Job 22:3
Old Testament • 8 words with Strong's data
"Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that thou art righteous? or is it gain to him, that thou makest thy ways perfect?"
Word-by-Word Analysis
אִישׁ
ʼîysh
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
רָצָה
râtsâh
to be pleased with; specifically, to satisfy adebt
בֶּצַע
betsaʻ
plunder; by extension, gain (usually unjust)
שׂוּם
sûwm
to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
דֶּרֶךְ
derek
a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
תָּמִים
tâmîym
entire (literally, figuratively or morally); also (as noun) integrity, truth
Key Terms in This Verse
שׂוּם sûwm
to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
Study H7760 →תָּמִים tâmîym
entire (literally, figuratively or morally); also (as noun) integrity, truth
Study H8549 →דֶּרֶךְ derek
a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
Study H1870 →אִישׁ ʼîysh
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
Study H376 →Cross References
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.
Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men.
They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.
I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies.
I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy t...
Ye have wearied the LORD with your words. Yet ye say, Wherein have we wearied him? When ye say, Every one that doeth evil is good in the sight of the LORD, and he delighteth in them; or, Where is the ...
I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me.
But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.
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