Job 5:6
Job 5:6 in Multiple Translations
For distress does not spring from the dust, and trouble does not sprout from the ground.
Although affliction cometh not forth of the dust, neither doth trouble spring out of the ground;
For affliction cometh not forth from the dust, Neither doth trouble spring out of the ground;
For evil does not come out of the dust, or trouble out of the earth;
For evil doesn't come from the dust; neither does trouble grow from the earth.
For miserie commeth not foorth of the dust, neither doeth affliction spring out of the earth.
For sorrow cometh not forth from the dust, Nor from the ground springeth up misery.
For affliction doesn’t come out of the dust, neither does trouble spring out of the ground;
Although affliction cometh not forth from the dust, neither doth trouble spring out of the ground;
Nothing upon earth is done without a voice cause, and sorrow doth not spring out of the ground.
But evil circumstances/sufferings are not produced by the soil; troubles do not grow up from the ground.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 5:6
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Job 5:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
כִּ֤י
לֹא
יֵצֵ֣א
מֵ/עָפָ֣ר
אָ֑וֶן
וּ֝/מֵ/אֲדָמָ֗ה
לֹא
יִצְמַ֥ח
עָמָֽל
כִּ֤י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
יֵצֵ֣א
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
מֵ/עָפָ֣ר
ʻâphâr
H6083
dust
Prep | N-ms
אָ֑וֶן
ʼâven
H205
evil
N-ms
וּ֝/מֵ/אֲדָמָ֗ה
ʼădâmâh
H127
land
Conj | Prep | N-fs
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
יִצְמַ֥ח
tsâmach
H6779
to spring
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
עָמָֽל
ʻâmâl
H5999
trouble
N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 5:6
כִּ֤י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
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.
יֵצֵ֣א
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
מֵ/עָפָ֣ר
ʻâphâr
H6083
"dust"
Prep | 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.
אָ֑וֶן
ʼâven
H205
"evil"
N-ms
This word refers to evil, wickedness, or trouble, often describing idolatry or iniquity, and is used in various KJV translations to convey a sense of wrongdoing.
Definition: 1) trouble, wickedness, sorrow 1a) trouble, sorrow 1b) idolatry 1c) trouble of iniquity, wickedness Also means: a.ven (אָ֫וֶן ": trouble" H0205H)
Usage: Occurs in 79 OT verses. KJV: affliction, evil, false, idol, iniquity, mischief, mourners(-ing), naught, sorrow, unjust, unrighteous, vain, vanity, wicked(-ness). Compare H369 (אַיִן). See also: Numbers 23:21; Psalms 94:23; Psalms 5:6.
וּ֝/מֵ/אֲדָמָ֗ה
ʼădâmâh
H127
"land"
Conj | Prep | N-fs
This Hebrew word refers to the earth or soil, often describing the ground as a source of sustenance. It is used to describe the physical earth, a plot of land, or even a whole country. The KJV translates it as 'country', 'earth', or 'land'.
Definition: : soil 1) ground, land 1a) ground (as general, tilled, yielding sustenance) 1b) piece of ground, a specific plot of land 1c) earth substance (for building or constructing) 1d) ground as earth's visible surface 1e) land, territory, country 1f) whole inhabited earth 1g) city in Naphtali
Usage: Occurs in 211 OT verses. KJV: country, earth, ground, husband(-man) (-ry), land. See also: Genesis 1:25; 1 Kings 8:40; Psalms 49:12.
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
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.
יִצְמַ֥ח
tsâmach
H6779
"to spring"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
To spring or grow is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can describe plants, hair, or even ideas. It's used to talk about new life or development, like a seed sprouting or a person's speech growing more fluent.
Definition: 1) to sprout, spring up, grow up 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to sprout, spring up 1a1a) of plants 1a1b) of hair 1a1c) of speech (fig.) 1b) (Piel) to grow abundantly or thickly 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to grow 1c2) to cause to sprout
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: bear, bring forth, (cause to, make to) bud (forth), (cause to, make to) grow (again, up), (cause to) spring (forth, up). See also: Genesis 2:5; Psalms 104:14; Psalms 85:12.
עָמָֽל
ʻâmâl
H5999
"trouble"
N-cs
This word refers to trouble or hard work that causes worry or pain, whether physical or mental, like the struggles of the Israelites in the book of Exodus.
Definition: 1) toil, trouble, labour 1a) trouble 1b) trouble, mischief 1c) toil, labour
Usage: Occurs in 54 OT verses. KJV: grievance(-vousness), iniquity, labour, mischief, miserable(-sery), pain(-ful), perverseness, sorrow, toil, travail, trouble, wearisome, wickedness. See also: Genesis 41:51; Ecclesiastes 1:3; Psalms 7:15.
Study Notes — Job 5:6
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 5:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 5:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 5:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 5:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 5:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 5:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 5:6
- Cambridge Bible on Job 5:6
- Barnes' Notes on Job 5:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 5:6
- Sermons on Job 5:6
Context — Eliphaz Continues: God Blesses those Who Seek Him
4His sons are far from safety, crushed in court without a defender.
5The hungry consume his harvest, taking it even from the thorns, and the thirsty pant after his wealth.
6For distress does not spring from the dust, and trouble does not sprout from the ground.
7Yet man is born to trouble as surely as sparks fly upward. 8However, if I were you, I would appeal to God and lay my cause before Him—Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 45:7 | I form the light and create the darkness; I bring prosperity and create calamity. I, the LORD, do all these things. |
| 2 | Lamentations 3:38 | Do not both adversity and good come from the mouth of the Most High? |
| 3 | 1 Samuel 6:9 | but keep watching it. If it goes up the road to its homeland, toward Beth-shemesh, it is the LORD who has brought on us this great disaster. But if it does not, then we will know that it was not His hand that punished us and that it happened by chance.” |
| 4 | Amos 3:6 | If a ram’s horn sounds in a city, do the people not tremble? If calamity comes to a city, has not the LORD caused it? |
| 5 | Hebrews 12:15 | See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God, and that no root of bitterness springs up to cause trouble and defile many. |
| 6 | Deuteronomy 32:27 | if I had not dreaded the taunt of the enemy, lest their adversaries misunderstand and say: ‘Our own hand has prevailed; it was not the LORD who did all this.’” |
| 7 | Hosea 10:4 | They speak mere words; with false oaths they make covenants. So judgment springs up like poisonous weeds in the furrows of a field. |
| 8 | Psalms 90:7 | For we are consumed by Your anger and terrified by Your wrath. |
| 9 | Job 34:29 | But when He remains silent, who can condemn Him? When He hides His face, who can see Him? Yet He watches over both man and nation, |
Job 5:6 Summary
This verse is saying that trouble and distress are not just random events that happen by chance, but rather they are a natural part of life, like sparks flying upward, as seen in Job 5:7. It's not that the earth or the ground are causing these problems, but rather that they are a part of the human experience, as stated in Ecclesiastes 2:23. We can find comfort in knowing that God is with us in our troubles, as seen in Psalm 23:4, and that He can use them to refine and strengthen us, as seen in James 1:2-4.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main point of Job 5:6?
The main point of Job 5:6 is that trouble and distress do not come from the earth or from human efforts, but rather they are a part of life as seen in Job 14:1 and Jeremiah 12:13.
Is Job 5:6 saying that all trouble comes from God?
No, Job 5:6 is not saying that all trouble comes from God, but rather that trouble is a natural part of life, as stated in Job 7:1, and that it can have various sources, including human sin and Satan's influence, as seen in Job 1:6-12 and 1 Peter 5:8.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the book of Job?
This verse is part of Eliphaz's speech to Job, where he is trying to explain the reason for Job's sufferings, and it sets the stage for the rest of the book, which explores the nature of suffering and God's sovereignty, as seen in Job 38:1-7 and Romans 8:28.
What can we learn from this verse about the nature of suffering?
We can learn that suffering is a universal human experience, as stated in Job 5:7, and that it can be a test of our faith and trust in God, as seen in James 1:2-4 and 1 Peter 1:6-7.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have seen trouble and distress arise in my own life, and how have I responded to them?
- How can I trust in God's sovereignty and goodness when I am facing difficult circumstances, like Job did in Job 13:15?
- What are some ways that I can 'appeal to God and lay my cause before Him', as Eliphaz suggests in Job 5:8, when I am struggling with trouble and distress?
- How can I balance the reality of suffering in this world with the promise of God's love and care for me, as seen in Psalm 23:4 and Romans 8:35-39?
Gill's Exposition on Job 5:6
Although affliction cometh not forth of the dust,.... Or rather, "for" or "indeed" (y), this being a reason showing that wicked men are justly afflicted and punished; seeing their afflictions come
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 5:6
Although affliction cometh not forth of the dust, neither doth trouble spring out of the ground; Although - rather, For truly (Umbreit). Affliction cometh not forth of the dust - like a weed, of its own accord.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 5:6
Although, or for, or rather, because. So the following words may contain a reason why he should seek unto God, as he exhorts him, . Or, surely, as that particle is oft used. And so it is a note of his proceeding to another argument. Affliction, or iniquity, as this word oft signifies; and of this the following sentence is true. And so this first branch speaks of sin, and the next branch of trouble, which is the fruit of sin; and both sin and trouble are said to come from the same spring. But this word signifies also affliction, or misery, or trouble, as ; which seems most proper here, both because it is so explained by the following words, trouble; and again, trouble, , the same thing being repeated in several words, as is usual in Holy Scripture; and because the great thing which troubled Job, and the chief matter of these discourses, was Job’ s afflictions, not his sins. Cometh not forth of the dust; it springs not up by chance, as herbs which grow of their own accord out of the earth; or, it comes not from men or creatures here below; but it comes from a certain and a higher cause, even from God, and that for man’ s sins; and therefore thou shouldst seek to him for redress, as it follows, .
