Job 6:9

Even that it would please God to destroy me; that he would let loose his hand, and cut me off!

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Other Translations for Job 6:9

BSB
that God would be willing to crush me, to unleash His hand and cut me off!
AKJV
Even that it would please God to destroy me; that he would let loose his hand, and cut me off!
CPDV
and that he who, at first, had crushed me, will let loose his hand and cut me down?
ERV
Even that it would please God to crush me; that he would let loose his hand, and cut me off!
NHEB
even that it would please God to crush me; that he would let loose his hand, and cut me off.
SMT
And God will, and he will crush me; will he let his hand remain, and will he cut me off?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 6:9

EventhatitwouldpleaseH2974VerbGodH433Noun MasculinetodestroyH1792VerbmethathewouldletlooseH5425VerbhishandH3027Noun FeminineandcutmeoffH1214Verb

Commentary for Job 6:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 6:9
Summary
Asking for merciful end to existence
Event
Job requests termination
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Lament