Job 23:6
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- 10 The verb is now רִיב (riv) and not יָכַח (yakhakh, “contend”); רִיב (riv) means “to quarrel; to dispute; to contend,” often in a legal context. Here it is still part of Job’s questioning about this hypothetical meeting—would God contend with all his power?
- 11 The verbal clause יָשִׂם בִּי (yasim bi) has been translated “he would pay [attention] to me.” Job is saying that God will not need all his power—he will just have pay attention to Job’s complaint. Job does not need the display of power—he just wants a hearing.
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power?
No; he would pay attention to me.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
Would he vigorously oppose me?
No, he would not press charges against me.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
Would he prosecute me forcefully?
No, he would certainly pay attention to me.
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NLTNew Living Translation
Would he use his great power to argue with me?
No, he would give me a fair hearing.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
Would he contend with me in the greatness of his strength?
No, but he himself would give heed to me.
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KJV 1900King James Version
Will he plead against me with his great power?
No; but he would put strength in me.
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