Job 3:12

Why did the knees prevent me? or why the breasts that I should suck?

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 3:12

BSB
Why were there knees to receive me, and breasts that I should be nursed?
AKJV
Why did the knees prevent me? or why the breasts that I should suck?
CPDV
Why was I received upon the knees? Why was I suckled at the breasts?
ERV
Why did the knees receive me? or why the breasts, that I should suck?
NHEB
Why did the knees receive me? Or why the breast, that I should suck?
SMT
Why did the knees anticipate me? and wherefore the breasts that I shall suck?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 3:12

WhydidthekneesH1290Noun FemininepreventH6923VerbmeorwhythebreastsH7699Noun MasculinethatIshouldsuckH3243Verb

Commentary for Job 3:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 3:12
Summary
Questioning why mother cared for him
Event
Questioning maternal care
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Lament