Job 30:2

Yea, whereto might the strength of their hands profit me, in whom old age was perished?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 30:2

BSB

What use to me was the strength of their hands, since their vigor had left them?

AKJV

Yes, whereto might the strength of their hands profit me, in whom old age was perished?

CPDV

the strength of whose hands was nothing to me, and they were considered unworthy of life itself.

ERV

Yea, the strength of their hands, whereto should it profit me? men in whom ripe age is perished.

NHEB

Of what use is the strength of their hands to me, men in whom ripe age has perished?

SMT

Also the strength of their hands wherefore to me? Upon them old age perished.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 30:2

YeawheretoH4100mightthestrengthH3581Noun MasculineoftheirhandsH3027Noun FeminineprofitmeinwhomoldageH3624Noun MasculinewasperishedH6Verb

Commentary for Job 30:2

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Overview of Job 30:2

Summary

Their weakened strength provides no assistance

Event

Observing useless strength

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC