Translations
Modern
For then it would outweigh the sand of the seas—no wonder my words have been rash.
Traditional
For now it would be heavier than the sand of the sea: therefore my words are swallowed up.
Literal
For now it is heavy, more than the sand of the sea; and upon thus my words have been rash.
Latin
Quasi arena maris hæc gravior appareret; unde et verba mea dolore sunt plena:
Original
Hebrew
English
For then it would outweigh the sand of the seas—no wonder my words have been rash.
Notes
In the Old Testament, arrows symbolize danger, disease, and destruction from God (7:20; 16:12–13; Deuteronomy 32:23–24, 42; Psalms 7:12–13; 38:2; 64:7; 91:5–6; Lamentations 2:4; 3:12–13; Ezekiel 5:16).
Job responds by criticizing his counselors and questioning God (chapters 6 and 7). He explains his intense words by indicating his deep "grief" or "anguish" (6:2–3; 7:11). Job states that Eliphaz has not provided comfort or sympathy as a friend. Instead, Eliphaz chose to argue about out of date religious or theological ideas.
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Afflictions and Adversities: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Sea: The Shore of, Covered with Sand