Job 16:12

Job Decries His Comforters · Job 16:1–22
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Translations

Modern
I was at ease, but He shattered me; He seized me by the neck and crushed me. He has set me up as His target;
Traditional
I was at ease, but he hath broken me asunder: he hath also taken me by my neck, and shaken me to pieces, and set me up for his mark.
Literal
I was at ease, and He broke me; and He seized me by my neck and shattered me, and stood me up for Him as a target.
Latin
Ego ille quondam opulentus, repente contritus sum: tenuit cervicem meam, confregit me, et posuit me sibi quasi in signum.

Original

Hebrew
English
I was at ease, but He shattered me; He seized me by the neck and crushed me. He has set me up as His target;

Notes

He seized me by the neck: This might refer to a wild animal capturing its prey (see 16:9). However, it is more likely a military image signaling defeat (Genesis 49:8; Psalm 18:40).

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Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Often Severe Afflictions and Adversities: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Afflictions: Often Severe Rehabilitation