Job 10:12
Job 10:12 in Multiple Translations
You have granted me life and loving devotion, and Your care has preserved my spirit.
Thou hast granted me life and favour, and thy visitation hath preserved my spirit.
Thou hast granted me life and lovingkindness; And thy visitation hath preserved my spirit.
You have been kind to me, and your grace has been with me, and your care has kept my spirit safe.
You granted me life and showed me your kindness; you have taken great care of me.
Thou hast giuen me life, and grace: and thy visitation hath preserued my spirit.
Life and kindness Thou hast done with me. And Thy inspection hath preserved my spirit.
You have granted me life and loving kindness. Your visitation has preserved my spirit.
Thou hast granted me life and favor, and thy visitation hath preserved my spirit.
Thou hast granted me life and mercy, and thy visitation hath preserved my spirit.
You have caused me to be alive, and you have faithfully loved me, and you have carefully ◄preserved me/kept me alive►.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 10:12
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Job 10:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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חַיִּ֣ים
וָ֭/חֶסֶד
עָשִׂ֣יתָ
עִמָּדִ֑/י
וּ֝/פְקֻדָּתְ/ךָ֗
שָֽׁמְרָ֥ה
רוּחִֽ/י
חַיִּ֣ים
chay
H2416
alive
N-mp
וָ֭/חֶסֶד
chêçêd
H2617
kindness
Conj | N-ms
עָשִׂ֣יתָ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
עִמָּדִ֑/י
ʻimmâd
H5978
with me
Prep | Suff
וּ֝/פְקֻדָּתְ/ךָ֗
pᵉquddâh
H6486
punishment
Conj | N-fs | Suff
שָֽׁמְרָ֥ה
shâmar
H8104
to keep
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
רוּחִֽ/י
rûwach
H7307
spirit
N-cs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 10:12
חַיִּ֣ים
chay
H2416
"alive"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means life or being alive. It can refer to physical life, like in Genesis 1:20, or spiritual life, like in Psalm 30:5.
Definition: adj 1) living, alive 1a) green (of vegetation) 1b) flowing, fresh (of water) 1c) lively, active (of man) 1d) reviving (of the springtime) Aramaic equivalent: chay (חַי "living" H2417)
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] age, alive, appetite, (wild) beast, company, congregation, life(-time), live(-ly), living (creature, thing), maintenance, [phrase] merry, multitude, [phrase] (be) old, quick, raw, running, springing, troop. See also: Genesis 1:20; Deuteronomy 4:9; 2 Kings 5:16.
וָ֭/חֶסֶד
chêçêd
H2617
"kindness"
Conj | N-ms
This word refers to kindness, mercy, or pity, often used to describe God's loving actions towards humanity. It is translated as 'favour', 'kindness', or 'mercy' in the KJV. It emphasizes God's loving character.
Definition: goodness, kindness, faithfulness
Usage: Occurs in 241 OT verses. KJV: favour, good deed(-liness, -ness), kindly, (loving-) kindness, merciful (kindness), mercy, pity, reproach, wicked thing. See also: Genesis 19:19; Psalms 51:3; Psalms 5:8.
עָשִׂ֣יתָ
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
עִמָּדִ֑/י
ʻimmâd
H5978
"with me"
Prep | Suff
Means 'with me', showing accompaniment, like in Psalm 23:4 where David says God is with him even in difficult times.
Definition: with A grammatical form of im (עִם "with" H5973A) § 1) with
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: against, by, from, [phrase] me, [phrase] mine, of, [phrase] that I take, unto, upon, with(-in.) See also: Genesis 3:12; 1 Samuel 20:28; Psalms 23:4.
וּ֝/פְקֻדָּתְ/ךָ֗
pᵉquddâh
H6486
"punishment"
Conj | N-fs | Suff
This noun refers to a visitation, which can be an official oversight, care, or punishment. It is used in different contexts, including mustering, storing, or meting out punishment. The KJV translates it as account, charge, or oversight, among other words.
Definition: 1) oversight, care, custody, mustering, visitation, store 1a) visitation, punishment 1b) oversight, charge, office, overseer, class of officers 1c) mustering 1d) store
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: account, (that have the) charge, custody, that which...laid up, numbers, office(-r), ordering, oversight, [phrase] prison, reckoning, visitation. See also: Numbers 3:32; Isaiah 10:3; Psalms 109:8.
שָֽׁמְרָ֥ה
shâmar
H8104
"to keep"
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
To keep or obey means to protect, attend to, or guard something, like keeping a promise or watching over someone, as seen in the commands to observe the Sabbath.
Definition: : obey/observe 1) to keep, guard, observe, give heed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to keep, have charge of 1a2) to keep, guard, keep watch and ward, protect, save life 1a2a) watch, watchman (participle) 1a3) to watch for, wait for 1a4) to watch, observe 1a5) to keep, retain, treasure up (in memory) 1a6) to keep (within bounds), restrain 1a7) to observe, celebrate, keep (sabbath or covenant or commands), perform (vow) 1a8) to keep, preserve, protect 1a9) to keep, reserve 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be on one's guard, take heed, take care, beware 1b2) to keep oneself, refrain, abstain 1b3) to be kept, be guarded 1c) (Piel) to keep, pay heed 1d) (Hithpael) to keep oneself from
Usage: Occurs in 440 OT verses. KJV: beward, be circumspect, take heed (to self), keep(-er, self), mark, look narrowly, observe, preserve, regard, reserve, save (self), sure, (that lay) wait (for), watch(-man). See also: Genesis 2:15; Deuteronomy 11:1; 1 Kings 14:8.
רוּחִֽ/י
rûwach
H7307
"spirit"
N-cs | Suff
In the Bible, this word for spirit refers to the breath of life, the wind, or a person's mind and emotions, as seen in the book of Ezekiel.
Definition: : spirit 1) wind, breath, mind, spirit 1a) breath 1b) wind 1b1) of heaven 1b2) quarter (of wind), side 1b3) breath of air 1b4) air, gas 1b5) vain, empty thing 1c) spirit (as that which breathes quickly in animation or agitation) 1c1) spirit, animation, vivacity, vigour 1c2) courage 1c3) temper, anger 1c4) impatience, patience 1c5) spirit, disposition (as troubled, bitter, discontented) 1c6) disposition (of various kinds), unaccountable or uncontrollable impulse 1c7) prophetic spirit 1d) spirit (of the living, breathing being in man and animals) 1d1) as gift, preserved by God, God's spirit, departing at death, disembodied being 1e) spirit (as seat of emotion) 1e1) desire 1e2) sorrow, trouble 1f) spirit 1f1) as seat or organ of mental acts 1f2) rarely of the will 1f3) as seat especially of moral character 1g) Spirit of God, the third person of the triune God, the Holy Spirit, coequal, coeternal with the Father and the Son 1g1) as inspiring ecstatic state of prophecy 1g2) as impelling prophet to utter instruction or warning 1g3) imparting warlike energy and executive and administrative power 1g4) as endowing men with various gifts 1g5) as energy of life 1g6) as manifest in the Shekinah glory 1g7) never referred to as a depersonalised force
Usage: Occurs in 348 OT verses. KJV: air, anger, blast, breath, [idiom] cool, courage, mind, [idiom] quarter, [idiom] side, spirit(-ual), tempest, [idiom] vain, (whirl-) wind(-y). See also: Genesis 1:2; Job 6:26; Psalms 1:4.
Study Notes — Job 10:12
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 10:12 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 10:12
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 10:12
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 10:12
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 10:12
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 10:12
- Cambridge Bible on Job 10:12
- Barnes' Notes on Job 10:12
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 10:12
- Sermons on Job 10:12
Context — Job’s Plea to God
10Did You not pour me out like milk, and curdle me like cheese?
11You clothed me with skin and flesh, and knit me together with bones and sinews.
12You have granted me life and loving devotion, and Your care has preserved my spirit.
13Yet You concealed these things in Your heart, and I know that this was in Your mind: 14If I sinned, You would take note, and would not acquit me of my iniquity.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Acts 17:28 | ‘For in Him we live and move and have our being.’ As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are His offspring.’ |
| 2 | Job 33:4 | The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life. |
| 3 | Acts 17:25 | Nor is He served by human hands, as if He needed anything, because He Himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else. |
| 4 | Matthew 6:25 | Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? |
| 5 | Genesis 19:19 | Your servant has indeed found favor in your sight, and you have shown me great kindness by sparing my life. But I cannot run to the mountains; the disaster will overtake me, and I will die. |
Job 10:12 Summary
This verse means that God gives us life and loves us deeply, and He takes care of our spirits, making sure we are okay. It's like when a parent takes care of their child, making sure they have everything they need to thrive. Just like Psalm 139:13-14 says, God created us and knows us intimately, and He loves us with a love that is better than life itself. As we reflect on this verse, we can trust that God cares for us and is always with us, just like He was with Job, and just like Jesus promises in Matthew 28:20.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God granted Job 'life and loving devotion'?
This phrase suggests that God not only gave Job physical life, but also a deep sense of love and connection with Him, as seen in Psalm 36:7-9 where God's love is described as better than life itself.
How does God's care preserve our spirits?
God's care for us is not just physical, but also spiritual, as stated in Matthew 10:30, where Jesus says that even the hairs on our heads are numbered, showing God's intimate concern for every aspect of our lives.
Is Job expressing gratitude or frustration in this verse?
Job is expressing a mix of both, acknowledging God's goodness in giving him life and loving devotion, while also questioning God's ways, similar to the psalmist in Psalm 42:1-5, who pours out his heart to God in a mix of sorrow and trust.
What does this verse reveal about God's character?
This verse highlights God's loving and caring nature, as seen in Deuteronomy 33:3, where God is described as loving His people, and in 1 Peter 5:7, where we are told to cast our cares on Him because He cares for us.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways have you experienced God's 'loving devotion' in your life, and how has it shaped your relationship with Him?
- How does the knowledge that God's care preserves your spirit affect your daily worries and fears?
- What are some ways you can express gratitude to God for the gift of life and His loving care, just like Job does in this verse?
- In what areas of your life do you need to trust in God's care and preservation, and how can you surrender those areas to Him today?
Gill's Exposition on Job 10:12
Thou hast granted me life and favour,.... Or "lives" (q); natural life; both in the womb, where and when he was quickened, and at his birth, when he was brought into the world, and began to live in
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 10:12
Thou hast granted me life and favour, and thy visitation hath preserved my spirit. Visitation - thy watchful Providence. Spirit - breath.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 10:12
Thou didst not only give me a curious body, but also a living and a reasonable soul: thou didst at first give me life, and then maintain it in me; both when I was in the womb, (which is a marvellous work of God,) and afterward, when I was unable to do any thing to preserve my own life. Favour, or benignity, or bounty, or mercy, or kindness; which is here, as oft elsewhere, put for its fruits or effects. Thou didst not give a mere life, but many other favours necessary, or convenient, or belonging to it, such as nourishment by the breast, education, knowledge, and instruction, &c. Thy visitation, i. e. the care of thy providence watching over me for my good, and visiting me in mercy; as God’ s visiting is understood, , though elsewhere it is an act of punishment. My spirit, i.e. my soul or life, which is liable to manifold casualties and dangers, if God did not watch over us and guard us every day and moment. Thou hast hitherto done great things for me, given me life, and the blessings of life, and daily preservations and deliverances; and wilt thou now undo all that thou hast done? and shall I, who have been such an eminent monument of thy mercy, now be made a spectacle of thy vengeance, and that without cause?
Trapp's Commentary on Job 10:12
Job 10:12 Thou hast granted me life and favour, and thy visitation hath preserved my spirit.Ver. 12. Thou hast granted me life] i.e. Into my body, thus formed and organized, thou hast infused a soul; that principle of life quickened me in the womb, and brought me alive out of it; which, because it is a miracle of mercy, therefore Job addeth favour, "thou hast granted me" (Heb. thou hast wrought with me) "life and favour." Thou hast dealt life and goodness unto me; that is, thou hast given me life accompanied with thy goodness and blessings: so Beza senseth it. Some understand it to be the reasonable soul; others to be the beauty of the body, according to Isaiah 40:6. And thy visitation hath preserved my spirit] i.e. Thy good providence hath safe guarded me from innumerable deaths and dangers. Puerilitas est periculorum pelagus. Children are apt to run into mischief; and those of riper years are subject to a thousand disasters and evil occurrences. God’ s special care is exercised over his, as is sweetly expressed, Psalms 121:1-8 Psalms 23:1-6 Davids pastorial psalm, Psalms 3:1-8 where David doubteth not of safety, though asleep, and in the midst of enemies, because God sustained him; when as Samson and Ishboshetb, asleep in the midst of friends, were circumvented, because deserted by him. Oh pray, pray, that the Lord Jesus Christ would be ever with our spirits; visit him in duty, that he may visit us in mercy.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 10:12
Verse 12. Thou hast granted me life and favour] Thou hast brought me from my mother's womb; given me an actual existence among men; by thy favour or mercy thou hast provided me with the means of life; and thy visitation - thy continual providential care, has preserved me in life - has given me the air I breathe, and furnished me with those powers which enable me to respire it as an agent and preserver of life. It is by God's continued visitation or influence that the life of any man is preserved; in him we live, move, and have our being.
Cambridge Bible on Job 10:12
12. granted me life and favour] i. e. granted me life and shewn me loving kindness. The verse speaks of God’s dealing with Job from the time he was born and became a living man. thy visitation] i. e. thy providence.
Barnes' Notes on Job 10:12
Thy visitation hath preserved my spirit - Thy constant care; thy watchful providence; thy superintendence.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 10:12
12. Granted me life — Science knows as little about the origin of life as about its nature. Job calls it God’s gift.
Sermons on Job 10:12
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Magnificent Mercy by Chuck Swindoll | Charles Swindoll preaches on the profound impact of experiencing relief, highlighting how God, as the author of relief, grants us peace, satisfaction, and ease through His mercy. S |
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Free to Do by Kathryn Kuhlman | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing and accepting God as the ultimate authority in our lives. He compares the disciplined self to an aviator who mu |
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Hebrews 11 - Part 4 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need to prove the preaching of the word of God through action. He encourages believers to open the door and boldly proclaim the truth to |
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What Think Ye of Christ by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the speaker uses the analogy of a sinking ship and a lifeboat to illustrate different responses to Jesus Christ. He describes various individuals on the sinking shi |
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The Mighty Presence of God - Part 1 (Cd Quality) by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the need to look beyond the physical representation of the Bible and seek the deeper spiritual reality it represents. The central figure in t |
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God No Longer Winks at Unbelief by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of seeking God and having a hunger for His word. He highlights that salvation is only possible through the work of the Holy S |
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The Place of Seeing by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of preaching the word of God in Venezuela. Initially feeling inadequate, the speaker is surprised when four individuals in |