Trapp's Commentary on Job 5:6
Job 5:6 Although affliction cometh not forth of the dust, neither doth trouble spring out of the ground;Ver. 6. Although addiction cometh not forth of the dust] It cometh not by fate or blind fortune, it haps not as it may that men suffer. Philistines indeed will say, haply, It is a chance, 1 Samuel 6:9, a common occurrence, that had a time to come in, and must have a time to go in; but every Naomi will in such case conclude, "The hand of the Lord is gone out against me," Rth 1:13, and carry her sails accordingly, Job 5:20-21; and every good soul will cry out, I will bear the indignatiou of the Lord (who is the efficient cause of all my miseries), because I have sinned against him, which is the meritorious cause. The word here rendered affliction signifieth also iniquity; and well it may, since they are tied together with chains of adamant, as that heathen said; Flagitium et flagellum sunt sicut acus et filum, saith another. Man weaves a spider’ s web of sin out of his own bowels, saith a third; and then he is entangled in the same web; the troubles which ensnare and wrap about him are twisted with his own fingers. "Can a bird fall in a snare upon the earth, where no gin is for him?" Amos 3:5. Turdus sibi malum cacat, Of the blackbird’ s dung is made the bird lime whereby he is taken; so out of the dung of men’ s sins are made the lime twigs of their punishment.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 5:6
(6, 7) Although affliction. . . .—These two verses are confessedly very difficult. It is hard to see also the connection between sparks flying upwards and man’s being born to trouble. It seems to give better sense if we understand Eliphaz comparing man’s lot as prepared for him by God with his own pride and presumptuous ambition. Man is born to labour, but, like sparks of fire, he makes high his flight. Trouble and toil is no accidental growth, but a lot appointed by God, which would be beneficial if man did not thwart it by his own pride. They lift themselves up and soar on high like sparks of fire with daring and presumptuous conduct, and so bring on themselves condign punishment. The same word means trouble and toil, and it may be understood in the two consecutive verses in these cognate, but slightly different, senses. It would be no consolation to Job to tell him that man was born to trouble; besides, it is a sentiment more likely to proceed from the patient himself than from the spectator.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 5:6
Verse 6. Affliction cometh not forth of the dust] If there were not an adequate cause, thou couldst not be so grievously afflicted. Spring out of the ground] It is not from mere natural causes that affliction and trouble come; God's justice inflicts them upon offending man.
Cambridge Bible on Job 5:6
Ch. Job 5:1-7. Having laid this broad ground, Eliphaz proceeds to apply the principle to Job.
Barnes' Notes on Job 5:6
Although affliction cometh not forth of the dust - Margin, “or iniquity.” The marginal reading here has been inserted from the different meanings attached to the Hebrew word.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 5:6
Second strophe — Suffering is of divine appointment, Job 5:6-7.This is shown by its being inseparable from the constitution of nature.6. Although — Rather, for.
Sermons on Job 5:6
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He Cares by Lehman Strauss | Lehman Strauss preaches about the comforting truth that God cares for His followers, even in the midst of trials and tribulations. He emphasizes the importance of casting all anxie |
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The Golden Chain of Tribulation and Love by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches about the spiritual journey of a believer, emphasizing that the greatest attainment in religion is to rejoice in tribulations. He explains how tribulation lea |
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Behold, Thou Art There by Bob Jones Sr. | In this sermon, Dr. Bob Jones Sr. emphasizes the limited understanding of human beings compared to God's infinite knowledge. He highlights the comforting fact that even though we m |
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The Supremacy of Christ in an Age of Terror by John Piper | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that the reason for the existence of a troubled and terrorized world is not because God is not in control. The Bible clearly states that God |
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Studies in Esther-02 Esther 4 by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the darkest moment in the book of Esther, where the people of God were sentenced to death. Despite the silence of God and unanswered prayers |
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Dualism and Gnosticism by Robert Wurtz II | Robert Wurtz II addresses the Gnostic Dualism philosophy that presents a false belief in a great struggle between equal and opposite forces of good and evil, contrary to biblical t |
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From Confusion to Clarity by Norman Grubb | Norman Grubb delves into the profound mystery of God's seemingly contradictory actions, emphasizing the unity in God's purposes amidst the duality we perceive in the world. He expl |