Job 21:6

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Even when I remember I am afraid, and trembling taketh hold on my flesh.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Whenever I recall it, I am in shock; my whole body shudders.

Berean Standard Bible:

When I remember, terror takes hold, and my body trembles in horror.

American Standard Version:

Even when I remember I am troubled, And horror taketh hold on my flesh.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Even when I remember{H2142} I am afraid{H926}, and trembling{H6427} taketh hold on{H270} my flesh{H1320}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Habakkuk 3:16

  • ¶ When I heard, my belly trembled; my lips quivered at the voice: rottenness entered into my bones, and I trembled in myself, that I might rest in the day of trouble: when he cometh up unto the people, he will invade them with his troops.

Lamentations 3:19

  • Remembering mine affliction and my misery, the wormwood and the gall.

Lamentations 3:20

  • My soul hath [them] still in remembrance, and is humbled in me.

Psalms 119:120

  • My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.

Psalms 77:3

  • I remembered God, and was troubled: I complained, and my spirit was overwhelmed. Selah.

Psalms 88:15

  • I [am] afflicted and ready to die from [my] youth up: [while] I suffer thy terrors I am distracted.

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Commentary for Job 21:6

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: H2142
    There are 223 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: זָכַר
    Transliteration: zâkar
    Pronunciation: zaw-kar'
    Description: a primitive root; also as denominative from זָכָר; properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e. to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male; [idiom] burn (incense), [idiom] earnestly, be male, (make) mention (of), be mindful, recount, record(-er), remember, make to be remembered, bring (call, come, keep, put) to (in) remembrance, [idiom] still, think on, [idiom] well.
  2. Strong's Number: H926
    There are 39 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: בָּהַל
    Transliteration: bâhal
    Pronunciation: baw-hal'
    Description: a primitive root; to tremble inwardly (or palpitate), i.e. (figuratively) be (causative, make) (suddenly) alarmed or agitated; by implication to hasten anxiously; be (make) affrighted (afraid, amazed, dismayed, rash), (be, get, make) haste(-n, -y, -ily), (give) speedy(-ily), thrust out, trouble, vex.
  3. Strong's Number: H6427
    There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: פַּלָּצוּת
    Transliteration: pallâtsûwth
    Pronunciation: pal-law-tsooth'
    Description: from פָּלַץ; affright; fearfulness, horror, trembling.
  4. Strong's Number: H270
    There are 305 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אָחַז
    Transliteration: ʼâchaz
    Pronunciation: aw-khaz'
    Description: a primitive root; to seize (often with the accessory idea of holding in possession); [phrase] be affrighted, bar, (catch, lay, take) hold (back), come upon, fasten, handle, portion, (get, have or take) possess(-ion).
  5. Strong's Number: H1320
    There are 241 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: בָּשָׂר
    Transliteration: bâsâr
    Pronunciation: baw-sawr'
    Description: from בָּשַׂר; flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of aman; body, (fat, lean) flesh(-ed), kin, (man-) kind, [phrase] nakedness, self, skin.