Job 40:14

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Then will I also confess unto thee that thine own right hand can save thee.

Complete Jewish Bible:

If you do this, then I will confess to you that your own power can save you.

Berean Standard Bible:

Then I will confess to you that your own right hand can save you.

American Standard Version:

Then will I also confess of thee That thine own right hand can save thee.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Then will I also confess^{H3034} unto thee that thine own right hand^{H3225} can save^{H3467} thee.

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Commentary for Job 40:14

Job 40:14 is a part of the dialogue between God and Job, occurring towards the end of the book of Job, which is one of the Wisdom Books in the Hebrew Bible or Old Testament. The book of Job deals with the age-old question of why righteous people suffer and challenges the simplistic belief that good things happen to good people while bad things happen to bad people.

In the verses leading up to Job 40:14, God has been questioning Job out of a whirlwind, challenging Job's understanding and emphasizing the limits of human knowledge in comparison to divine wisdom and power. Job 40:14 is a part of God's speech, which can be understood as a rhetorical challenge to Job. The verse reads, "Then will I also confess unto thee that thine own right hand can save thee," (King James Version). This statement is a response to Job's earlier claims of innocence and righteousness.

The theme of this verse centers on the sovereignty and power of God over against human ability. God is essentially telling Job that if he (Job) were to exhibit the power and majesty that God possesses, then God would acknowledge Job's strength. The verse underscores the idea that salvation and deliverance are ultimately in God's hands, not humanity's, and that Job's efforts or righteousness alone cannot save him from the trials he faces.

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 Judah were grappling with theodicy—the justice of God—amidst their national suffering. The text reflects the deep theological reflection of this time, pushing back against the notion that suffering is always a direct result of personal sin and instead affirming trust in God's wisdom and justice, even when they are beyond human comprehension.

In summary, Job 40:14 emphasizes the theme of God's omnipotence and the limitations of human power, particularly in the context of salvation. It challenges the reader to consider the vastness of God's wisdom and to recognize that human righteousness, while important, is not sufficient to overcome the profound complexities of life and suffering without God's intervention and grace.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: H3034
   There are 111 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָדָה
   Transliteration: yâdâh
   Pronunciation: yaw-daw'
   Description: a primitive root; used only as denominative from יָד; literally, to use (i.e. hold out) the hand; physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the hands); cast (out), (make) confess(-ion), praise, shoot, (give) thank(-ful, -s, -sgiving).
   
2. Strong's Number: H3225
   There are 133 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָמִין
   Transliteration: yâmîyn
   Pronunciation: yaw-meen'
   Description: from יָמַן; the right hand or side (leg, eye) of a person or other object (as the stronger and more dexterous); locally, the south; [phrase] left-handed, right (hand, side), south.
   
3. Strong's Number: H3467
   There are 198 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָשַׁע
   Transliteration: yâshaʻ
   Pronunciation: yaw-shah'
   Description: a primitive root; properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor; [idiom] at all, avenging, defend, deliver(-er), help, preserve, rescue, be safe, bring (having) salvation, save(-iour), get victory.