So the Lord God called out to the man and said to him, ‘Where are you? ’
Ecclesiastes 6:10 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Whatever exists was given its name long ago, , and it is known what mankind is. But he is not able to contend with the one who is stronger than he is. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 That which hath been is named already, and it is known that it is man: neither may he contend with him that is mightier than he. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Whatever [man] is, he has been named that long ago, and it is known that it is man [Adam]; nor can he contend with Him who is mightier than he [whether God or death]. American Standard Version (1901) Whatsoever hath been, the name thereof was given long ago; and it is known what man is; neither can he contend with him that is mightier than he. Common English Bible Whatever happens has already been designated, and human beings are fully known. They can’t contend with the one who is stronger than they are. Catholic Public Domain Version Whoever shall be in the future, his name has already been called. And it is known that he is a man and that he is not able to contend in judgment against one who is stronger than himself. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version He that shall be, his name is already called: and it is known, that he is man, and cannot contend in judgment with him that is stronger than himself. |
So the Lord God called out to the man and said to him, ‘Where are you? ’
Why do you take him to court for not answering anything a person asks?
Will the one who contends with the Almighty correct him? Let him who argues with God give an answer.
For he is not a man like me, that I can answer him, that we can take each other to court.
No wisdom, no understanding, and no counsel will prevail against the Lord.
Whatever is, has already been, and whatever will be, already is. However, God seeks justice for the persecuted.
For when there are many words, they increase futility. What is the advantage for mankind?
‘Look, it will be like a lion coming from the thickets of the Jordan to the watered grazing land. I will chase Edom away from her land in a flash. I will appoint whoever is chosen for her. For who is like me? Who will issue me a summons? Who is the shepherd who can stand against me? ’