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Job Decries his Comforters
…14He breaks me with wound upon wound; He rushes me like a mighty warrior.15I have sewnsackclothovermy skin;I have buriedmy hornin the dust.16My face is red with weeping, and deep shadows ring my eyes;…

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I have sewed sackcloth on my skin, and defiled my horn in the dust.

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1 Kings 21:27
And it came to pass, when Ahab heard those words, that he rent his clothes, and put sackcloth upon his flesh, and fasted, and lay in sackcloth, and went softly.

Isaiah 22:12
And in that day did the Lord GOD of hosts call to weeping, and to mourning, and to baldness, and to girding with sackcloth:

defiled my horn

Job 30:19
He hath cast me into the mire, and I am become like dust and ashes.

1 Samuel 2:10
The adversaries of the LORD shall be broken to pieces; out of heaven shall he thunder upon them: the LORD shall judge the ends of the earth; and he shall give strength unto his king, and exalt the horn of his anointed.

Psalm 7:5
Let the enemy persecute my soul, and takeit; yea, let him tread down my life upon the earth, and lay mine honour in the dust. Selah.

BrowBuriedClothingDefiledDustHairclothHornLaidRolledSackclothSewedSkinStrengthThrustBrowBuriedClothingDefiledDustHairclothHornLaidRolledSackclothSewedSkinStrengthThrust1.Job reproves his friends for unmercifulness
17.He maintains his innocence

I have sewn sackcloth over my skin;
Sackcloth is a coarse, rough fabric typically made from goat's hair, often worn in ancient times as a symbol of mourning, repentance, or deep distress. In the context of Job, this act signifies his profound grief and humiliation. The sewing of sackcloth over the skin suggests a permanent state of mourning, indicating that Job's suffering is not temporary but deeply ingrained. This imagery is consistent with other biblical references to sackcloth, such as inGenesis 37:34, where Jacob mourns for Joseph, and inJonah 3:5-6, where the people of Nineveh wear sackcloth in repentance. The act of wearing sackcloth is a physical manifestation of inner turmoil and is often associated with humility before God.

I have buried my horn in the dust.
The "horn" in biblical literature often symbolizes strength, power, and dignity. In this phrase, Job's statement of burying his horn in the dust reflects a complete loss of strength and honor. Dust is frequently associated with mortality and humility, as seen inGenesis 3:19, where God tells Adam, "for dust you are and to dust you will return." By burying his horn in the dust, Job is expressing his utter defeat and submission to his circumstances. This imagery can also be seen as a foreshadowing of Christ's humility and suffering, as described inPhilippians 2:7-8, where Jesus "made himself nothing" and took on the nature of a servant. Job's experience, therefore, can be viewed as a type of Christ's own suffering and humility.

1.Job
A man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, experiencing intense suffering and loss.

2.Sackcloth
A coarse material traditionally worn as a sign of mourning or repentance. Job uses it to express his deep sorrow and humiliation.

3.Horn
Symbolically represents strength and dignity. Job's statement about burying his horn in the dust signifies his loss of honor and power.

4.Dust
Often symbolizes mortality and humility in the Bible. Job's reference to dust underscores his profound sense of degradation and despair.

5.The Book of Job
A poetic and philosophical text in the Old Testament that explores themes of suffering, justice, and the sovereignty of God.Expression of Grief
Job's use of sackcloth and dust illustrates the importance of expressing grief and sorrow openly before God. It is a reminder that God is present in our suffering.

Humility in Suffering
Burying his horn in the dust signifies Job's humility. In times of trial, we are called to humble ourselves and recognize our dependence on God.

Loss and Identity
Job's lament reflects a loss of identity and dignity. Believers can find their true identity in Christ, even when earthly status is stripped away.

Symbolism of Sackcloth
Wearing sackcloth is a physical manifestation of inner turmoil. It encourages believers to be honest about their struggles and seek God's comfort.

Hope in Despair
Despite Job's despair, the broader account of Job points to the hope and restoration that God can bring, encouraging believers to trust in God's ultimate plan.Top 10 Lessons from Job 16

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In Job 15:14-16, how do Eliphaz's claims about universal impurity align with Genesis 1:31, which pronounces creation 'very good'?(15)I have sewed sackcloth upon my skin.--Referring, probably, to the state of his skin, which had become hard and rugged as sackcloth. As the second half of the verse must be figurative, there seems to be no reason to understand the first half otherwise.

Verse 15. -I have sewed sackcloth upon my skin. Another transition. Job turns to the consideration of how he has acted under his severe afflictions. In the first place, he has put on sackcloth, not for a time merely, as ordinary mourners do, but for a permanency, so that he may be said to have sewn it to his skin. There is, perhaps, also an allusion to the adhesion of the garment to his many sores.And have defiled my horn in the dust. "My horn" is equivalent to "my pride," "my dignity." Job, when he left his state, and put on sackcloth, and "sat down among the ashes" (Job 2:8), denuded himself of his honour and dignity, and as it were trailed them in the dust

Parallel Commentaries ...


I have sewn
תָּ֭פַרְתִּי(tā·p̄ar·tî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 8609:To sew together

sackcloth
שַׂ֣ק(śaq)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 8242:A mesh, coarse loose cloth, sacking, a bag

over
עֲלֵ֣י(‘ă·lê)
Preposition
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, against

my skin;
גִלְדִּ֑י(ḡil·dî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 1539:The, skin

I have buried
וְעֹלַ֖לְתִּי(wə·‘ō·lal·tî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 5953:To effect thoroughly, to glean, to overdo, maltreat, be saucy to, pain, impose

my horn
קַרְנִֽי׃(qar·nî)
Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 7161:A horn, a flask, cornet, an elephant's tooth, a corner, a peak, a ray, power

in the dust.
בֶעָפָ֣ר(ḇe·‘ā·p̄ār)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6083:Dust, clay, earth, mud


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