New International VersionWhy do I put myself in jeopardy and take my life in my hands?
New Living TranslationWhy should I put myself in mortal danger and take my life in my own hands?
English Standard VersionWhy should I take my flesh in my teeth and put my life in my hand?
Berean Standard BibleWhy do I put myself at risk and take my life in my own hands?
King James BibleWherefore do I take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in mine hand?
New King James VersionWhy do I take my flesh in my teeth, And put my life in my hands?
New American Standard Bible“Why should I take my flesh in my teeth, And put my life in my hands?
NASB 1995“Why should I take my flesh in my teeth And put my life in my hands?
NASB 1977“Why should I take my flesh in my teeth, And put my life in my hands?
Legacy Standard BibleWhy should I take my flesh in my teeth And put my life in my hands?
Amplified Bible“Why should I take my flesh in my teeth And put my life in my hands [incurring the wrath of God]?
Christian Standard BibleI will put myself at risk and take my life in my own hands.
Holman Christian Standard BibleWhy do I put myself at risk and take my life in my own hands?
American Standard VersionWherefore should I take my flesh in my teeth, And put my life in my hand?
Contemporary English VersionI will be responsible for what happens to me.
English Revised VersionWherefore should I take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in mine hand?
GOD'S WORD® TranslationI am biting off more than I can chew and taking my life in my own hands.
Good News TranslationI am ready to risk my life.
International Standard VersionWhy shouldn't I bite my flesh or take my life in my hands?
NET BibleWhy do I put myself in peril, and take my life in my hands?
New Heart English BibleWhy should I take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in my hand?
Webster's Bible TranslationWhy do I take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in my hand? Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhy do I put myself at risk and take my life in my own hands?
World English BibleWhy should I take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in my hand? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWhy do I take my flesh in my teeth? And my soul put in my hand?
Young's Literal Translation Wherefore do I take my flesh in my teeth? And my soul put in my hand?
Smith's Literal TranslationFor what shall I lift up my flesh in my teeth, and shall I put my soul in my hand? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhy do I tear my flesh with my teeth, and carry my soul in my hands?
Catholic Public Domain VersionWhy do I wound my flesh with my teeth, and carry my soul in my hands?
New American BibleI will carry my flesh between my teeth, and take my life in my hand.
New Revised Standard VersionI will take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in my hand. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhy am I so afflicted, and why is my life exposed to danger?
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedWhy do I take up my flesh into my teeth, and my soul is put into my hands? OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Wherefore? I will take my flesh in my teeth, And put my life in my hand.
Brenton Septuagint Translationwhile I may take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in my hand.
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Context Job Reproves His Friends… 13Be silent, and I will speak. Then let come to me what may. 14Whydo I put myselfat riskand takemy lifein my own hands?15Though He slay me, I will hope in Him. I will still defend my ways to His face.…
Cross References Psalm 119:109I constantly take my life in my hands, yet I do not forget Your law.
1 Samuel 28:21When the woman came to Saul and saw how distraught he was, she said to him, “Look, your maidservant has obeyed your voice. I took my life in my hands and did as you told me.
Judges 12:3When I saw that you would not save me, I risked my life and crossed over to the Ammonites, and the LORD delivered them into my hand. Why then have you come today to fight against me?”
1 Kings 19:4while he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness. He sat down under a broom tree and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, LORD,” he said. “Take my life, for I am no better than my fathers.”
Esther 4:16“Go and assemble all the Jews who can be found in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day, and I and my maidens will fast as you do. After that, I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish!”
2 Kings 7:4If we say, ‘Let us go into the city,’ we will die there from the famine in the city; but if we sit here, we will also die. So come now, let us go over to the camp of the Arameans. If they let us live, we will live; if they kill us, we will die.”
Jeremiah 45:5But as for you, do you seek great things for yourself? Stop seeking! For I will bring disaster on every living creature, declares the LORD, but wherever you go, I will grant your life as a spoil of war.”
Isaiah 38:17Surely for my own welfare I had such great anguish; but Your love has delivered me from the pit of oblivion, for You have cast all my sins behind Your back.
Psalm 49:18Though in his lifetime he blesses his soul—and men praise you when you prosper—
Psalm 56:13For You have delivered my soul from death, and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life.
Matthew 16:25For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.
Mark 8:35For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and for the gospel will save it.
Luke 9:24For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it.
John 12:25Whoever loves his life will lose it, but whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.
Acts 20:24But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.
Treasury of Scripture Why do I take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in my hand? I take Job 18:4 He teareth himself in his anger: shall the earth be forsaken for thee? and shall the rock be removed out of his place? Ecclesiastes 4:5 The fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh. Isaiah 9:20 And he shall snatch on the right hand, and be hungry; and he shall eat on the left hand, and they shall not be satisfied: they shall eat every man the flesh of his own arm: and put Judges 12:3 And when I saw that ye deliveredme not, I put my life in my hands, and passed over against the children of Ammon, and the LORD delivered them into my hand: wherefore then are ye come up unto me this day, to fight against me? 1 Samuel 19:5 For he did put his life in his hand, and slew the Philistine, and the LORD wrought a great salvation for all Israel: thou sawestit, and didst rejoice: wherefore then wilt thou sin against innocent blood, to slay David without a cause? 1 Samuel 28:21 And the woman came unto Saul, and saw that he was sore troubled, and said unto him, Behold, thine handmaid hath obeyed thy voice, and I have put my life in my hand, and have hearkened unto thy words which thou spakest unto me. Jump to Previous FleshHandHandsJeopardyLifeSoulTeethWhereforeJump to Next FleshHandHandsJeopardyLifeSoulTeethWhereforeJob 13 1.Job reproves his friends for partiality14.He professes his confidence in God;19.and entreats to know his own sins, and God's purpose in afflicting himWhy do I put myself at riskIn this phrase, Job is expressing his awareness of the danger he faces by speaking out. In the context of the ancient Near Eastern culture, challenging divine justice or questioning God was seen as risky, as it could invite divine retribution. Job's willingness to risk his safety reflects his deep conviction and desire for truth. This mirrors the courage seen in other biblical figures like Daniel, who faced the lion's den for his faithfulness (Daniel 6). and take my life in my own hands?
Here, Job acknowledges the gravity of his situation, recognizing that his actions could lead to his death. This phrase can be connected to the concept of taking responsibility for one's own fate, a theme seen throughout Scripture. It echoes the sentiment found inEsther 4:16, where Esther risks her life to save her people, saying, "If I perish, I perish." Job's statement also foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who willingly laid down His life for humanity (John 10:18), highlighting the theme of self-sacrifice and trust in God's sovereignty. Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, known for his immense suffering and unwavering faith. 2. GodThe sovereign Creator who allows Job's faith to be tested by Satan, yet remains the ultimate authority and source of wisdom throughout the account. 3. SatanThe adversary who challenges Job's integrity, suggesting that Job is faithful only because of his prosperity and protection from God. 4. Job's FriendsEliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who visit Job to offer comfort but end up accusing him of wrongdoing, believing his suffering is a result of sin. 5. The Land of UzThe setting of the Book of Job, a region believed to be located in the area of Edom or northern Arabia. Teaching Points Trust in God's SovereigntyJob's willingness to "take my life in my hands" reflects a deep trust in God's ultimate control over life and death. Believers are encouraged to trust God's sovereignty, even in the face of suffering. Integrity in SufferingJob's question highlights his commitment to maintaining integrity despite his trials. Christians are called to uphold their faith and integrity, regardless of circumstances. The Cost of DiscipleshipJob's rhetorical question about jeopardizing his life can be seen as a precursor to the New Testament teaching on the cost of following Christ. Believers should be prepared to face challenges for the sake of their faith. The Search for UnderstandingJob's struggle to comprehend his suffering encourages believers to seek wisdom and understanding from God, even when answers are not immediately apparent. Faith Amidst TrialsJob's experience teaches that faith is not the absence of doubt or struggle but the perseverance through them, trusting in God's ultimate plan and purpose. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Job 13
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Should those who refuse to work be allowed to eat?(14) Wherefore do I take my flesh in my teeth.--This is probably the meaning of this verse, which, however, should not be read interrogatively: "At all risks, come what come may, I will take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in my hand." Verses 14-28. - The appeal is now to God; but Job prefaces it by excusing his boldness (vers. 14-19). Verse 14. - Wherefore do I take my flesh in my teeth! An obscure phrase, to be explained by the parallel in the second member of the verse. The general meaning is, "Why do I jeopardize everything - my body, taking it as it were between my teeth; and my soul, taking it as it were in my hand?" Neither idea will bear minute analysis; but the latter, at any rate, was known to the Greeks (Athen., 'Deipnosoph.,' p. 569), and is common in English. And put my life in my hand (comp. Judges 12:3; 1 Samuel 19:5; 1 Samuel 28:21; Psalm 119:109).
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew Whyעַל־(‘al-)Preposition
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, againstdo I put myselfבְשָׂרִ֣י(ḇə·śā·rî)Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 1320:Flesh, body, person, the pudenda of a, manat riskאֶשָּׂ֣א(’eś·śā)Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 5375:To lift, carry, takeand takeאָשִׂ֥ים(’ā·śîm)Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 7760:Put -- to put, place, setmy lifeוְ֝נַפְשִׁ֗י(wə·nap̄·šî)Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 5315:A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotionin my own hands?בְּכַפִּֽי׃(bə·ḵap·pî)Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 3709:Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan
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