Job 42:6

Wherefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 42:6

BSB
Therefore I retract my words, and I repent in dust and ashes."
AKJV
Why I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes.
CPDV
Therefore, I find myself reprehensible, and I will do penance in embers and ashes.
ERV
Wherefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes.
NHEB
Therefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes."
SMT
For this, I shall melt away, and I lamented in dust and ashes.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 42:6

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Commentary for Job 42:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 42:6
Summary
Job repents completely before the divine
Event
Job demonstrates repentance
Estimated Time Period
c. 600 BC
Category
Lament