New International Version
Job 38:3
3Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me.
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.
- 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.
- New Living Translation (NLT)Brace yourself like a man, because I have some questions for you, and you must answer them.
Context of Job 38:3
1Then the Lord spoke to Job out of the storm. He said: 2“Who is this that obscures my plans with words without knowledge? Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me. 4“Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation? Tell me, if you understand. 5Who marked off its dimensions? Surely you know! Who stretched a measuring line across it?
Read all of Job 38Job 38:3 word by word
אֱזָר־נָ֣א כְגֶ֣בֶר חֲלָצֶ֑יךָ וְ֝אֶשְׁאָלְךָ֗ וְהוֹדִיעֵֽנִי׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Job 38:3
- Job 40:7“Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me.
- Exodus 12:11This is how you are to eat it: with your cloak tucked into your belt, your sandals on your feet and your staff in your hand. Eat it in haste; it is the Lord’s Passover.
- 1 Kings 18:46The power of the Lord came on Elijah and, tucking his cloak into his belt, he ran ahead of Ahab all the way to Jezreel.
- Jeremiah 1:17“Get yourself ready! Stand up and say to them whatever I command you. Do not be terrified by them, or I will terrify you before them.
- 1 Peter 1:13Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming.
- Job 13:15Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him; I will surely defend my ways to his face.
- Job 23:3If only I knew where to find him; if only I could go to his dwelling!
- Job 31:35(“Oh, that I had someone to hear me! I sign now my defense—let the Almighty answer me; let my accuser put his indictment in writing.
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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