King James Version
What Does Job 10:4 Mean?
“Hast thou eyes of flesh? or seest thou as man seeth?”
Context
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I will say unto God, Do not condemn me; shew me wherefore thou contendest with me.
3
Is it good unto thee that thou shouldest oppress, that thou shouldest despise the work of thine hands, and shine upon the counsel of the wicked? work: Heb. labour
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Hast thou eyes of flesh? or seest thou as man seeth?
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Are thy days as the days of man? are thy years as man's days,
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That thou enquirest after mine iniquity, and searchest after my sin?
Commentary
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary**23. The sons of Levi ... were written in the book of the chronicles--**that is, the public registers in which the genealogies were kept with great regularity and exactness.
Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of Job. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
Job 10:4 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Cross-References
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Cross-references from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge