King James Version
What Does Job 16:11 Mean?
“God hath delivered me to the ungodly, and turned me over into the hands of the wicked. hath: Heb. hath shut me up”
Context
9
He teareth me in his wrath, who hateth me: he gnasheth upon me with his teeth; mine enemy sharpeneth his eyes upon me.
10
They have gaped upon me with their mouth; they have smitten me upon the cheek reproachfully; they have gathered themselves together against me.
11
God hath delivered me to the ungodly, and turned me over into the hands of the wicked. hath: Heb. hath shut me up
12
I was at ease, but he hath broken me asunder: he hath also taken me by my neck, and shaken me to pieces, and set me up for his mark.
13
His archers compass me round about, he cleaveth my reins asunder, and doth not spare; he poureth out my gall upon the ground.
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(11) **The ungodly **and **the wicked **are the terms he retorts upon his friends, and they have certainly earned them. Now follows—
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
Job 16:11 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
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