Job 10:2

“I will say to Eloah: Do not declare me wicked; let me know why you contend with me.”

Job 10:2 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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Job 10:2, word by word

I will sayאֹמַרomar

say

To say with the mouth to someone what one thinks or wants, or to answer him.

Where else “omar” appears
to Eloahאֱלוֹהַּeloha

Eloah, god

Eloah: a name of God, the singular form of Elohim; also any god. It is used mostly in poetry.

Where else “eloha” appears
declare me wickedתַּרְשִׁיעֵtarshie

act wickedly

To act badly, be at fault.

Where else “tarshie” appears
let me knowהוֹדִיעֵhodie

make known

To make someone aware, teach.

Where else “hodie” appears
you contend with meתְּרִיבֵterive

quarrel

To fight with words.

Where else “terive” appears

The context

1My soul loathes my life; I will let loose my complaint; I will speak in the bitterness of my soul.

2 · This verse (above)

3Does it seem good to you that you oppress, that you despise the labor of your palms, and shine forth on the counsel of the wicked?

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