Job 13:19
Job 13:19 in Multiple Translations
Can anyone indict me? If so, I will be silent and die.
Who is he that will plead with me? for now, if I hold my tongue, I shall give up the ghost.
Who is he that will contend with me? For then would I hold my peace and give up the ghost.
Is any one able to take up the argument against me? If so, I would keep quiet and give up my breath.
Who wants to argue with me? If I'm proved wrong, I'm prepared to be quiet and die.
Who is he, that will pleade with me? for if I nowe holde my tongue, I dye.
Who [is] he that doth strive with me? For now I keep silent and gasp.
Who is he who will contend with me? For then I would hold my peace and give up the spirit.
Who is he that will plead with me? for now, if I hold my tongue, I shall expire.
Who is he that will plead against me? let him come: why am I consumed holding my peace?
I certainly do not think [RHQ] that you or anyone else will say that what I say is not true; if anyone did that, I would ◄be silent/stop talking► and die.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 13:19
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Job 13:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
מִי
ה֭וּא
יָרִ֣יב
עִמָּדִ֑/י
כִּֽי
עַתָּ֖ה
אַחֲרִ֣ישׁ
וְ/אֶגְוָֽע
מִי
mîy
H4310
who?
Part
ה֭וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
יָרִ֣יב
rîyb
H7378
to contend
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
עִמָּדִ֑/י
ʻimmâd
H5978
with me
Prep | Suff
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
עַתָּ֖ה
ʻattâh
H6258
now
Adv
אַחֲרִ֣ישׁ
chârash
H2790
to plow/plot
V-Hiphil-Imperf-1cs
וְ/אֶגְוָֽע
gâvaʻ
H1478
to die
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 13:19
מִי
mîy
H4310
"who?"
Part
This word is used to ask questions like who, whose, or whom. It can also be used to express a wish, like would that or whoever. It appears in many forms throughout the Bible, often in phrases like O that or what.
Definition: who?, whose?, whom?, would that, whoever, whosoever
Usage: Occurs in 342 OT verses. KJV: any (man), [idiom] he, [idiom] him, [phrase] O that! what, which, who(-m, -se, -soever), [phrase] would to God. See also: Genesis 3:11; 2 Samuel 15:4; Psalms 4:7.
ה֭וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
יָרִ֣יב
rîyb
H7378
"to contend"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to argue or contend with someone, like in a lawsuit or a heated debate. It is used in various forms, such as physically fighting or verbally complaining. This concept appears in books like Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: 1) to strive, contend 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to strive 1a1a) physically 1a1b) with words 1a2) to conduct a case or suit (legal), sue 1a3) to make complaint 1a4) to quarrel 1b) (Hiphil) to contend against
Usage: Occurs in 59 OT verses. KJV: adversary, chide, complain, contend, debate, [idiom] ever, [idiom] lay wait, plead, rebuke, strive, [idiom] thoroughly. See also: Genesis 26:20; Job 40:2; Psalms 35:1.
עִמָּדִ֑/י
ʻimmâd
H5978
"with me"
Prep | Suff
Means 'with me', showing accompaniment, like in Psalm 23:4 where David says God is with him even in difficult times.
Definition: with A grammatical form of im (עִם "with" H5973A) § 1) with
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: against, by, from, [phrase] me, [phrase] mine, of, [phrase] that I take, unto, upon, with(-in.) See also: Genesis 3:12; 1 Samuel 20:28; Psalms 23:4.
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.
עַתָּ֖ה
ʻattâh
H6258
"now"
Adv
This word means now or at this time, like in Exodus when God says now is the time to act. It can also be used to connect ideas or show a change in time, as seen in the book of Isaiah.
Definition: 1) now 1a) now 1b) in phrases
Usage: Occurs in 422 OT verses. KJV: henceforth, now, straightway, this time, whereas. See also: Genesis 3:22; Joshua 24:23; 2 Samuel 24:13.
אַחֲרִ֣ישׁ
chârash
H2790
"to plow/plot"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-1cs
This verb can mean to be quiet or silent, but also to scratch or engrave, like a farmer plowing a field. It is used in various contexts, including being silent or deaf. The KJV translates it in different ways, including 'cease' or 'hold peace'.
Definition: 1) to cut in, plough, engrave, devise 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cut in, engrave 1a2) to plough 1a3) to devise 1b) (Niphal) to be ploughed 1c) (Hiphil) to plot evil
Usage: Occurs in 65 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] altogether, cease, conceal, be deaf, devise, ear, graven, imagine, leave off speaking, hold peace, plow(-er, man), be quiet, rest, practise secretly, keep silence, be silent, speak not a word, be still, hold tongue, worker. See also: Genesis 24:21; Psalms 28:1; Psalms 32:3.
