King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Also now, behold, my witness [is] in heaven, and my record [is] on high.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Even now, my witness is in heaven; my advocate is there on high.
Berean Standard Bible:
Even now my witness is in heaven, and my advocate is on high.
American Standard Version:
Even now, behold, my witness is in heaven, And he that voucheth for me is on high.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Also now, behold, my witness{H5707} is in heaven{H8064}, and my record{H7717} is on high{H4791}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Romans 1:9
- For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers;
2 Corinthians 11:31
- The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which is blessed for evermore, knoweth that I lie not.
1 Thessalonians 2:10
- Ye [are] witnesses, and God [also], how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe:
Genesis 31:50
- If thou shalt afflict my daughters, or if thou shalt take [other] wives beside my daughters, no man [is] with us; see, God [is] witness betwixt me and thee.
1 Thessalonians 2:5
- For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God [is] witness:
2 Corinthians 1:23
- Moreover I call God for a record upon my soul, that to spare you I came not as yet unto Corinth.
Psalms 113:5
- Who [is] like unto the LORD our God, who dwelleth on high,
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Commentary for Job 16:19
Job 16:19 is a verse from the Book of Job, which is part of the Wisdom Literature in the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. The Book of Job deals with the age-old question of why righteous people suffer, exploring the themes of innocent suffering, faith in God, and the justice of God.
In this particular verse, Job is in the midst of responding to his friends who have accused him of wrongdoing to deserve his suffering. Job maintains his innocence and appeals to a higher authority, asserting that he has a "witness in heaven" and a "record on high." This statement reflects Job's conviction that there is a divine witness who can testify to his integrity and that his life is accounted for in the heavenly realms, where a true and unbiased record of his deeds exists. This anticipates a future vindication when his name will be cleared, and his suffering will be understood in the context of God's ultimate justice.
Historically, the Book of Job is thought to have been written during or after the Babylonian exile (6th century BCE), a period when the people of Israel were grappling with theodicy—the justice of God—amidst their national suffering and displacement. The text reflects the broader ancient Near Eastern literary context, where wisdom and theodicy were common themes, and it challenges the simplistic notions of retributive justice that suggest good is always rewarded and evil always punished in this life.
In summary, Job 16:19 encapsulates Job's trust in God's omniscience and justice, despite his current predicament. It speaks to the hope that beyond human judgment, there is a divine testament to one's true character and actions, which will ultimately be acknowledged. This verse underscores the book's exploration of faith amidst unjust suffering and the confidence that God's justice transcends human experience and understanding.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H5707
There are 59 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֵד
Transliteration: ʻêd
Pronunciation: ayd
Description: contracted from עוּד; concretely, a witness; abstractly, testimony; specifically, a recorder, i.e. prince; witness. - Strong's Number: H8064
There are 395 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁמַיִם
Transliteration: shâmayim
Pronunciation: shaw-mah'-yim
Description: dual of an unused singular שָׁמֶה; from an unused root meaning to be lofty; the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve); air, [idiom] astrologer, heaven(-s). - Strong's Number: H7717
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׂהֵד
Transliteration: sâhêd
Pronunciation: saw-hade'
Description: from an unused root meaning to testify; a witness; record. - Strong's Number: H4791
There are 52 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָרוֹם
Transliteration: mârôwm
Pronunciation: maw-rome'
Description: from רוּם; altitude, i.e. concretely (an elevated place), abstractly (elevation, figuratively (elation), or adverbially (aloft); (far) above, dignity, haughty, height, (most, on) high (one, place), loftily, upward.