Job 6:10
Then should I yet have comfort; yea, I would harden myself in sorrow: let him not spare; for I have not concealed the words of the Holy One.
Original Language Analysis
וּ֥תְהִי
H1961
וּ֥תְהִי
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
1 of 12
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
ע֨וֹד׀
H5750
ע֨וֹד׀
Strong's:
H5750
Word #:
2 of 12
properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more
וַֽאֲסַלְּדָ֣ה
yea I would harden
H5539
וַֽאֲסַלְּדָ֣ה
yea I would harden
Strong's:
H5539
Word #:
4 of 12
probably to leap (with joy), i.e., exult
לֹ֣א
H3808
לֹ֣א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
6 of 12
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
יַחְמ֑וֹל
let him not spare
H2550
יַחְמ֑וֹל
let him not spare
Strong's:
H2550
Word #:
7 of 12
to commiserate; by implication, to spare
כִּי
H3588
כִּי
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
8 of 12
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
לֹ֥א
H3808
לֹ֥א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
9 of 12
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
Cross References
Job 23:12Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.Isaiah 57:15For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.Leviticus 19:2Speak unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say unto them, Ye shall be holy: for I the LORD your God am holy.
Historical Context
Dying with integrity intact was highly valued in ancient Near Eastern ethics. Job's comfort in potential death rests not on escaping suffering but on maintaining faithfulness—a distinctly biblical value.
Questions for Reflection
- What would bring you comfort if you died today—what faithfulness have you maintained?
- How does Job's focus on not concealing God's words shape your understanding of faithfulness in suffering?
Analysis & Commentary
Job explains why death would comfort him: 'Then should I yet have consolation; yea, I would harden myself in sorrow: let him not spare; for I have not concealed the words of the Holy One.' Death would bring 'consolation' (Hebrew 'nechamah'—comfort) because Job has not denied God. The phrase 'not concealed the words of the Holy One' indicates Job has maintained orthodox faith despite suffering. His comfort in death would be knowing he died faithful—he hasn't cursed God as Satan predicted (1:11, 2:5).