Job 16:10

They have gaped upon me with their mouth; they have smitten me upon the cheek reproachfully; they have gathered themselves together against me.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 16:10

BSB
They open their mouths against me and strike my cheeks with contempt; they join together against me.
AKJV
They have gaped on me with their mouth; they have smitten me on the cheek reproachfully; they have gathered themselves together against me.
CPDV
They have opened their mouths against me, and, reproaching me, they have struck me on the cheek; they are nourished by my sufferings.
ERV
They have gaped upon me with their mouth; they have smitten me upon the cheek reproachfully: they gather themselves together against me.
NHEB
They have gaped on me with their mouth. They have struck me on the cheek reproachfully. They gather themselves together against me.
SMT
They gaped upon me with their mouth; with reproach they struck upon my cheek; they will fill out together against me.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 16:10

TheyhavegapedH6473VerbuponmewiththeirmouthH6310Noun MasculinetheyhavesmittenH5221VerbmeuponthecheekH3895Noun MasculinereproachfullyH2781Noun FemininetheyhavegatheredH4390VerbthemselvestogetherH3162againstme

Commentary for Job 16:10

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 16:10
Summary
Community mocks and strikes Job publicly
Event
Community publicly mocks Job
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Lament