Job 33:10
Job 33:10 in Multiple Translations
Yet God finds occasions against me; He counts me as His enemy.
Behold, he findeth occasions against me, he counteth me for his enemy,
Behold, he findeth occasions against me, He counteth me for his enemy;
See, he is looking for something against me; in his eyes I am as one of his haters;
See how God finds fault with me and treats me as his enemy.
Lo, he hath found occasions against me, and counted me for his enemie.
Lo, occasions against me He doth find, He doth reckon me for an enemy to Him,
Behold, he finds occasions against me. He counts me for his enemy.
Behold, he findeth occasions against me, he counteth me for his enemy,
Because he hath found complaints against me, therefore he hath counted me for his enemy.
But God finds reasons to accuse me, and he considers that I am his enemy.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 33:10
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Job 33:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הֵ֣ן
תְּ֭נוּאוֹת
עָלַ֣/י
יִמְצָ֑א
יַחְשְׁבֵ֖/נִי
לְ/אוֹיֵ֣ב
לֽ/וֹ
הֵ֣ן
hên
H2005
look!
Part
תְּ֭נוּאוֹת
tᵉnûwʼâh
H8569
opposition
N-fp
עָלַ֣/י
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
יִמְצָ֑א
mâtsâʼ
H4672
to find
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
יַחְשְׁבֵ֖/נִי
châshab
H2803
to devise
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms | Suff
לְ/אוֹיֵ֣ב
ʼôyêb
H341
enemy
Prep | V-Qal
לֽ/וֹ
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 33:10
הֵ֣ן
hên
H2005
"look!"
Part
An expression meaning look or behold, used to get someone's attention, like in the prophet Isaiah's writings. It can also express surprise or introduce a hypothetical situation.
Definition: interj 1) behold, lo, though hypothetical part 2) if Aramaic equivalent: hen (הֵן "look!" H2006A)
Usage: Occurs in 311 OT verses. KJV: behold, if, lo, though. See also: Genesis 3:22; Job 2:6; Psalms 51:7.
תְּ֭נוּאוֹת
tᵉnûwʼâh
H8569
"opposition"
N-fp
Opposition or being an enemy, it implies a state of conflict or disagreement. It is used to describe broken relationships.
Definition: opposition, alienation, enmity
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: breach of promise, occasion. See also: Numbers 14:34; Job 33:10.
עָלַ֣/י
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
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.
יִמְצָ֑א
mâtsâʼ
H4672
"to find"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
Matsa means to find or attain something, whether it is a physical object, a person, or a condition, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to find, attain to 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to find 1a1a) to find, secure, acquire, get (thing sought) 1a1b) to find (what is lost) 1a1c) to meet, encounter 1a1d) to find (a condition) 1a1e) to learn, devise 1a2) to find out 1a2a) to find out 1a2b) to detect 1a2c) to guess 1a3) to come upon, light upon 1a3a) to happen upon, meet, fall in with 1a3b) to hit 1a3c) to befall 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be found 1b1a) to be encountered, be lighted upon, be discovered 1b1b) to appear, be recognised 1b1c) to be discovered, be detected 1b1d) to be gained, be secured 1b2) to be, be found 1b2a) to be found in 1b2b) to be in the possession of 1b2c) to be found in (a place), happen to be 1b2d) to be left (after war) 1b2e) to be present 1b2f) to prove to be 1b2g) to be found sufficient, be enough 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to find, attain 1c2) to cause to light upon, come upon, come 1c3) to cause to encounter 1c4) to present (offering)
Usage: Occurs in 425 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] be able, befall, being, catch, [idiom] certainly, (cause to) come (on, to, to hand), deliver, be enough (cause to) find(-ing, occasion, out), get (hold upon), [idiom] have (here), be here, hit, be left, light (up-) on, meet (with), [idiom] occasion serve, (be) present, ready, speed, suffice, take hold on. See also: Genesis 2:20; Deuteronomy 22:3; 2 Kings 9:35.
יַחְשְׁבֵ֖/נִי
châshab
H2803
"to devise"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms | Suff
To devise means to think or plan something, often in a clever way. In the Bible, it can mean to plot or contrive, as seen in the story of David and Goliath.
Definition: : count/regard_as 1) to think, plan, esteem, calculate, invent, make a judgment, imagine, count 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to think, account 1a2) to plan, devise, mean 1a3) to charge, impute, reckon 1a4) to esteem, value, regard 1a5) to invent 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be accounted, be thought, be esteemed 1b2) to be computed, be reckoned 1b3) to be imputed 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to think upon, consider, be mindful of 1c2) to think to do, devise, plan 1c3) to count, reckon 1d) (Hithpael) to be considered
Usage: Occurs in 122 OT verses. KJV: (make) account (of), conceive, consider, count, cunning (man, work, workman), devise, esteem, find out, forecast, hold, imagine, impute, invent, be like, mean, purpose, reckon(-ing be made), regard, think. See also: Genesis 15:6; Psalms 35:4; Psalms 10:2.
לְ/אוֹיֵ֣ב
ʼôyêb
H341
"enemy"
Prep | V-Qal
This Hebrew word means enemy or adversary, referring to someone who hates or opposes another person or nation. It is used to describe personal or national enemies in the Bible.
Definition: 1) (Qal) enemy 1a) personal 1b) national
Usage: Occurs in 275 OT verses. KJV: enemy, foe. See also: Genesis 22:17; 2 Samuel 22:1; Psalms 3:8.
לֽ/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
Study Notes — Job 33:10
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- Job 33:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 33:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 33:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 33:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 33:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 33:10
- Cambridge Bible on Job 33:10
- Barnes' Notes on Job 33:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 33:10
- Sermons on Job 33:10
Context — Elihu Rebukes Job
8Surely you have spoken in my hearing, and I have heard these very words:
9‘I am pure, without transgression; I am clean, with no iniquity in me.
10Yet God finds occasions against me; He counts me as His enemy.
11He puts my feet in the stocks; He watches over all my paths.’ 12Behold, you are not right in this matter. I will answer you, for God is greater than man.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 19:11 | His anger burns against me, and He counts me among His enemies. |
| 2 | Job 13:24–25 | Why do You hide Your face and consider me as Your enemy? Would You frighten a windblown leaf? Would You chase after dry chaff? |
| 3 | Job 9:30–31 | If I should wash myself with snow and cleanse my hands with lye, then You would plunge me into the pit, and even my own clothes would despise me. |
| 4 | Job 10:15–17 | 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. |
| 5 | Job 30:21 | You have ruthlessly turned on me; You oppose me with Your strong hand. |
| 6 | 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. |
| 7 | Job 14:16 | For then You would count my steps, but would not keep track of my sin. |
| 8 | Job 34:5 | For Job has declared, ‘I am righteous, yet God has deprived me of justice. |
| 9 | Job 16:9 | His anger has torn me and opposed me; He gnashes His teeth at me. My adversary pierces me with His eyes. |
Job 33:10 Summary
[Job is feeling really hurt and confused because he thinks God is against him, even though he has tried to live a good life. This is similar to how the Psalmist felt in Psalm 13:1-2, where he cried out to God in his distress. Job's feelings are an honest expression of his emotional pain, and they remind us that it's okay to be real with God about how we're feeling. We can trust that God loves us and is working for our good, even when we don't understand what's happening, as seen in Romans 8:28.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Job feel like God is against him?
Job feels like God is against him because he is experiencing intense suffering and pain, despite his claims of innocence, as seen in Job 33:9, and this is causing him to question God's love and care for him, similar to the feelings expressed in Psalm 13:1-2.
Is Job saying that God is really his enemy?
No, Job is not saying that God is his enemy in the sense that God is malevolent or evil, but rather that he feels like God is treating him as an enemy, as stated in Job 33:10, which is a expression of his emotional pain and confusion, similar to the feelings expressed in Lamentations 3:2.
How can we reconcile Job's statement with the idea that God loves us?
