Job 17:3

Job Prepares for Death · Job 17:1–16
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Translations

Modern
Give me, I pray, the pledge You demand. Who else will be my guarantor?
Traditional
Lay down now, put me in a surety with thee; who is he that will strike hands with me?
Literal
Place, please, my pledge with You; who is he who will strike himself to my hand?
Latin
Libera me, Domine, et pone me juxta te, et cujusvis manus pugnet contra me.

Original

Hebrew
English
Give me, I pray, the pledge You demand. Who else will be my guarantor?

Notes

Give me, I pray, the pledge You demand (literally please keep my pledge with yourself): A pledge (Hebrew ‘erabon) can be a deposit that guarantees payment (Genesis 38:17–20; Exodus 22:26–27; Deuteronomy 24:10–14; see Proverbs 20:16; 27:13). So, this might suggest God forgiving sin (making atonement). It might also refer to Job’s wish for an advocate to support his cause (see study note on Job 16:19–21).

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Hand of Friendship The Hands: Suretiship Entered Into by Striking