Job 10:16

For it increaseth. Thou huntest me as a fierce lion: and again thou shewest thyself marvellous upon me.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 10:16

BSB

Should I hold my head high, You would hunt me like a lion, and again display Your power against me.

AKJV

For it increases. You hunt me as a fierce lion: and again you show yourself marvelous on me.

CPDV

And because of pride, you will seize me like a lioness, and having returned, you torment me to an extraordinary degree.

ERV

And if my head exalt itself, thou huntest me as a lion: and again thou shewest thyself marvelous upon me.

NHEB

And if I lift myself up, you hunt me like a lion. Again you show yourself powerful to me.

SMT

And shall it be lifted up? Thou wilt hunt me as the lion, and thou wilt turn back, thou wilt show thyself wonderful upon me.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 10:16

ForitincreasethH1342VerbThouhuntestH6679VerbmeasafiercelionH7826Noun MasculineandagainH7725VerbthoushewestthyselfmarvellousH6381Verbuponme

Commentary for Job 10:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Job 10:16

Summary

God intensifies persecution like prowling beast

Event

God hunts Job relentlessly

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC