Job 3:23

Why is light given to a man whose way is hid, and whom God hath hedged in?

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 3:23

BSB
Why is life given to a man whose way is hidden, whom God has hedged in?
AKJV
Why is light given to a man whose way is hid, and whom God has hedged in?
CPDV
to a man whose way is hidden and whom God has surrounded with darkness?
ERV
Why is light given to a man whose way is hid, and whom God hath hedged in?
NHEB
Why is light given to a man whose way is hid, whom God has hedged in?
SMT
To a man whose way was hid, and God will hedge about him?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 3:23

WhyislightgiventoamanH1397Noun MasculinewhosewayH1870Noun MasculineishidH5641VerbandwhomGodH433Noun MasculinehathhedgedinH5526Verb

Commentary for Job 3:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 3:23
Summary
God confines wandering man's directions
Event
Questioning God's constraint
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Lament