Job 31:40

Let thistles grow instead of wheat, and cockle instead of barley. The words of Job are ended.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 31:40

BSB

then let briers grow instead of wheat and stinkweed instead of barley." Thus conclude the words of Job.

AKJV

Let thistles grow instead of wheat, and cockle instead of barley. The words of Job are ended.

CPDV

then, may thistles spring forth for me instead of grain, and thorns instead of barley. (This ended the words of Job.)

ERV

Let thistles grow instead of wheat, and cockle instead of barley. The words of Job are ended.

NHEB

let briars grow instead of wheat, and stinkweed instead of barley." The words of Job are ended.

SMT

The thorn shall come forth, instead of wheat, and the weed instead of barley. The words of Job were completed.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 31:40

LetthistlesH2336Noun Masculine growH3318VerbinsteadofwheatH2406Noun FeminineandcockleH890Noun FeminineinsteadofbarleyH8184Noun FeminineThewordsH1697Noun MasculineofJobH347Proper Name MasculineareendedH8552Verb

Commentary for Job 31:40

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

Overview of Job 31:40

Summary

Cursing own crops for injustice consequences

Event

Job concludes oath-swearing

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC