Job 3:16

Or as an hidden untimely birth I had not been; as infants which never saw light.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 3:16

BSB

Or why was I not hidden like a stillborn child, like an infant who never sees daylight?

AKJV

Or as an hidden untimely birth I had not been; as infants which never saw light.

CPDV

or, like a hidden miscarriage, I should not have continued, just like those who, being conceived, have not seen the light.

ERV

Or as an hidden untimely birth I had not been; as infants which never saw light.

NHEB

or as a hidden untimely birth I had not been, as infants who never saw light.

SMT

Or as a hidden abortion I shall not be; as children they saw not light.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 3:16

OrasanhiddenH2934VerbuntimelybirthH5309Noun MasculineIhadnotbeenasinfantsH5768Noun MasculinewhichneversawH7200Verb lightH216Noun Feminine

Commentary for Job 3:16

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

Overview of Job 3:16

Summary

Stillbirth state resembles eternal peace

Event

Wishing stillbirth fate

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC