Job 14:21

His sons come to honour, and he knoweth it not; and they are brought low, but he perceiveth it not of them.

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Other Translations for Job 14:21

BSB
If his sons receive honor, he does not know it; if they are brought low, he is unaware.
AKJV
His sons come to honor, and he knows it not; and they are brought low, but he perceives it not of them.
CPDV
Whether his sons have been noble or ignoble, he will not understand.
ERV
His sons come to honour, and he knoweth it not; and they are brought low, but he perceiveth it not of them.
NHEB
His sons come to honor, and he doesn't know it. They are brought low, but he doesn't perceive it of them.
SMT
His sons will be honored and he knew not: they will be brought low, and he will not understand for them.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 14:21

HissonsH1121Noun MasculinecometohonourH3513VerbandheknowethH3045VerbitnotandtheyarebroughtlowH6819VerbbutheperceivethH995Verbitnotofthem

Commentary for Job 14:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 14:21
Summary
Dead cannot know descendants' fates
Event
Death severs family bonds
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Lament