Verse 2
Shall he that contendeth{H7378}{(H8800)} with the Almighty{H7706} instruct{H3250} him? he that reproveth{H3198}{(H8688)} God{H433}, let him answer{H6030}{(H8799)} it.
Referenced Verses
- Job 33:13 : 13 Why dost thou strive{H7378}{(H8804)} against him? for he giveth not account{H6030}{(H8799)} of any of his matters{H1697}.
- Job 9:3 : 3 If he will{H2654}{(H8799)} contend{H7378}{(H8800)} with him, he cannot answer{H6030}{(H8799)} him one{H259} of a thousand{H505}.
- Isa 45:9-9 : 9 Woe{H1945} unto him that striveth{H7378}{(H8801)} with his Maker{H3335}{(H8802)}! Let the potsherd{H2789} strive with the potsherds{H2789} of the earth{H127}. Shall the clay{H2563} say{H559}{(H8799)} to him that fashioneth{H3335}{(H8802)} it, What makest{H6213}{(H8799)} thou? or thy work{H6467}, He hath no hands{H3027}? 10 Woe{H1945} unto him that saith{H559}{(H8802)} unto his father{H1}, What begettest{H3205}{(H8686)} thou? or to the woman{H802}, What hast thou brought forth{H2342}{(H8799)}? 11 Thus saith{H559}{(H8804)} the LORD{H3068}, the Holy One{H6918} of Israel{H3478}, and his Maker{H3335}{(H8802)}, Ask{H7592}{(H8798)} me of things to come{H857}{(H8802)} concerning my sons{H1121}, and concerning the work{H6467} of my hands{H3027} command{H6680}{(H8762)} ye me.
- Isa 50:8 : 8 He is near{H7138} that justifieth{H6663}{(H8688)} me; who will contend{H7378}{(H8799)} with me? let us stand{H5975}{(H8799)} together{H3162}: who is mine adversary{H1167}{H4941}? let him come near{H5066}{(H8799)} to me.
- Ezek 18:2 : 2 What mean ye, that ye use{H4911}{(H8802)} this proverb{H4912} concerning the land{H127} of Israel{H3478}, saying{H559}{(H8800)}, The fathers{H1} have eaten{H398}{(H8799)} sour grapes{H1155}, and the children's{H1121} teeth{H8127} are set on edge{H6949}{(H8799)}?
- Matt 20:11 : 11 And{G1161} when they had received{G2983}{(G5631)} it, they murmured{G1111}{(G5707)} against{G2596} the goodman of the house{G3617},
- Rom 9:19-23 : 19 Thou wilt say{G2046}{(G5692)} then{G3767} unto me{G3427}, Why{G5101} doth he yet{G2089} find fault{G3201}{(G5736)}? For{G1063} who{G5101} hath resisted{G436}{(G5758)} his{G846} will{G1013}? 20 Nay but{G3304}, O{G5599} man{G444}, who{G5101} art{G1488}{(G5748)} thou{G4771} that repliest against{G470}{(G5740)} God{G2316}?{G3361} Shall{G2046} the thing formed{G4110} say{G2046}{(G5692)} to him that formed{G4111}{(G5660)} it, Why{G5101} hast thou made{G4160}{(G5656)} me{G3165} thus{G3779}? 21 {G2228} Hath{G2192}{(G5719)} not{G3756} the potter{G2763} power{G1849} over the clay{G4081}, of{G1537} the same{G846} lump{G5445} to{G3739}{G3303} make{G4160}{(G5658)} one vessel{G4632} unto{G1519} honour{G5092}, and{G1161} another{G3739} unto{G1519} dishonour{G819}? 22 What if{G1487}{G1161} God{G2316}, willing{G2309}{(G5723)} to shew{G1731}{(G5670)} his wrath{G3709}, and{G2532} to make{G1107} his{G846} power{G1415} known{G1107}{(G5658)}, endured{G5342}{(G5656)} with{G1722} much{G4183} longsuffering{G3115} the vessels{G4632} of wrath{G3709} fitted{G2675}{(G5772)} to{G1519} destruction{G684}: 23 And{G2532} that{G2443} he might make known{G1107}{(G5661)} the riches{G4149} of his{G846} glory{G1391} on{G1909} the vessels{G4632} of mercy{G1656}, which{G3739} he had afore prepared{G4282}{(G5656)} unto{G1519} glory{G1391},
- Rom 11:34-36 : 34 For{G1063} who{G5101} hath known{G1097}{(G5627)} the mind{G3563} of the Lord{G2962}? or{G2228} who{G5101} hath been{G1096}{(G5633)} his{G846} counsellor{G4825}? 35 Or{G2228} who{G5101} hath first given{G4272}{(G5656)} to him{G846}, and{G2532} it shall be recompensed{G467} unto him{G846} again{G467}{(G5701)}? 36 For{G3754} of{G1537} him{G846}, and{G2532} through{G1223} him{G846}, and{G2532} to{G1519} him{G846}, are all things{G3956}: to whom{G846} be glory{G1391} for{G1519} ever{G165}. Amen{G281}.
- 1 Cor 2:16 : 16 For{G1063} who{G5101} hath known{G1097}{(G5627)} the mind{G3563} of the Lord{G2962}, that{G3739} he may instruct{G4822}{(G5692)} him{G846}? But{G1161} we{G2249} have{G2192}{(G5719)} the mind{G3563} of Christ{G5547}.
- 1 Cor 10:22 : 22 Do we provoke{G2228}{G3863} the Lord{G2962} to jealousy{G3863}{(G5719)}? are we{G2070}{(G5748)} stronger than{G3361}{G2478} he{G846}?
- Job 9:17-18 : 17 For he breaketh{H7779}{(H8799)} me with a tempest{H8183}, and multiplieth{H7235}{(H8689)} my wounds{H6482} without cause{H2600}. 18 He will not suffer{H5414}{(H8799)} me to take{H7725}{(H8687)} my breath{H7307}, but filleth{H7646}{(H8686)} me with bitterness{H4472}.
- Job 9:32-35 : 32 For he is not a man{H376}, as I am, that I should answer{H6030}{(H8799)} him, and we should come{H935}{(H8799)} together{H3162} in judgment{H4941}. 33 Neither is{H3426} there any daysman{H3198}{(H8688)} betwixt us, that might lay{H7896}{(H8799)} his hand{H3027} upon us both{H8147}. 34 Let him take{H5493} his rod{H7626} away{H5493}{(H8686)} from me, and let not his fear{H367} terrify{H1204}{(H8762)} me: 35 Then would I speak{H1696}{(H8762)}, and not fear{H3372}{(H8799)} him; but it is not so with me.
- Job 10:3-7 : 3 Is it good{H2895}{(H8804)} unto thee that thou shouldest oppress{H6231}{(H8799)}, that thou shouldest despise{H3988}{(H8799)} the work{H3018} of thine hands{H3709}, and shine{H3313}{(H8689)} upon the counsel{H6098} of the wicked{H7563}? 4 Hast thou eyes{H5869} of flesh{H1320}? or seest{H7200}{(H8799)} thou as man{H582} seeth{H7200}{(H8800)}? 5 Are thy days{H3117} as the days{H3117} of man{H582}? are thy years{H8141} as man's{H1397} days{H3117}, 6 That thou enquirest{H1245}{(H8762)} after mine iniquity{H5771}, and searchest{H1875}{(H8799)} after my sin{H2403}? 7 Thou knowest{H1847} that I am not wicked{H7561}{(H8799)}; and there is none that can deliver{H5337}{(H8688)} out of thine hand{H3027}.
- Job 10:14-17 : 14 If I sin{H2398}{(H8804)}, then thou markest{H8104}{(H8804)} me, and thou wilt not acquit{H5352}{(H8762)} me from mine iniquity{H5771}. 15 If I be wicked{H7561}{(H8804)}, woe{H480} unto me; and if I be righteous{H6663}{(H8804)}, yet will I not lift up{H5375}{(H8799)} my head{H7218}. I am full{H7649} of confusion{H7036}; therefore see{H7202}{(H8798)}{(H8676)}{H7200}{(H8798)} thou mine affliction{H6040}; 16 For it increaseth{H1342}{(H8799)}. Thou huntest{H6679}{(H8799)} me as a fierce lion{H7826}: and again{H7725}{(H8799)} thou shewest thyself marvellous{H6381}{(H8691)} upon me. 17 Thou renewest{H2318}{(H8762)} thy witnesses{H5707} against me, and increasest{H7235}{(H8686)} thine indignation{H3708} upon me{H5978}; changes{H2487} and war{H6635} are against me.
- Job 13:21-27 : 21 Withdraw{H7368} thine hand{H3709} far{H7368}{(H8685)} from me: and let not thy dread{H367} make me afraid{H1204}{(H8762)}. 22 Then call{H7121}{(H8798)} thou, and I will answer{H6030}{(H8799)}: or let me speak{H1696}{(H8762)}, and answer{H7725}{(H8685)} thou me. 23 How many are mine iniquities{H5771} and sins{H2403}? make me to know{H3045}{(H8685)} my transgression{H6588} and my sin{H2403}. 24 Wherefore hidest{H5641}{(H8686)} thou thy face{H6440}, and holdest{H2803}{(H8799)} me for thine enemy{H341}{(H8802)}? 25 Wilt thou break{H6206}{(H8799)} a leaf{H5929} driven to and fro{H5086}{(H8737)}? and wilt thou pursue{H7291}{(H8799)} the dry{H3002} stubble{H7179}? 26 For thou writest{H3789}{(H8799)} bitter things{H4846} against me, and makest me to possess{H3423}{(H8686)} the iniquities{H5771} of my youth{H5271}. 27 Thou puttest{H7760}{(H8799)} my feet{H7272} also in the stocks{H5465}, and lookest narrowly{H8104}{(H8799)} unto all my paths{H734}; thou settest a print{H2707}{(H8691)} upon the heels{H8328} of my feet{H7272}.
- Job 14:16-17 : 16 For now thou numberest{H5608}{(H8799)} my steps{H6806}: dost thou not watch{H8104}{(H8799)} over my sin{H2403}? 17 My transgression{H6588} is sealed up{H2856}{(H8803)} in a bag{H6872}, and thou sewest up{H2950}{(H8799)} mine iniquity{H5771}.
- Job 16:11-21 : 11 God{H410} hath delivered{H5462}{(H8686)} me to the ungodly{H5760}, and turned me over{H3399}{(H8804)} into the hands{H3027} of the wicked{H7563}. 12 I was at ease{H7961}, but he hath broken me asunder{H6565}{(H8770)}: he hath also taken{H270}{(H8804)} me by my neck{H6203}, and shaken me to pieces{H6327}{(H8770)}, and set me up{H6965}{(H8686)} for his mark{H4307}. 13 His archers{H7228} compass me round about{H5437}{(H8799)}, he cleaveth{H6398} my reins{H3629} asunder{H6398}{(H8762)}, and doth not spare{H2550}{(H8799)}; he poureth out{H8210}{(H8799)} my gall{H4845} upon the ground{H776}. 14 He breaketh{H6555}{(H8799)} me with breach{H6556} upon{H6440} breach{H6556}, he runneth{H7323}{(H8799)} upon me like a giant{H1368}. 15 I have sewed{H8609}{(H8804)} sackcloth{H8242} upon my skin{H1539}, and defiled{H5953}{(H8782)} my horn{H7161} in the dust{H6083}. 16 My face{H6440} is foul{H2560}{(H8777)} with weeping{H1065}, and on my eyelids{H6079} is the shadow of death{H6757}; 17 Not for any injustice{H2555} in mine hands{H3709}: also my prayer{H8605} is pure{H2134}. 18 O earth{H776}, cover{H3680}{(H8762)} not thou my blood{H1818}, and let my cry{H2201} have no place{H4725}. 19 Also now, behold, my witness{H5707} is in heaven{H8064}, and my record{H7717} is on high{H4791}. 20 My friends{H7453} scorn{H3887}{(H8688)} me: but mine eye{H5869} poureth out{H1811}{(H8804)} tears unto God{H433}. 21 O that one might plead{H3198}{(H8686)} for a man{H1397} with God{H433}, as a man{H120} pleadeth for his neighbour{H1121}{H7453}!
