Job 8:9

(For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, because our days upon earth are a shadow:)

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 8:9

BSB

For we were born yesterday and know nothing; our days on earth are but a shadow.

AKJV

(For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, because our days on earth are a shadow:)

CPDV

(of course, we are but of yesterday and are ignorant that our days on earth are like a shadow,)

ERV

(For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, because our days upon earth are a shadow:)

NHEB

(For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, because our days on earth are a shadow.)

SMT

(For yesterday are we and we shall not know, for our days upon earth are a shadow:)

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 8:9

ForwearebutofyesterdayH8543AdverbandknowH3045VerbnothingbecauseourdaysH3117Noun MasculineuponearthH776Noun FeminineareashadowH6738Noun Masculine

Commentary for Job 8:9

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 8:9

Summary

Human existence is brief and limited in understanding

Event

Reflection on human brevity

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC