King James Version
What Does Job 7:4 Mean?
“When I lie down, I say, When shall I arise, and the night be gone? and I am full of tossings to and fro unto the dawning of the day. the night: Heb. the evening be measured?”
Context
2
As a servant earnestly desireth the shadow, and as an hireling looketh for the reward of his work: earnestly: Heb. gapeth after
3
So am I made to possess months of vanity, and wearisome nights are appointed to me.
4
When I lie down, I say, When shall I arise, and the night be gone? and I am full of tossings to and fro unto the dawning of the day. the night: Heb. the evening be measured?
5
My flesh is clothed with worms and clods of dust; my skin is broken, and become loathsome.
6
My days are swifter than a weaver's shuttle, and are spent without hope.
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(4) **When I lie down, I say.**—Or, *When I lie down, then I say, When shall I arise? But the night is long, and I am filled with tossings to and fro till the morning twilight.*
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
Job 7:4 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
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