Job 21:21

For what pleasure hath he in his house after him, when the number of his months is cut off in the midst?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 21:21

BSB

For what does he care about his household after him, when the number of his months has run out?

AKJV

For what pleasure has he in his house after him, when the number of his months is cut off in the middle?

CPDV

For what does he care what happens to his house after him, or if the number of its months are reduced by half?

ERV

For what pleasure hath he in his house after him, when the number of his months is cut off in the midst?

NHEB

For what does he care for his house after him, when the number of his months is cut off?

SMT

For what his delight in his house after him, and the number of? his months were divided out?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 21:21

ForwhatpleasureH2656Noun MasculinehathheinhishouseH1004Noun Masculine afterH310Adverb PrepositionConjunctionhimwhenthenumberH4557Noun MasculineofhismonthsH2320Noun MasculineiscutoffinthemidstH2686Verb

Commentary for Job 21:21

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

Overview of Job 21:21

Summary

Death prevents inheritance enjoyment

Event

Death cuts short family legacy

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC