Job 29:7

When I went out to the gate through the city, when I prepared my seat in the street!

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 29:7

BSB
When I went out to the city gate and took my seat in the public square,
AKJV
When I went out to the gate through the city, when I prepared my seat in the street!
CPDV
When I went to the gate of the city, or to the main street, they prepared a chair for me.
ERV
When I went forth to the gate unto the city, when I prepared my seat in the street,
NHEB
when I went forth to the city gate, when I prepared my seat in the street.
SMT
In my going forth to the gate upon the city, in the street I shall prepare my seat.

Commentary for Job 29:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 29:7
Summary
Held respected leadership position in community
Place
City Gate
Event
Occupying position of prominence
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Lament