Job 30:30
Job 30:30 in Multiple Translations
My skin grows black and peels, and my bones burn with fever.
My skin is black upon me, and my bones are burned with heat.
My skin is black, and falleth from me, And my bones are burned with heat.
My skin is black and dropping off me; and my bones are burning with the heat of my disease.
My skin turns black on me; and my bones burn within me.
My skinne is blacke vpon me, and my bones are burnt with heate.
My skin hath been black upon me, And my bone hath burned from heat,
My skin grows black and peels from me. My bones are burned with heat.
My skin is black upon me, and my bones are burned with heat.
My skin is become black upon me, and my bones are dried up with heat.
My skin has become dark/black and is peeling off, and I have a fever which causes my body to feel like it is burning.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 30:30
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Job 30:30 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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ע֭וֹרִ/י
שָׁחַ֣ר
מֵ/עָלָ֑/י
וְ/עַצְמִ/י
חָ֝֗רָה
מִנִּי
חֹֽרֶב
ע֭וֹרִ/י
ʻôwr
H5785
skin
N-ms | Suff
שָׁחַ֣ר
shâchar
H7835
be black
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
מֵ/עָלָ֑/י
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Prep | Suff
וְ/עַצְמִ/י
ʻetsem
H6106
bone
Conj | N-fs | Suff
חָ֝֗רָה
chârar
H2787
to scorch
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
מִנִּי
min
H4480
from
Prep
חֹֽרֶב
chôreb
H2721
drought
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 30:30
ע֭וֹרִ/י
ʻôwr
H5785
"skin"
N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means skin, like human skin or animal hide, and is used in the Bible to describe leather. It appears in Exodus 25:5 to describe the materials used to build the tabernacle. The word is also used in Genesis 3:21 to describe the clothing God made for Adam and Eve.
Definition: 1) skin, hide 1a) skin (of men) 1b) hide (of animals)
Usage: Occurs in 82 OT verses. KJV: hide, leather, skin. See also: Genesis 3:21; Leviticus 13:35; Jeremiah 13:23.
שָׁחַ֣ר
shâchar
H7835
"be black"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This verb means to be black or dark in color, as in Song of Solomon 1:5 where the speaker describes their skin as dark. It is used about 5 times in the Old Testament, often to describe someone's appearance.
Definition: 1) to be black 1a) (Qal) to be black (of skin)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: be black. See also: Job 30:30.
מֵ/עָלָ֑/י
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
וְ/עַצְמִ/י
ʻetsem
H6106
"bone"
Conj | N-fs | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word refers to a bone or the body, and can also mean the substance or essence of something. It is used in many parts of the Bible, including in the book of Genesis and Psalms, to describe the physical body.
Definition: : bone/limb 1) bone, essence, substance 1a) bone 1a1) body, limbs, members, external body 1b) bone (of animal) 1c) substance, self
Usage: Occurs in 108 OT verses. KJV: body, bone, [idiom] life, (self-) same, strength, [idiom] very. See also: Genesis 2:23; Job 33:19; Psalms 6:3.
חָ֝֗רָה
chârar
H2787
"to scorch"
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
To scorch means to burn or dry up something, like a plant in the desert. In the Bible, this word can also mean to be angry or passionate, like in Psalm 69:9 where it describes a strong emotion.
Definition: 1) to burn, be hot, be scorched, be charred 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be hot, be scorched 1a2) to burn, be burned 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be scorched, be burned 1b2) to burn 1b3) to be dry, be angry 1c) (Pilpel) to cause to burn Aramaic equivalent: cha.rakh (חֲרַךְ "to singe" H2761)
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: be angry, burn, dry, kindle. See also: Job 30:30; Isaiah 24:6; Psalms 69:4.
מִנִּי
min
H4480
"from"
Prep
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
חֹֽרֶב
chôreb
H2721
"drought"
N-ms
The Bible uses this word to describe a state of drought or desolation, often as a result of sin. In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses warned the Israelites of desolation if they disobeyed God. It is also used in the book of Jeremiah.
Definition: 1) dryness, drought, heat 1a) dryness 1b) drought 1c) parching heat
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: desolation, drought, dry, heat, [idiom] utterly, waste. See also: Genesis 31:40; Isaiah 25:5; Isaiah 4:6.
Study Notes — Job 30:30
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 30:30 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 30:30
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 30:30
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 30:30
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 30:30
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 30:30
- Cambridge Bible on Job 30:30
- Barnes' Notes on Job 30:30
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 30:30
- Sermons on Job 30:30
Context — Job’s Prosperity Becomes Calamity
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.
30My skin grows black and peels, and my bones burn with fever.
31My harp is tuned to mourning and my flute to the sound of weeping.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Lamentations 4:8 | But now their appearance is blacker than soot; they are not recognized in the streets. Their skin has shriveled on their bones; it has become as dry as a stick. |
| 2 | Psalms 102:3 | For my days vanish like smoke, and my bones burn like glowing embers. |
| 3 | Psalms 119:83 | Though I am like a wineskin dried up by smoke, I do not forget Your statutes. |
| 4 | Lamentations 3:4 | He has worn away my flesh and skin; He has shattered my bones. |
| 5 | Lamentations 5:10 | Our skin is as hot as an oven with fever from our hunger. |
Job 30:30 Summary
In Job 30:30, Job describes his physical body as being severely affected by his suffering, with his skin growing black and peeling, and his bones burning with fever. This is a picture of the intense pain and distress that he is experiencing, both physically and emotionally. As we read this verse, we can remember that God is always with us, even in the midst of great suffering, as promised in Psalm 23:4 and Hebrews 13:5. We can trust in His goodness and love for us, just as Job did, and cry out to Him for comfort and strength in our own times of need.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Job's skin growing black and peeling in Job 30:30?
This description is a physical manifestation of Job's emotional and spiritual suffering, as seen in other Bible passages like Lamentations 3:4, where the prophet describes his skin being broken and withered due to God's judgment, and also in Job 2:7-8, where Job is afflicted with painful sores.
How can we understand the phrase 'my bones burn with fever' in this verse?
This phrase is an expression of the intense physical and emotional pain that Job is experiencing, which is also seen in Psalm 38:3, where the psalmist describes his bones being filled with a loathsome disease and his body growing weak and frail.
Is Job's condition in this verse a result of his own sin or unrighteousness?
The Bible does not indicate that Job's condition is a direct result of his own sin, but rather it is a test of his faith and endurance, as stated in Job 1:1-3 and James 5:11, where Job is described as a righteous and blameless man who suffered greatly but remained faithful to God.
What can we learn from Job's experience in this verse about trusting God in times of suffering?
Job's experience teaches us that even in the midst of great suffering and uncertainty, we can trust in God's sovereignty and goodness, as seen in Romans 8:28, where it is written that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him.
Reflection Questions
- How do I respond to physical or emotional pain in my own life, and what can I learn from Job's example of perseverance and faith?
- In what ways can I identify with Job's feelings of isolation and despair, and how can I reach out to others who may be experiencing similar struggles?
- What are some ways that I can 'cry out' to God in my own times of suffering, as Job does in this chapter, and how can I trust in His goodness and love for me?
- How can I use my own experiences of suffering to minister to and support others who are going through difficult times, as Job's story has ministered to countless people throughout history?
Gill's Exposition on Job 30:30
My skin is black upon me,.... Either through deep melancholy, as may be observed in persons of such a disposition, through grief and trouble; or rather through the force of his disease, the burning
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 30:30
My skin is black upon me, and my bones are burned with heat. Upon me - rather, as in 17 (note), my skin is black (and falls away) from me [ mee`aalaay (H5921)]. My bones - (Job 19:20; Psalms 102:5).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 30:30
My skin is black upon me; either by his dark-coloured scabs, wherewith his body was in a manner wholly overspread; or by grief, as before. My bones are burned with heat; the effect of his fever and sorrow, which dried up all his moisture, and caused great inflammations and burning heats within him.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 30:30
Job 30:30 My skin is black upon me, and my bones are burned with heat.Ver. 30. My skin is black upon me] Through the violence of the fever, and a dust matter, his skin was as black and mud coloured as the waters of the river Nile, which hath its name Sihor, in the Hebrew, from this root, Jeremiah 2:18. The Ethiopians’ skin is black, but that is natural to them, and they think it best so, and therefore paint the devil white, &c. And my bones are burnt with heat] In the fever they call Epialis, the heat is all inward, and drieth up the radical moisture. Job complaineth of such a distemper, and so doth David, Psalms 32:3-4, and Solomon tells us, that a heavy heart drieth up the bones. Beza expoundeth it of the jawbone, dried and pined away for want of moisture.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 30:30
Verse 30. My skin is black] By continual exposure to the open air, and parching influence of the sun. My bones are burned with heat.] A strong expression, to point out the raging fever that was continually preying upon his vitals.
Cambridge Bible on Job 30:30
30. is black upon me] Or, is black and falls from me. The “heat” in his bones refers to his burning pains.
Barnes' Notes on Job 30:30
My skin is black upon me; - see Job 30:28. It had become black by the force of the disease. My bones are burnt with heat - The bones, in the Scriptures, are often represented as the seat of pain.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 30:30
30. Upon me — Literally, from upon me. Job now describes an advanced stage of the elephantiasis, in which the skin peels and hangs down in black flakes, and the limbs perish and fall off, the bones
Sermons on Job 30:30
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Samson - Part 2 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of dying to oneself and surrendering to God's plans. He emphasizes that true success comes from God's triumph and that He will |
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Psalm 119 by Walter Wilson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of finding solace and guidance in the Word of God. He encourages listeners to search the scriptures until they find the messa |