King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
What man [is] like Job, [who] drinketh up scorning like water?
Complete Jewish Bible:
"Is there a man like Iyov, who drinks in scoffing like water,
Berean Standard Bible:
What man is like Job, who drinks up derision like water?
American Standard Version:
What man is like Job, Who drinketh up scoffing like water,
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
What man{H1397} is like Job{H347}, who drinketh up{H8354} scorning{H3933} like water{H4325}?
Cross-References (KJV):
Job 15:16
- How much more abominable and filthy [is] man, which drinketh iniquity like water?
Proverbs 1:22
- How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?
Deuteronomy 29:19
- And it come to pass, when he heareth the words of this curse, that he bless himself in his heart, saying, I shall have peace, though I walk in the imagination of mine heart, to add drunkenness to thirst:
Proverbs 4:17
- For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence.
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Commentary for Job 34:7
Job 34:7 is a verse from the Book of Job, which is part of the Wisdom Literature in the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. The verse is spoken by Elihu, one of Job's friends, during a series of dialogues that take place after Job has lost everything—his wealth, his children, and his health—due to a series of calamities. The Book of Job addresses the age-old question of why suffering occurs, particularly to the innocent and righteous.
In this particular verse, Elihu is responding to Job's complaints and his questioning of God's justice. Elihu is critical of Job, suggesting that he is unique in his willingness to endure suffering and to "drink up scorning like water." The phrase implies that Job is unusually tolerant of ridicule and insults, almost as if he consumes them without resistance. Elihu seems to be challenging Job's attitude, suggesting that his acceptance of suffering is beyond what is typical or expected of a man.
The historical context of the Book of Job is somewhat uncertain, with scholars placing its composition anywhere from the 7th to the 2nd century BCE. It reflects the ancient Near Eastern wisdom tradition, where the problem of suffering and the justice of God were common themes. The character of Job is often seen as an archetype of innocent suffering, and his story has resonated with readers throughout the ages who grapple with the same existential questions about the nature of suffering and divine justice.
In summary, Job 34:7 reflects the broader themes of the Book of Job, highlighting the unique endurance of Job in the face of undeserved suffering and the complex interplay between human affliction and divine wisdom. Elihu's comment underscores the idea that Job's experience is extraordinary, setting the stage for the divine speeches that will eventually address the core questions of the book.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H1397
There are 64 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גֶּבֶר
Transliteration: geber
Pronunciation: gheh'-ber
Description: from גָּבַר; properly, a valiant man or warrior; generally, a person simply; every one, man, [idiom] mighty. - Strong's Number: H347
There are 2478 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אִיּוֹב
Transliteration: ʼÎyôwb
Pronunciation: ee-yobe'
Description: from אָיַב; hated (i.e. persecuted); Ijob, the patriarch famous for his patience; Job. - Strong's Number: H8354
There are 193 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁתָה
Transliteration: shâthâh
Pronunciation: shaw-thaw'
Description: a primitive root; to imbibe (literally or figuratively); [idiom] assuredly, banquet, [idiom] certainly, drink(-er, -ing), drunk ([idiom] -ard), surely. (Prop. intensive of שָׁקָה.) - Strong's Number: H3933
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: לַעַג
Transliteration: laʻag
Pronunciation: lah'-ag
Description: from לָעַג; derision, scoffing; derision, scorn (-ing). - Strong's Number: H4325
There are 525 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַיִם
Transliteration: mayim
Pronunciation: mah'-yim
Description: dual of a primitive noun (but used in a singular sense); water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen; [phrase] piss, wasting, water(-ing, (-course, -flood, -spring)).