Job 29:1
Job 29:1 in Multiple Translations
And Job continued his discourse:
Moreover Job continued his parable, and said,
And Job again took up his parable, and said,
And Job again took up the word and said,
Job went on speaking.
So Iob proceeded and continued his parable, saying,
And Job addeth to lift up his simile, and saith: —
Job again took up his parable, and said,
Moreover, Job continued his parable, and said,
Job also added, taking up his parable, and said:
Job spoke again,
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 29:1
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Job 29:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֹּ֣סֶף
אִ֭יּוֹב
שְׂאֵ֥ת
מְשָׁל֗/וֹ
וַ/יֹּאמַֽר
וַ/יֹּ֣סֶף
yâçaph
H3254
to add
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
אִ֭יּוֹב
ʼÎyôwb
H347
Job
N-proper
שְׂאֵ֥ת
nâsâʼ
H5375
to lift
V-Qal-Inf-a
מְשָׁל֗/וֹ
mâshâl
H4912
proverb
N-ms | Suff
וַ/יֹּאמַֽר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 29:1
וַ/יֹּ֣סֶף
yâçaph
H3254
"to add"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
To add means to increase or do something again, like adding more of something or continuing an action. This word is used in the Bible to describe growth or repetition.
Definition: : add/more[amount] 1) to add, increase, do again 1a) (Qal) to add, increase, do again 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to join, join oneself to 1b2) to be joined, be added to 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to add, increase 1c2) to do more, do again
Usage: Occurs in 205 OT verses. KJV: add, [idiom] again, [idiom] any more, [idiom] cease, [idiom] come more, [phrase] conceive again, continue, exceed, [idiom] further, [idiom] gather together, get more, give more-over, [idiom] henceforth, increase (more and more), join, [idiom] longer (bring, do, make, much, put), [idiom] (the, much, yet) more (and more), proceed (further), prolong, put, be (strong-) er, [idiom] yet, yield. See also: Genesis 4:2; 2 Samuel 19:14; Psalms 10:18.
אִ֭יּוֹב
ʼÎyôwb
H347
"Job"
N-proper
Job was a patriarch famous for his patience and is the subject of the book of Job, which explores his struggles and faith in God.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Job.1.1 Also named: Iōb (Ἰώβ "Job" G2492) § Job = "hated" a patriarch, the subject of the book of Job
Usage: Occurs in 52 OT verses. KJV: Job. See also: Job 1:1; Job 32:3; Ezekiel 14:20.
שְׂאֵ֥ת
nâsâʼ
H5375
"to lift"
V-Qal-Inf-a
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to lift or raise something, and it's used in many ways, like lifting a burden or raising someone's status. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often talking about God lifting people up. It's about supporting or carrying something or someone.
Definition: : raise/take_up 1) to lift, bear up, carry, take 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lift, lift up 1a2) to bear, carry, support, sustain, endure 1a3) to take, take away, carry off, forgive 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be lifted up, be exalted 1b2) to lift oneself up, rise up 1b3) to be borne, be carried 1b4) to be taken away, be carried off, be swept away 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to lift up, exalt, support, aid, assist 1c2) to desire, long (fig.) 1c3) to carry, bear continuously 1c4) to take, take away 1d) (Hithpael) to lift oneself up, exalt oneself 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to cause one to bear (iniquity) 1e2) to cause to bring, have brought
Usage: Occurs in 609 OT verses. KJV: accept, advance, arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring (forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease, exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive, furnish, further, give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable ([phrase] man), lade, lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, [idiom] needs, obtain, pardon, raise (up), receive, regard, respect, set (up), spare, stir up, [phrase] swear, take (away, up), [idiom] utterly, wear, yield. See also: Genesis 4:13; Numbers 4:2; 1 Samuel 14:3.
מְשָׁל֗/וֹ
mâshâl
H4912
"proverb"
N-ms | Suff
A proverb is a short saying that teaches a lesson, often using comparisons or metaphors, like those found in the book of Proverbs. It's a way of sharing wisdom and insight. Proverbs are used by Solomon and other biblical writers.
Definition: 1) proverb, parable 1a) proverb, proverbial saying, aphorism 1b) byword 1c) similitude, parable 1d) poem 1e) sentences of ethical wisdom, ethical maxims
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: byword, like, parable, proverb. See also: Numbers 23:7; Psalms 78:2; Psalms 44:15.
וַ/יֹּאמַֽר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
Study Notes — Job 29:1
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 29:1 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 29:1
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 29:1
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 29:1
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 29:1
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 29:1
- Barnes' Notes on Job 29:1
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 29:1
- Sermons on Job 29:1
Context — Job’s Former Blessings
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 27:1 | Job continued his discourse: |
| 2 | Job 13:12 | Your maxims are proverbs of ashes; your defenses are defenses of clay. |
| 3 | Numbers 23:7 | And Balaam lifted up an oracle, saying: “Balak brought me from Aram, the king of Moab from the mountains of the east. ‘Come,’ he said, ‘put a curse on Jacob for me; come and denounce Israel!’ |
Job 29:1 Summary
[Job 29:1 tells us that Job is going to keep talking and sharing his thoughts and feelings with us. He's not done yet, and he wants us to know what's on his heart. This is similar to how David expressed his heart to God in Psalms 51:10. In the next few verses, Job starts to reminisce about the good old days, when he felt like God was watching over him and blessing him, which is a feeling that many of us can relate to, as seen in Deuteronomy 31:6.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Job continuing his discourse?
Job continuing his discourse in Job 29:1 indicates that he is still processing his thoughts and emotions, and is not yet finished sharing his perspective, as seen in the following verses where he expresses his longing for the past (Job 29:2-3).
How does this verse relate to the rest of the book of Job?
This verse is part of Job's eloquent and passionate speech, where he shares his personal experiences and emotions, which is a central theme of the book of Job, as also seen in Job 1:1 where Job's character is introduced.
What can we learn from Job's determination to continue speaking?
We can learn about the importance of perseverance and faithfulness in the face of adversity, as Job's determination to continue speaking shows his trust in God, similar to the trust expressed in Psalms 23:4 where David trusts in God's presence.
How does this verse set the tone for the rest of the chapter?
This verse sets a reflective and nostalgic tone for the rest of the chapter, where Job reminisces about his past and expresses his longing for the days when God watched over him, as seen in Job 29:2-3, and this tone is reminiscent of other biblical accounts of nostalgia, such as in Exodus 16:3.
Reflection Questions
- What are some times in my life when I felt like God was watching over me, and how can I reflect on those experiences to deepen my faith?
- How can I, like Job, express my emotions and thoughts to God in a honest and authentic way, as seen in Psalms 62:8?
- What are some things that I am currently longing for, and how can I trust in God's sovereignty and provision, as expressed in Matthew 6:33?
- In what ways can I, like Job, persevere in the face of adversity and continue to trust in God's goodness, as seen in Romans 8:28?
Gill's Exposition on Job 29:1
Moreover, Job continued his parable,.... Or "added to take [it] up" (q), that is, he took it up again, and went on with his discourse; he made a pause for awhile, waiting to observe whether any of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 29:1
Moreover Job continued his parable, and said, Job pauses for a reply. None being made, he proceeds to illustrate the mysteriousness of God's dealings, as set forth (Job 28:1-28) by his own case.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 29:1
Job 29:1 Moreover Job continued his parable, and said,Ver. 1. Moreover Job continued his parable] Or, his sentence, as Tremellius rendereth it, his sententious and elegant oration, his aureum flumen orationis, golden flood of grave discourse, as we may better call it, than Cicero did Aristotle’ s politics, Tota oratio gravissimis sententiis, et verborum luminibus illustris est (Merlin). Here Job describeth graphically his former felicity; as in the next chapter his present misery. The promise of prosperity to God’ s people is to be understood with exception of the cross, wherewith, if need be, 1 Peter 1:6, they are sure to be exercised; and they shall take it for a favour too, Hebrews 12:6. "By the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, by honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report," &c., 2 Corinthians 6:7-8, they must learn "to be abased, and to abound, to be full and to be hungry," &c., Philippians 4:12, though this be a hard lesson, Perquam durum est? sed ira lex scripta est, saith the civilian (Ulpian). Hard or not hard, we must frame to it, and hope for better. The Epicures held that a man might be cheerful amidst the most exquisite torments: 1. In consideration of his honesty and integrity: this indeed was Job’ s great comfort, as we see, Job 31:6. And, 2. In consideration of those pleasures and delights that formerly he had enjoyed, and now cheered up himself with the remembrance of, Ex praeteritarum voluptatum recordatione (Cicer. de Finib. l. 2; Sen. de Benef. l. 4, c. 22).
But how slight and slender a comfort this was Job setteth forth in this chapter. And who knoweth not that as it is a sweet thing in prosperity to relate what hazards and hardships we have passed through; so in adversity it is grievous to call to mind what better days we have had? - Olim haec meminisse iuvabit (Virg.). Minerum est fuisse faelicem (Sen.). And yet it is but reason that we should eat the crust and crumb together; receive, I mean, evil at the hand of God as well as good, Job 2:10.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 29:1
XXIX.(1) Job continued his parable.—In this chapter he recounts wistfully his past happiness. In his case it was indeed not without cause, though in point of fact he was then passing through a time of trial which was itself bringing fast on his time of deliverance, and which was to make his name famous throughout the world and in all time. And in most similar cases we have need to bear in mind the words of Solomon (Ecclesiastes 7:10): “Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not enquire wisely concerning this.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 29:1
CHAPTER XXIX Job laments his present condition, and gives an affecting account of his former prosperity, having property in abundance, being surrounded by a numerous family, and enjoying every mark of the approbation of God, 1-6. Speaks of the respect he had from the young, 7, 8; and from the nobles, 9, 10. Details his conduct as a magistrate and judge in supporting the poor, and repressing the wicked, 11-17; his confidence, general prosperity, and respect, 18-25. NOTES ON CHAP. XXIX
Barnes' Notes on Job 29:1
Moreover, Job continued his parable - See the notes at Job 27:1. It is probable that Job had paused to see if anyone would attempt a reply.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 29:1
Job’s MonologueFIRST PART, chap. 29.1. Some interval may have elapsed since the close of the tribute to wisdom, during which fond memory had dwelt upon years of prosperity and bliss, recalling the
Sermons on Job 29:1
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God at War With Flesh by Major Ian Thomas | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the battle between Joshua and Amalek. The preacher emphasizes that the outcome of the battle was not dependent on Joshua's abilities, but ra |
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Heaven's View of Our Failures by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the story of Balaam and the Israelites in the book of Numbers. Balaam, a prophet, sees a vision from God and falls down in awe. He describes |
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Balaam- Hired of Balak and Used of God by John Nelson Darby | John Nelson Darby explores the narrative of Balaam and Balak, emphasizing how God's sovereignty turns the wicked intentions of Balaam into a means of blessing for Israel. Despite B |