Job 10:12

Authorized King James Version

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Thou hast granted me life and favour, and thy visitation hath preserved my spirit.

Original Language Analysis

חַיִּ֣ים me life H2416
חַיִּ֣ים me life
Strong's: H2416
Word #: 1 of 7
alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or livin
וָ֭חֶסֶד and favour H2617
וָ֭חֶסֶד and favour
Strong's: H2617
Word #: 2 of 7
kindness; by implication (towards god) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
עָשִׂ֣יתָ Thou hast granted H6213
עָשִׂ֣יתָ Thou hast granted
Strong's: H6213
Word #: 3 of 7
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
עִמָּדִ֑י H5978
עִמָּדִ֑י
Strong's: H5978
Word #: 4 of 7
along with
וּ֝פְקֻדָּתְךָ֗ and thy visitation H6486
וּ֝פְקֻדָּתְךָ֗ and thy visitation
Strong's: H6486
Word #: 5 of 7
visitation (in many senses, chiefly official)
שָֽׁמְרָ֥ה hath preserved H8104
שָֽׁמְרָ֥ה hath preserved
Strong's: H8104
Word #: 6 of 7
properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e., guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc
רוּחִֽי׃ my spirit H7307
רוּחִֽי׃ my spirit
Strong's: H7307
Word #: 7 of 7
wind; by resemblance breath, i.e., a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the

Analysis & Commentary

Job acknowledges 'Thou hast granted me life and favour, and thy visitation hath preserved my spirit.' Even in complaint, Job recognizes past grace - life, favor, preservation. This combination of lament and thanksgiving models balanced prayer that doesn't let suffering erase memory of blessing.

Historical Context

Ancient prayers often began with recollection of past mercies before presenting petitions. Job's acknowledgment of divine 'visitation' (oversight) shows he hasn't forgotten God's care despite present pain.

Questions for Reflection