Job 9:5

Authorized King James Version

Which removeth the mountains, and they know not: which overturneth them in his anger.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
הַמַּעְתִּ֣יק
H6275
Which removeth
to remove (intransitive or transitive) figuratively, to grow old; specifically, to transcribe
#2
הָ֭רִים
H2022
the mountains
a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
#3
וְלֹ֣א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#4
יָדָ֑עוּ
H3045
and they know
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
#5
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#6
הֲפָכָ֣ם
H2015
not which overturneth
to turn about or over; by implication, to change, overturn, return, pervert
#7
בְּאַפּֽוֹ׃
H639
them in his anger
properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Job Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection