Job 3:24

For my sighing cometh before I eat, and my roarings are poured out like the waters.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 3:24

BSB

I sigh when food is put before me, and my groans pour out like water.

AKJV

For my sighing comes before I eat, and my roarings are poured out like the waters.

CPDV

Before I eat, I sigh; and like overflowing waters, so is my howl,

ERV

For my sighing cometh before I eat, and my roarings are poured out like water.

NHEB

For my sighing comes before I eat. My groanings are poured out like water.

SMT

For my sighing will come before any bread, and my groanings shall be poured put as waters.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 3:24

FormysighingH585Noun Feminine comethH935Verb beforeH6440Noun MasculineIeatH3899Noun MasculineandmyroaringsH7581Noun FemininearepouredoutH5413VerblikethewatersH4325Noun Masculine

Commentary for Job 3:24

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

Overview of Job 3:24

Summary

Constant anguish overwhelms bodily functions

Event

Expressing internal anguish

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC