Job 42:11

Authorized King James Version

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.

Word-by-Word Analysis

הֵבִ֥יא

H935

Then came

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

אֵ֠לָיו

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

אֶחָ֨יו

H251

there unto him all his brethren

a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like h0001])

וְכָל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

אַחְיֹתָ֜יו

H269

and all his sisters

a sister (used very widely [like h0251], literally and figuratively)

וְכָל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

יֹדְעָ֣יו

H3045

and all they that had been of his acquaintance

to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o

לְפָנִ֗ים

H6440

before

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

וַיֹּאכְל֨וּ

H398

and did eat

to eat (literally or figuratively)

#11

עִמּ֣וֹ

H5973

adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then

#12

לֶחֶם֮

H3899

bread

food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)

#13

בְּבֵיתוֹ֒

H1004

with him in his house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

#14

וַיָּנֻ֤דוּ

H5110

and they bemoaned

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

#15

לוֹ֙

#16

וַיְנַחֲמ֣וּ

H5162

him and comforted

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

#17

אֹת֔וֹ

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#18

עַ֚ל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#19

כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

#20

הָ֣רָעָ֔ה

H7451

him over all the evil

bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)

#21

אֲשֶׁר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

#22

הֵבִ֥יא

H935

Then came

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

#23

יְהוָ֖ה

H3068

that the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

#24

עָלָ֑יו

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#25

וַיִּתְּנוּ

H5414

also gave

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

#26

ל֗וֹ

#27

וְאִ֕ישׁ

H376

and every one

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)

#28

קְשִׂיטָ֣ה

H7192

piece of money

an ingot (as definitely estimated and stamped for a coin)

#29

אֶחָֽד׃

H259

him a

properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first

#30

וְאִ֕ישׁ

H376

and every one

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)

#31

נֶ֥זֶם

H5141

an earring

a nose-ring

#32

זָהָ֖ב

H2091

of gold

gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e., yellow), as oil, a clear sky

#33

אֶחָֽד׃

H259

him a

properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first

Analysis

Within the broader context of Job, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Job.

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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?