Job 7:17

What is man, that thou shouldest magnify him? and that thou shouldest set thine heart upon him?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 7:17

BSB

What is man that You should exalt him, that You should set Your heart upon him,

AKJV

What is man, that you should magnify him? and that you should set your heart on him?

CPDV

What is man, that you should praise him? Or why do you place your heart near him?

ERV

What is man, that thou shouldest magnify him, and that thou shouldest set thine heart upon him,

NHEB

What is man, that you should magnify him, that you should set your mind on him,

SMT

What is man that thou wilt magnify him? and that thou wilt set thy heart to him?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 7:17

WhatismanH582Noun MasculinethatthoushouldestmagnifyH1431VerbhimandthatthoushouldestsetH7896VerbthineheartH3820Noun Masculineuponhim

Commentary for Job 7:17

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Overview of Job 7:17

Summary

Why does God elevate insignificant humanity?

Event

Job questions human importance

Estimated Time Period

Pre-history