Job 6:3
Job 6:3 in Multiple Translations
For then it would outweigh the sand of the seas— no wonder my words have been rash.
For now it would be heavier than the sand of the sea: therefore my words are swallowed up.
For now it would be heavier than the sand of the seas: Therefore have my words been rash.
For then its weight would be more than the sand of the seas: because of this my words have been uncontrolled.
they would be heavier than the sand of the sea. That's why I spoke so rashly.
For it woulde be nowe heauier then the sande of the sea: therefore my wordes are swallowed vp.
For now, than the sands of the sea it is heavier, Therefore my words have been rash.
For now it would be heavier than the sand of the seas, therefore my words have been rash.
For now it would be heavier than the sand of the sea: therefore my words are swallowed up.
As the sand of the sea this would appear heavier: therefore my words are full of sorrow:
they would be heavier than all the sands on the shores of the oceans. That is why I spoke ◄very rashly/without thinking clearly► about the day that I was born.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 6:3
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Job 6:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּֽי
עַתָּ֗ה
מֵ/ח֣וֹל
יַמִּ֣ים
יִכְבָּ֑ד
עַל
כֵּ֝֗ן
דְּבָרַ֥/י
לָֽעוּ
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
עַתָּ֗ה
ʻattâh
H6258
now
Adv
מֵ/ח֣וֹל
chôwl
H2344
sand
Prep | N-ms
יַמִּ֣ים
yâm
H3220
West
N-mp
יִכְבָּ֑ד
kâbad
H3513
to honor
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
כֵּ֝֗ן
kên
H3651
right
Part
דְּבָרַ֥/י
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
N-mp | Suff
לָֽעוּ
lûwaʻ
H3886
to swallow
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 6:3
כִּֽי
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.
עַתָּ֗ה
ʻattâh
H6258
"now"
Adv
This word means now or at this time, like in Exodus when God says now is the time to act. It can also be used to connect ideas or show a change in time, as seen in the book of Isaiah.
Definition: 1) now 1a) now 1b) in phrases
Usage: Occurs in 422 OT verses. KJV: henceforth, now, straightway, this time, whereas. See also: Genesis 3:22; Joshua 24:23; 2 Samuel 24:13.
מֵ/ח֣וֹל
chôwl
H2344
"sand"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to sand, describing it as round or whirling particles. It is used in the Bible to talk about the desert or beach, and is often translated simply as 'sand'.
Definition: sand
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: sand. See also: Genesis 22:17; Job 6:3; Psalms 78:27.
יַמִּ֣ים
yâm
H3220
"West"
N-mp
Refers to a large body of water like the Mediterranean Sea or a sea in general, sometimes specifically the west or seaward direction.
Definition: This name means sea, seaward, westward Another name of eph.ron (עֶפְרוֹן "(Mount )Ephron" H6085H)
Usage: Occurs in 339 OT verses. KJV: sea ([idiom] -faring man, (-shore)), south, west (-ern, side, -ward). See also: Genesis 1:10; Joshua 17:10; Psalms 8:9.
יִכְבָּ֑ד
kâbad
H3513
"to honor"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This word can mean to honor or make something weighty, like when God is glorified in Psalm 138, or to be heavy with burdens, as the Israelites were in Exodus 18.
Definition: : honour/glory 1) to be heavy, be weighty, be grievous, be hard, be rich, be honourable, be glorious, be burdensome, be honoured 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be heavy 1a2) to be heavy, be insensible, be dull 1a3) to be honoured 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made heavy, be honoured, enjoy honour, be made abundant 1b2) to get oneself glory or honour, gain glory 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to make heavy, make dull, make insensible 1c2) to make honourable, honour, glorify 1d) (Pual) to be made honourable, be honoured 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to make heavy 1e2) to make heavy, make dull, make unresponsive 1e3) to cause to be honoured 1f) (Hithpael) 1f1) to make oneself heavy, make oneself dense, make oneself numerous 1f2) to honour oneself
Usage: Occurs in 108 OT verses. KJV: abounding with, more grievously afflict, boast, be chargeable, [idiom] be dim, glorify, be (make) glorious (things), glory, (very) great, be grievous, harden, be (make) heavy, be heavier, lay heavily, (bring to, come to, do, get, be had in) honour (self), (be) honourable (man), lade, [idiom] more be laid, make self many, nobles, prevail, promote (to honour), be rich, be (go) sore, stop. See also: Genesis 13:2; Job 6:3; Psalms 15:4.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
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.
כֵּ֝֗ן
kên
H3651
"right"
Part
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means 'so' or 'thus', often used to show agreement or confirmation, like in the book of Genesis. It can also mean 'rightly' or 'justly', as in doing something the correct way. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: adv adj 1) right, just, honest, true, veritable 1a) right, just, honest 1b) correct 1c) true, veritable
Usage: Occurs in 737 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] after that (this, -ward, -wards), as... as, [phrase] (for-) asmuch as yet, [phrase] be (for which) cause, [phrase] following, howbeit, in (the) like (manner, -wise), [idiom] the more, right, (even) so, state, straightway, such (thing), surely, [phrase] there (where) -fore, this, thus, true, well, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:7; Exodus 37:19; Judges 7:17.
דְּבָרַ֥/י
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
N-mp | Suff
A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.
Definition: This name means word, speaking
Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.
לָֽעוּ
lûwaʻ
H3886
"to swallow"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
This Hebrew word means to talk wildly or be rash, like speaking without thinking. It can also mean to gulp something down. In the Bible, it appears in contexts where people are acting impulsively or speaking foolishly.
Definition: (Qal) to swallow, swallow down
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: swallow down (up). See also: Job 6:3; Obadiah 1:16.
Study Notes — Job 6:3
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 6:3 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 6:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 6:3
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 6:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 6:3
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 6:3
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 6:3
- Cambridge Bible on Job 6:3
- Barnes' Notes on Job 6:3
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 6:3
- Sermons on Job 6:3
Context — Job Replies: My Complaint Is Just
1Then Job replied:
2“If only my grief could be weighed and placed with my calamity on the scales.
3For then it would outweigh the sand of the seas— no wonder my words have been rash.
4For the arrows of the Almighty have pierced me; my spirit drinks in their poison; the terrors of God are arrayed against me. 5Does a wild donkey bray over fresh grass, or an ox low over its fodder?Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proverbs 27:3 | A stone is heavy and sand is a burden, but aggravation from a fool outweighs them both. |
| 2 | Job 23:2 | “Even today my complaint is bitter. His hand is heavy despite my groaning. |
| 3 | Psalms 40:5 | Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders You have done, and the plans You have for us— none can compare to You— if I proclaim and declare them, they are more than I can count. |
| 4 | Matthew 11:28 | Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. |
| 5 | Job 37:19–20 | Teach us what we should say to Him; we cannot draw up our case when our faces are in darkness. Should He be told that I want to speak? Would a man ask to be swallowed up ? |
| 6 | Psalms 77:4 | You have kept my eyes from closing; I am too troubled to speak. |
Job 6:3 Summary
In Job 6:3, Job is saying that his grief is so big that it would outweigh all the sand in the seas. He's feeling totally overwhelmed and is admitting that his words might not be perfect because of his pain. This shows us that it's okay to be honest with God about how we're feeling, even if it's hard or messy, as we see in Psalms 62:8. We can trust God to handle our emotions and bring us comfort, as promised in 2 Corinthians 1:3-4.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Job trying to say about his grief in Job 6:3?
Job is expressing that his grief is so immense that it would outweigh the sand of the seas, indicating the overwhelming nature of his emotional pain, as seen in his desire to have his grief weighed in Job 6:2.
Why does Job say his words have been rash in Job 6:3?
Job acknowledges that his words have been rash because he is speaking out of his intense emotional pain and distress, similar to how the Psalmist expresses his emotions in Psalms 38:9.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the book of Job?
This verse is part of Job's initial response to his suffering, showcasing his honesty and vulnerability, which is a recurring theme throughout the book of Job, as seen in Job 7:11 and Job 10:1.
What can we learn from Job's expression of grief in Job 6:3?
We can learn that it's okay to express our emotions and be honest about our pain, as Job does, and that God can handle our raw emotions, as seen in Psalms 55:22 and Matthew 11:28.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I am experiencing overwhelming grief or pain, and how can I bring them before God?
- How do I respond when I'm feeling emotionally overwhelmed, and what can I learn from Job's example in this verse?
- What are some ways I can be honest about my emotions with God and with others, without being rash or hurtful?
- How can I balance being vulnerable about my pain with trusting in God's sovereignty, as seen in Romans 8:28 and Job 2:3?
