Job 16:8

And thou hast filled me with wrinkles, which is a witness against me: and my leanness rising up in me beareth witness to my face.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 16:8

BSB

You have bound me, and it has become a witness; my frailty rises up and testifies against me.

AKJV

And you have filled me with wrinkles, which is a witness against me: and my leanness rising up in me bears witness to my face.

CPDV

My wrinkles bear witness against me, and a liar rises up against my face, contradicting me.

ERV

And thou hast laid fast hold on me, which is a witness against me: and my leanness riseth up against me, it testifieth to my face.

NHEB

You have shriveled me up. This is a witness against me. My leanness rises up against me. It testifies to my face.

SMT

Thou wilt lay fast hold on me to be for a testimony, and my leanness will rise up in me; it will answer against my face.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 16:8

AndthouhastfilledmewithwrinklesH7059VerbwhichisawitnessH5707Noun MasculineagainstmeandmyleannessH3585Noun MasculinerisingupH6965VerbinmebearethwitnessH6030VerbtomyfaceH6440Noun Masculine

Commentary for Job 16:8

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

Overview of Job 16:8

Summary

Physical deterioration witnesses against Job

Event

Job's body testifies against him

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC