Job 14:20

Thou prevailest for ever against him, and he passeth: thou changest his countenance, and sendest him away.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 14:20

BSB

You forever overpower him, and he passes on; You change his countenance and send him away.

AKJV

You prevail for ever against him, and he passes: you change his countenance, and send him away.

CPDV

You have strengthened him for a little while, so that he may cross over into eternity. You will change his face and send him forth.

ERV

Thou prevailest for ever against him, and he passeth; thou changest his countenance, and sendest him away.

NHEB

You forever prevail against him, and he departs. You change his face, and send him away.

SMT

Thou wilt overpower him forever, and he will go away: changing his face, thou wilt send him away.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 14:20

ThouprevailestH8630VerbforeverH5331Noun MasculineagainsthimandhepassethH1980VerbthouchangestH8138VerbhiscountenanceH6440Noun MasculineandsendesthimawayH7971Verb

Commentary for Job 14:20

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

Overview of Job 14:20

Summary

God overwhelms humans eternally

Event

God's eternal dominance asserted

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC