reward each person according to their conduct, so yes, God is concerned with our sin, but His ultimate goal is restoration and redemption, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11.
How can we reconcile God's sovereignty with human freedom, as implied in this verse?
This is a complex theological question, but essentially, the Bible teaches that God's sovereignty and human freedom are not mutually exclusive, as seen in Romans 9:20-21 and Philippians 2:12-13, where God's sovereignty works in conjunction with human choices.
What does this verse reveal about Job's understanding of God's character?
This verse shows that Job has a high view of God's justice and holiness, recognizing that God would not overlook sin, as stated in Habakkuk 1:13, and is consistent with the biblical teaching that God is a righteous Judge, as seen in Genesis 18:25.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I have felt like God is 'seeking my iniquity' in my own life, and how have I responded to those feelings?
- How does this verse challenge my understanding of God's character, and what implications does that have for my daily life?
- In what ways can I, like Job, acknowledge God's sovereignty and justice, even when I don't understand my circumstances?
- What are some sins in my life that I need to confess and repent of, and how can I seek God's forgiveness and restoration, as encouraged in 1 John 1:9?
Gill's Exposition on Job 10:6
That thou enquirest after mine iniquity, and searchest after my sin?] Narrowly examined every action of his life, to find something amiss in them; and took notice of every weakness and infirmity, and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 10:6
Are thy days as the days of man? are thy years as man's days, Hast thou eyes of flesh? ... Are thy days as the days of man? ... That thou inquirest after mine iniquity?
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 10:6
Keeping me so long as it were upon the rack to compel me to accuse myself, as men sometimes do.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 10:6
Job 10:6 That thou enquirest after mine iniquity, and searchest after my sin?Ver. 6. That thou inquirest after mine iniquity, &c.] viz. By strong pains and mighty terrors, as judges sometimes make inquisition by torture, to find out treason or other heinous offences. What, wouldest thou that I should confess myself a wicked person?
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 10:6
Verse 6. That thou inquirest] Is it becoming thy infinite dignity to concern thyself so much with the affairs or transgressions of a despicable mortal? A word spoken in the heart of most sinners.
Cambridge Bible on Job 10:6
5–7. Then he asks if God’s life be brief like human life, that by the inquisition of chastisements He seeks to bring Job’s sin to light, lest His victim should outlive Him, and hurries on his punishment lest some one should rescue His captive from His hand.
Barnes' Notes on Job 10:6
That thou inquirest after mine iniquity - Art thou governed by hu man passions and prejudices, that thou dost thus seem to search out every little obliquity and error?
Whedon's Commentary on Job 10:6
6. Thou inquirest — The idea of Ewald, that Job conceives of God as some mighty monarch who, like those on earth, puts the unhappy one to the rack that he may constrain a confession, is not justified by the text.
Sermons on Job 10:6
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Bible Survey - Zephaniah by Peter Hammond | Peter Hammond preaches on the prophet Zephaniah, who delivered prophecies during the reign of King Josiah, calling for repentance and seeking righteousness and humility. Zephaniah' |
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The Message of Zephaniah by G. Campbell Morgan | G. Campbell Morgan emphasizes the significance of 'the day of the Lord' as revealed in Zephaniah, highlighting God's direct and supernatural judgment upon sin, particularly luxury |
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Practical Atheism, in Denying the Agency of Divine Providence, Exposed by Samuel Davies | Samuel Davies preaches about the prevalence of practical atheism in denying the agency of divine providence, exposing the consequences of settling on one's own understanding and ne |
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Voices From Hell Speaking to America - Part 6 by Alan Cairns | This sermon emphasizes the importance of not forgetting the innocent bloodshed and the consequences of a nation turning away from God's covenant mercies. It warns against being div |
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Exposition on Psalm 44 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches on Psalm 43, highlighting the connection between the suffering of the Martyrs and the Passion of Christ, emphasizing the endurance and faith of believers ami |
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"a.w. Tozer on Judgment" by Leonard Ravenhill | This sermon delves into the importance of examining our motives behind our actions, emphasizing that we will be judged not just for what we have done but for the reasons and motive |
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The Voice of Gods Judgement by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the parable of the talents from Matthew 25. He emphasizes that each person is given different abilities and resources according to their own |