Gill's Exposition on Job 6:3
For now it would be heavier than the sand of the sea,.... Or "seas" (z); all sand is heavy in its own nature, Proverbs 27:3; especially the sand of the sea, that which is immediately taken out of it;
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 6:3
For now it would be heavier than the sand of the sea: therefore my words are swallowed up. The sand. "The sand is weighty" (Proverbs 27:3). Are swallowed up - See margin.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 6:3
It would be heavier, i.e. my grief or calamity, than the sand of the sea, which is heavier than dry sand. Swallowed up, as this verb is used, . My voice and spirit faileth me. So far am I from speaking too liberally of it, for which I am now accused, that I cannot find nor utter words sufficient to express my sorrow or misery; but my groanings are such as cannot be uttered, as is said in another case, . When I would express it, the words stick in my throat, and I am forced, as it were, to swallow them up.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 6:3
Job 6:3 For now it would be heavier than the sand of the sea: therefore my words are swallowed up.Ver. 3. For now it would be heavier than the sand of the sea] How light soever thou, O Eliphaz, esteemest it, as being in a prosperous condition. It is easy to swim in a warm bath; and every bird can sing in a sunshine day. But grief lieth like a load of lead upon the soul, heavy and cold; afflicting it, as an unsupportable burden doth the body. It so oppressed the poor Israelites in Egypt, that they had no mind to hearken to Moses, Exodus 6:9. Solomon cries out, "A wounded spirit who can bear?" Proverbs 18:14. My soul is very heavy, and exceeding sorrowful, even unto death, saith our blessed Saviour, Matthew 26:37-38, then when the Father made all our sins to meet upon him, and he bare our griefs and carried our sorrows, Isaiah 53:4; Isaiah 53:12. Sure it is, that had he not been God as well as man, he had been utterly crushed by that inconceivable weight of sin and wrath that he then groaned under. Oh what will all Christless persons do in hell, where God shall lay upon them and not spare! they would fain fly out of his hand, Job 27:22, but that cannot be. Therefore my words are swallowed up] Vix loqui possum, vox faucibus haeret: I want words, which yet, if I had them at will, would be far too weak to utter the grief of my mind.
Broughton rendereth it, Therefore my words fall short; they are semesa, saith Junius, half eaten before spoken; I am, as it were, gagged with grief; or, my words are even smothered up with sighs and sobs. Thus Job rhetoricates, and yet thinks himself greatly word bound.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 6:3
(3) Swallowed up.—That is. words are useless and powerless to express it. (See the margin.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 6:3
Verse 3. Heavier than the sand of the sea] This includes two ideas: their number was too great to be counted; their weight was too great to be estimated.
Cambridge Bible on Job 6:3
3. the sand of the sea] A frequent figure for that which is infinite in weight, Proverbs 27:3, or number, Genesis 32:12, or measure, Jeremiah 33:22. are swallowed up] Rather, have been wild, or perhaps vain or idle. Probably the word is allied to an Arabic root that signifies to speak, and also, to speak wrongly and foolishly. Job with transparent simplicity concedes a certain extravagance in his language, although he excuses it (Job 6:4 seq.). Elsewhere he says in reference to himself that the words of one that is desperate go into the wind (Job 6:26).
Barnes' Notes on Job 6:3
Heavier than the sand of the sea - That is, they would be found to be insupportable. Who could bear up the sands of the sea? So Job says of his sorrows. A comparison somewhat similar is found in Proverbs 27:3.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 6:3
3. Sand of the sea — A figure also common in the classic writers for what cannot be measured or numbered. Compare Hosea 1:10. Swallowed up — ìòå. Better, Therefore do my words rave. A candid admission!
Sermons on Job 6:3
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Faith in the Midst of Perverseness by Oswald Chambers | Oswald Chambers delves into the profound concept of redemption, emphasizing that the ease of experiencing redemption is due to the immense cost paid by God. He highlights the impor |
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Knowing the Mind of Christ by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the need for a generation that will walk with God and allow Him to be in control. He highlights the importance of obedience and starting smal |
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(The Church in the Last Days) 01 - Tree of Life or Tree of Death by Milton Green | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of opposing and exposing the powers of darkness in our lives. He encourages listeners to question old traditions and teaching |
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Delight Ourselves in the Lord by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith encourages listeners to delight themselves in the Lord and put their trust in Him. He emphasizes the power of God to transform lives and bring pe |
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Book of Acts Series - Part 40 | the Plan by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the pastor emphasizes the importance of having a plan in various aspects of life. He highlights how society operates with plans in businesses, universities, and eve |
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Week of Meetings 1974-02 Romans 1:21 by James R. Cochrane | In this sermon, the speaker begins by referencing 2 Timothy 3:1, which warns of perilous times in the last days where people will be lovers of themselves and money. The speaker the |
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If My Words Abide in You by John Piper | This sermon emphasizes the importance of memorizing scripture to deepen understanding, strengthen faith, shape worldview, overcome temptation, guard the mind, and minister to other |