Bible Strands
Job 13:15
Though He slay me, I will hope in Him. I will still defend my ways to His face.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Job speaks to his friends and to God while standing in the midst of severe suffering and personal risk (13:14). He declares his stance before moving to his conclusion about divine judgment in 13:16.
The words — אֲיַחֵ֑ל (‘aḥēl) translates literally to “I will hope,” paired with אַךְ (‘akh), meaning “nevertheless.” These terms anchor the pivot from fear to resolve in the verse.
The thread — This posture of steadfast hope under threat echoes the psalmist’s confidence in God’s presence during life’s darkest valley (Psalms 23:4) and Job’s later conviction that his Redeemer lives (Job 19:25). The theme of divine testing refining character also appears in Job 23:10.
Why it lands — The text demands a reader choose trust over self-preservation when facing potential destruction. It requires maintaining moral integrity and direct appeal to God regardless of the outcome.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him.
Cross-references
- Psalms 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
- Job 19:25 But I know that my Redeemer lives, and in the end He will stand upon the earth.
- Job 23:10 Yet He knows the way I have taken; when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold.
- Romans 8:38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers,
- 1 John 3:20 Even if our hearts condemn us, God is greater than our hearts, and He knows all things.
- Job 27:5 I will never say that you are right; I will maintain my integrity until I die.
- Job 23:4 I would plead my case before Him and fill my mouth with arguments.
- Proverbs 14:32 The wicked man is thrown down by his own sin, but the righteous man has a refuge even in death.
- Job 40:8 Would you really annul My justice? Would you condemn Me to justify yourself?
- Job 13:18 See now, I have prepared my case; I know that I will be vindicated.