His archers compass me round about, he cleaveth my reins asunder, and doth not spare; he poureth out my gall upon the ground.
His archers {H7228} compass me round about {H5437}, he cleaveth {H6398} my reins {H3629} asunder {H6398}, and doth not spare {H2550}; he poureth out {H8210} my gall {H4845} upon the ground {H776}.
his archers surrounded me. He slashes my innards and shows no mercy, he pours my gall on the ground.
His archers surround me. He pierces my kidneys without mercy and spills my gall on the ground.
His archers compass me round about; He cleaveth my reins asunder, and doth not spare; He poureth out my gall upon the ground.
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Job 6:4
For the arrows of the Almighty [are] within me, the poison whereof drinketh up my spirit: the terrors of God do set themselves in array against me. -
Job 20:25
It is drawn, and cometh out of the body; yea, the glittering sword cometh out of his gall: terrors [are] upon him. -
Lamentations 2:11
Mine eyes do fail with tears, my bowels are troubled, my liver is poured upon the earth, for the destruction of the daughter of my people; because the children and the sucklings swoon in the streets of the city. -
2 Peter 2:5
And spared not the old world, but saved Noah the eighth [person], a preacher of righteousness, bringing in the flood upon the world of the ungodly; -
Ezekiel 5:11
Wherefore, [as] I live, saith the Lord GOD; Surely, because thou hast defiled my sanctuary with all thy detestable things, and with all thine abominations, therefore will I also diminish [thee]; neither shall mine eye spare, neither will I have any pity. -
Romans 8:32
He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? -
Job 6:10
Then should I yet have comfort; yea, I would harden myself in sorrow: let him not spare; for I have not concealed the words of the Holy One.
Job 16:13 is a vivid and painful lament from Job's third speech, where he describes the intense suffering he believes God is inflicting upon him. This verse paints a picture of utter devastation, both physical and emotional, as Job feels relentlessly attacked and utterly broken.
Context
In Job 16, Job is responding to his friends' accusations and their insistence that his suffering must be due to some hidden sin. Weary of their unhelpful counsel, Job turns his complaint directly to God, whom he perceives as his adversary. He feels abandoned and unjustly targeted by the Almighty, despite his righteousness. This particular verse, with its graphic imagery, underscores the profound depth of his physical torment and spiritual agony, portraying God as a relentless assailant.
Key Themes
Linguistic Insights
The KJV translation of Job 16:13 uses powerful, visceral imagery:
Practical Application
Job 16:13 offers several insights for believers today: