King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Can a man be profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be profitable unto himself?
Complete Jewish Bible:
"Can a human be of advantage to God? Can even the wisest benefit him?
Berean Standard Bible:
“Can a man be of use to God? Can even a wise man benefit Him?
American Standard Version:
Can a man be profitable unto God? Surely he that is wise is profitable unto himself.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Can a man{H1397} be profitable{H5532} unto God{H410}, as{H3588} he that is wise{H7919} may be profitable{H5532} unto himself?
Cross-References (KJV):
Luke 17:10
- So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.
Galatians 6:7
- Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
Galatians 6:8
- For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.
Job 35:6
- If thou sinnest, what doest thou against him? or [if] thy transgressions be multiplied, what doest thou unto him?
Job 35:8
- Thy wickedness [may hurt] a man as thou [art]; and thy righteousness [may profit] the son of man.
Proverbs 3:13
- ¶ Happy [is] the man [that] findeth wisdom, and the man [that] getteth understanding.
Proverbs 3:18
- She [is] a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy [is every one] that retaineth her.
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Commentary for Job 22:2
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H1397
There are 64 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גֶּבֶר
Transliteration: geber
Pronunciation: gheh'-ber
Description: from גָּבַר; properly, a valiant man or warrior; generally, a person simply; every one, man, [idiom] mighty. - Strong's Number: H5532
There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: סָכַן
Transliteration: çâkan
Pronunciation: saw-kan'
Description: a primitive root; to be familiar with; by implication, to minister to, be serviceable to, be customary; acquaint (self), be advantage, [idiom] ever, (be, (un-)) profit(-able), treasurer, be wont. - Strong's Number: H410
There are 307 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֵל
Transliteration: ʼêl
Pronunciation: ale
Description: shortened from אַיִל; strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity); God (god), [idiom] goodly, [idiom] great, idol, might(-y one), power, strong. Compare names in '-el.' - Strong's Number: H3588
There are 43 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כִּי
Transliteration: kîy
Pronunciation: kee
Description: a primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent or consequent; (by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed; and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. - Strong's Number: H7919
There are 63 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׂכַל
Transliteration: sâkal
Pronunciation: saw-kal'
Description: a primitive root; to be (causatively, make or act) circumspect and hence, intelligent; consider, expert, instruct, prosper, (deal) prudent(-ly), (give) skill(-ful), have good success, teach, (have, make to) understand(-ing), wisdom, (be, behave self, consider, make) wise(-ly), guide wittingly.