Job 16:12

I was at ease, but he hath broken me asunder: he hath also taken me by my neck, and shaken me to pieces, and set me up for his mark.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 16:12

BSB

I was at ease, but He shattered me; He seized me by the neck and crushed me. He has set me up as His target;

AKJV

I was at ease, but he has broken me asunder: he has also taken me by my neck, and shaken me to pieces, and set me up for his mark.

CPDV

I, who once was wealthy, am now crushed. He has grabbed me by my neck; he has broken me and has place me before him as a sign.

ERV

I was at ease, and he brake me asunder; yea, he hath taken me by the neck, and dashed me to pieces: he hath also set me up for his mark.

NHEB

I was at ease, and he broke me apart. Yes, he has taken me by the neck, and dashed me to pieces. He has also set me up for his target.

SMT

I was secure, and he will break me in pieces: and he seized upon my neck and he will disperse me, and he will set me up to him for a mark:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 16:12

IwasateaseH7961AdjectivebuthehathbrokenmeasunderH6565VerbhehathalsotakenH270VerbmebymyneckH6203Noun MasculineandshakenmetopiecesH6327VerbandsetmeupH6965VerbforhismarkH4307Noun Feminine

Commentary for Job 16:12

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

Overview of Job 16:12

Summary

God shattered Job from peace to ruin

Event

God breaks Job apart completely

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC