Job 6:28
Job 6:28 in Multiple Translations
But now, please look at me. Would I lie to your face?
Now therefore be content, look upon me; for it is evident unto you if I lie.
Now therefore be pleased to look upon me; For surely I shall not lie to your face.
Now then, let your eyes be turned to me, for truly I will not say what is false to your face.
Look me in the eye and see if I'm lying to your face!
Nowe therefore be content to looke vpon me: for I will not lie before your face.
And, now, please, look upon me, Even to your face do I lie?
Now therefore be pleased to look at me, for surely I will not lie to your face.
Now therefore be content, look upon me; for it is evident to you if I lie.
However finish what you have begun, give ear, and see whether I lie.
Please look at me! I will not [RHQ] lie to you.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 6:28
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Job 6:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ֭/עַתָּה
הוֹאִ֣ילוּ
פְנוּ
בִ֑/י
וְ/עַל
פְּ֝נֵי/כֶ֗ם
אִם
אֲכַזֵּֽב
וְ֭/עַתָּה
ʻattâh
H6258
now
Conj | Adv
הוֹאִ֣ילוּ
yâʼal
H2974
be willing
V-Hiphil-Impv-2mp
פְנוּ
pânâh
H6437
Corner (Gate)
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
בִ֑/י
Prep | Suff
וְ/עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Conj | Prep
פְּ֝נֵי/כֶ֗ם
pânîym
H6440
face
N-cp | Suff
אִם
ʼim
H518
if
Conj
אֲכַזֵּֽב
kâzab
H3576
to lie
V-Piel-Imperf-1cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 6:28
וְ֭/עַתָּה
ʻattâh
H6258
"now"
Conj | 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.
הוֹאִ֣ילוּ
yâʼal
H2974
"be willing"
V-Hiphil-Impv-2mp
To be willing or undertake something is the meaning of this word. It involves agreeing to or showing willingness to do something, like accepting an invitation or resolving to take action.
Definition: 1) to begin, make a beginning, show willingness, undertake to do, be pleased, be determined 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to agree to, show willingness, acquiesce, accept an invitation, be willing 1a2) to undertake 1a3) to resolve, be pleased, be determined
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: assay, begin, be content, please, take upon, [idiom] willingly, would. See also: Genesis 18:27; Judges 19:6; Hosea 5:11.
פְנוּ
pânâh
H6437
"Corner (Gate)"
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
This Hebrew word means to turn or face something, like looking at a corner or a gate. It appears in descriptions of daily life and interactions, like in Genesis and Psalms. It's about changing direction or focus.
Definition: This name means corner, to turn, to turn back Another spelling of pin.nah (פִּנָּה "Corner( Gate)" H6438)
Usage: Occurs in 128 OT verses. KJV: appear, at (even-) tide, behold, cast out, come on, [idiom] corner, dawning, empty, go away, lie, look, mark, pass away, prepare, regard, (have) respect (to), (re-) turn (aside, away, back, face, self), [idiom] right (early). See also: Genesis 18:22; 2 Kings 13:23; Psalms 25:16.
בִ֑/י
""
Prep | Suff
וְ/עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Conj | 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.
פְּ֝נֵי/כֶ֗ם
pânîym
H6440
"face"
N-cp | Suff
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
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.
אֲכַזֵּֽב
kâzab
H3576
"to lie"
V-Piel-Imperf-1cs
This Hebrew word means to lie or deceive, and is used in the Bible to describe dishonesty and falsehood, as seen in the actions of those who oppose God's truth.
Definition: 1) to lie, tell a lie, be a liar, be found a liar, be in vain, fail 1a) (Qal) liar (participle) 1b) (Niphal) to be proven to be lying 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to lie, tell a lie, tell a lie with, deceive 1c2) to disappoint, fail 1d) (Hiphil) to make a liar, prove to be a liar
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: fail, (be found a, make a) liar, lie, lying, be in vain. See also: Numbers 23:19; Psalms 89:36; Psalms 78:36.
Study Notes — Job 6:28
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- Context
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- Job 6:28 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 6:28
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 6:28
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 6:28
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 6:28
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 6:28
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 6:28
- Cambridge Bible on Job 6:28
- Barnes' Notes on Job 6:28
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 6:28
- Sermons on Job 6:28
Context — Job Replies: My Complaint Is Just
26Do you intend to correct my words, and treat as wind my cry of despair?
27You would even cast lots for an orphan and barter away your friend.
28But now, please look at me. Would I lie to your face?
29Reconsider; do not be unjust. Reconsider, for my righteousness is at stake. 30Is there iniquity on my tongue? Can my mouth not discern malice?Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 13:4 | You, however, smear with lies; you are all worthless physicians. |
| 2 | Job 33:3 | My words are from an upright heart, and my lips speak sincerely what I know. |
| 3 | Job 27:4 | my lips will not speak wickedness, and my tongue will not utter deceit. |
| 4 | Job 36:4 | For truly my words are free of falsehood; one perfect in knowledge is with you. |
| 5 | Job 11:3 | Should your babbling put others to silence? Will you scoff without rebuke? |
Job 6:28 Summary
In this verse, Job is asking his friends to really look at him and listen to what he is saying, to see if he is being truthful. He is confident that he is telling the truth and wants his friends to trust him. This is similar to when the Apostle Paul says in 2 Corinthians 1:18 that he is truthful in his words. Job's request shows that he values honesty and integrity, and wants to be treated fairly and justly by his friends, just as we are all called to in Micah 6:8.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Job asking his friends to do in this verse?
Job is asking his friends to look at him and consider his words, to see if he is being truthful, much like the Psalmist in Psalm 26:2 who asks God to test and prove his heart.
Why does Job say 'Would I lie to your face'?
Job says this because he is confident in his own integrity, as seen in Job 27:5-6, and he wants his friends to trust him and believe what he is saying, just as the Apostle Paul urges believers to speak the truth in love in Ephesians 4:15.
Is Job being defensive in this verse?
While Job may appear to be defensive, he is actually appealing to his friends to be fair and just, as he says in the next verse, 'Reconsider; do not be unjust', which is similar to the plea for justice in Proverbs 24:23-25.
What does this verse reveal about Job's character?
This verse shows that Job is a man of integrity, who values honesty and truth, as seen in Job 2:3, and is willing to stand up for himself when he feels misunderstood, much like the prophet Jeremiah in Jeremiah 12:3.
Reflection Questions
- What are some times when I have felt misunderstood or mistreated by others, and how did I respond?
- How can I, like Job, maintain my integrity and trust in God even in the midst of difficult circumstances, as encouraged in Romans 8:28-30?
- What are some ways I can apply Job's request to 'look at me' to my own relationships, and really see and hear others?
- In what ways can I, like Job, appeal to others to be fair and just in their treatment of me, as taught in Matthew 7:12?
- How can I balance being confident in my own integrity with being humble and open to feedback from others, as modeled in Proverbs 10:8-9?
Gill's Exposition on Job 6:28
Now therefore be content,.... Or, "may it now please you" (f); Job addresses them in a respectful manner, and entreats them they would be so kind as to look favourably on him, and entertain better
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 6:28
Now therefore be content, look upon me; for it is evident unto you if I lie. Be content - rather, be pleased to-look.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 6:28
Look upon me; be pleased either, 1. To look upon my countenance, if it betrays any fear or guilt, as if I spoke contrary to my own conscience. Or rather, 2. To consider me and my cause further and better than you have done, that you may give a more true and righteous judgment concerning it. Is evident unto you; you will plainly discover it. A little further consideration and discourse will make it manifest, and I shall readily acknowledge it.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 6:28
Job 6:28 Now therefore be content, look upon me; for [it is] evident unto you if I lie.Ver. 28. Now therefore be content, look upon me] Let it suffice you to have thus hardly handled me; cast now a more benign aspect upon me, and be not henceforth so hot and so harsh. Now therefore be content, regard me, so Mr Broughton translateth it, or look upon me, sc. with a critical eye: what guiltiness can you find in my face? do I look like a hypocrite, and can you read my conscience in my countenance? It is evident to you if I lie] You may soon see mine integrity if you please, for my heart sitteth and showeth itself in my forehead, neither can I collude. I am one of those children that will not lie: so be God my Saviour, Isaiah 63:8.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 6:28
(28) Now therefore be content to look upon me; for it will be evident unto you if I lie; or, for surely I shall not lie to your face.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 6:28
Verse 28. Look upon me] View me; consider my circumstances; compare my words; and you must be convinced that I have spoken nothing but truth.
Cambridge Bible on Job 6:28
28. The verse means as a whole, Now, therefore, be pleased to look upon me, I will not surely lie to your face! “Be pleased,” or, as we say, be good enough. “To your face,” as in ch. Job 1:11. Job desires that instead of speaking at him with averted faces they would look him in the face, and judge from his countenance whether he would lie directly in asserting his innocence—a test that only conscious honesty would propose.
Barnes' Notes on Job 6:28
Now, therefore, be content - Rosenmuller has better rendered this, “if it please you.” The sense is, “if you are willing, look upon me.” That is, “if you are disposed, you may take a careful view of me.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 6:28
Third strophe — He makes an appeal for justice, and justice only, Job 6:28-30.28. Now therefore — And now be pleased to look upon me.
Sermons on Job 6:28
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Job, 1975 Part 1 by Norman Grubb | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the book of Job and the conversations that take place within it. The speaker acknowledges that the book contains 41 chapters filled with vario |
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Confidence in God, Not Man by Theodore Epp | Theodore Epp emphasizes Job's unwavering confidence in God amidst his suffering, as Job refuses to let his friends dictate his faith or understanding of his situation. He asserts h |
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Attributes of God (Series 2): The Omniscience of God by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher uses the analogy of a cracked piece of glass being transformed into a beautiful piece of art to illustrate how God can turn our brokenness into somethi |
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(Through the Bible) Job 31-37 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about an interesting individual who was obsessed with timing everything. It is later revealed that this person was a bank robber and had |