Job 30:27
Job 30:27 in Multiple Translations
I am churning within and cannot rest; days of affliction confront me.
My bowels boiled, and rested not: the days of affliction prevented me.
My heart is troubled, and resteth not; Days of affliction are come upon me.
My feelings are strongly moved, and give me no rest; days of trouble have overtaken me.
Inside I am in turmoil, it never stops; I face days of despair.
My bowels did boyle without rest: for the dayes of affliction are come vpon me.
My bowels have boiled, and have not ceased, Gone before me have days of affliction.
My heart is troubled, and doesn’t rest. Days of affliction have come on me.
My bowels boiled, and rested not: the days of affliction came upon me.
My inner parts have boiled without any rest, the days of affliction have prevented me.
I am very distressed [IDM], all the time; I suffer every day.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 30:27
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Job 30:27 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מֵעַ֖/י
רֻתְּח֥וּ
וְ/לֹא
דָ֗מּוּ
קִדְּמֻ֥/נִי
יְמֵי
עֹֽנִי
מֵעַ֖/י
mêʻeh
H4578
belly
N-mp | Suff
רֻתְּח֥וּ
râthach
H7570
to boil
V-Pual-Perf-3cp
וְ/לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
דָ֗מּוּ
dâmam
H1826
to silence
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
קִדְּמֻ֥/נִי
qâdam
H6923
to meet
V-Piel-Perf-3cp | Suff
יְמֵי
yôwm
H3117
day
N-mp
עֹֽנִי
ʻŏnîy
H6040
affliction
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 30:27
מֵעַ֖/י
mêʻeh
H4578
"belly"
N-mp | Suff
This word refers to the internal organs, like the intestines or stomach, and can also mean sympathy or emotions. The KJV translates it as belly, bowels, or womb, depending on the context.
Definition: 1) internal organs, inward parts, bowels, intestines, belly 1a) inward parts 1b) digestive organs 1c) organs of procreation, womb 1d) place of emotions or distress or love (fig.) 1e) external belly Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְעָא "belly" H4577)
Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: belly, bowels, [idiom] heart, womb. See also: Genesis 15:4; Psalms 71:6; Psalms 22:15.
רֻתְּח֥וּ
râthach
H7570
"to boil"
V-Pual-Perf-3cp
To boil or cause something to boil. In the book of Exodus, it describes the boiling of water. The prophet Jeremiah also uses it to describe the boiling over of God's wrath.
Definition: 1) to boil 1a) (Piel) to cause to boil 1b) (Pual) to be made to boil 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to boil
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: boil. See also: Job 30:27; Job 41:23; Ezekiel 24:5.
וְ/לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
דָ֗מּוּ
dâmam
H1826
"to silence"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
In the original Hebrew, this verb means to wail or mourn, often in response to a tragic event, like in Job 30:31 where Job laments his suffering. It can also mean to be astonished or stop an activity.
Definition: : stationary 1) to be silent, be still, wait, be dumb, grow dumb 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be silent 1a2) to be still, die 1a3) to be struck dumb 1b) (Niphal) to be silenced, be made silent, destroyed 1c) (Poal) to make quiet 1d) (Hiphil) to make silent (cause to die)
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: cease, be cut down (off), forbear, hold peace, quiet self, rest, be silent, keep (put to) silence, be (stand) still, tarry, wait. See also: Exodus 15:16; Psalms 62:6; Psalms 4:5.
קִדְּמֻ֥/נִי
qâdam
H6923
"to meet"
V-Piel-Perf-3cp | Suff
To meet or go before someone, often for help, as seen in the Bible when God meets his people in Exodus. This word can also mean to anticipate or hasten something. In the book of Psalms, it is used to describe God coming to the aid of his people.
Definition: 1) to meet, come or be in front, confront, go before 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to meet, confront, come to meet, receive 1a2) to go before, go in front, be in front 1a3) to lead, be beforehand, anticipate, forestall 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to come in front 1b2) to confront, anticipate
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: come (go, (flee)) before, [phrase] disappoint, meet, prevent. See also: Deuteronomy 23:5; Psalms 59:11; Psalms 17:13.
יְמֵי
yôwm
H3117
"day"
N-mp
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
עֹֽנִי
ʻŏnîy
H6040
"affliction"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means affliction or misery, describing a state of trouble or hardship, as seen in the experiences of the Israelites in the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) affliction, poverty, misery 1a) affliction 1b) poverty
Usage: Occurs in 36 OT verses. KJV: afflicted(-ion), trouble. See also: Genesis 16:11; Job 36:21; Psalms 9:14.
Study Notes — Job 30:27
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- Job 30:27 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 30:27
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 30:27
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 30:27
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 30:27
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 30:27
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 30:27
- Cambridge Bible on Job 30:27
- Barnes' Notes on Job 30:27
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 30:27
- Sermons on Job 30:27
Context — Job’s Prosperity Becomes Calamity
25Have I not wept for those in trouble? Has my soul not grieved for the needy?
26But when I hoped for good, evil came; when I looked for light, darkness fell.
27I am churning within and cannot rest; days of affliction confront me.
28I go about blackened, but not by the sun. I stand up in the assembly and cry for help. 29I have become a brother of jackals, a companion of ostriches.Cross References
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| 1 | Lamentations 2:11 | My eyes fail from weeping; I am churning within. My heart is poured out in grief over the destruction of the daughter of my people, because children and infants faint in the streets of the city. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 31:20 | Is not Ephraim a precious son to Me, a delightful child? Though I often speak against him, I still remember him. Therefore My heart yearns for him; I have great compassion for him,” declares the LORD. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 4:19 | My anguish, my anguish! I writhe in pain! Oh, the pain in my chest! My heart pounds within me; I cannot be silent. For I have heard the sound of the horn, the alarm of battle. |
| 4 | Psalms 22:4 | In You our fathers trusted; they trusted and You delivered them. |
| 5 | Lamentations 1:20 | See, O LORD, how distressed I am! I am churning within; my heart is pounding within me, for I have been most rebellious. Outside, the sword bereaves; inside, there is death. |
Job 30:27 Summary
[Job 30:27 describes a deep sense of inner turmoil and emotional distress that Job is experiencing, where he feels like he is 'churning within' and cannot rest. This is a feeling that many people can relate to, where they feel overwhelmed and troubled by their circumstances. As seen in Psalm 55:22, we are encouraged to cast our cares upon the Lord, because He cares for us. By trusting in God's sovereignty and goodness, we can find peace and rest, even in the midst of difficult circumstances, as promised in Matthew 11:28-30.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be 'churning within' as described in Job 30:27?
This phrase suggests a deep sense of inner turmoil and emotional distress, similar to what is described in Psalm 42:5, where the psalmist's soul is troubled within him.
Is Job's experience of 'days of affliction' unique to him, or can others experience similar things?
The Bible teaches that all believers will face trials and tribulations, as seen in John 16:33, where Jesus says, 'In the world you will have tribulation.'
How can I, like Job, cope with feelings of restlessness and affliction?
The Bible encourages believers to cast their cares upon the Lord, as seen in 1 Peter 5:7, and to trust in His sovereignty, as seen in Romans 8:28.
Does Job's situation imply that God is not in control or does not care about His people?
No, the Bible affirms that God is always in control, even in the midst of difficult circumstances, as seen in Isaiah 46:10, where He declares, 'My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose.'
Reflection Questions
- In what ways can I identify with Job's feelings of inner turmoil and restlessness, and how can I bring these feelings before the Lord in prayer?
- What are some 'days of affliction' that I am currently facing, and how can I trust in God's goodness and sovereignty in the midst of them?
- How can I, like Job, maintain my integrity and trust in God even when my circumstances seem to be spiraling out of control?
- In what ways can I reach out to others who may be experiencing similar feelings of affliction and restlessness, and offer them the hope and comfort of the Gospel?
Gill's Exposition on Job 30:27
My bowels boiled, and rested not,.... All contained within him, his heart, lungs, and liver, in a literal sense, through a violent fever burning within him; or figuratively, being under great
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 30:27
My bowels boiled, and rested not: the days of affliction prevented me. Bowels - regarded as the seat of deep feeling (Isaiah 16:11). Boiled - violently heated and agitated.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 30:27
My inward parts boiled without ceasing. The bowels are the seat of passion and of compassion; and therefore this may be understood, either, 1. Of his compassionate and deep sense of others’ miseries; which is oft expressed by bowels, as , and elsewhere, of which he spoke , to which he subjoins the contrary usage which he met with, . And then, in this first part of , he renews the mention of his compassion to others, and in the latter part he adds, by way of antithesis or opposition, that his mercy was requited with cruel afflictions. Or, 2. Of the grievousness of his troubles, which is sometimes expressed by the troubling or boiling of the bowels, or inward parts; as . Prevented me, i.e. came upon me suddenly and unexpectedly, when I promised to myself peace and prosperity, as the usual recompence which God promiseth and giveth to such as fear and please him, as I have done.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 30:27
Job 30:27 My bowels boiled, and rested not: the days of affliction prevented me.Ver. 27. My bowels boiled, and rested not] Being tossed and tumbled with continual boiling and bubbling, rumbling and making a rattle (as the word signifieth), whether through passion or compassion, Ollae more insonueruut (Merc.). With most compassionate sympathy (saith one learned paraphrast) did my bowels yearn over the afflicted, so that I could have no quiet in myself for grieving and taking thought for them; I was seldom or never without sorrow for some one or other’ s affliction. The days of affliction prevented me] Prevision should have hindered this prevention. Evils foreseen come no whit the sooner, but far the easier. It is a labour well lost if they befall us not; well spent if they do; whereas coming suddenly, they find weak minds secure, make them miserable, leave them desperate. Expect them therefore and prepare for them; darts foreseen are dintless.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 30:27
(27) My bowels boiled.—The sense is better expressed by the present, “My bowels boil, and rest not. Days of affliction have overtaken me unawares.” (See last verse.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 30:27
Verse 27. My bowels boiled] This alludes to the strong commotion in the bowels which every humane person feels at the sight of one in misery.
Cambridge Bible on Job 30:27
27–30. Further details of his sufferings in his time of affliction. The tenses should be put in the present.
Barnes' Notes on Job 30:27
My bowels boiled - Or rather, My bowels boil - for he refers to his present circumstances, and not to the past. It is clear that by this phrase he designs to describe deep affliction.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 30:27
27. Bowels — According to the Oriental ideas, the seat of deep and noble feelings and emotions.
Sermons on Job 30:27
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God's Work in the Darkness by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that entertainment is a substitute for true joy and that the glory of God needs to be restored. He mentions the importance of being anointed |
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The Man God Tore Apart - Part 2 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing both the goodness and severity of God. He warns that America is experiencing an abundance of material blessing |
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Covenant Mercy by Thomas Bradbury | Thomas Bradbury preaches on the profound subject of God's mercy, emphasizing that it is not by human will or effort but by God's sovereign choice to show mercy and compassion. He d |
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The Sinner Seriously Urged and Entreated to Accept of Salvation in This Way by Philip Doddridge | Philip Doddridge passionately pleads with sinners to accept the salvation offered through Christ, emphasizing the danger of letting convictions wear off and the critical decision b |
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Of the Church in Its Pure, Declining, and Declined State, and Recovery by Isaac Penington | Isaac Penington preaches about the state of the church in its first pure state, its declining state, its declined state, and its recovery. He emphasizes the importance of faith in |
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God’s Merciful Dealings! by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes God's unwavering mercy towards Ephraim, despite their persistent backsliding and sin. He illustrates how God's heart yearns for His people, highlighting |
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Take Heed, Lest You Fall by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the role of a prophet and the importance of listening to God's voice. The prophet in focus is described as having a fierce loyalty to God and |