Job 29:8

The young men saw me, and hid themselves: and the aged arose, and stood up.

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Other Translations for Job 29:8

BSB
the young men saw me and withdrew, and the old men rose to their feet.
AKJV
The young men saw me, and hid themselves: and the aged arose, and stood up.
CPDV
The youths saw me and hid themselves, and the elders, rising up, remained standing.
ERV
The young men saw me and hid themselves, and the aged rose up and stood;
NHEB
The young men saw me and hid themselves. The aged rose up and stood.
SMT
The young men saw me and hid themselves, and the old men rose up and stood.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 29:8

TheyoungmenH5288Noun MasculinesawH7200VerbmeandhidH2244VerbthemselvesandtheagedH3453AdjectivearoseH6965VerbandstoodupH5975Verb

Commentary for Job 29:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 29:8
Summary
Youth showed deference; elders demonstrated reverence
Place
City Gate
Event
Receiving communal deference
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Lament