Job 6:3

For now it would be heavier than the sand of the sea: therefore my words are swallowed up.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 6:3

BSB

For then it would outweigh the sand of the seas-no wonder my words have been rash.

AKJV

For now it would be heavier than the sand of the sea: therefore my words are swallowed up.

CPDV

Compared to the sand of the sea, they would appear heavier, and so my words are full of sorrow.

ERV

For now it would be heavier than the sand of the seas: therefore have my words been rash.

NHEB

For now it would be heavier than the sand of the seas, therefore have my words been rash.

SMT

For now it will be heavy above the sand of the seas: for this my words were rash.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 6:3

FornowitwouldbeheavierH3513VerbthanthesandH2344Noun MasculineoftheseaH3220Noun MasculinethereforemywordsH1697Noun MasculineareswallowedupH3886Verb

Commentary for Job 6:3

Please note: this is not Scripture

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

Overview of Job 6:3

Summary

Job's grief exceeds the sand of the sea

Event

Measuring grief

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC