Job 27:15

Authorized King James Version

Those that remain of him shall be buried in death: and his widows shall not weep.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
שְׂ֭רִידָיו
Those that remain
a survivor
#2
בַּמָּ֣וֶת
in death
death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin
#3
יִקָּבֵ֑רוּ
of him shall be buried
to inter
#4
וְ֝אַלְמְנֹתָ֗יו
and his widows
a widow; also a desolate place
#5
לֹ֣א
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#6
תִבְכֶּֽינָה׃
shall not weep
to weep; generally to bemoan

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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection