King James Version
What Does Job 3:16 Mean?
“Or as an hidden untimely birth I had not been; as infants which never saw light.”
Context
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With kings and counsellors of the earth, which built desolate places for themselves;
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Or with princes that had gold, who filled their houses with silver:
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Or as an hidden untimely birth I had not been; as infants which never saw light.
17
There the wicked cease from troubling; and there the weary be at rest. weary: Heb. wearied in strength
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There the prisoners rest together; they hear not the voice of the oppressor.
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(16) **Untimely birth.**—Another condition which would have relieved him from the experience of suffering.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). 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 3:16 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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