Job 35:7
Job 35:7 in Multiple Translations
If you are righteous, what do you give Him, or what does He receive from your hand?
If thou be righteous, what givest thou him? or what receiveth he of thine hand?
If thou be righteous, what givest thou him? Or what receiveth he of thy hand?
If you are upright, what do you give to him? or what does he take from your hand?
If you do what's right, what good are you doing for him?
If thou be righteous, what giuest thou vnto him? or what receiueth he at thine hand?
If thou hast been righteous, What dost thou give to Him? Or what from thy hand doth He receive?
If you are righteous, what do you give him? Or what does he receive from your hand?
If thou art righteous, what givest thou to him? or what receiveth he from thy hand?
And if thou do justly, what shalt thou give him, or what shall he receive of thy hand?
And if you are righteous, does that help God? No, he is not benefited by anything that you do [DOU].
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Job 35:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אִם
צָ֭דַקְתָּ
מַה
תִּתֶּן
ל֑/וֹ
א֥וֹ
מַה
מִ/יָּדְ/ךָ֥
יִקָּֽח
אִם
ʼim
H518
if
Conj
צָ֭דַקְתָּ
tsâdaq
H6663
to justify
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
מַה
mâh
H4100
what?
Part
תִּתֶּן
nâthan
H5414
to give
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
ל֑/וֹ
Prep | Suff
א֥וֹ
ʼôw
H176
or
Conj
מַה
mâh
H4100
what?
Part
מִ/יָּדְ/ךָ֥
yâd
H3027
hand
Prep | N-cs | Suff
יִקָּֽח
lâqach
H3947
to take
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 35:7
אִם
ʼim
H518
"if"
Conj
This Hebrew word is used to express conditions or questions, like if or whether. It can also be used to make oaths or express wishes, as in Oh that! It appears in various forms in the KJV, including if, though, and when.
Definition: : if/whether_or/though 1) if 1a) conditional clauses 1a1) of possible situations 1a2) of impossible situations 1b) oath contexts 1b1) no, not 1c) if...if, whether...or, whether...or...or 1d) when, whenever 1e) since 1f) interrogative particle 1g) but rather
Usage: Occurs in 931 OT verses. KJV: (and, can-, doubtless, if, that) (not), [phrase] but, either, [phrase] except, [phrase] more(-over if, than), neither, nevertheless, nor, oh that, or, [phrase] save (only, -ing), seeing, since, sith, [phrase] surely (no more, none, not), though, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] unless, [phrase] verily, when, whereas, whether, while, [phrase] yet. See also: Genesis 4:7; Exodus 22:3; Leviticus 27:27.
צָ֭דַקְתָּ
tsâdaq
H6663
"to justify"
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
Refers to the act of making something right, either by justifying oneself or being declared righteous by God. It is used to describe God's justice and people's attempts to do what is right. This concept is key to understanding the Bible's teachings on sin and redemption.
Definition: 1) to be just, be righteous 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to have a just cause, be in the right 1a2) to be justified 1a3) to be just (of God) 1a4) to be just, be righteous (in conduct and character) 1b) (Niphal) to be put or made right, be justified 1c) (Piel) justify, make to appear righteous, make someone righteous 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to do or bring justice (in administering law) 1d2) to declare righteous, justify 1d3) to justify, vindicate the cause of, save 1d4) to make righteous, turn to righteousness 1e) (Hithpael) to justify oneself
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: cleanse, clear self, (be, do) just(-ice, -ify, -ify self), (be turn to) righteous(-ness). See also: Genesis 38:26; Job 33:32; Psalms 19:10.
מַה
mâh
H4100
"what?"
Part
This Hebrew word means what or how, often used to ask questions or express surprise, like in Genesis when God asks Adam what he has done. It can also mean why or when, and is used in various ways throughout the Old Testament. It appears in many KJV translations, including how or what.
Definition: interr pron 1) what, how, of what kind 1a) (interrogative) 1a1) what? 1a2) of what kind 1a3) what? (rhetorical) 1a4) whatsoever, whatever, what 1b) (adverb) 1b1) how, how now 1b2) why 1b3) how! (exclamation) 1c) (with prep) 1c1) wherein?, whereby?, wherewith?, by what means? 1c2) because of what? 1c3) the like of what? 1c3a) how much?, how many?, how often? 1c3b) for how long? 1c4) for what reason?, why?, to what purpose? 1c5) until when?, how long?, upon what?, wherefore? indef pron 2) anything, aught, what may
Usage: Occurs in 655 OT verses. KJV: how (long, oft, (-soever)), (no-) thing, what (end, good, purpose, thing), whereby(-fore, -in, -to, -with), (for) why. See also: Genesis 2:19; Numbers 21:5; 1 Samuel 19:5.
תִּתֶּן
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
ל֑/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
א֥וֹ
ʼôw
H176
"or"
Conj
Desire can also mean or, and, or if, showing a choice between options, as seen in Proverbs 31:4. It is used to express alternatives or possibilities.
Definition: 1) or, rather 1a) implying that the latter choice is preferred 1b) or if, introducing an example to be seen under a particular principle 1c) (in series) either...or, whether...or 1d) if perchance 1e) except, or else 2) whether, not the least, if, otherwise, also, and, then
Usage: Occurs in 218 OT verses. KJV: also, and, either, if, at the least, [idiom] nor, or, otherwise, then, whether. See also: Genesis 24:49; Leviticus 25:49; Proverbs 30:31.
מַה
mâh
H4100
"what?"
Part
This Hebrew word means what or how, often used to ask questions or express surprise, like in Genesis when God asks Adam what he has done. It can also mean why or when, and is used in various ways throughout the Old Testament. It appears in many KJV translations, including how or what.
Definition: interr pron 1) what, how, of what kind 1a) (interrogative) 1a1) what? 1a2) of what kind 1a3) what? (rhetorical) 1a4) whatsoever, whatever, what 1b) (adverb) 1b1) how, how now 1b2) why 1b3) how! (exclamation) 1c) (with prep) 1c1) wherein?, whereby?, wherewith?, by what means? 1c2) because of what? 1c3) the like of what? 1c3a) how much?, how many?, how often? 1c3b) for how long? 1c4) for what reason?, why?, to what purpose? 1c5) until when?, how long?, upon what?, wherefore? indef pron 2) anything, aught, what may
Usage: Occurs in 655 OT verses. KJV: how (long, oft, (-soever)), (no-) thing, what (end, good, purpose, thing), whereby(-fore, -in, -to, -with), (for) why. See also: Genesis 2:19; Numbers 21:5; 1 Samuel 19:5.
מִ/יָּדְ/ךָ֥
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.
יִקָּֽח
lâqach
H3947
"to take"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to take or get something, and it is used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to take a wife, to take possession of something, or to receive a gift. For example, in Genesis 2:22, God takes a rib from Adam to create Eve.
Definition: : take 1) to take, get, fetch, lay hold of, seize, receive, acquire, buy, bring, marry, take a wife, snatch, take away 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take, take in the hand 1a2) to take and carry along 1a3) to take from, take out of, take, carry away, take away 1a4) to take to or for a person, procure, get, take possession of, select, choose, take in marriage, receive, accept 1a5) to take up or upon, put upon 1a6) to fetch 1a7) to take, lead, conduct 1a8) to take, capture, seize 1a9) to take, carry off 1a10) to take (vengeance) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be captured 1b2) to be taken away, be removed 1b3) to be taken, brought unto 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be taken from or out of 1c2) to be stolen from 1c3) to be taken captive 1c4) to be taken away, be removed 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be taken unto, be brought unto 1d2) to be taken out of 1d3) to be taken away 1e) (Hithpael) 1e1) to take hold of oneself 1e2) to flash about (of lightning)
Usage: Occurs in 909 OT verses. KJV: accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. See also: Genesis 2:15; Genesis 34:17; Exodus 30:23.
Study Notes — Job 35:7
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 35:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 35:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 35:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 35:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 35:7
- Cambridge Bible on Job 35:7
- Barnes' Notes on Job 35:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 35:7
- Sermons on Job 35:7
Context — Elihu Recalls God’s Justice
5Look to the heavens and see; gaze at the clouds high above you.
6If you sin, what do you accomplish against Him? If you multiply your transgressions, what do you do to Him?
7If you are righteous, what do you give Him, or what does He receive from your hand?
8Your wickedness affects only a man like yourself, and your righteousness only a son of man. 9Men cry out under great oppression; they plead for relief from the arm of the mighty.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 22:2–3 | “Can a man be of use to God? Can even a wise man benefit Him? Does it delight the Almighty that you are righteous? Does He profit if your ways are blameless? |
| 2 | Psalms 16:2 | I said to the LORD, “You are my Lord; apart from You I have no good thing.” |
| 3 | Luke 17:10 | So you also, when you have done everything commanded of you, should say, ‘We are unworthy servants; we have only done our duty.’” |
| 4 | Proverbs 9:12 | If you are wise, you are wise to your own advantage; but if you scoff, you alone will bear the consequences. |
| 5 | Romans 11:35 | “Who has first given to God, that God should repay him?” |
| 6 | 1 Chronicles 29:14 | But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? For everything comes from You, and from Your own hand we have given to You. |
Job 35:7 Summary
This verse asks a profound question: if we are righteous, what can we possibly give to God that would benefit Him? The answer is, nothing. God doesn't need anything from us, and our righteousness doesn't add to His greatness (as seen in Acts 17:25). Instead, our righteousness is a response to His love and a reflection of His character. By being righteous, we bring glory to God and demonstrate our love for Him, which is what He desires most (as stated in Matthew 22:37-38).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the point of being righteous if God doesn't receive anything from us?
The point of being righteous is not to give something to God, but to reflect His character and bring glory to Him, as seen in Isaiah 43:7, where it says we are created for His glory.
Does this verse imply that our actions have no impact on God?
This verse highlights that our actions, whether good or bad, do not affect God's nature or character, as stated in Psalm 102:27, where it says God remains the same despite our actions.
How does this verse relate to our understanding of God's sovereignty?
This verse emphasizes God's sovereignty, implying that He is not dependent on human actions or righteousness, which is further reinforced in Romans 11:35-36, where it asks who has ever given to God that they could repay Him.
What does this verse teach us about the nature of our relationship with God?
This verse teaches us that our relationship with God is not transactional, but rather one of devotion and worship, as seen in John 4:24, where it says God is spirit and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can reflect God's character in my daily life, even if it doesn't directly benefit Him?
- How does the fact that God doesn't receive anything from my hand affect my motivation for being righteous?
- In what ways can I bring glory to God, even if my actions don't directly impact Him?
- What are some areas in my life where I'm trying to earn God's favor or approval, and how can I shift my focus to simply loving and worshiping Him?
Gill's Exposition on Job 35:7
If thou be righteous, what givest thou him?.... All righteousness is of God that any creatures have.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 35:7
Look unto the heavens, and see; and behold the clouds which are higher than thou.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 35:7
He gaineth nothing by it, nor can indeed receive any good from thee, because all thy good comes from him. And therefore thou hast no reason to boast of nor to upbraid God with thy piety, which is much to thy advantage, but nothing to his.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 35:7
Job 35:7 If thou be righteous, what givest thou him? or what receiveth he of thine hand?Ver. 7. If thou be righteous, what givest thou him?] Nothing, since he is self sufficient, and independent. He needeth us not, neither doth our righteousness reach him, Psalms 16:2. The Pharisees dreamed of an over-doing of the law, and making God beholden to them. The Papists also, those modern Pharisees, talk of works of supererogation, and of merit of congruity, and merit of condignity. But these are mere fictions, chimaeras, absurd doctrines, such as Elihu never heard of. "He that doeth righteousness is righteous," 1 John 3:7, but he addeth nothing thereby to God, let him do his utmost. Indeed who so offereth praise glorifieth God, Psalms 50:23, so he is pleased to account it, and call it; but his glory is, as himself is, eternal, infinite, immense. The sun would shine in its own brightness though all the world were blind, and should wilfully wink: so here. God accepts not our presents, but to return them us back with interest, as the rain ascends in thin vapours, but comes down again in thick showers.
Or what receiveth he of thine hand?] If anything, it is of his own, as David thankfully acknowledgeth, 1 Chronicles 29:14, and besides that, our sweetest incense smelleth strong of the hand that offereth it.
Cambridge Bible on Job 35:7
5–8. The reply of Elihu to Job’s complaint. A glance at heaven, the infinitely exalted abode of God, must tell us that our conduct whether good or bad cannot affect Him. Our righteousness confers no profit on Him, neither does our wickedness entail any loss. It is men themselves that their conduct affects. It is in human life that the influence of righteousness or evil-doing is seen. And being so eternally unlike they cannot have the same effect. Elihu does not contemplate any one going so far as to maintain that godliness and unrighteousness do not differ in themselves. Job assumes and most strongly asserts their difference. He even rises to the sublime height of resolving to adhere to righteousness though God and men should shew their indifference to it (ch.
Job 17:9). And what he complains of is that God is indifferent to it, and that in His government the righteous is treated as the wicked. This is the point which Elihu touches.
Barnes' Notes on Job 35:7
If thou be righteous, what givest thou him? - The same sentiment substantially as in the previous verses. It is, that God is supreme and independent.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 35:7
6, 7. What receiveth he of thine hand — Independent and above all human conduct, he is under obligations to none; a point that had been reached before in the argument.
Sermons on Job 35:7
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Beware of Dog's - Part 4 by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the importance of total obedience to God, focusing on Jesus' pledge to obey the Father completely and how His obedience covers all believers. It highlights t |
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Prayer 04 a Praying Saviour by Bob Clark | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of prayer in the life of a believer. He highlights how even Jesus, in his earthly ministry, demonstrated the significance of p |
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Homily 8 1 John 4:12-16 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches about the importance of love, emphasizing that loving one another is a powerful way for God to abide in us and for His love to be perfected in us. He highlig |
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The Perfume of Love by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson preaches on the importance of fervent and pure love among Christians, emphasizing that love is a crucial grace that adorns true religion. He delves into the command, |
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Of the Complacency and Delight God Had in Himself, and the Divine Persons in Each other... by John Gill | John Gill emphasizes the profound complacency and delight that God experienced within Himself and among the divine Persons before the creation of any beings. He explains that God's |
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Humility by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of humility in our daily lives. He uses a picture as an analogy to illustrate how our perception of ourselves can change when |
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Luke - Part 3 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having a passion for lost souls and a desire to see them transformed. He shares the commission given to him by the Lord to |