Job 36:9

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Then he sheweth them their work, and their transgressions that they have exceeded.

Complete Jewish Bible:

he shows them the results of their doings, the crimes caused by their pride.

Berean Standard Bible:

then He tells them their deeds and how arrogantly they have transgressed.

American Standard Version:

Then he showeth them their work, And their transgressions, that they have behaved themselves proudly.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Then he sheweth^{H5046} them their work^{H6467}, and their transgressions^{H6588} that they have exceeded^{H1396}.

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Commentary for Job 36:9

Job 36:9 is a part of the speech of Elihu, one of the friends of Job, in the Book of Job. This book is one of the Wisdom Books in the Old Testament and is primarily a theological and philosophical work that deals with the problem of suffering and the justice of God. The historical context of the Book of Job is somewhat uncertain, with estimates of its composition ranging from the time of the Patriarchs (around 2000-1800 BCE) to the post-exilic period (after 538 BCE).

In Job 36:9, Elihu is speaking to Job and his other friends, Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, about God's sovereignty and His role in revealing to humans their actions and the consequences of those actions. The verse suggests that God shows people the work they have done and the ways in which they have transgressed, implying that their sins have gone beyond a certain limit. This is consistent with the broader theme of the book, which grapples with the issue of innocent suffering and the idea that God is ultimately just, even when His actions are beyond human understanding.

Elihu's speech, which begins in chapter 32 and continues through chapter 37, serves as a bridge between the dialogues of Job and his three friends (chapters 3-31) and God's response (chapters 38-41). Elihu presents himself as a younger and more knowledgeable figure who criticizes both Job and the three friends for their lack of understanding. He emphasizes that God is great and that suffering can be a means of discipline and purification, rather than a sign of divine abandonment or punishment for specific sins.

In summary, Job 36:9 reflects the themes of divine revelation, human accountability, and the exceeding nature of human transgressions. It underscores the idea that God makes humans aware of their deeds and the extent of their wrongdoing, which is a significant aspect of the broader narrative exploring the nature of suffering and God's role in human life.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H5046
   There are 344 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נָגַד
   Transliteration: nâgad
   Pronunciation: naw-gad'
   Description: a primitive root; properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present); specifically, to expose, predict, explain, praise; bewray, [idiom] certainly, certify, declare(-ing), denounce, expound, [idiom] fully, messenger, plainly, profess, rehearse, report, shew (forth), speak, [idiom] surely, tell, utter.
   
2. Strong's Number: H6467
   There are 38 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פֹּעַל
   Transliteration: pôʻal
   Pronunciation: po'-al
   Description: from פָּעַל; an act or work (concretely); act, deed, do, getting, maker, work.
   
3. Strong's Number: H6588
   There are 90 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פֶּשַׁע
   Transliteration: peshaʻ
   Pronunciation: peh'-shah
   Description: from פָּשַׁע; a revolt (national, moral or religious); rebellion, sin, transgression, trespass.
   
4. Strong's Number: H1396
   There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: גָּבַר
   Transliteration: gâbar
   Pronunciation: gaw-bar'
   Description: a primitive root; to be strong; by implication, to prevail, act insolently; exceed, confirm, be great, be mighty, prevail, put to more (strength), strengthen, be stronger, be valiant.