Job 31:2
For what portion of God is there from above? and what inheritance of the Almighty from on high?
Original Language Analysis
וּמֶ֤ה׀
H4100
וּמֶ֤ה׀
Strong's:
H4100
Word #:
1 of 7
properly, interrogative what? (including how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including how!), or indefinitely what (including whatever, and
מִמָּ֑עַל
is there from above
H4605
מִמָּ֑עַל
is there from above
Strong's:
H4605
Word #:
4 of 7
properly,the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc
וְֽנַחֲלַ֥ת
and what inheritance
H5159
וְֽנַחֲלַ֥ת
and what inheritance
Strong's:
H5159
Word #:
5 of 7
properly, something inherited, i.e., (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion
Historical Context
Ancient covenant theology emphasized inheritance and reward. Job's question challenges whether such theology holds under testing.
Questions for Reflection
- What 'portion' or 'inheritance' do you expect from faithful service?
- How does suffering challenge your view of divine reward?
Analysis & Commentary
Job asks: 'For what portion of God is there from above? and what inheritance of the Almighty from on high?' This questions what the righteous can expect from God. Job probes whether divine inheritance exists for those who serve faithfully.