King James Version
What Does Job 3:18 Mean?
“There the prisoners rest together; they hear not the voice of the oppressor.”
Context
16
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
18
There the prisoners rest together; they hear not the voice of the oppressor.
19
The small and great are there; and the servant is free from his master.
20
Wherefore is light given to him that is in misery, and life unto the bitter in soul;
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(18) **The oppressor.**—As this is the word rendered *taskmaster *in Exodus, some have thought there may be an allusion to that history here.
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 3:18 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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