Verse 1
answered = replied. See note on Job 4:1.
Verse 2
Hear diligently. See note on Job 13:17.
Verse 3
mock on = mock [thou] on, as if pointing to him.
Verse 4
man. Hebrew. "adam. App-14.
why . . . ? Figure of speech Erotesis. App-6.
my spirit = myself. Hebrew. ruach (App-9). Put by Figure of speech Synecdoche (of the Part), App-6, for the whole person, for emphasis.
Verse 5
lay your hand, &c. A token of having no answer.
Verse 9
are safe = are in peace.
GOD. Hebrew Eloah. App-4.
Verse 10
their = each.
Verse 11
children = lads.
Verse 12
organ. Hebrew. "ugab = a wind instrument. Compare Genesis 4:21. Genesis 30:31. Psalms 150:4.
Verse 13
go down = get dashed.
the grave. Hebrew. Sheol. App-35.
Verse 14
GOD. Hebrew EI. App-4.
Verse 15
What. ? Figure of speech Erotesis. App-6.
THE ALMIGHTY. Hebrew Shaddai. App-4.
Verse 17
How oft. ? Figure of speech Erotesis. App-6. These words must be repeated to supply the Ellipsis at the beginning of Job 21:18 and Job 21:19, as in middle of Job 21:17.
candle = lamp.
wicked = lawless. Hebrew. rasha. App-44.
God. Supply "How oft He", &c, instead of "God".
Verse 18
They: i.e. [How oft] they.
stubble = crushed straw. Hebrew. teben (not kash = straw.
wind. Hebrew. ruach. App-9.
Verse 19
GOD = [How oft] Eloah.
his: i.e. the lawless man"s children.
iniquity. Hebrew. "avert, App-44. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), for punishment brought on by it.
children = sons.
Verse 24
breasts = skin bottles.
Verse 25
soul. Hebrew. nephesh. App-13.
Verse 28
Where . . . ? Figure of speech Erotesis. App-6.
prince = noble.
Verse 29
Have ye not. ? Figure of speech Erotesis. App-6.
Verse 30
That. Supply Ellipsis (App-6) before "That" = "[They say] that". See translation below.
Verse 31
Who . . . ? Figure of speech Erotesis. App-6.
Verse 32
the grave = sepulchre. Hebrew. keber. App-35.
tomb = tumulus, or sepulchral mound.
Verse 33
clods. Hebrew. degeb = soft, or moist clods. Occurs only here and Job 38:38.
Verse 34
falsehood = perverseness. Hebrew. ma"al. App-44.