Job 42:11
Then came there unto him all his brethren, and all his sisters, and all they that had been of his acquaintance before, and did eat bread with him in his house: and they bemoaned him, and comforted him over all the evil that the LORD had brought upon him: every man also gave him a piece of money, and every one an earring of gold.
Original Language Analysis
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
3 of 33
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
אֶחָ֨יו
there unto him all his brethren
H251
אֶחָ֨יו
there unto him all his brethren
Strong's:
H251
Word #:
4 of 33
a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like h0001])
וְכָל
H3605
וְכָל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
5 of 33
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
אַחְיֹתָ֜יו
and all his sisters
H269
אַחְיֹתָ֜יו
and all his sisters
Strong's:
H269
Word #:
6 of 33
a sister (used very widely [like h0251], literally and figuratively)
וְכָל
H3605
וְכָל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
7 of 33
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
יֹדְעָ֣יו
and all they that had been of his acquaintance
H3045
יֹדְעָ֣יו
and all they that had been of his acquaintance
Strong's:
H3045
Word #:
8 of 33
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
לְפָנִ֗ים
before
H6440
לְפָנִ֗ים
before
Strong's:
H6440
Word #:
9 of 33
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
עִמּ֣וֹ
H5973
עִמּ֣וֹ
Strong's:
H5973
Word #:
11 of 33
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
לֶחֶם֮
bread
H3899
לֶחֶם֮
bread
Strong's:
H3899
Word #:
12 of 33
food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
בְּבֵיתוֹ֒
with him in his house
H1004
בְּבֵיתוֹ֒
with him in his house
Strong's:
H1004
Word #:
13 of 33
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
וַיָּנֻ֤דוּ
and they bemoaned
H5110
וַיָּנֻ֤דוּ
and they bemoaned
Strong's:
H5110
Word #:
14 of 33
to nod, i.e., waver; figuratively, to wander, flee, disappear; also (from shaking the head in sympathy), to console, deplore, or (from tossing the hea
וַיְנַחֲמ֣וּ
him and comforted
H5162
וַיְנַחֲמ֣וּ
him and comforted
Strong's:
H5162
Word #:
16 of 33
properly, to sigh, i.e., breathe strongly; by implication, to be sorry, i.e., (in a favorable sense) to pity, console or (reflexively) rue; or (unfavo
אֹת֔וֹ
H853
אֹת֔וֹ
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
17 of 33
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
עַ֚ל
H5921
עַ֚ל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
18 of 33
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
19 of 33
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הָ֣רָעָ֔ה
him over all the evil
H7451
הָ֣רָעָ֔ה
him over all the evil
Strong's:
H7451
Word #:
20 of 33
bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
אֲשֶׁר
H834
אֲשֶׁר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
21 of 33
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
יְהוָ֖ה
that the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֖ה
that the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
23 of 33
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
עָלָ֑יו
H5921
עָלָ֑יו
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
24 of 33
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
וַיִּתְּנוּ
also gave
H5414
וַיִּתְּנוּ
also gave
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
25 of 33
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
וְאִ֕ישׁ
and every one
H376
וְאִ֕ישׁ
and every one
Strong's:
H376
Word #:
27 of 33
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
קְשִׂיטָ֣ה
piece of money
H7192
קְשִׂיטָ֣ה
piece of money
Strong's:
H7192
Word #:
28 of 33
an ingot (as definitely estimated and stamped for a coin)
וְאִ֕ישׁ
and every one
H376
וְאִ֕ישׁ
and every one
Strong's:
H376
Word #:
30 of 33
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
Cross References
Job 2:11Now when Job's three friends heard of all this evil that was come upon him, they came every one from his own place; Eliphaz the Temanite, and Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite: for they had made an appointment together to come to mourn with him and to comfort him.Proverbs 16:7When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.Genesis 24:22And it came to pass, as the camels had done drinking, that the man took a golden earring of half a shekel weight, and two bracelets for her hands of ten shekels weight of gold;Hebrews 12:12Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees;Hebrews 13:3Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body.Job 4:4Thy words have upholden him that was falling, and thou hast strengthened the feeble knees.Job 16:5But I would strengthen you with my mouth, and the moving of my lips should asswage your grief.Romans 12:15Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.1 Corinthians 12:26And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it.Genesis 37:35And all his sons and all his daughters rose up to comfort him; but he refused to be comforted; and he said, For I will go down into the grave unto my son mourning. Thus his father wept for him.
Historical Context
Ancient Near Eastern culture emphasized community and family relationships. Their absence during Job's suffering violated social obligations. Their return during restoration revealed cultural tendency to associate with success. This would teach readers to value faithful friends who remain during trials over those who return only during prosperity.
Questions for Reflection
- Who has proven faithful during your suffering versus who only appears during prosperity?
- How can you graciously receive those who return after abandoning you in trials?
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Analysis & Commentary
"Then came there unto him all his brethren, and all his sisters, and all they that had been of his acquaintance before." After restoration begins, Job's family and former friends return. Their absence during suffering but presence during prosperity exposes fair-weather friendship. Yet Job receives them graciously. God restores community alongside material blessings. This teaches that restoration includes renewed relationships, though we must recognize that some relationships are conditional and shallow. The verse also demonstrates God's comprehensive restoration—nothing partial or incomplete.