Job 42:15
Job 42:15 in Multiple Translations
No women as beautiful as Job’s daughters could be found in all the land, and their father granted them an inheritance among their brothers.
And in all the land were no women found so fair as the daughters of Job: and their father gave them inheritance among their brethren.
And in all the land were no women found so fair as the daughters of Job: and their father gave them inheritance among their brethren.
And there were no women so beautiful as the daughters of Job in all the earth: and their father gave them a heritage among their brothers.
Nowhere in all the land were there women as beautiful as Job's daughters, and Job gave them the same inheritance as their brothers.
In all the lande were no women found so faire as the daughters of Iob, and their father gaue them inheritaunce among their brethren.
And there have not been found women fair as the daughters of Job in all the land, and their father doth give to them an inheritance in the midst of their brethren.
In all the land were no women found so beautiful as the daughters of Job. Their father gave them an inheritance among their brothers.
And in all the land were no women found so fair as the daughters of Job: and their father gave them inheritance among their brethren.
And there were not found in all the earth women so beautiful as the daughters of Job: and their father gave them inheritance among their brethren.
In all of Uz land there were no young women who were as beautiful as the daughters of Job, and Job declared that they would inherit some of his possessions, just like their brothers would inherit some.
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Job 42:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/לֹ֨א
נִמְצָ֜א
נָשִׁ֥ים
יָפ֛וֹת
כִּ/בְנ֥וֹת
אִיּ֖וֹב
בְּ/כָל
הָ/אָ֑רֶץ
וַ/יִּתֵּ֨ן
לָ/הֶ֧ם
אֲבִי/הֶ֛ם
נַחֲלָ֖ה
בְּ/ת֥וֹךְ
אֲחֵי/הֶֽם
וְ/לֹ֨א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
נִמְצָ֜א
mâtsâʼ
H4672
to find
V-Niphal-Perf-3ms
נָשִׁ֥ים
ʼishshâh
H802
woman
N-fp
יָפ֛וֹת
yâpheh
H3303
beautiful
Adj
כִּ/בְנ֥וֹת
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
Prep | N-fp
אִיּ֖וֹב
ʼÎyôwb
H347
Job
N-proper
בְּ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
הָ/אָ֑רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Art | N-cs
וַ/יִּתֵּ֨ן
nâthan
H5414
to give
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
לָ/הֶ֧ם
Prep | Suff
אֲבִי/הֶ֛ם
ʼâb
H1
father
N-ms | Suff
נַחֲלָ֖ה
nachălâh
H5159
inheritance
N-fs
בְּ/ת֥וֹךְ
tâvek
H8432
midst
Prep | N-ms
אֲחֵי/הֶֽם
ʼâch
H251
brother
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 42:15
וְ/לֹ֨א
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.
נִמְצָ֜א
mâtsâʼ
H4672
"to find"
V-Niphal-Perf-3ms
Matsa means to find or attain something, whether it is a physical object, a person, or a condition, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to find, attain to 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to find 1a1a) to find, secure, acquire, get (thing sought) 1a1b) to find (what is lost) 1a1c) to meet, encounter 1a1d) to find (a condition) 1a1e) to learn, devise 1a2) to find out 1a2a) to find out 1a2b) to detect 1a2c) to guess 1a3) to come upon, light upon 1a3a) to happen upon, meet, fall in with 1a3b) to hit 1a3c) to befall 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be found 1b1a) to be encountered, be lighted upon, be discovered 1b1b) to appear, be recognised 1b1c) to be discovered, be detected 1b1d) to be gained, be secured 1b2) to be, be found 1b2a) to be found in 1b2b) to be in the possession of 1b2c) to be found in (a place), happen to be 1b2d) to be left (after war) 1b2e) to be present 1b2f) to prove to be 1b2g) to be found sufficient, be enough 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to find, attain 1c2) to cause to light upon, come upon, come 1c3) to cause to encounter 1c4) to present (offering)
Usage: Occurs in 425 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] be able, befall, being, catch, [idiom] certainly, (cause to) come (on, to, to hand), deliver, be enough (cause to) find(-ing, occasion, out), get (hold upon), [idiom] have (here), be here, hit, be left, light (up-) on, meet (with), [idiom] occasion serve, (be) present, ready, speed, suffice, take hold on. See also: Genesis 2:20; Deuteronomy 22:3; 2 Kings 9:35.
נָשִׁ֥ים
ʼishshâh
H802
"woman"
N-fp
The Hebrew word for woman, used to describe a female person, wife, or animal, appears in many biblical passages, including Genesis and Exodus, and is often translated as woman, wife, or female.
Definition: : woman 1) woman, wife, female 1a) woman (opposite of man) 1b) wife (woman married to a man) 1c) female (of animals) 1d) each, every (pronoun)
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English. See also: Genesis 2:22; Genesis 34:4; Numbers 5:12.
יָפ֛וֹת
yâpheh
H3303
"beautiful"
Adj
Beautiful things in the Bible are described as fair, lovely, and pleasant, as seen in the Song of Solomon, which celebrates the beauty of love and relationships. The term is used to describe people, places, and things that bring joy and delight.
Definition: fair, beautiful, handsome
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] beautiful, beauty, comely, fair(-est, one), [phrase] goodly, pleasant, well. See also: Genesis 12:11; Proverbs 11:22; Psalms 48:3.
כִּ/בְנ֥וֹת
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
Prep | N-fp
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
אִיּ֖וֹב
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.
בְּ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
הָ/אָ֑רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Art | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
וַ/יִּתֵּ֨ן
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
לָ/הֶ֧ם
""
Prep | Suff
אֲבִי/הֶ֛ם
ʼâb
H1
"father"
N-ms | Suff
In Hebrew, this word means father, whether literal or figurative. It is used to describe God as the father of his people, as well as human fathers like Abraham. The word is about a paternal relationship or authority.
Definition: 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)
Usage: Occurs in 1060 OT verses. KJV: chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. See also: Genesis 2:24; Genesis 42:37; Leviticus 19:3.
נַחֲלָ֖ה
nachălâh
H5159
"inheritance"
N-fs
Inheritance refers to something passed down, like property or a family heirloom, as seen in the Bible's discussion of dividing land among tribes in Joshua. It represents a person's share or possession. The concept is crucial in understanding biblical ideas of family and legacy.
Definition: 1) possession, property, inheritance, heritage 1a) property 1b) portion, share 1c) inheritance, portion
Usage: Occurs in 191 OT verses. KJV: heritage, to inherit, inheritance, possession. Compare H5158 (נַחַל). See also: Genesis 31:14; Joshua 23:4; Psalms 2:8.
בְּ/ת֥וֹךְ
tâvek
H8432
"midst"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to the middle or center of something, such as a group of people or a physical space. It can also mean among or between things, as seen in various Bible translations.
Definition: 1) midst, middle 1a) midst, middle 1b) into, through (after verbs of motion) 1c) among (of a number of persons) 1d) between (of things arranged by twos) 1e) from among (as to take or separate etc)
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: among(-st), [idiom] between, half, [idiom] (there-, where-), in(-to), middle, mid(-night), midst (among), [idiom] out (of), [idiom] through, [idiom] with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:6; Numbers 35:5; 2 Chronicles 32:4.
אֲחֵי/הֶֽם
ʼâch
H251
"brother"
N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a brother or male sibling, but it can also refer to a close relative, friend, or someone with a similar relationship. It is used to describe the bond between brothers, like the relationship between Cain and Abel in Genesis.
Definition: : male-sibling 1) brother 1a) brother of same parents 1b) half-brother (same father) 1c) relative, kinship, same tribe 1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship) 1e) (fig.) of resemblance
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'. See also: Genesis 4:2; Genesis 42:13; Numbers 25:6.
Study Notes — Job 42:15
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- Job 42:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 42:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 42:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 42:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 42:15
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 42:15
- Cambridge Bible on Job 42:15
- Barnes' Notes on Job 42:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 42:15
- Sermons on Job 42:15
Context — The LORD Blesses Job
13And he also had seven sons and three daughters.
14He named his first daughter Jemimah, his second Keziah, and his third Keren-happuch.
15No women as beautiful as Job’s daughters could be found in all the land, and their father granted them an inheritance among their brothers.
16After this, Job lived 140 years and saw his children and their children to the fourth generation. 17And so Job died, old and full of years.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Numbers 27:7 | “The daughters of Zelophehad speak correctly. You certainly must give them property as an inheritance among their father’s brothers, and transfer their father’s inheritance to them. |
| 2 | Psalms 144:12 | Then our sons will be like plants nurtured in their youth, our daughters like corner pillars carved to adorn a palace. |
| 3 | Acts 7:20 | At that time Moses was born, and he was beautiful in the sight of God. For three months he was nurtured in his father’s house. |
| 4 | Joshua 18:4 | Appoint three men from each tribe, and I will send them out to survey the land and map it out, according to the inheritance of each. Then they will return to me |
| 5 | Joshua 15:18–19 | One day Acsah came to Othniel and urged him to ask her father for a field. When she got off her donkey, Caleb asked her, “What do you desire?” “Give me a blessing,” she answered. “Since you have given me land in the Negev, give me springs of water as well.” So Caleb gave her both the upper and lower springs. |
Job 42:15 Summary
This verse tells us that Job's daughters were very beautiful and that their father loved them so much that he gave them an inheritance, just like their brothers. This shows us that God values and loves all people, regardless of their gender, as seen in Genesis 1:27. Job's actions also remind us to love and treat our family members with kindness and fairness, just like God loves and treats us (Psalm 103:13). By trusting in God and following His example, we can show love and kindness to those around us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Bible mention the beauty of Job's daughters?
The Bible highlights the beauty of Job's daughters to show how God restored and blessed Job's family after his trials, as seen in Job 42:10, where God restored Job's fortunes and gave him twice as much as he had before.
What is significant about Job granting his daughters an inheritance?
In ancient times, women typically did not receive inheritances, so Job granting his daughters an inheritance among their brothers shows his love and fairness towards them, reflecting the character of God as a just and loving Father, as seen in Genesis 1:27 and Galatians 3:28.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the book of Job?
This verse is part of the conclusion of the book of Job, where God restores Job's family and fortunes, demonstrating His faithfulness and love for those who trust in Him, as seen in Job 42:10-17 and Psalm 37:3-7.
What can we learn from Job's relationship with his daughters?
We can learn about the importance of loving and valuing our children, regardless of their gender, and treating them with kindness and fairness, as seen in Ephesians 6:4 and Proverbs 22:6.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can show love and appreciation for my family members, just like Job showed love for his daughters?
- How can I trust God to restore and bless me, even in the midst of difficult circumstances, like Job did?
- What are some ways I can reflect the character of God as a just and loving Father in my relationships with others?
- How can I prioritize fairness and equality in my relationships, just like Job did with his daughters?
Gill's Exposition on Job 42:15
And in all the land were no women found [so] fair as the daughters of Job,.... Either in the whole world, which is not improbable: or it may be rather in the land or country in which they dwelt; and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 42:15
And in all the land were no women found so fair as the daughters of Job: and their father gave them inheritance among their brethren.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 42:15
Gave his daughters a share, and possibly an equal share, with his sons in his inheritance; which in so plentiful an estate he might easily do, especially to such amiable sisters, without the envy of their brethren; and which peradventure he did to oblige them to settle themselves amongst their brethren, and to marry into their own religious kindred, not to strangers, who in those times were generally swallowed up in the gulf of idolatry.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 42:15
Job 42:15 And in all the land were no women found [so] fair as the daughters of Job: and their father gave them inheritance among their brethren.Ver. 15. And in all the land there were no women found so fair, &c.] Beauty, though but a bonum fragile, and one of the gifts of God’ s left hand, Proverbs 3:16, yet is it the flower of virtue, as Chrysippus called it; one of the greatest excellencies of nature, and singular degree of God’ s image in man, as another (Plato). And although virtue is Proprio contenta theatro, yet to others Gratior est pulchro veniens in corpore virtus. That virtue hath a better grace That shineth from a beauteous face. Such probably were Job’ s daughters, not fair and foolish, as those daughters of Jerusalem, Isaiah 3:16, but adorned with all variety of moral virtues, as a clear sky is with stars, as a princely diadem with jewels. Hence their good father so affected them, that he Gave them inheritance among their brethren] Making them heiresses with them in his estate; which, as it was an extraordinary expression of his love to his daughters, so it importeth, as some think, a desire in him to have his daughters live still with him among the rest of his family; either for that he was loth to part with them (the like whereof is reported of Charles the Great, who, being asked why he did not bestow his daughters in marriage, answered, That he could not be at all without their company, Val. Max. Christian. p. 308), or else as fearing lest they should be defiled with idolaters, which, peradventure, out of Job’ s family, were ordinary in that country.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 42:15
Verse 15. Gave them inheritance among their brethren.] This seems to refer to the history of the daughters of Zelophehad, given Numbers 27:1-8, who appear to have been the first who were allowed an inheritance among their brethren.
Cambridge Bible on Job 42:15
15. inheritance among their brethren] The Hebrew practice was that the daughters inherited only when there was no son, Numbers 27:1 seq. The disposition of his property made by Job would retain the sisters in the midst of their brethren even after marriage, and allow the affectionate relations existing among Job’s children to continue.
Barnes' Notes on Job 42:15
And their father gave them inheritance among their brethren - This is mentioned as a proof of his special regard, and is also recorded because it was not common.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 42:15
15. Inheritance among their brethren — According to Mosaic usage daughters inherited only when there were no sons in the family.
Sermons on Job 42:15
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02 the Holy Art of Training Children by Denny Kenaston | This sermon emphasizes the importance of training children in a godly way, highlighting the need for parents to step into their role with faith and dedication, trusting in God's ab |
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Dedicated to God Not Man by Major Ian Thomas | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the essential principles of the Christian life. He begins by discussing Moses and how he was learned in the w |
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The True Basis of Life for the Companions by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the significance of the words 'heavenly' and 'faith' in the Christian life, particularly as presented in the Letter to the Hebrews. He illustrates how G |
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Upper Springs by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman preaches about the abundant blessings and refreshment that come from God, using the story of Caleb and Achsah to illustrate how God provides springs of water in t |