Job 6:3New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— “For then it would be heavier than the sand of the seas; Therefore my words have been rash.
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— For now it would be heavier than the sand of the sea: therefore my words are swallowed up.
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— For now it would be heavier than the sand of the seas: therefore have my words been rash.
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— For now it would be heavier than the sand of the seas: Therefore have my words been rash.
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— For now it would be heavier than the sand of the sea: therefore my words are swallowed up.
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— For now it would be heavier than the sand of the seas; therefore my words are vehement.
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— For, now, beyond the sand of the seas, would it be heavy, On this account, my words, have wandered.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— For now, than the sands of the sea it is heavier, Therefore my words have been rash.
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— As the sand of the sea, this would appear heavier: therefore, my words are full of sorrow:
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— For it woulde be nowe heauier then the sande of the sea: therefore my wordes are swallowed vp.
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— For now it would be heauier then the sand of the sea, therefore my words are swallowed vp.
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— For then it would be heavier than the sand of the seas; therefore my words are restrained.
Brenton Greek Septuagint (LXX, Restored Names)
— And verily they would be heavier than the sand by the seashore: but, as it seems, my words are vain.
Full Hebrew Names / Holy Name KJV (2008) [2] [3]
— For now it would be heavier than the sand of the sea: therefore my words are swallowed up. |
For
x3588 (3588) Complementכִּיkiy{kee}
A primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent or consequent; (by implication) very widely used as a relative conjugation or adverb; often largely modified by other particles annexed.
now
x6258 (6258) Complementאַתָּה`attah{at-taw'}
From H6256; at this time, whether adverbial, conjugational or expletive.
it would be heavier
3513 {3513} Primeכָּבַדkabad{kaw-bad'}
A primitive root; to be heavy, that is, in a bad sense ( burdensome, severe, dull) or in a good sense ( numerous, rich, honorable); causatively to make weighty (in the same two senses).
z8799 <8799> Grammar
Stem - Qal (See H8851) Mood - Imperfect (See H8811) Count - 19885
than the sand
2344 {2344} Primeחוֹלchowl{khole}
From H2342; sand (as round or whirling particles).
x4480 (4480) Complementמִןmin{min}
For H4482; properly a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses.
of the sea:
3220 {3220} Primeיָםyam{yawm}
From an unused root meaning to roar; a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article) the Mediterranean; sometimes a large river, or an artificial basin; locally, the west, or (rarely) the south.
therefore
x5921 (5921) Complementעַל`al{al}
Properly the same as H5920 used as a preposition (in the singular or plural, often with prefix, or as conjugation with a particle following); above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications.
x3651 (3651) Complementכֵּןken{kane}
From H3559; properly set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjugation) rightly or so (in various applications to manner, time and relation; often with other particles).
my words
1697 {1697} Primeדָּבָרdabar{daw-baw'}
From H1696; a word; by implication a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially a cause.
are swallowed up.
3886 {3886} Primeלוּעַluwa`{loo'-ah}
A primitive root; to gulp; figuratively to be rash.
z8804 <8804> Grammar
Stem - Qal (See H8851) Mood - Perfect (See H8816) Count - 12562 |
Job 6:3
_ _ the sand — (Proverbs 27:3).
_ _ are swallowed up — See Margin [that is, “I want words to express my grief”]. But Job plainly is apologizing, not for not having had words enough, but for having spoken too much and too boldly; and the Hebrew is, “to speak rashly” [Umbreit, Gesenius, Rosenmuller]. “Therefore were my words so rash.” |
Job 6:3
Sea — Which is heavier than dry sand. Swallowed — My voice and spirit fail me. I cannot find, or utter words sufficient to express my sorrow or misery. |
Job 6:3
For now it would be heavier than the sand of the sea: therefore my words are (b) swallowed up.
(b) My grief is so great that I lack words to express it. |
- heavier:
Proverbs 27:3 A stone [is] heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath [is] heavier than them both.
Matthew 11:28 Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
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- my words are swallowed up:
- that is, I want words to express my grief,
Job 37:19-20 Teach us what we shall say unto him; [for] we cannot order [our speech] by reason of darkness. ... Shall it be told him that I speak? if a man speak, surely he shall be swallowed up.
Psalms 40:5 Many, O LORD my God, [are] thy wonderful works [which] thou hast done, and thy thoughts [which are] to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: [if] I would declare and speak [of them], they are more than can be numbered.
Psalms 77:4 Thou holdest mine eyes waking: I am so troubled that I cannot speak.
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