Job 42:16
After this lived Job an hundred and forty years, and saw his sons, and his sons' sons, even four generations.
Original Language Analysis
וַיְחִ֤י
this lived
H2421
וַיְחִ֤י
this lived
Strong's:
H2421
Word #:
1 of 15
to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
אַֽחֲרֵי
After
H310
אַֽחֲרֵי
After
Strong's:
H310
Word #:
3 of 15
properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
מֵאָ֥ה
an hundred
H3967
מֵאָ֥ה
an hundred
Strong's:
H3967
Word #:
5 of 15
a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
וַיִּרְאֶ֗
and saw
H7200
וַיִּרְאֶ֗
and saw
Strong's:
H7200
Word #:
8 of 15
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
9 of 15
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
בָנָ֔יו
and his sons
H1121
בָנָ֔יו
and his sons
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
10 of 15
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
11 of 15
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
בָנָ֔יו
and his sons
H1121
בָנָ֔יו
and his sons
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
12 of 15
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
Cross References
Genesis 50:23And Joseph saw Ephraim's children of the third generation: the children also of Machir the son of Manasseh were brought up upon Joseph's knees.Proverbs 17:6Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.Psalms 128:6Yea, thou shalt see thy children's children, and peace upon Israel.Genesis 50:26So Joseph died, being an hundred and ten years old: and they embalmed him, and he was put in a coffin in Egypt.Deuteronomy 34:7And Moses was an hundred and twenty years old when he died: his eye was not dim, nor his natural force abated.Joshua 24:29And it came to pass after these things, that Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of the LORD, died, being an hundred and ten years old.Genesis 25:7And these are the days of the years of Abraham's life which he lived, an hundred threescore and fifteen years.Genesis 47:28And Jacob lived in the land of Egypt seventeen years: so the whole age of Jacob was an hundred forty and seven years.Psalms 90:10The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.Genesis 11:32And the days of Terah were two hundred and five years: and Terah died in Haran.
Historical Context
Ancient patriarchal culture viewed long life and many descendants as supreme blessings, signs of divine favor. Four generations witnessed represented remarkable longevity and fertility. This comprehensive blessing demonstrated complete divine restoration, teaching that God's redemption addresses all dimensions of life—possessions, relationships, and time.
Questions for Reflection
- How does God provide not just restoration but opportunity to fully enjoy what He restores?
- What blessings do you need time to appreciate rather than rushing to the next thing?
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Analysis & Commentary
"After this lived Job an hundred and forty years, and saw his sons, and his sons' sons, even four generations." Job lives 140 additional years—possibly double his previous age, matching double restoration of possessions (v.10). Seeing four generations represents fullness of blessing in ancient thought. God grants Job comprehensive restoration—time to enjoy fully what he received. This teaches that God's restoration isn't merely replacement but opportunity to experience blessing richly. Divine redemption provides time to heal, enjoy, and appreciate what is restored.