Job 34:19

Authorized King James Version

How much less to him that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all are the work of his hands.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
אֲשֶׁ֤ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#2
לֹֽא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#3
נָשָׂ֨א׀
H5375
How much less to him that accepteth
to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
#4
לִפְנֵי
H6440
more than
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
#5
שָׂרִ֗ים
H8269
of princes
a head person (of any rank or class)
#6
וְלֹ֣א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#7
נִכַּר
H5234
nor regardeth
properly, to scrutinize, i.e., look intently at; hence (with recognition implied), to acknowledge, be acquainted with, care for, respect, revere, or (
#8
שׁ֭וֹעַ
H7771
the rich
a noble, i.e., liberal, opulent; also (as noun in the derived sense) a halloo
#9
לִפְנֵי
H6440
more than
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
#10
דָ֑ל
H1800
the poor
properly, dangling, i.e., (by implication) weak or thin
#11
כִּֽי
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#12
מַעֲשֵׂ֖ה
H4639
for they all are the work
an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property
#13
יָדָ֣יו
H3027
of his hands
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
#14
כֻּלָּֽם׃
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

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 historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection