New International Versionand further, that his anger never punishes and he does not take the least notice of wickedness.
New Living TranslationYou say he does not respond to sinners with anger and is not greatly concerned about wickedness.
English Standard VersionAnd now, because his anger does not punish, and he does not take much note of transgression,
Berean Standard Bibleand further, that in His anger He has not punished or taken much notice of folly!
King James BibleBut now, because it is not so, he hath visited in his anger; yet he knoweth it not in great extremity:
New King James VersionAnd now, because He has not punished in His anger, Nor taken much notice of folly,
New American Standard Bible“And now, because He has not avenged His anger, Nor has He acknowledged wrongdoing well,
NASB 1995“And now, because He has not visited in His anger, Nor has He acknowledged transgression well,
NASB 1977“And now, because He has not visited in His anger, Nor has He acknowledged transgression well,
Legacy Standard BibleAnd now, because He has not visited in His anger, Nor has He acknowledged transgression well,
Amplified Bible“And now, because He has not [quickly] punished in His anger, Nor has He acknowledged transgression and arrogance well [and seems unaware of the wrong of which a person is guilty],
Christian Standard BibleBut now, because God’s anger does not punish and he does not pay attention to transgression,
Holman Christian Standard BibleBut now, because God’s anger does not punish and He does not pay attention to transgression,
American Standard VersionBut now, because he hath not visited in his anger, Neither doth he greatly regard arrogance;
Contemporary English VersionJob, you were wrong to say God doesn't punish sin.
English Revised VersionBut now, because he hath not visited in his anger, neither doth he greatly regard arrogance;
GOD'S WORD® TranslationAnd now [you say] that his anger doesn't punish [anyone] and he isn't too concerned about evil.
Good News TranslationYou think that God does not punish, that he pays little attention to sin.
International Standard Version"So now, if he doesn't inflict punishment in his anger, then he doesn't keep track of your many transgressions.
NET BibleAnd further, when you say that his anger does not punish, and that he does not know transgression!
New Heart English BibleBut now, because he has not visited in his anger, neither does he greatly regard arrogance.
Webster's Bible TranslationBut now, because it is not so, he hath visited in his anger; yet he knoweth it not in great extremity: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleand further, that in His anger He has not punished or taken much notice of folly!
World English BibleBut now, because he has not visited in his anger, neither does he greatly regard arrogance, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd now, because there is not, "" He has appointed His anger, "" And He has not known in great extremity.
Young's Literal Translation And, now, because there is not, He hath appointed His anger, And He hath not known in great extremity.
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd now that it is not, he reviewed his anger, and he knew not in great transgression. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor he doth not now bring on his fury, neither doth he revenge wickedness exceedingly.
Catholic Public Domain VersionFor, at the present time, he does not bring forth his fury, nor does he punish sin exceedingly.
New American BibleBut now that you have done otherwise, God’s anger punishes, nor does he show much concern over a life.
New Revised Standard VersionAnd now, because his anger does not punish, and he does not greatly heed transgression, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor now he does not punish with his anger; and he does not harm any soul.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedNow he does not command his anger and he does no evil to the soul OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And now, is it for nought that He punished in His anger? And hath He not full knowledge of arrogance?
Brenton Septuagint TranslationFor he is not now regarding his wrath, nor has he noticed severely any trespass.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Elihu Reminds Job of God's Justice… 14How much less, then, when you say that you do not see Him, that your case is before Him and you must wait for Him, 15and further,thatin His angerHe has not punishedortaken much noticeof folly!16So Job opens his mouth in vain and multiplies words without knowledge.”…
Cross References Psalm 10:11He says to himself, “God has forgotten; He hides His face and never sees.”
Psalm 50:21You have done these things, and I kept silent; you thought I was just like you. But now I rebuke you and accuse you to your face.
Ecclesiastes 8:11When the sentence for a crime is not speedily executed, the hearts of men become fully set on doing evil.
Isaiah 26:10Though grace is shown to the wicked man, he does not learn righteousness. In the land of righteousness he acts unjustly and fails to see the majesty of the LORD.
Malachi 2:17You have wearied the LORD with your words; yet you ask, “How have we wearied Him?” By saying, “All who do evil are good in the sight of the LORD, and in them He delights,” or, “Where is the God of justice?”
2 Peter 3:9The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.
Romans 2:4Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance?
Psalm 73:11The wicked say, “How can God know? Does the Most High have knowledge?”
Isaiah 57:11Whom have you dreaded and feared, so that you lied and failed to remember Me or take this to heart? Is it not because I have long been silent that you do not fear Me?
Jeremiah 48:11Moab has been at ease from youth, settled like wine on its dregs; he has not been poured from vessel to vessel or gone into exile. So his flavor has remained the same, and his aroma is unchanged.
Zephaniah 1:12And at that time I will search Jerusalem with lamps and punish the men settled in complacency, who say to themselves, ‘The LORD will do nothing, either good or bad.’
Matthew 24:48-51But suppose that servant is wicked and says in his heart, ‘My master will be away a long time.’ / And he begins to beat his fellow servants and to eat and drink with drunkards. / The master of that servant will come on a day he does not expect and at an hour he does not anticipate. ...
Luke 12:45-46But suppose that servant says in his heart, ‘My master will be a long time in coming,’ and he begins to beat the menservants and maidservants, and to eat and drink and get drunk. / The master of that servant will come on a day he does not expect and at an hour he does not anticipate. Then he will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the unbelievers.
2 Thessalonians 1:9They will suffer the penalty of eternal destruction, separated from the presence of the Lord and the glory of His might,
Revelation 2:21Even though I have given her time to repent of her immorality, she is unwilling.
Treasury of Scripture But now, because it is not so, he has visited in his anger; yet he knows it not in great extremity: because Job 9:14 How much less shall I answer him,and choose out my wordsto reason with him? Job 13:15 Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him. Numbers 20:12 And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron, Because ye believed me not, to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore ye shall not bring this congregation into the land which I have given them. he. Psalm 89:32 Then will I visit their transgression with the rod, and their iniquity with stripes. Revelation 3:19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent. he. Job 4:5 But now it is come upon thee, and thou faintest; it toucheth thee, and thou art troubled. Job 30:15 Terrors are turned upon me: they pursue my soul as the wind: and my welfare passeth away as a cloud. Psalm 88:11-16 Shall thy lovingkindness be declared in the grave?or thy faithfulness in destruction? … Jump to Previous AcknowledgedAngerAppointedArroganceArrogancyExtremityFullFurtherGreatGreatlyHeedJobLeastNoticeNoughtPunishPunishedPunishesRegardTransgressionVisitedJump to Next AcknowledgedAngerAppointedArroganceArrogancyExtremityFullFurtherGreatGreatlyHeedJobLeastNoticeNoughtPunishPunishedPunishesRegardTransgressionVisitedJob 35 1.Comparison is not to be made with God,6.because our good or evil cannot extend unto him9.Many cry in their afflictions, but are not heard for lack of faithand further, that in His angerThis phrase suggests a continuation of thought, indicating that the speaker, Elihu, is building upon previous arguments. In the context of the Book of Job, Elihu is addressing Job's complaints about God's justice. The concept of God's anger is a recurring theme in the Bible, often associated with divine judgment and righteousness (e.g., Psalm 7:11). God's anger is not like human anger; it is a response to sin and injustice, reflecting His holiness and justice. He has not punished
Elihu is pointing out that God has not yet executed judgment or punishment on Job, despite Job's complaints and perceived self-righteousness. This reflects the biblical principle that God's patience and mercy often delay immediate judgment, allowing time for repentance (2 Peter 3:9). The idea of divine forbearance is seen throughout Scripture, where God withholds immediate punishment to give people the opportunity to turn back to Him. or taken much notice of folly!
The term "folly" in biblical literature often refers to moral and spiritual foolishness, not merely intellectual error. Elihu suggests that God has not fully addressed or responded to what he perceives as Job's foolishness in questioning God's justice. This reflects the broader biblical theme that God's ways and thoughts are higher than human understanding (Isaiah 55:8-9). The patience of God in not immediately addressing folly can be seen as an aspect of His grace, allowing individuals the chance to gain wisdom and understanding. 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, experiencing intense suffering and questioning the justice of God. 2. ElihuA younger friend of Job who speaks in chapters 32-37. He attempts to offer a different perspective on Job's suffering, emphasizing God's justice and sovereignty. 3. GodThe Almighty, whose justice and ways are being questioned and discussed throughout the Book of Job. Elihu speaks about God's character and actions in this passage. 4. FollyRefers to human foolishness or sin. Elihu suggests that God has not immediately punished folly, which is a point of contention in understanding divine justice. 5. The Book of JobA poetic and philosophical text in the Old Testament that explores themes of suffering, justice, and the nature of God. Teaching Points Understanding Divine PatienceGod's delay in punishment is not a sign of indifference but of His patience and mercy. Believers should recognize and appreciate God's longsuffering nature. Human Folly and AccountabilityWhile God may delay punishment, folly and sin are still serious matters. Christians are called to live wisely and avoid complacency in their spiritual walk. Trusting in God's JusticeEven when justice seems delayed, believers can trust that God is ultimately just and will address all wrongs in His perfect timing. Reflecting on Personal ConductThis passage encourages self-examination. Are there areas in our lives where we are taking God's patience for granted? Encouragement in SufferingFor those enduring trials, this verse reminds us that God's ways are higher than ours, and His timing is perfect, even when we don't understand it. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Job 35
Job 18:15: Does the image of brimstone on a dwelling align with any archaeological or historical records of sulfur-based punishment?
In 1 Chronicles 15:13, David suggests God's anger struck them down for improper Ark transport--why would a just God enact such severe punishment over ritual details?
In Job 15:34-35, how can the harsh depiction of divine judgment be squared with other biblical passages emphasizing God's mercy (e.g., Psalm 103:8)?
In Job 16:7-8, how can Job's physical suffering be reconciled with a compassionate God who supposedly protects the righteous?(15) But now, because it isnot so,is very obscure. The Authorised Version refers the first clause to God and the second to Job. Perhaps we may render, But now, what His anger has visited upon thee is as nothing(compared with thy deserts); yea, He hath not regarded the great abundance(of thy sin), i.e., hath not visited it with anger. Therefore doth Job,&c. Others render it, "But now, because it is not so ( i.e.,there is no judgment), He hath visited in His anger, saith Job,and He regardeth it not, saith He,in His exceeding arrogance;" or, "But now, because He hath not visited in His anger, neither doth He much regard arrogance, therefore Job," &c. The word thus rendered arroganceis not found elsewhere; it appears to mean abundance or superfluity. Of these renderings, the first seems to give the better sense. The general bearing of the verse is perhaps apparent however rendered, namely, that Job is encouraged in his murmurings, because God hath dealt too leniently with him. Elihu's reproaches must have been some of the heaviest that Job had to bear. Happily the judgment was not to be long deferred. (See Job 38:1.) Verses 15, 16. - Leaving his advice to sink into Job's mind, Elihu turns from him to the bystanders, and remarks, with some severity, that it is because Job has not been punished enough, because God has not visited him for his petulance and arrogance, that he indulges in "high swelling words of vanity," and continues to utter words which are foolish and" without knowledge."Verse 15. -But now, because it is not so, he hath visited in his anger. This is an impossible rendering. The Hebrew is perfectly plain, and is to be translated literally as follows:But now,because he hath not visited his (i.e. Job's)anger. (So Schultens, Canon Cook, and, with a slight difference, our Revisers.) God had not visited Job with any fresh afflictions on account of his vehement expostulations and overbold and reckless words. Yet he knoweth it not in great extremity. The Authorized Version again wholly misses the meaning. Translate, with the Revised Version,Neither doth he greatly regard (Job's)arrogance.
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Hebrew and further,
וְעַתָּ֗ה(wə·‘at·tāh)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb
Strong's 6258:At this time
that
כִּי־(kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588:A relative conjunction
[in] His anger
אַפּ֑וֹ(’ap·pōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 639:The nose, nostril, the face, a person, ire
He has not punished
פָּקַ֣ד(pā·qaḏ)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6485:To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit
[or]
וְלֹֽא־(wə·lō-)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808:Not, no
taken much notice
יָדַ֖ע(yā·ḏa‘)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3045:To know
of folly.
בַּפַּ֣שׁ(bap·paš)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6580:Extremity
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