וְ/אֶגְוָֽע
gâvaʻ
H1478
"to die"
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
This Hebrew word means to die or expire, like when Jesus gave up his spirit on the cross in Matthew 27:50. It implies a complete stop, like a final breath. It is used in the Bible to describe the end of life.
Definition: 1) to expire, die, perish, give up the ghost, yield up the ghost, be dead, be ready to die 1a) (Qal) to expire, die, be about to die
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: die, be dead, give up the ghost, perish. See also: Genesis 6:17; Job 3:11; Psalms 88:16.
Study Notes — Job 13:19
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- Job 13:19 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 13:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 13:19
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 13:19
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 13:19
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 13:19
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 13:19
- Cambridge Bible on Job 13:19
- Barnes' Notes on Job 13:19
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 13:19
- Sermons on Job 13:19
Context — Job Prepares His Case
17Listen carefully to my words; let my declaration ring in your ears.
18See now, I have prepared my case; I know that I will be vindicated.
19Can anyone indict me? If so, I will be silent and die.
20Only grant these two things to me, so that I need not hide from You: 21Withdraw Your hand from me, and do not let Your terror frighten me.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 50:7–8 | Because the Lord GOD helps Me, I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set My face like flint, and I know that I will not be put to shame. The One who vindicates Me is near. Who will dare to contend with Me? Let us confront each other! Who has a case against Me? Let him approach Me! |
| 2 | Job 7:11 | Therefore I will not restrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul. |
| 3 | Job 33:32 | But if you have something to say, answer me; speak up, for I would like to vindicate you. |
| 4 | Job 33:5–7 | Refute me if you can; prepare your case and confront me. I am just like you before God; I was also formed from clay. Surely no fear of me should terrify you; nor will my hand be heavy upon you. |
| 5 | Romans 8:33 | Who will bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. |
| 6 | Job 13:13 | Be silent, and I will speak. Then let come to me what may. |
| 7 | Jeremiah 20:9 | If I say, “I will not mention Him or speak any more in His name,” His message becomes a fire burning in my heart, shut up in my bones, and I become weary of holding it in, and I cannot prevail. |
| 8 | Job 19:5 | If indeed you would exalt yourselves above me and use my disgrace against me, |
| 9 | Job 10:8 | Your hands shaped me and altogether formed me. Would You now turn and destroy me? |
Job 13:19 Summary
[Job is saying that if someone can prove him wrong, he will accept the consequences and not complain, which shows his trust in God's plan, similar to what is taught in Jeremiah 29:11. This verse teaches us to trust in God's justice and sovereignty, even when things seem unfair, as seen in Psalms 37:3-7. Job's attitude is one of humility and trust, and we can learn from his example by trusting in God's plan for our lives, as taught in Proverbs 3:5-6.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Job mean by 'Can anyone indict me?' in Job 13:19?
Job is asking if anyone can bring a charge against him that will stand, and if so, he is willing to accept the consequences, as seen in his statement 'I will be silent and die', which reflects his trust in God's justice, similar to the trust expressed in Psalms 37:3-7
Is Job being defiant or humble in this verse?
Job's statement can be seen as a mix of both, as he is confident in his own integrity, as stated in Job 13:18, yet willing to accept judgment if he is wrong, which shows humility and a willingness to trust in God's sovereignty, as taught in Romans 11:33-36
What does it mean for Job to 'be silent and die'?
This phrase means that if Job is found guilty, he will accept the punishment without complaint, even if it means death, which shows his trust in God's plan, as seen in Job 2:1-3 and Jeremiah 29:11
How can we apply Job's attitude to our own lives?
We can apply Job's attitude by trusting in God's justice and sovereignty, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6, and being willing to accept consequences for our actions, while also trusting in God's plan for our lives, as taught in Jeremiah 29:11
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's justice and sovereignty, like Job?
- How can I cultivate a willingness to accept consequences for my actions, while still trusting in God's plan for my life?
- What does it mean for me to 'be silent' in the face of adversity, and how can I practice this in my own life?
- How can I balance confidence in my own integrity with humility and a willingness to accept judgment, like Job?
