Job 5:6

Although affliction cometh not forth of the dust, neither doth trouble spring out of the ground;

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 5:6

BSB

For distress does not spring from the dust, and trouble does not sprout from the ground.

AKJV

Although affliction comes not forth of the dust, neither does trouble spring out of the ground;

CPDV

Nothing on earth occurs without a reason, and sorrow does not rise from the earth.

ERV

For affliction cometh not forth of the dust, neither doth trouble spring out of the ground;

NHEB

For affliction doesn't come forth from the dust, neither does trouble spring out of the ground;

SMT

For toil will not come forth from the dust, and labor will not spring up from the earth;

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 5:6

AlthoughafflictionH205Noun MasculinecomethnotforthH3318VerbofthedustH6083Noun MasculineneitherdothtroubleH5999NounspringoutH6779VerbofthegroundH127Noun Feminine

Commentary for Job 5:6

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

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

Overview of Job 5:6

Summary

Suffering originates from divine purpose, not chance.

Event

Explaining suffering's origin

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC