Job 3:8

Let them curse it that curse the day, who are ready to raise up their mourning.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 3:8

BSB

May it be cursed by those who curse the day-those prepared to rouse Leviathan.

AKJV

Let them curse it that curse the day, who are ready to raise up their mourning.

CPDV

May they curse it, who curse the day, who are prepared to awaken a leviathan.

ERV

Let them curse it that curse the day, who are ready to rouse up leviathan.

NHEB

Let them curse it who curse the day, who are ready to rouse up leviathan.

SMT

They cursing the day shall curse it, they being ready to rouse up the sea monster.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 3:8

LetthemcurseH5344VerbitthatcurseH779VerbthedayH3117Noun MasculinewhoarereadyH6264AdjectivetoraiseupH5782VerbtheirmourningH3882Noun Masculine

Commentary for Job 3:8

Please note: this is not Scripture

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

Overview of Job 3:8

Summary

Professional mourners curse that night

Event

Summoning curses upon night

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC