Job 9:14–15
How much less shall I answer him, and choose out my words to reason with him?
How much lesse shall I answere him, and choose out my words to reason with him?
Whom, though I were righteous, yet would I not answer, but I would make supplication to my judge.
Whom, though I were righteous, yet would I not answere, but I would make supplication to my Iudge.
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From verse 14
- 1 Kings 8:27Rank 1 from verse 14
27But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded?
27But will God indeede dwell on the earth? Behold, the heauen, and heauen of heauens cannot conteine thee: how much lesse this House that I haue builded?
- Job 11:4–5Rank 2 from verse 14
From verse 15
- 1 Peter 2:23Rank 3 from verse 15
- 1 Corinthians 4:4Rank 7 from verse 15
- 1 Kings 8:38–39Rank 8 from verse 15
38What prayer and supplication soever be made by any man, or by all thy people Israel, which shall know every man the plague of his own heart, and spread forth his hands toward this house:
39Then hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place, and forgive, and do, and give to every man according to his ways, whose heart thou knowest; (for thou, even thou only, knowest the hearts of all the children of men;)
38What prayer and supplication soeuer be made by any man, or by all thy people Israel, which shall know euery man the plague of his owne heart, and spread forth his handes towards this house:
39Then heare thou in heauen thy dwelling place, and forgiue, and do, and giue to euery man according to his wayes, whose heart thou knowest; (for thou, euen thou onely knowest the hearts of all the children of men,)
- 2 Chronicles 33:13Rank 9 from verse 15
13And prayed unto him: and he was intreated of him, and heard his supplication, and brought him again to Jerusalem into his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the Lord he was God.
13And prayed vnto him, and he was intreated of him, and heard his supplication, and brought him againe to Ierusalem into his kingdome. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD hee was God.
- Daniel 9:18Rank 10 from verse 15
18O my God, incline thine ear, and hear; open thine eyes, and behold our desolations, and the city which is called by thy name: for we do not present our supplications before thee for our righteousnesses, but for thy great mercies.
18††O my God, encline thine eare and heare: open thine eyes, and behold our desolations, & the city, which is called by thy name: for we do not present our supplications before thee for our righteousnesses, but for thy great mercies.
- Daniel 9:3Rank 11 from verse 15
- Jeremiah 31:9Rank 12 from verse 15
9They shall come with weeping, and with supplications will I lead them: I will cause them to walk by the rivers of waters in a straight way, wherein they shall not stumble: for I am a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my firstborn.
9‖*They shall come with weeping, and with supplications will I leade them: I will cause them to walke by the riuers of waters, in a straight way wherein they shall not stumble: for I am a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my first borne.
- Job 34:31–32Rank 14 from verse 15
31Surely it is meet to be said unto God, I have borne chastisement, I will not offend any more:
32That which I see not teach thou me: if I have done iniquity, I will do no more.
31Surely it is meete to be said vnto God, I haue borne chastisement, I will not offend any more.
32 That which I see not, teach thou me; If I haue done iniquitie, I will doe no more.
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Job 9:14
An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: A reply or response. Sense 2: As a verb, to reply, respond, or give account.
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To select or prefer from among alternatives.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.
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Spoken or written expressions, sayings, statements, messages, commands, promises, reports, or units of meaningful speech.
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A ground or cause; understanding or judgment; to think, discuss, or argue.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
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Job 9:15
The objective form of who, referring to the person or persons acted upon or related to.
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Sense 1: Right, just, equitable, or in accord with truth, justice, or the will of God. Sense 2: Upright or innocent in a matter. Sense 3: Made or regarded as right. Sense 4: As a noun, persons so described.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. Up to or at the present or stated time; still. 2. At some future time. 3. Nevertheless; however. 4. In addition; further.
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Sense 1: A reply or response. Sense 2: As a verb, to reply, respond, or give account.
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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
To form, create, produce, cause, appoint, perform, or render into a stated condition.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
COMBINED MEANING
supplication
A humble or earnest request, plea, or prayer.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604
Sense 1: A person or authority who hears, discerns, decides, governs, vindicates, condemns, or administers justice. Sense 2: To examine, distinguish, determine, form a verdict, rule, govern, condemn, punish, vindicate, or call to account.
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13If God will not withdraw his anger, the proud helpers do stoop under him.
13 If God will not withdraw his anger, the †proud helpers doe stoupe vnder him.
14How much less shall I answer him, and choose out my words to reason with him?
14How much lesse shall I answere him, and choose out my words to reason with him?
Selected passage15Whom, though I were righteous, yet would I not answer, but I would make supplication to my judge.
15Whom, though I were righteous, yet would I not answere, but I would make supplication to my Iudge.
Selected passage16If I had called, and he had answered me; yet would I not believe that he had hearkened unto my voice.
16If I had called, and had answered me, yet would I not beleeue that he had hearkened vnto my voice: