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Job: My Redeemer Lives

Job 19:26

Why translations differ here

"My Redeemer" or "my Vindicator"? Job's gōʾēl is the kinsman who steps in for a relative: the one who buys back, avenges, or defends.

In 11 translations

BSB
Even after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God.Or without my flesh
KJV
And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God:And…: or, After I shall awake, though this body be destroyed, yet out of my flesh
WEB
After my skin is destroyed, then I will see God in my flesh,
ASV
And after my skin, even this body, is destroyed, Then without my flesh shall I see God;
LSV
And after my skin has surrounded this [body], || Then from my flesh I see God—
YLT
And after my skin hath compassed this [body], Then from my flesh I see God:
DBY
And [if] after my skin this shall be destroyed, yet from out of my flesh shall I see God;Eloah
DRC
And I shall be clothed again with my skin, and in my flesh I will see my God.
GNV
And though after my skin wormes destroy this bodie, yet shall I see God in my flesh.
JPS
And when after my skin this is destroyed, then without my flesh shall I see God;
LXXE
and to raise up upon the earth my skin that endures these sufferings: for these things have been accomplished to me of the Lord;

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Original-language editions

WLC
וְאַחַ֣ר ע֭וֹרִֽי נִקְּפוּ־זֹ֑את וּ֝מִבְּשָׂרִ֗י אֶֽחֱזֶ֥ה אֱלֽוֹהַּ׃
LXX-Br
ἐπὶ γῆς ἀναστῆσαι τὸ δέρμα μου τὸ ἀναντλοῦν ταῦτα· παρὰ γὰρ Κυρίου ταῦτά μοι συνετελέσθη,

Who and where

👤 God◆ Job's Trial

People, places and events the Theographic dataset links to this verse.

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).

Cross-references most cited first

  • Matthew 5:8Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
  • 1 John 3:2Beloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is.
  • Psalms 17:15As for me, I will behold Your face in righteousness; when I awake, I will be satisfied in Your presence.
  • Revelation 1:7Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him—even those who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. So shall it be! Amen.
  • 1 Corinthians 13:12Now we see but a dim reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
  • Psalms 16:11You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.
  • 1 Corinthians 15:53For the perishable must be clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality.
  • Philippians 3:21who, by the power that enables Him to subject all things to Himself, will transform our lowly bodies to be like His glorious body.
  • Psalms 16:9Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will dwell securely.

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