Job 13:4

With the Hebrew beneath

Job 13:4, word by word

Butאוּלָםulam

but, however

But, however; yet, on the contrary.

Where else “ulam” appears

are those who plaster overטֹפְלֵיtofle

smear, plaster over

To smear over, to plaster, like one putting on a patch or a coat of plaster; figuratively, to cover another with a lie.

Where else “tofle” appears

with liesשָׁקֶרshaker

lie

What is said against the truth in order to deceive, even before a judge.

Where else “shaker” appears

physiciansרֹפְאֵיrofe

physician

The one who attends the sick and treats wounds.

Where else “rofe” appears

of no worthאֱלִלelil

worthless thing

Something good for nothing, worthless.

Where else “elil” appears

Translation note

“Those who plaster over with lies”: like someone who covers a cracked wall with plaster. “Of no worth”: the Hebrew word is the same one used for idols, “things of nothing.”

The context