Job 38:17

Have the gates of death been opened unto thee? or hast thou seen the doors of the shadow of death?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 38:17

BSB

Have the gates of death been revealed to you? Have you seen the gates of the shadow of death?

AKJV

Have the gates of death been opened to you? or have you seen the doors of the shadow of death?

CPDV

Have the gates of death been opened to you, and have you seen the doors of darkness?

ERV

Have the gates of death been revealed unto thee? or hast thou seen the gates of the shadow of death?

NHEB

Have the gates of death been revealed to you? Or have you seen the gates of the shadow of death?

SMT

Were the gates of death uncovered to thee? and shalt thou see the gates of the shadow of death?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 38:17

HavethegatesH8179Noun MasculineofdeathH4194Noun MasculinebeenopenedH1540VerbuntotheeorhastthouseenH7200VerbthedoorsH8179Noun MasculineoftheshadowofdeathH6757Noun Masculine

Commentary for Job 38:17

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

Overview of Job 38:17

Summary

Has mortal been shown entrance to realm beyond living?

Event

God questions Job's knowledge

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC