Job 22:16

Which were cut down out of time, whose foundation was overflown with a flood:

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 22:16

BSB

They were snatched away before their time, and their foundations were swept away by a flood.

AKJV

Which were cut down out of time, whose foundation was overflowed with a flood:

CPDV

These were taken away before their time, and a flood overthrew their foundation.

ERV

Who were snatched away before their time, whose foundation was poured out as a stream:

NHEB

who were snatched away before their time, whose foundation was poured out as a stream,

SMT

Who were laid hold of, and no time a river will pour out their foundation?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 22:16

WhichwerecutdownH7059VerboutoftimeH6256Noun FemininewhosefoundationH3247Noun FemininewasoverflownH3332VerbwithafloodH5104Noun Masculine

Commentary for Job 22:16

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

Overview of Job 22:16

Summary

Wicked were destroyed prematurely by floods

Event

Eliphaz describes ancient destruction

Estimated Time Period

Post-Exile (c. 600-400 BC)