Job 10:7
Job 10:7 in Multiple Translations
though You know that I am not guilty, and there is no deliverance from Your hand?
Thou knowest that I am not wicked; and there is none that can deliver out of thine hand.
Although thou knowest that I am not wicked, And there is none that can deliver out of thy hand?
Though you see that I am not an evil-doer; and there is no one who is able to take a man out of your hands?
Even though you know I'm not guilty, no one can save me from you.
Thou knowest that I can not do wickedly: for none can deliuer me out of thine hand.
For Thou knowest that I am not wicked, And there is no deliverer from Thy hand.
Although you know that I am not wicked, there is no one who can deliver out of your hand.
Thou knowest that I am not wicked; and there is none that can deliver out of thy hand.
And shouldst know that I have done no wicked thing, whereas there is no man that can deliver out of thy hand.
You know that I am not guilty, and that no one can rescue me from your power [MTY].
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 10:7
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Job 10:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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עַֽל
דַּ֭עְתְּ/ךָ
כִּי
לֹ֣א
אֶרְשָׁ֑ע
וְ/אֵ֖ין
מִ/יָּדְ/ךָ֣
מַצִּֽיל
עַֽל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
דַּ֭עְתְּ/ךָ
daʻath
H1847
knowledge
N-fs | Suff
כִּי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
אֶרְשָׁ֑ע
râshaʻ
H7561
be wicked
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
וְ/אֵ֖ין
ʼayin
H369
nothing
Conj | Part
מִ/יָּדְ/ךָ֣
yâd
H3027
hand
Prep | N-cs | Suff
מַצִּֽיל
nâtsal
H5337
to rescue
V-Hiphil
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 10:7
עַֽל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
דַּ֭עְתְּ/ךָ
daʻath
H1847
"knowledge"
N-fs | Suff
In the Bible, daath means knowledge or understanding, like when Solomon asked God for wisdom in 1 Kings 3:9. It involves skill and perception, and is often linked to wisdom. This concept appears in the book of Proverbs.
Definition: 1) knowledge 1a) knowledge, perception, skill 1b) discernment, understanding, wisdom
Usage: Occurs in 91 OT verses. KJV: cunning, (ig-) norantly, know(-ledge), (un-) awares (wittingly). See also: Genesis 2:9; Proverbs 14:7; Psalms 19:3.
כִּי
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.
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
אֶרְשָׁ֑ע
râshaʻ
H7561
"be wicked"
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
Being wicked or acting wrongly is what this Hebrew word describes. In Psalm 37:7, the Bible warns against being wicked and instead encourages trusting in God.
Definition: 1) to be wicked, act wickedly 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be wicked, act wickedly 1a2) to be guilty, be condemned 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to condemn as guilty (in civil relations) 1b2) to condemn as guilty (in ethical or religious relations) 1b3) to act wickedly (in ethics and religion)
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: condemn, make trouble, vex, be (commit, deal, depart, do) wicked(-ly, -ness). See also: Exodus 22:8; Job 32:3; Psalms 18:22.
וְ/אֵ֖ין
ʼayin
H369
"nothing"
Conj | Part
This word means nothing or not, often used to indicate the absence of something, as in Genesis 1:2 where the earth was without form. It emphasizes the idea of something lacking or non-existent.
Definition: 1) nothing, not, nought n 1a) nothing, nought neg 1b) not 1c) to have not (of possession) adv 1d) without w/prep 1e) for lack of
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: else, except, fail, (father-) less, be gone, in(-curable), neither, never, no (where), none, nor, (any, thing), not, nothing, to nought, past, un(-searchable), well-nigh, without. Compare H370 (אַיִן). See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 14:27; 1 Kings 15:22.
מִ/יָּדְ/ךָ֣
yâd
H3027
"hand"
Prep | N-cs | Suff
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists
Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.
מַצִּֽיל
nâtsal
H5337
"to rescue"
V-Hiphil
To rescue means to snatch away or deliver from danger. It can also mean to strip or plunder, depending on the context, and appears in various forms throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to snatch away, deliver, rescue, save, strip, plunder 1a)(Niphal) 1a1) to tear oneself away, deliver oneself 1a2) to be torn out or away, be delivered 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to strip off, spoil 1b2) to deliver 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to take away, snatch away 1c2) to rescue, recover 1c3) to deliver (from enemies or troubles or death) 1c4) to deliver from sin and guilt 1d) (Hophal) to be plucked out 1e) (Hithpael) to strip oneself Aramaic equivalent: ne.tsal (נְצַל "to rescue" H5338)
Usage: Occurs in 194 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, defend, deliver (self), escape, [idiom] without fail, part, pluck, preserve, recover, rescue, rid, save, spoil, strip, [idiom] surely, take (out). See also: Genesis 31:9; Psalms 40:14; Psalms 7:2.
Study Notes — Job 10:7
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 10:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 10:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 10:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 10:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 10:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 10:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 10:7
- Cambridge Bible on Job 10:7
- Barnes' Notes on Job 10:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 10:7
- Sermons on Job 10:7
Context — Job’s Plea to God
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? 9Please remember that You molded me like clay. Would You now return me to dust?Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 32:39 | See now that I am He; there is no God besides Me. I bring death and I give life; I wound and I heal, and there is no one who can deliver from My hand. |
| 2 | Daniel 3:15 | Now, if you are ready, as soon as you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes, and all kinds of music, you must fall down and worship the statue I have made. But if you refuse to worship, you will be thrown at once into the blazing fiery furnace. Then what god will be able to deliver you from my hands?” |
| 3 | Psalms 139:1–2 | O LORD, You have searched me and known me. You know when I sit and when I rise; You understand my thoughts from afar. |
| 4 | John 10:28–30 | I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand. I and the Father are one.” |
| 5 | Job 42:7 | After the LORD had spoken these words to Job, He said to Eliphaz the Temanite, “My wrath is kindled against you and your two friends. For you have not spoken about Me accurately, as My servant Job has. |
| 6 | Job 23:10 | Yet He knows the way I have taken; when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold. |
| 7 | Psalms 7:3 | O LORD my God, if I have done this, if injustice is on my hands, |
| 8 | Hosea 2:10 | And then I will expose her lewdness in the sight of her lovers, and no one will deliver her out of My hands. |
| 9 | Job 31:35 | (Oh, that I had one to hear me! Here is my signature. Let the Almighty answer me; let my accuser compose an indictment. |
| 10 | Job 31:6 | let God weigh me with honest scales, that He may know my integrity. |
Job 10:7 Summary
In Job 10:7, Job is saying that even though he knows God sees his heart and knows he is not guilty, he still can't escape God's power and judgment. This verse shows that Job trusts God's knowledge of him, but is struggling to understand why God is allowing him to suffer, similar to what is expressed in Psalm 73:16-17. Job's words remind us that God is all-powerful and all-knowing, and we can trust Him even when we don't understand what's happening in our lives, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Job say God knows he is not guilty, when the Bible says all have sinned and fall short of God's glory?
Job is expressing his personal conviction of innocence regarding the specific charges his friends have brought against him, though he acknowledges his sinfulness before God, as seen in Job 7:20 and Romans 3:23.
What does Job mean by 'there is no deliverance from Your hand'?
Job is recognizing God's sovereignty and power, acknowledging that he is completely in God's hands and there is no escape from God's judgment or will, similar to what is expressed in Psalm 31:15.
Is Job questioning God's justice in this verse?
Job is not questioning God's justice, but rather expressing his trust in God's knowledge of his innocence and his desire for God to acknowledge it, as seen in Job 10:7 and supported by Psalm 37:5-6.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of the book of Job?
This verse highlights Job's struggles with understanding God's ways and his desire to be vindicated, which is a central theme throughout the book of Job, as seen in Job 1:1 and Job 42:3-6.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I feel like I am being wrongly accused or misunderstood, and how can I trust God in those situations?
- How can I balance my desire for God's justice with my trust in His sovereignty, like Job does in this verse?
- In what ways can I acknowledge and submit to God's power and control in my life, even when I don't understand His ways?
- How does recognizing God's knowledge of my thoughts and actions impact my daily decisions and choices, as seen in Hebrews 4:13?
Gill's Exposition on Job 10:7
Thou knowest that I am not wicked,.... Or "in", or "upon thy knowledge (a) [it is] that I am not wicked"; it is a thing well known, quite clear, and manifest, without making such a search and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 10:7
Thou knowest that I am not wicked; and there is none that can deliver out of thine hand.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 10:7
I am not wicked, i.e. a hypocrite, or an ungodly man, as my friends account me; and therefore deal not with me as such. There is none that can deliver out of thine hand: the sense is, either, 1. Thou dost not need to keep me fast in thy prison, lest I should make an escape, or any should rescue me out of thy hands, which none can do; therefore take off thy hand from me. Or, 2. If thou dost not help and deliver me, none else can do it; therefore do not thou fail me; which, considering God’ s merciful nature, is a good argument. If any man oppress another, he may have relief from thee, who art higher than his oppressor, ; but thou art the supreme and uncontrollable Ruler of the world, and therefore thou must needs do right, ; and therefore do not thou oppress me. See Poole "". above, .
Trapp's Commentary on Job 10:7
Job 10:7 Thou knowest that I am not wicked; and [there is] none that can deliver out of thine hand.Ver. 7. Thou knowest that I am not wicked] A lewd liver, and a rank hypocrite, as these men would make of me. A sinner I am, but I allow not, wallow not in any known sin; there is no way of wickedness found in me; hypocrisy reigns not in my heart: Haeret in regenitis peccatum, saith one, sin abideth in the best; yet they may not, they must not be called wicked. Julian, the apostate, affirmed that Peter’ s halting at Antioch was so taxed by Paul that Peter must needs be a hypocrite (Cyril, lib. 9, in Julian); but this cavil and calumny can never be proved from Paul’ s words, for not every one that through infirmity dissembleth sometimes is presently a hypocrite. It is upon thy knowledge, saith Job, that however I am weak, yet wicked I am not; my great scum is not in me, Ezekiel 24:11-12. The good heart admits not the mixture of any sin; like right wine or honey, as the scum ariseth, it ever casteth it out; as spring water worketh itself clean; as the sea will endure no poisonous thing, but casts it up upon the shore; so a Christian cleareth himself of sin. Well, it may cleave to it for a while, as dross doth to silver, but it entereth not into the frame and constitution; Job is confident of that, and will venture all upon it. And there is none (or nothing) that can deliver out of thine hand] q.d. Thus thou, Lord, knowest it to be with me, that I have no wicked heart; but for this I expect not to be delivered, for thou canst still find matter in me for which to lay thine hand upon me: but the more I submit myself the more mild shouldest thou surely be in thy dealings toward me; as a lion to a man crouching to him. As Paul said, "I know nothing by myself; yet am I not thereby justified," 1 Corinthians 4:4; so Job saith, Lord, thou knowest nothing by me, yet hereby I cannot be delivered (Junius).
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 10:7
(7) That I am not wicked.—The meaning is rather, that I shall not be found guilty. It is not like the appeal of Peter (John 21:17). See the language borrowed by the Psalmist (Psalms 119:73).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 10:7
Verse 7. Thou knowest that I am not wicked] While thou hast this knowledge of me and my conduct, why appear to be sifting me as if in order to find out sin; and though none can be found, treating me as though I were a transgressor?
Cambridge Bible on Job 10:7
7. thou knowest] Rather, though thou knowest. All these suppositions are vain; for as to the first (Job 10:4), God knew that Job was guiltless, and as to the other, none could rescue from His hand. The suppositions are but a subtle mode of appealing from God to God Himself, from God’s dealing in providence to God’s inner heart and being.
Barnes' Notes on Job 10:7
Thou knowest that I am not wicked - That is, that I am not a hypocrite, or an impenitent sinner.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 10:7
7. Thou knowest — Literally, upon (that is, notwithstanding) thy knowledge. Read, although thou knowest. I am not wicked — Job had before confessed himself a sinner.
Sermons on Job 10:7
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Attributes of God (Series 2): The Sovereignty of God by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher begins by recounting the story of Jesus appearing to his disciples after his resurrection. The disciples were initially discouraged and disheartened, b |
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Don't Waste Your Life by John Piper | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of treasuring and displaying the supreme value of Jesus in one's life. He explains that this can be achieved by finding satisf |
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(Judging - Part 1) Only One Judge by Alistair Begg | In this sermon, Alistair Begg focuses on the importance of not slandering or judging one another. He begins by referencing the story of David and Goliath in 1 Samuel 17. Begg empha |
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(Through the Bible) Jeremiah 41-45 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of trusting in God's timing rather than relying on our own limited perspective. He shares personal experiences of feeling like |
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The Prodigal Church by Ronald Glass | In this sermon, the preacher highlights the lack of appreciation for the majesty of God, the depth of our sin, and the urgency of spreading the gospel in today's society. He emphas |
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Are You Wasting Your Life? - John Piper by From the Pulpit & Classic Sermons | In this sermon, John Piper reflects on the brevity of life and the importance of not wasting it. He emphasizes the tragedy of retirement, which he sees as a societal push for peopl |
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Compromising Christianity - Keith Daniel by From the Pulpit & Classic Sermons | In this sermon, John Piper reflects on the brevity of life and the importance of not wasting it. He emphasizes the tragedy of retirement, which he sees as a societal push for peopl |