Job 19:2

Authorized King James Version

How long will ye vex my soul, and break me in pieces with words?

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
עַד
H5704
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
#2
אָ֭נָה
H575
where?; hence, whither?, when?; also hither and thither
#3
תּוֹגְי֣וּן
H3013
How long will ye vex
to grieve
#4
נַפְשִׁ֑י
H5315
my soul
properly, a breathing creature, i.e., animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or ment
#5
וּֽתְדַכְּאוּנַ֥נִי
H1792
and break
to crumble; transitively, to bruise (literally or figuratively)
#6
בְמִלִּֽים׃
H4405
me in pieces with words
a word; collectively, a discourse; figuratively, a topic

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Job. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Job Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection