Job 27 · Verse 11

Job 27:11

I will teach you by the hand of God: that which is with the Almighty will I not conceal.
Job 27:11, King James Version

Job 27:11 in other translations

BSBI will instruct you in the power of God. I will not conceal the ways of the Almighty.
WEBI will teach you about the hand of God. I will not conceal that which is with the Almighty.
ASVI will teach you concerning the hand of God; That which is with the Almighty will I not conceal.
YLTI shew you by the hand of God, That which is with the Mighty I hide not.
DARBYI will teach you concerning the hand of God; what is with the Almighty will I not conceal.
BBEI will give you teaching about the hand of God; I will not keep secret from you what is in the mind of the Ruler of all.
WebsterI will teach you by the hand of God: that which is with the Almighty will I not conceal.

What does Job 27:11 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 27:11-23
11-23. These words are contrary to Job's previous sentiments (see on Job 21:22-33; Job 24:22-25). Job 21:22-33; 24:22-25). They therefore seem to be Job's statement, not so much of his own sentiments, as of what Zophar would have said had he spoken when his turn came (end of the twenty-sixth chapter). So Job stated the friends' opinion (Job 21:17-21; 24:18-21). The objection is, why, if so, does not Job answer Zophar's opinion, as stated by himself? The fact is, it is probable that Job tacitly, by giving, in the twenty-eighth chapter, only a general answer, implies, that in spite of the wicked often dying, as he said, in prosperity, he does not mean to deny that the wicked are in the main dealt with according to right, and that God herein vindicates His moral government even here. Job therefore states Zophar's argument more strongly than Zophar would have done. But by comparing Job 27:13 with Job 20:29 ("portion," "heritage"), it will be seen, it is Zophar's argument, rather than his own, that Job states. Granting it to be true, implies Job, you ought not to use it as an argument to criminate me. For (Job 28:1-28) the ways of divine wisdom in afflicting the godly are inscrutable: all that is sure to man is, the fear of the Lord is wisdom (Job 28:28). by the hand--rather, concerning the hand of God, namely, what God does in governing men. with the Almighty--the counsel or principle which regulates God's dealings.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 11 I will teach you by the hand of God - Relying on Divine assistance, and not speaking out of my own head, or quoting what others have said I will teach you what the mind of the Almighty is, and I will conceal nothing. Job felt that the good hand of his God was upon him, and that therefore he should make no mistake in his doctrines. In this way the Chaldee understood the words, ביד אל beyad El, by the hand of God, which it translates בנבואת אלהא binbuath Elaha, by the prophecy of God. Those who reject the literal meaning, which conveys a very good sense, may adopt the translation of Mr. Good, which has much to recommend it: "I will teach you concerning the dealings of God."

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Job 27:11-23
Job's friends, on the same subject, spoke of the misery of wicked men before death as proportioned to their crimes; Job considered that if it were not so, still the consequences of their death would be dreadful. Job undertook to set this matter in a true light. Death to a godly man, is like a fair gale of wind to convey him to the heavenly country; but, to a wicked man, it is like a storm, that hurries him away to destruction. While he lived, he had the benefit of sparing mercy; but now the day of God's patience is over, and he will pour out upon him his wrath. When God casts down a man, there is no flying from, nor bearing up under his anger. Those who will not now flee to the arms of Divine grace, which are stretched out to receive them, will not be able to flee from the arms of Divine wrath, which will shortly be stretched out to destroy them. And what is a man profited if he gain the whole world, and thus lose his own soul?

Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain

Job 27:11 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

אוֹרֶ֣ה'o.RehI will instructH3384
אֶתְכֶ֣ם'et.Khem<obj.> youH853
בְּיַד\־be.yad-in [the] hand ofH3027
אֵ֑ל'ElGodH410
אֲשֶׁ֥ר'a.Sher[that] whichH834
עִם\־'i.mo.Sha-[is] withH5973
שַׁ֝דַּ֗יSha.Dai[the] AlmightyH7706
לֹ֣אlo'notH3808
אֲכַחֵֽד\׃'a.kha.ChedI will hideH3582

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Job 27:11

  • Psalms 71:17

    O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.

  • Job 4:3-4

    Behold, thou hast instructed many, and thou hast strengthened the weak hands. Thy words have upholden him that was falling, and thou hast strengthened the feeble knees.

  • Isaiah 8:11

    For the Lord spake thus to me with a strong hand, and instructed me that I should not walk in the way of this people, saying,

  • Deuteronomy 4:5

    Behold, I have taught you statutes and judgments, even as the Lord my God commanded me, that ye should do so in the land whither ye go to possess it.

  • Job 6:10

    Then should I yet have comfort; yea, I would harden myself in sorrow: let him not spare; for I have not concealed the words of the Holy One.

  • Acts 20:20

    And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house,

  • Job 32:8-10

    But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding. Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment. Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion.

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teach.
4:3,4; 6:10; Isa 8:11
by the hand. or, being in the hand, etc. that which.
32:8-10; De 4:5; Ps 71:17; Ac 20:20

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Context

  • Job 27:10

    Will he delight himself in the Almighty? will he always call upon God?

  • Job 27:11

    I will teach you by the hand of God: that which is with the Almighty will I not conceal.

  • Job 27:12

    Behold, all ye yourselves have seen it; why then are ye thus altogether vain?

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Job 27:11 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Yo os enseñaré en orden á la mano de Dios: no esconderé lo que hay para con el Omnipotente.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Je vous enseignerai comment ✶Dieu agit, je ne cacherai pas ce qui est par-devers le Tout-puissant.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Ich will euch belehren über die Hand Gottes; was bei dem Allmächtigen ist, will ich nicht verhehlen.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Docebo vos per manum Dei quæ Omnipotens habeat, nec abscondam.