We can reconcile Job's statement with the idea that God loves us by understanding that God's ways are not always easy to understand, as stated in Isaiah 55:8-9, and that even in the midst of suffering, God is still working for our good, as seen in Romans 8:28.
What can we learn from Job's expression of feelings in this verse?
We can learn from Job's expression of feelings that it is okay to be honest with God about our emotions and struggles, as seen in Psalm 42:1-2, and that God can handle our questions and doubts, as stated in Jeremiah 12:1-4.
Reflection Questions
- What are some times in my life when I have felt like God was against me, and how did I respond to those feelings?
- How can I balance my emotions and thoughts when I am going through a difficult time, and still trust in God's love and care for me?
- What are some ways that I can honestly express my feelings to God, like Job does in this verse, and still maintain a posture of faith and trust?
- How can I remember that God's ways are not always easy to understand, and that He is still working for my good, even when I don't feel like it?
Gill's Exposition on Job 33:10
Behold, he findeth occasions against me,.... That is, sought in order to find them; so Job in some places suggests, that God inquired after his sins, and sought diligently after them, that he might
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 33:10
Behold, he findeth occasions against me, he counteth me for his enemy, Occasions - for hostility: literally, enmities (Job 13:24; Job 16:9; Job 19:11; Job 30:21). [ tªnuw'owt (H8569)]
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 33:10
He picketh quarrels with me, and watcheth over and searcheth after all my errors and frailties, as Job said, 14:16,17; severely marking what is amiss in me, that thence he may take occasion to punish me worse than mine iniquities deserve. Though I have endeavoured to be his friend and faithful servant all my days, yet he treats me like an enemy. This Job said 19:11.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 33:10
Job 33:10 Behold, he findeth occasions against me, he counteth me for his enemy,Ver. 10. Behold, he findeth occasions against me] Or, breaches; he picks quarrels with me, and would fain find out somewhat in my carriage wherefore to break friendship with me, and to break me in pieces. But did Job ever say in this sort? Not expressly so; but by consequence, and to the same purpose, Job 9:17; Job 13:24; Job 14:17; Job 16:9; Job 19:11. He counteth me for his enemy] This indeed he had said, and somewhat more, Job 13:24; Job 16:9; Job 30:21, as if God, of his mere pleasure, had made cruel wars upon him, and exercised all kind of hostility against him, as a vanquished enemy.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 33:10
(10) Behold, he findeth occasions against me.—See Job 13:24; Job 13:26-27; Job 19:11.
Cambridge Bible on Job 33:10
10. See ch. Job 10:13 seq., Job 13:24, Job 19:11, Job 30:21. he findeth occasions] lit. enmities, i. e. grounds of enmity or hostility; he “findeth” is almost equivalent to He “invents.” Coverdale quaintly, “he hath pyked a quarell agaynst me.”
Barnes' Notes on Job 33:10
Behold, he findeth occasions against me - That is, God. This is not exactly the language of Job, though much that he had said had seemed to imply this.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 33:10
10. Occasions — Rather, enmities, hostilities.
Sermons on Job 33:10
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God's Truth About Responsibility by Russell Kelfer | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the controversial topic of responsibility and who is to blame for our problems. He discusses the common belief that Satan is responsible for |
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The Question by Warren Wiersbe | Warren Wiersbe delves into Psalms 10:1-13, exploring the profound question of 'Why?' that David raises three times in this psalm. He contrasts the atheist, rationalist, and legalis |
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A Confessing Sinner, and a Forgiving God by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches about the importance of acknowledging our sinful nature and the impossibility of achieving perfection in ourselves. He emphasizes that true perfection is foun |
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Why Do Christians Have to Suffer? by Derek Melton | Derek Melton emphasizes the importance of understanding and embracing Christian suffering, highlighting that suffering is a crucial part of the journey for those who love and follo |
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Christ Reigns by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the importance of turning to God in times of distress, highlighting that even King David and Job, despite their many companions, felt the need for someon |
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The Message of Job by G. Campbell Morgan | G. Campbell Morgan explores the profound experiences of Job, emphasizing his journey through immense loss and suffering, which strips him of all earthly supports, leaving him in a |