Job 5:25

Authorized King James Version

Thou shalt know also that thy seed shall be great, and thine offspring as the grass of the earth.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְֽ֭יָדַעְתָּ
Thou shalt know
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
#2
כִּֽי
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#3
רַ֣ב
shall be great
abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
#4
זַרְעֶ֑ךָ
also that thy seed
seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity
#5
וְ֝צֶֽאֱצָאֶ֗יךָ
and thine offspring
issue, i.e., produce, children
#6
כְּעֵ֣שֶׂב
as the grass
grass (or any tender shoot)
#7
הָאָֽרֶץ׃
of the earth
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection