Job 18:3

Wherefore are we counted as beasts, and reputed vile in your sight?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 18:3

BSB

Why are we regarded as cattle, as stupid in your sight?

AKJV

Why are we counted as beasts, and reputed vile in your sight?

CPDV

Why have we been treated like mules, as if we were unworthy before you?

ERV

Wherefore are we counted as beasts, and are become unclean in your sight?

NHEB

Why are we counted as animals, which have become unclean in your sight?

SMT

Wherefore were we reckoned as cattle, and were unclean in your eyes?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 18:3

WhereforearewecountedH2803VerbasbeastsH929Noun FeminineandreputedvileH2933VerbinyoursightH5869Noun

Commentary for Job 18:3

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

Overview of Job 18:3

Summary

Protesting degrading treatment and comparison

Event

Objecting to Job's words

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC