Job 30:6
Job 30:6 in Multiple Translations
so that they lived on the slopes of the wadis, among the rocks and in holes in the ground.
To dwell in the clifts of the valleys, in caves of the earth, and in the rocks.
So that they dwell in frightful valleys, In holes of the earth and of the rocks.
They have to get a resting-place in the hollows of the valleys, in holes of the earth and rocks.
People shouted after them as if they were thieves. They have to live in dangerous ravines, in caves and among the rocks.
Therfore they dwelt in the clefts of riuers, in the holes of the earth and rockes.
In a frightful place of valleys to dwell, Holes of earth and clefts.
so that they live in frightful valleys, and in holes of the earth and of the rocks.
To dwell in the clefts of the valleys, in caves of the earth, and in the rocks.
They dwelt in the desert places of torrents, and in caves of earth, or upon the gravel.
They were forced to live in caves in the hills, in holes in the ground, and in the sides of cliffs.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 30:6
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Job 30:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בַּ/עֲר֣וּץ
נְחָלִ֣ים
לִ/שְׁכֹּ֑ן
חֹרֵ֖י
עָפָ֣ר
וְ/כֵפִֽים
בַּ/עֲר֣וּץ
ʻârûwts
H6178
dreadful
Prep | N-ms
נְחָלִ֣ים
nachal
H5158
Brook
N-mp
לִ/שְׁכֹּ֑ן
shâkan
H7931
to dwell
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
חֹרֵ֖י
chôwr
H2356
hole
N-mp
עָפָ֣ר
ʻâphâr
H6083
dust
N-ms
וְ/כֵפִֽים
kêph
H3710
rock
Conj | N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 30:6
בַּ/עֲר֣וּץ
ʻârûwts
H6178
"dreadful"
Prep | N-ms
This word means something that is dreadful or feared, like a steep slope or a deep chasm. It is used in the Bible to describe a place that inspires fear or awe. The KJV translates it as cliffs.
Definition: 1) dreadful 2) (CLBL) chasm, ravine, steep slope
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: cliffs. See also: Job 30:6.
נְחָלִ֣ים
nachal
H5158
"Brook"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for a brook or stream, often referring to a small river or valley, is used in the Bible to describe natural landscapes, such as the Brook Kidron in 2 Samuel 15:23. It can also refer to a narrow valley or a shaft of a mine, emphasizing the idea of a flowing body of water.
Definition: palm-tree Another name of shi.chor (שִׁיחוֹר "Shihor" H7883G)
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: brook, flood, river, stream, valley. See also: Genesis 26:17; 1 Kings 18:5; Psalms 18:5.
לִ/שְׁכֹּ֑ן
shâkan
H7931
"to dwell"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
This Hebrew word means to live or stay in a place, like when God dwells among his people. It appears in books like Exodus and Psalms, describing God's presence. It's about making a home or resting place.
Definition: 1) to settle down, abide, dwell, tabernacle, reside 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to settle down to abide 1a2) to abide, dwell, reside 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to make settle down, establish 1b2) to make or cause to dwell 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to lay, place, set, establish, settle, fix 1c2) to cause to dwell or abide Aramaic equivalent: she.khan (שְׁכֵן "to dwell" H7932)
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: abide, continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-er), have habitation, inhabit, lay, place, (cause to) remain, rest, set (up). See also: Genesis 3:24; Psalms 55:7; Psalms 7:6.
חֹרֵ֖י
chôwr
H2356
"hole"
N-mp
This word means a hole or cave, often describing a natural opening or hiding place in the Bible.
Definition: hole, cave
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: cave, hole. See also: 1 Samuel 14:11; Song of Solomon 5:4; Zechariah 14:12.
עָפָ֣ר
ʻâphâr
H6083
"dust"
N-ms
Aphar means dust or dry earth, and is also used to describe clay, earth, or mortar. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) dry earth, dust, powder, ashes, earth, ground, mortar, rubbish 1a) dry or loose earth 1b) debris 1c) mortar 1d) ore
Usage: Occurs in 103 OT verses. KJV: ashes, dust, earth, ground, morter, powder, rubbish. See also: Genesis 2:7; Job 28:6; Psalms 7:6.
וְ/כֵפִֽים
kêph
H3710
"rock"
Conj | N-mp
The Hebrew word for a hollow rock, often used to describe a place of shelter or refuge, like the rocks that provided shade and protection in the wilderness.
Definition: rock, hollow of a rock
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: rock. See also: Job 30:6; Jeremiah 4:29.
Study Notes — Job 30:6
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 30:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 30:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 30:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 30:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 30:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 30:6
- Cambridge Bible on Job 30:6
- Barnes' Notes on Job 30:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 30:6
- Sermons on Job 30:6
Context — Job’s Honor Turned to Contempt
4They plucked mallow among the shrubs, and the roots of the broom tree were their food.
5They were banished from among men, shouted at like thieves,
6so that they lived on the slopes of the wadis, among the rocks and in holes in the ground.
7They cried out among the shrubs and huddled beneath the nettles. 8A senseless and nameless brood, they were driven off the land.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Samuel 22:1–2 | So David left Gath and took refuge in the cave of Adullam. When his brothers and the rest of his father’s household heard about it, they went down to him there. And all who were distressed or indebted or discontented rallied around him, and he became their leader. About four hundred men were with him. |
| 2 | Judges 6:2 | and the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel. Because of the Midianites, the Israelites prepared shelters for themselves in the mountains, caves, and strongholds. |
| 3 | Isaiah 2:19 | Men will flee to caves in the rocks and holes in the ground, away from the terror of the LORD and from the splendor of His majesty, when He rises to shake the earth. |
| 4 | Revelation 6:15 | Then the kings of the earth, the nobles, the commanders, the rich, the mighty, and every slave and free man hid in the caves and among the rocks of the mountains. |
Job 30:6 Summary
The people in Job 30:6 are living in a very harsh and difficult environment, with no comfortable homes or safe places to live. They have to live on the slopes of dry riverbeds, among rocks, and in holes in the ground, which is a very challenging and vulnerable way to live. This reminds us that sometimes, life can be very tough and we may feel like we're living in our own 'wilderness', but as seen in Psalm 23:4, God is always with us, even in the darkest valleys, and we can trust in His goodness and care. We can also find comfort in knowing that Jesus himself experienced rejection and marginalization, as described in Isaiah 53:3, and yet He trusted in God's plan and purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of environment are the people in Job 30:6 living in?
The people in Job 30:6 are living in a harsh, wilderness environment, with slopes, rocks, and holes in the ground, similar to the wilderness described in Deuteronomy 8:15, where the Israelites had to trust God for provision and protection.
Why were these people forced to live in such a desolate place?
According to Job 30:5, these people were banished from among men and shouted down like thieves, indicating they were outcasts and had no other place to go, much like the prodigal son in Luke 15:16 who had to live among the pigs.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of the book of Job?
This verse highlights the theme of suffering and marginalization, as Job himself is experiencing great suffering and feeling like an outcast, as described in Job 19:13-20, and is questioning God's ways, similar to the psalmist in Psalm 13:1-2.
What can we learn from the living conditions of these people?
We can learn that sometimes, due to circumstances or our own actions, we may find ourselves in difficult or humble living situations, but as seen in Philippians 4:11-13, we can still find contentment and joy in the midst of hardship, trusting in God's providence and care.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I may be living in my own 'wilderness' or place of exile, and how can I trust God to provide and protect me?
- How can I show compassion and kindness to those who are living on the margins of society, like the people in Job 30:6?
- In what ways can I identify with the feelings of isolation and rejection that these people may have experienced, and how can I find comfort in God's presence?
- What are some practical ways I can serve and care for those who are struggling or living in difficult circumstances, as an expression of God's love and care?
Gill's Exposition on Job 30:6
To dwell in the cliffs of the valleys,.... Or "brooks" (l), in such hollow places as were made by floods and streams of waters: [in] caves of the earth, and [in] the rocks; where they betook
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 30:6
To dwell in the cliffs of the valleys, in caves of the earth, and in the rocks. To dwell in the cliffs of the valleys, in caves of the earth, and in the rocks.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 30:6
As unworthy of human society, and for their beggary and dishonesty suspected and avoided of all men.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 30:6
Job 30:6 To dwell in the clifts of the valleys, [in] caves of the earth, and [in] the rocks.Ver. 6. To dwell in the cliffs of the valleys] Like wild beasts and serpents; which these idle persons will rather choose to do, and suffer any hardship, than labour for their livings, and do good in their places; earning it before they eat, and contributing something to the public welfare, as bees bring their honey to the common hive; this, those that will not do, are worthily cast out, and made to dwell in the cliffs, &c. In the time of Cato Censorius, when any one would be a citizen of Rome, they took his hand between theirs; and if it felt smooth and soft, they presently, as an idle vagabond, gave him his dimissal; but if hard and knotty, they forthwith admitted him to dwell in their city. And if a malefactor were apprehended whose hands were labouring hands, his punishment should be mitigated, though his crime were grievous; as if otherwise, a severe punishment was inflicted for a light offence.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 30:6
Verse 6. To dwell in the cliffs of the valleys] They were obliged to take shelter in the most dangerous, out-of-the-way, and unfrequented places. This is the meaning.
Cambridge Bible on Job 30:6
3–8. Description of this wretched class of outcasts. The tenses should all be put in the present. The race of people referred to appears to be the same as that in ch. 24.
Barnes' Notes on Job 30:6
To dwell in the cliffs of the valleys - The word here rendered “cliffs” (ערוץ ‛ârûts) denotes rather “horror,” or something “horrid,” and the sense here is, that they dwelt in “the horrer of
Whedon's Commentary on Job 30:6
6. Clefts of the valleys — Literally, Horror of the gorges. Dwelling in valleys, Umbreit says, is in the East a mark of poverty and wretchedness.
Sermons on Job 30:6
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(1 Samuel) God’s Idea of a Team by David Guzik | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of David and the 400 men who gathered around him in distress, debt, and discontentment. He emphasizes that God calls and brings to |
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David's Flight From Saul by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith encourages believers to take ventures in faith and make themselves available for God's work. He emphasizes the power of one person who is totally |
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A Lion in a Pit on a Snowy Day by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the story of David and his men taking refuge in a cave. The speaker expresses a desire to know what exactly happened in that cave and sugges |
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(How to Understand the Kjv Bible) 35 Psalm 142 by Keith Simons | Keith Simons teaches on Psalm 142, emphasizing David's desperate prayer while hiding in the cave of Adullam from King Saul. He highlights how David cried out to the Lord, expressin |
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In the Lord's Army by Keith Keyser | Keith Keyser preaches on the parallels between the valiant warriors of Special Operations forces in modern armies and David's Mighty Men in Biblical times. He highlights how David |
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Will You Stand or Fall in the Coming Storm by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher shares a story about a teenage girl who is obedient to her father's rules but lacks a genuine heart motive. He emphasizes the importance of spending ti |
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Haggai 2:6 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the prophetic significance of Haggai 2:6, warning of a coming universal earthquake that symbolizes God's judgment on nations for their sins and rejection of |