Job 19:27
Whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another; though my reins be consumed within me.
Original Language Analysis
אֲשֶׁ֤ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֤ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
1 of 11
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
אֶֽחֱזֶה
Whom I shall see
H2372
אֶֽחֱזֶה
Whom I shall see
Strong's:
H2372
Word #:
3 of 11
to gaze at; mentally to perceive, contemplate (with pleasure); specifically, to have a vision of
וְעֵינַ֣י
for myself and mine eyes
H5869
וְעֵינַ֣י
for myself and mine eyes
Strong's:
H5869
Word #:
5 of 11
an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
רָא֣וּ
shall behold
H7200
רָא֣וּ
shall behold
Strong's:
H7200
Word #:
6 of 11
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
וְלֹא
H3808
וְלֹא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
7 of 11
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
זָ֑ר
and not another
H2114
זָ֑ר
and not another
Strong's:
H2114
Word #:
8 of 11
to turn aside (especially for lodging); hence to be a foreigner, strange, profane; specifically (active participle) to commit adultery
כָּל֖וּ
be consumed
H3615
כָּל֖וּ
be consumed
Strong's:
H3615
Word #:
9 of 11
to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
Historical Context
Ancient Near Eastern afterlife concepts often featured shadowy existence, but Job envisions concrete, personal encounter. The 'reins' (kidneys) represent innermost being.
Questions for Reflection
- What difference does it make that you will see God 'for yourself'?
- How does embodied resurrection differ from disembodied immortality?
Analysis & Commentary
Job continues: 'Whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another; though my reins be consumed within me.' The emphatic 'for myself' and 'not another' stresses personal, direct encounter. Job's hope isn't abstract immortality but embodied meeting with God.