King James Version
What Does Job 6:27 Mean?
“Yea, ye overwhelm the fatherless, and ye dig a pit for your friend. ye overwhelm: Heb. ye cause to fall upon”
Context
25
How forcible are right words! but what doth your arguing reprove?
26
Do ye imagine to reprove words, and the speeches of one that is desperate, which are as wind?
27
Yea, ye overwhelm the fatherless, and ye dig a pit for your friend. ye overwhelm: Heb. ye cause to fall upon
28
Now therefore be content, look upon me; for it is evident unto you if I lie. evident: Heb. before your face
29
Return, I pray you, let it not be iniquity; yea, return again, my righteousness is in it. in it: that is, in this matter
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(27) **Yea, ye overwhelm the fatherless.**—Rather, probably, *Ye would cast lots upon the fatherless, and make merchandise of your friend. *This is more
in accordance with the language, and preserves the parallelism.
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 6:27 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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