Gill's Exposition on Job 13:19
Who [is] he [that] will plead with me,.... Enter the lists with him; dispute the point, and try the strength of his arguments he had to plead for his own justification: thus Christ, the head of the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 13:19
Who is he that will plead with me? for now, if I hold my tongue, I shall give up the ghost.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 13:19
Who is he that will plead with me? where is the man that will do it? nay, oh that God would do it! which here he implies, and presently expresseth. I shall give up the ghost; my grief for God’ s heavy hand and find your bitter reproaches would break my heart, if I should not give it vent.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 13:19
Job 13:19 Who [is] he [that] will plead with me? for now, if I hold my tongue, I shall give up the ghost.Ver. 19. Who is he that will plead with me?] Of my justification in both respects I am so confident, that I dare encounter any that shall deny it. Who is he, and where is he, that shall lay anything to my charge, since it is God that justifieth? Romans 8:33. Having ordered my cause, and cleared my conscience by confession and judging myself, and now being justified by faith, I can cast down the gauntlet to all comers, and, Goliath like, call for an opposite to grapple with; in the name of the Lord of hosts I will undertake him, and am sure to come off more than a conqueror, even a triumph, 2 Corinthians 2:14, there being not any one "condemnation" (neither from God, nor the devil, from the law, sin, or death) "to them that are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit," as Job did, Romans 8:1; Romans 8:33. Here he challengeth all the world, saith Gregory, if they could, to accuse him for anything outwardly done amiss by him. And herein if none could tax him, there, was nothing but evil cogitations in his heart, of which he could be guilty; but for these, from which none can be free, he held not his peace, but spake and complained internally hereof to God by reproving his own ways; and if he should have been silent, and not speak hereof, and bewail them, he should die and perish; for so he readeth the following words, according to the Vulgate translation. For now, if I hold my tongue, I shall give up the ghost] Vulgate Wherefore being silent, I am consumed. Broughton, If now I speak not, I should starve. The Hebrew is, For now I shall be silent and die, q.d.
My passion must have a vent, or else it will make an end of me, as Job 7:11; so tormented I am with these aspersions of my friends, that I know not how to live unless I may wipe them off; or, at least, unless I pour out my soul into God’ s blessed bosom.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 13:19
(19) If I hold my tongue, I shall give up the ghost.—A marvellous confession, equivalent to, “If I give up my faith in Him who is my salvation, and my personal innocence, which goes hand-in-hand therewith, I shall perish. To give up my innocence is to give up Him in whom I hold my innocence, and in whom I live.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 13:19
Verse 19. Who is he that will plead with me?] Let my accuser, the plaintiff, come forward; I will defend my cause against him. I shall give up the ghost.] I shall cease to breathe. Defending myself will be as respiration unto me; or, While he is stating his case, I will be so silent as scarcely to appear to breathe.
Cambridge Bible on Job 13:19
19. Who is he that will plead with me] i. e. plead against me, enter to oppose me with good reasons—who will bring a valid argument against me? The words are a triumphant expression of the feeling that no one will or can, cf. Isaiah 50:8. for now if I hold my tongue, &c.] Rather, for then would I hold my peace, and give up the ghost; that is, in case any one should appear against him with proof of his sin. The words form a splendid climax to the declaration of his consciousness of innocence. He is sure he shall be found in the right, nay, none will be found to contend with him; if he thought any one could he would be silent and die.
Barnes' Notes on Job 13:19
Who is he that will plead with me? - That is, “who is there now that will take up the cause, and enter into an argument against me? I have set my cause before God.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 13:19
19. He — Hitzig is right in his view that “he” refers only to God. If God seriously question his innocence, poor Job can only keep silent and expire.
Sermons on Job 13:19
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God's People Will Never Be Ashamed by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the importance of trusting in God during times of fear and calamity. It highlights the need to commit to God's promises, believe in His ability to work mirac |
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God's People Will Never Be Ashamed in the Time of Calamity by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the importance of trusting in God during times of fear and calamity, highlighting the need to commit to God's promises and believe in His ability to work mir |
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Secret Food by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of "food" that Jesus refers to in the Bible. He explains that Jesus' food is to do the will of God and to finish His work. The spe |
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A Call to Repentance by Charles Stanley | Charles Stanley emphasizes the importance of true repentance, which involves recognizing, agreeing, and committing to turning away from sin and walking in godliness. Whether new be |
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(1 Peter - Part 27): Who Is He That Will Harm You? by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher describes the physical deterioration of a man who is nearing death. Despite his weakened state, the preacher emphasizes that the devil and death cannot |
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Are You a Bruised Reed? by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of God's promises and the ministry of encouragement. He references Isaiah and the Old Testament to highlight the rich promise |
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When Jacob Met the Apostle Paul by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the preacher discusses three important spiritual truths that Jacob, Joseph, and Joseph's brothers learned when they met the Apostle Paul. The first truth is God's p |