King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
For destruction [from] God [was] a terror to me, and by reason of his highness I could not endure.
Complete Jewish Bible:
For calamity from God has always terrified me; before his majesty I could never do a thing [like that].
Berean Standard Bible:
For calamity from God terrifies me, and His splendor I cannot overpower.
American Standard Version:
For calamity from God is a terror to me, And by reason of his majesty I can do nothing.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
For destruction{H343} from God{H410} was a terror{H6343} to me, and by reason of his highness{H7613} I could{H3201} not endure.
Cross-References (KJV):
Psalms 119:120
- My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.
Job 13:11
- Shall not his excellency make you afraid? and his dread fall upon you?
2 Corinthians 5:11
- Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.
Job 40:9
- Hast thou an arm like God? or canst thou thunder with a voice like him?
Job 21:20
- His eyes shall see his destruction, and he shall drink of the wrath of the Almighty.
Isaiah 13:6
- ¶ Howl ye; for the day of the LORD [is] at hand; it shall come as a destruction from the Almighty.
Job 20:23
- ¶ [When] he is about to fill his belly, [God] shall cast the fury of his wrath upon him, and shall rain [it] upon him while he is eating.
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Commentary for Job 31:23
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H343
There are 38 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֵיד
Transliteration: ʼêyd
Pronunciation: ade
Description: from the same as אוּד (in the sense of bending down); oppression; by implication misfortune, ruin; calamity, destruction. - 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: H6343
There are 48 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פַּחַד
Transliteration: pachad
Pronunciation: pakh'-ad
Description: from פָּחַד; a (sudden) alarm (properly, the object feared, by implication, the feeling); dread(-ful), fear, (thing) great (fear, -ly feared), terror. - Strong's Number: H7613
There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׂאֵת
Transliteration: sᵉʼêth
Pronunciation: seh-ayth'
Description: from נָשָׂא; an elevation or leprous scab; figuratively, elation or cheerfulness; exaltation in rank or character; be accepted, dignity, excellency, highness, raise up self, rising. - Strong's Number: H3201
There are 182 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָכֹל
Transliteration: yâkôl
Pronunciation: yaw-kole'
Description: or (fuller) יָכוֹל; a primitive root; to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might); be able, any at all (ways), attain, can (away with, (-not)), could, endure, might, overcome, have power, prevail, still, suffer.