Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Who is the Almighty, that we should serve him? What would we gain by praying to him?’ New Living Translation Who is the Almighty, and why should we obey him? What good will it do us to pray?’ English Standard Version What is the Almighty, that we should serve him? And what profit do we get if we pray to him?’ Berean Standard Bible Who is the Almighty, that we should serve Him, and what would we gain if we pray to Him?’ Berean Literal Bible What is Shaddai that we should serve Him? And what do we gain that we should meet with Him?’ King James Bible What is the Almighty, that we should serve him? and what profit should we have, if we pray unto him? New King James Version Who is the Almighty, that we should serve Him? And what profit do we have if we pray to Him?’ New American Standard Bible ‘Who is the Almighty, that we should serve Him, And what would we gain if we plead with Him?’ NASB 1995 ‘Who is the Almighty, that we should serve Him, And what would we gain if we entreat Him?’ NASB 1977 ‘Who is the Almighty, that we should serve Him, And what would we gain if we entreat Him?’ Legacy Standard Bible Who is the Almighty, that we should serve Him, And what would we profit if we entreat Him?’ Amplified Bible ‘Who [and what] is the Almighty, that we should serve Him? And what would we gain if we plead with Him?’ Berean Annotated Bible Who is the Almighty, that we should serve Him, and what would we gain if we pray to Him? Christian Standard Bible Who is the Almighty, that we should serve him, and what will we gain by pleading with him? ” Holman Christian Standard Bible Who is the Almighty, that we should serve Him, and what will we gain by pleading with Him?” American Standard Version What is the Almighty, that we should serve him? And what profit should we have, if we pray unto him? Contemporary English Version What do we gain from praying and worshiping you? English Revised Version What is the Almighty, that we should serve him? and what profit should we have, if we pray unto him? GOD'S WORD® Translation Who is the Almighty that we should serve him? What do we gain if we pray to him?' Good News Translation They think there is no need to serve God nor any advantage in praying to him. International Standard Version Who is the Almighty, that we should serve him? Where's the profit in talking to him?' NET Bible Who is the Almighty, that we should serve him? What would we gain if we were to pray to him?' New Heart English Bible What is Shaddai, that we should serve him? What profit should we have, if we pray to him?' Webster's Bible Translation What is the Almighty, that we should serve him? and what profit should we have, if we pray to him? Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWho is the Almighty, that we should serve Him, and what would we gain if we pray to Him?’ World English Bible What is the Almighty, that we should serve him? What profit should we have, if we pray to him?’ Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWhat [is] the Mighty One that we serve Him? And what do we profit when we meet with Him? Berean Literal Bible What is Shaddai that we should serve Him? And what do we gain that we should meet with Him?’ Young's Literal Translation What is the Mighty One that we serve Him? And what do we profit when we meet with Him?' Smith's Literal Translation What the Almighty that we shall serve him? and what shall we be profited if we shall supplicate to him? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWho is the Almighty, that we should serve him? and what doth it profit us if we pray to him? Catholic Public Domain Version Who is the Almighty that we should serve him? And how is it helpful to us if we pray to him?” New American Bible What is the Almighty that we should serve him? And what do we gain by praying to him?” New Revised Standard Version What is the Almighty, that we should serve him? And what profit do we get if we pray to him?’ Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleMoreover, they say, Who is God, that we should serve him? And what would we gain, that we should pray to him? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they were saying: ‘Who is God that we would serve him, or what do we gain that we should seek him?’ OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917What is the Almighty, that we should serve Him? And what profit should we have, if we pray unto Him?'-- Brenton Septuagint Translation What is the Mighty One, that we should serve him? and what profit is there that we should approach him? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job: God will Punish the Wicked…14Yet they say to God: ‘Leave us alone! For we have no desire to know Your ways. 15Who is the Almighty, that we should serve Him, and what would we gain if we pray to Him?’ 16Still, their prosperity is not in their own hands, so I stay far from the counsel of the wicked.… Cross References Who is the Almighty, Job 22:17 They said to God, ‘Depart from us. What can the Almighty do to us?’ Genesis 17:1 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty. Walk before Me and be blameless. Psalm 73:11 The wicked say, “How can God know? Does the Most High have knowledge?” that we should serve Him, Deuteronomy 10:12 And now, O Israel, what does the LORD your God ask of you but to fear the LORD your God by walking in all His ways, to love Him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul, Psalm 100:2 Serve the LORD with gladness; come into His presence with joyful songs. Exodus 5:2 But Pharaoh replied, “Who is the LORD that I should obey His voice and let Israel go? I do not know the LORD, and I will not let Israel go.” and what would we gain if we pray to Him?’ Malachi 3:14 You have said, ‘It is futile to serve God. What have we gained by keeping His requirements and walking mournfully before the LORD of Hosts? Job 34:9 For he has said, ‘It profits a man nothing that he should delight in God.’ Proverbs 28:9 Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable. Jeremiah 9:6 You dwell in the midst of deception; in their deceit they refuse to know Me,” declares the LORD. Psalm 10:4 In his pride the wicked man does not seek Him; in all his schemes there is no God. Psalm 14:1 For the choirmaster. Of David. The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt; their acts are vile. There is no one who does good. Psalm 53:1 For the choirmaster. According to Mahalath. A Maskil of David. The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt; their ways are vile. There is no one who does good. Proverbs 30:9 Otherwise, I may have too much and deny You, saying, ‘Who is the LORD?’ Or I may become poor and steal, profaning the name of my God. Isaiah 5:19 to those who say, “Let Him hurry and hasten His work so that we may see it! Let the plan of the Holy One of Israel come so that we may know it!” Isaiah 45:9 Woe to him who quarrels with his Maker—one clay pot among many. Does the clay ask the potter, ‘What are you making?’ Does your work say, ‘He has no hands’? Treasury of Scripture What is the Almighty, that we should serve him? and what profit should we have, if we pray to him? What is Exodus 5:2 And Pharaoh said, Who is the LORD, that I should obey his voice to let Israel go? I know not the LORD, neither will I let Israel go. Psalm 12:4 Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; our lips are our own: who is lord over us? Proverbs 30:9 Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is the LORD? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in vain. and what Job 34:9 For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing that he should delight himself with God. Job 35:3 For thou saidst, What advantage will it be unto thee? and, What profit shall I have, if I be cleansed from my sin? Isaiah 30:11 Get you out of the way, turn aside out of the path, cause the Holy One of Israel to cease from before us. if we Isaiah 45:19 I have not spoken in secret, in a dark place of the earth: I said not unto the seed of Jacob, Seek ye me in vain: I the LORD speak righteousness, I declare things that are right. Matthew 7:7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: John 16:24 Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full. Jump to Previous Almighty Entreat Gain Meet Mighty Prayer Praying Profit Profited Ruler Serve WorshipJump to Next Almighty Entreat Gain Meet Mighty Prayer Praying Profit Profited Ruler Serve WorshipJob 21 1. Job shows that even in the judgment of man he has reason to be grieved7. Sometimes the wicked prosper, though they despise God 16. Sometimes their destruction is manifest 21. The happy and unhappy are alike in death 27. The judgment of the wicked is in another world Who is the Almighty This phrase reflects a challenge to the authority and identity of God. In the context of Job, the term "Almighty" (Hebrew: Shaddai) emphasizes God's power and sovereignty. The question mirrors the skepticism of those who do not recognize God's authority, similar to Pharaoh's question in Exodus 5:2, "Who is the LORD, that I should obey His voice?" It highlights a common biblical theme of human pride and ignorance in the face of divine majesty. that we should serve Him and what would we gain if we pray to Him? Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man of great faith and integrity, who undergoes severe trials and questions the justice of God. 2. The Almighty (El Shaddai) A title for God emphasizing His ultimate power and sovereignty. 3. Job's Friends Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who argue that suffering is a result of sin. 4. Uz The land where Job lived, often associated with the region east of Israel. 5. Job's Suffering The series of calamities that befall Job, including loss of wealth, family, and health. Teaching Points Understanding God's SovereigntyRecognize that God's ways are higher than ours, and His plans are beyond our understanding. The Nature of True Worship Worship should not be based on what we gain but on who God is. Faith Amidst Doubt It's natural to question during trials, but faith requires trusting God's character and promises. The Illusion of Prosperity Earthly success does not equate to divine favor; true prosperity is spiritual and eternal. The Role of Suffering Suffering can refine our faith and deepen our reliance on God, even when His purposes are not immediately clear. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Job 21:15?2. How does Job 21:15 challenge our understanding of God's authority and power? 3. What does Job 21:15 reveal about the attitude of the wicked towards God? 4. How can Job 21:15 help us respond to those questioning God's relevance today? 5. In what ways does Job 21:15 connect with Romans 1:21 about rejecting God? 6. How should Job 21:15 influence our daily worship and acknowledgment of God's sovereignty? 7. Why do the wicked prosper if God is just, as questioned in Job 21:15? 8. How does Job 21:15 challenge the belief in divine retribution? 9. What does Job 21:15 reveal about human attitudes towards God? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Job 21? 11. Why does God permit Satan's attacks on us? 12. How can we remain hopeful despite life's challenges? 13. Why do many Christians feel distant from God even when they pray and follow His commands? 14. In Psalm 94:9, it says God hears and sees all; why then do injustices appear to persist unchecked in our world? What Does Job 21:15 Mean Who is the Almighty– Job cites the wicked who look at God and dismiss Him. – Scripture reveals the Almighty as Creator and Sustainer (Genesis 1:1; Colossians 1:16–17). – His power is unmatched (Psalm 115:3) and His knowledge complete (Isaiah 40:28). – To ignore who He is echoes Pharaoh’s arrogance in Exodus 5:2, “Who is the LORD, that I should obey His voice?” – The question exposes unbelief, not ignorance; they know of Him (Romans 1:20), yet choose rebellion. that we should serve Him – Service is the natural response to recognizing God’s greatness (Deuteronomy 10:12). – “Serve the LORD with fear” (Psalm 2:11) contrasts sharply with Job 21:15’s defiance. – Rejecting service leads to slavery to sin (John 8:34); embracing service brings true freedom (Matthew 11:28–30). – Scripture promises blessing to those who serve (Exodus 23:25), but the wicked see only burden. and what would we gain – The wicked weigh everything by immediate profit (Matthew 16:26). – They overlook eternal reward: “Great is your reward in heaven” (Matthew 5:12). – God offers peace (Isaiah 26:3), joy (John 15:11), and inheritance (1 Peter 1:4). – Earthly prosperity can blind hearts; Asaph wrestled with this in Psalm 73, realizing worldly gain without God is emptiness. if we pray to Him? – Prayer is fellowship with the Almighty (Jeremiah 33:3). – The wicked dismiss prayer’s power, yet “The prayer of a righteous man has great power” (James 5:16). – Jesus promises, “Whatever you ask in My name, this I will do” (John 14:13), showing true gain is relationship, not mere goods. – Unbelieving hearts treat prayer as useless because they refuse submission; “If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear” (Psalm 66:18). summary Job 21:15 voices the proud skepticism of those who refuse to acknowledge God’s majesty, reject serving Him, measure life only by temporal profit, and dismiss prayer as worthless. Scripture answers each objection: the Almighty is revealed clearly, service to Him is life-giving, eternal gain surpasses earthly reward, and prayer connects us to His transforming power. Verse 15. - What is the Almighty, that we should serve him? "Who is Jehovah," said Pharaoh to Moses, "that I should obey his voice? I know not Jehovah" (Exodus 5:2). So the ungodly in Job's time. They pretend to have no knowledge of God, no sense of his claims upon them, no internal consciousness that they are bound to worship and obey him. They are agnostics of a pronounced type, or at least they profess to be such. What profit, they ask, should we have, if we pray to him? Expediency is everything with them. Will serving God do them any good? Will it advance their worldly interests? Persuade them of that, and they will be willing to pay him, at any rate, a lip-service. But, having prospered so long and so greatly without making any religious profession, they see no reason to believe that they would prosper more if they made one.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Whoמַה־ (mah-) Interrogative Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what is the Almighty, שַׁדַּ֥י (šad·day) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7706: The Almighty that כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction we should serve Him, נַֽעַבְדֶ֑נּוּ (na·‘aḇ·ḏen·nū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common plural | third person masculine singular Strong's 5647: To work, to serve, till, enslave and what וּמַה־ (ū·mah-) Conjunctive waw | Interrogative Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what would we gain נּ֝וֹעִ֗יל (nō·w·‘îl) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common plural Strong's 3276: To confer or gain profit or benefit if כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction we pray נִפְגַּע־ (nip̄·ga‘-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common plural Strong's 6293: To impinge, by accident, violence, by importunity to Him?’ בּֽוֹ׃ (bōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew Links Job 21:15 NIVJob 21:15 NLT Job 21:15 ESV Job 21:15 NASB Job 21:15 KJV Job 21:15 BibleApps.com Job 21:15 Biblia Paralela Job 21:15 Chinese Bible Job 21:15 French Bible Job 21:15 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 21:15 What is the Almighty that we should (Jb) |
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