- Job 19:6-9 : 6 Know{H3045}{(H8798)} now{H645} that God{H433} hath overthrown{H5791}{(H8765)} me, and hath compassed{H5362}{(H8689)} me with his net{H4686}. 7 Behold, I cry out{H6817}{(H8799)} of wrong{H2555}, but I am not heard{H6030}{(H8735)}: I cry aloud{H7768}{(H8762)}, but there is no judgment{H4941}. 8 He hath fenced up{H1443}{(H8804)} my way{H734} that I cannot pass{H5674}{(H8799)}, and he hath set{H7760}{(H8799)} darkness{H2822} in my paths{H5410}. 9 He hath stripped{H6584}{(H8689)} me of my glory{H3519}, and taken{H5493}{(H8686)} the crown{H5850} from my head{H7218}. 10 He hath destroyed{H5422}{(H8799)} me on every side{H5439}, and I am gone{H3212}{(H8799)}: and mine hope{H8615} hath he removed{H5265}{(H8686)} like a tree{H6086}. 11 He hath also kindled{H2734}{(H8686)} his wrath{H639} against me, and he counteth{H2803}{(H8799)} me unto him as one of his enemies{H6862}.
- Job 27:2 : 2 As God{H410} liveth{H2416}, who hath taken away{H5493}{(H8689)} my judgment{H4941}; and the Almighty{H7706}, who hath vexed{H4843}{(H8689)} my soul{H5315};
- Job 30:21 : 21 Thou art become{H2015}{(H8735)} cruel{H393} to me: with thy strong{H6108} hand{H3027} thou opposest{H7852}{(H8799)} thyself against me.
- Eccl 6:10 : 10 That which hath been is named{H7121}{(H8738)}{H8034} already{H3528}, and it is known{H3045}{(H8737)} that it is man{H120}: neither may{H3201}{(H8799)} he contend{H1777}{(H8800)} with him that is mightier{H8623} than he.
- Isa 40:14 : 14 With whom took he counsel{H3289}{(H8738)}, and who instructed{H995}{(H8799)} him, and taught{H3925}{(H8762)} him in the path{H734} of judgment{H4941}, and taught{H3925}{(H8762)} him knowledge{H1847}, and shewed{H3045}{(H8686)} to him the way{H1870} of understanding{H8394}?
- Job 3:11-12 : 11 Why died{H4191}{(H8799)} I not from the womb{H7358}? why did I not give up the ghost{H1478}{(H8799)} when I came out{H3318}{(H8804)} of the belly{H990}? 12 Why did the knees{H1290} prevent{H6923}{(H8765)} me? or why the breasts{H7699} that I should suck{H3243}{(H8799)}?
- Job 3:20 : 20 Wherefore is light{H216} given{H5414}{(H8799)} to him that is in misery{H6001}, and life{H2416} unto the bitter{H4751} in soul{H5315};
- Job 3:23 : 23 Why is light given to a man{H1397} whose way{H1870} is hid{H5641}{(H8738)}, and whom God{H433} hath hedged in{H5526}{(H8686)}?
- Job 7:12 : 12 Am I a sea{H3220}, or a whale{H8577}, that thou settest{H7760}{(H8799)} a watch{H4929} over me?
- Job 7:19-21 : 19 How long{H4100} wilt thou not depart{H8159}{(H8799)} from me, nor let me alone{H7503}{(H8686)} till I swallow down{H1104}{(H8800)} my spittle{H7536}? 20 I have sinned{H2398}{(H8804)}; what shall I do{H6466}{(H8799)} unto thee, O thou preserver{H5341}{(H8802)} of men{H120}? why hast thou set{H7760}{(H8804)} me as a mark{H4645} against thee, so that I am a burden{H4853} to myself? 21 And why dost thou not pardon{H5375}{(H8799)} my transgression{H6588}, and take away{H5674}{(H8686)} mine iniquity{H5771}? for now shall I sleep{H7901}{(H8799)} in the dust{H6083}; and thou shalt seek me in the morning{H7836}{(H8765)}, but I shall not be.