Job 6:23

“and ‘Rescue me from the hand of the adversary,’ and ‘From the hand of tyrants ransom me’?”

Job 6:23 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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Job 6:23, word by word

‘Rescue meמַלְּטוּmaltu

rescue

To bring another out of danger and set him safe.

Where else “maltu” appears
from the handיַּדyad

power

Literally "the hand": the strength and control someone has.

Where else “yad” appears
of the adversary,’צָרtsar

adversary

Someone who oppresses and attacks another; the adversary.

Where else “tsar” appears
of tyrantsעָרִיצִיםaritsim

ruthless, tyrant

A ruthless man, a powerful one who strikes terror; violent.

Where else “aritsim” appears
ransom me’תִּפְדּוּtifdu

redeem

To set someone free from slavery or danger, as God did with Israel.

Where else “tifdu” appears

The context

22Have I said, ‘Give to me,’ and ‘From your wealth offer a bribe for me,’

23 · This verse (above)

24Teach me, and I will be silent; and make me understand how I have erred.

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