New American Standard Bible 1995
Job 38:3
Job 38:3 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Gird up now thy loins like a man; for I will demand of thee, and answer thou me.
- New International Version (NIV)Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Dress for action like a man; I will question you, and you make it known to me.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Now prepare yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer Me.
Context of Job 38:3
1Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind and said, 2“Who is this that darkens counsel By words without knowledge? Now gird up your loins like a man, And I will ask you, and you instruct Me! 4Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding, 5Who set its measurements? Since you know. Or who stretched the line on it?
Read all of Job 38Job 38:3 word by word
אֱזָר־נָ֣א כְגֶ֣בֶר חֲלָצֶ֑יךָ וְ֝אֶשְׁאָלְךָ֗ וְהוֹדִיעֵֽנִי׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Job 38:3
- Job 40:7“Now gird up your loins like a man; I will ask you, and you instruct Me.
- Exodus 12:11Now you shall eat it in this manner: with your loins girded, your sandals on your feet, and your staff in your hand; and you shall eat it in haste--it is the Lord’s Passover.
- 1 Kings 18:46Then the hand of the Lord was on Elijah, and he girded up his loins and outran Ahab to Jezreel.
- Jeremiah 1:17Now, gird up your loins and arise, and speak to them all which I command you. Do not be dismayed before them, or I will dismay you before them.
- 1 Peter 1:13Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
- Job 13:15Though He slay me, I will hope in Him. Nevertheless I will argue my ways before Him.
- Job 23:3Oh that I knew where I might find Him, That I might come to His seat!
- Job 31:35Oh that I had one to hear me! Behold, here is my signature; Let the Almighty answer me! And the indictment which my adversary has written,
Commentaries on Job 38:3
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 3Gird up now thy loins - I will not confound thee with my terrors; dismiss all fearful apprehensions from thy mind; now act like a man, כגבר kegeber, like a hero: stand and vindicate thyself. For I will demand of thee - I will ask thee a series of questions more easy of solution than those which thou hast affected to discuss already; and then thou shalt have the opportunity of answering for thyself. The most impressive and convincing manner of arguing is…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 3Gird up now thy loins like a man - To gird up the loins, is a phrase which has allusion to the mode of dress in ancient times. The loose flowing robe which was commonly worn, was fastened with a girdle when men ran, or labored, or engaged in conflict; see the notes at Matthew 5:38-41. The idea here is, “Make thyself as strong and vigorous as possible; be prepared to put forth the highest effort.” God was about to put him to a task which would require all…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-3the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind: The Old Testament often links storms with God's presence (2 Kings 2:1, 11; Ezekiel 1:4; Nahum 1:3). Job finally had the chance to speak with God (Job 13:22–23).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 33. a man--hero, ready for battle (1Co 16:13), as he had wished (Job 9:35; 13:22; 31:37). The robe, usually worn flowing, was girt up by a girdle when men ran, labored, or fought (1Pe 1:13).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Job 38
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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