Job 17:7

Mine eye also is dim by reason of sorrow, and all my members are as a shadow.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 17:7

BSB

My eyes have grown dim with grief, and my whole body is but a shadow.

AKJV

My eye also is dim by reason of sorrow, and all my members are as a shadow.

CPDV

My eyesight has been clouded by indignation, and my limbs have been reduced, as if to nothing.

ERV

Mine eye also is dim by reason of sorrow, and all my members are as a shadow.

NHEB

My eye also is dim by reason of sorrow. All my members are as a shadow.

SMT

And mine eye shall be weak from vexation, and my thoughts as a shadow all of them.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 17:7

MineeyeH5869NounalsoisdimH3543VerbbyreasonofsorrowH3708Noun MasculineandallmymembersH3338Noun MasculineareasashadowH6738Noun Masculine

Commentary for Job 17:7

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

Overview of Job 17:7

Summary

Physical deterioration from emotional anguish

Event

Describing physical wasting

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC