Job 1:10

Authorized King James Version

Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
הֲלֹֽא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#2
אַ֠תָּ
H859
thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you
#3
שַׂ֣כְתָּ
H7753
Hast not thou made an hedge
to entwine, i.e., shut in (for formation, protection or restraint)
#4
וּבְעַ֥ד
H1157
about him and about
in up to or over against; generally at, beside, among, behind, for, etc
#5
וּבְעַ֥ד
H1157
about him and about
in up to or over against; generally at, beside, among, behind, for, etc
#6
בֵּית֛וֹ
H1004
his house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#7
וּבְעַ֥ד
H1157
about him and about
in up to or over against; generally at, beside, among, behind, for, etc
#8
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#9
אֲשֶׁר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#10
ל֖וֹ
H0
#11
מִסָּבִ֑יב
H5439
and about all that he hath on every side
(as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around
#12
מַֽעֲשֵׂ֤ה
H4639
the work
an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property
#13
יָדָיו֙
H3027
of his hands
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
#14
בֵּרַ֔כְתָּ
H1288
thou hast blessed
to kneel; by implication to bless god (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (god or the king, as
#15
וּמִקְנֵ֖הוּ
H4735
and his substance
something bought, i.e., property, but only live stock; abstractly, acquisition
#16
פָּרַ֥ץ
H6555
is increased
to break out (in many applications, direct and indirect, literal and figurative)
#17
בָּאָֽרֶץ׃
H776
in the land
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Job, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by establishing foundational concepts crucial to Job's theological argument.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection