Job 7:12

Am I a sea, or a whale, that thou settest a watch over me?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 7:12

BSB

Am I the sea, or the monster of the deep, that You must keep me under guard?

AKJV

Am I a sea, or a whale, that you set a watch over me?

CPDV

Am I an ocean or a whale, that you have encircled me in a prison?

ERV

Am I a sea, or a sea-monster, that thou settest a watch over me?

NHEB

Am I a sea, or a sea monster, that you put a guard over me?

SMT

Am I the sea, or a dragon, that thou wilt set a watch over me?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 7:12

AmIaseaH3220Noun MasculineorawhaleH8577Noun MasculinethatthousettestH7760VerbawatchH4929Noun Masculineoverme

Commentary for Job 7:12

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

Overview of Job 7:12

Summary

Why does God guard me like dangerous creature?

Event

Job questions God's treatment

Estimated Time Period

Pre-history