Job 29:25

I chose out their way, and sat chief, and dwelt as a king in the army, as one that comforteth the mourners.

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Other Translations for Job 29:25

BSB

I chose their course and presided as chief. So I dwelt as a king among his troops, as a comforter of the mourners.

AKJV

I chose out their way, and sat chief, and dwelled as a king in the army, as one that comforts the mourners.

CPDV

If I wished to go to them, I sat down first, and, though I sat like a king surrounded by an army, yet I was a comforter to whose who mourned.

ERV

I chose out their way, and sat as chief, and dwelt as a king in the army, as one that comforteth the mourners.

NHEB

I chose out their way, and sat as chief. I lived as a king in the army, as one who comforts the mourners.

SMT

I shall choose their way, and I shall sit the head, and I shall dwell as king in the troop, as he shall comfort those mourning.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 29:25

IchoseH977VerbouttheirwayH1870Noun MasculineandsatH3427Verb chiefH7218Noun MasculineanddweltH7931VerbasakingH4428Noun MasculineinthearmyH1416Noun MasculineasonethatcomfortethH5162VerbthemournersH57Adjective

Commentary for Job 29:25

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

Overview of Job 29:25

Summary

Led as supreme ruler and comforted mourners

Event

Leading and comforting

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC