Job 10:18

Wherefore then hast thou brought me forth out of the womb? Oh that I had given up the ghost, and no eye had seen me!

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 10:18

BSB
Why then did You bring me from the womb? Oh, that I had died, and no eye had seen me!
AKJV
Why then have you brought me forth out of the womb? Oh that I had given up the ghost, and no eye had seen me!
CPDV
Why did you lead me out of the womb? If only I had been consumed, so that no eye would ever see me!
ERV
Wherefore then hast thou brought me forth out of the womb? I had given up the ghost, and no eye had seen me.
NHEB
"'Why, then, have you brought me forth out of the womb? I wish I had given up the spirit, and no eye had seen me.
SMT
And wherefore didst thou bring Me forth from the belly? I shall expire, and eye shall not see me.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 10:18

WhereforethenhastthoubroughtmeforthH3318VerboutofthewombH7358Noun MasculineOhthatIhadgivenuptheghostH1478VerbandnoeyeH5869NounhadseenH7200Verbme

Commentary for Job 10:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 10:18
Summary
Wishing never born into existence
Event
Job regrets his birth
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Lament