New International VersionTherefore I despise myself and repent in dust and ashes.”
New Living TranslationI take back everything I said, and I sit in dust and ashes to show my repentance.”
English Standard Versiontherefore I despise myself, and repent in dust and ashes.”
Berean Standard BibleTherefore I despise myself, and I repent in dust and ashes.”
King James BibleWherefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes.
New King James VersionTherefore I abhor myself, And repent in dust and ashes.”
New American Standard BibleTherefore I retract, And I repent, sitting on dust and ashes.”
NASB 1995Therefore I retract, And I repent in dust and ashes.”
NASB 1977Therefore I retract, And I repent in dust and ashes.”
Legacy Standard BibleTherefore I reject myself, And I repent in dust and ashes.”
Amplified Bible“Therefore I retract [my words and hate myself] And I repent in dust and ashes.”
Christian Standard BibleTherefore, I reject my words and am sorry for them; I am dust and ashes.
Holman Christian Standard BibleTherefore I take back my words and repent in dust and ashes.
American Standard VersionWherefore I abhor myself, And repent in dust and ashes.
Contemporary English VersionThat's why I hate myself and sit here in dust and ashes to show my sorrow.
English Revised VersionWherefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationThat is why I take back what I said, and I sit in dust and ashes to show that I am sorry."
Good News TranslationSo I am ashamed of all I have said and repent in dust and ashes.
International Standard VersionAs a result, I despise myself and repent in dust and ashes."
NET BibleTherefore I despise myself, and I repent in dust and ashes!
New Heart English BibleTherefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes."
Webster's Bible TranslationWherefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleTherefore I despise myself, and I repent in dust and ashes.”
World English BibleTherefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionTherefore I loathe [it], "" And I have sighed on dust and ashes.”
Young's Literal Translation Therefore do I loathe it, And I have repented on dust and ashes.
Smith's Literal TranslationFor this, I shall melt away, and I lamented in dust and ashes. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTherefore I reprehend myself, and do penance in dust and ashes.
Catholic Public Domain VersionTherefore, I find myself reprehensible, and I will do penance in embers and ashes.
New American BibleTherefore I disown what I have said, and repent in dust and ashes.
New Revised Standard Versiontherefore I despise myself, and repent in dust and ashes.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTherefore, I will keep silent, and repent in dust and ashes.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedBecause of this I shall be silent and I shall be revived on the dust and on the ashes OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Wherefore I abhor my words, and repent, Seeing I am dust and ashes.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationWherefore I have counted myself vile, and have fainted: and I esteem myself dust and ashes.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Job Submits Himself to the LORD… 5My ears had heard of You, but now my eyes have seen You. 6ThereforeI retract my words,and I repentindustand ashes.”
Cross References Psalm 51:1-4For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. When Nathan the prophet came to him after his adultery with Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your loving devotion; according to Your great compassion, blot out my transgressions. / Wash me clean of my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. / For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. ...
Isaiah 6:5Then I said: “Woe is me, for I am ruined, because I am a man of unclean lips dwelling among a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of Hosts.”
Luke 18:13But the tax collector stood at a distance, unwilling even to lift up his eyes to heaven. Instead, he beat his breast and said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner!’
James 4:9-10Grieve, mourn, and weep. Turn your laughter to mourning, and your joy to gloom. / Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you.
1 John 1:9If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Daniel 9:4-5And I prayed to the LORD my God and confessed, “O, Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps His covenant of loving devotion to those who love Him and keep His commandments, / we have sinned and done wrong. We have acted wickedly and rebelled. We have turned away from Your commandments and ordinances.
Matthew 3:2and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”
Ezekiel 36:31Then you will remember your evil ways and wicked deeds, and you will loathe yourselves for your iniquities and abominations.
2 Corinthians 7:10Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.
Jeremiah 31:19After I returned, I repented; and after I was instructed, I struck my thigh in grief. I was ashamed and humiliated because I bore the disgrace of my youth.’
Acts 3:19Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away,
Romans 2:4Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance?
Joel 2:12-13“Yet even now,” declares the LORD, “return to Me with all your heart, with fasting, weeping, and mourning.” / So rend your hearts and not your garments, and return to the LORD your God. For He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion. And He relents from sending disaster.
Matthew 4:17From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”
Hosea 14:1-2Return, O Israel, to the LORD your God, for you have stumbled by your iniquity. / Bring your confessions and return to the LORD. Say to Him: “Take away all our iniquity and receive us graciously, that we may present the fruit of our lips.
Treasury of Scripture Why I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes. I Job 9:31 Yet shalt thou plunge me in the ditch, and mine own clothes shall abhor me. Job 40:3,4 Then Job answered the LORD, and said, … Ezra 9:6 And said, O my God, I am ashamed and blush to lift up my face to thee, my God: for our iniquities are increased overour head, and our trespass is grown up unto the heavens. repent Job 2:8 And he took him a potsherd to scrape himself withal; and he sat down among the ashes. Job 30:19 He hath cast me into the mire, and I am become like dust and ashes. 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. Jump to Previous AbhorAshesCauseDespiseDustLoatheRepentRepentedRetractSeatSorrowWhereforeWitnessWordsJump to Next AbhorAshesCauseDespiseDustLoatheRepentRepentedRetractSeatSorrowWhereforeWitnessWordsJob 42 1.Job submits himself unto God7.God, preferring Job's cause, makes his friends submit themselves, and accepts him10.He magnifies and blesses Job16.Job's age and deathTherefore I despise myselfThis phrase reflects Job's deep humility and recognition of his own limitations and sinfulness in the presence of God's majesty. Throughout the book, Job has been questioning God's justice and his own suffering. However, after God's response from the whirlwind, Job realizes his lack of understanding and the greatness of God's wisdom. This moment of self-despise is not about self-hatred but an acknowledgment of his human frailty and the need for divine grace. It echoes the sentiments found in Isaiah 6:5, where Isaiah, upon seeing the Lord, declares himself "ruined" due to his unclean lips. This is a common biblical theme where encountering God's holiness leads to a profound sense of personal inadequacy. and I repent
Repentance here signifies a change of mind and heart. Job's repentance is not necessarily for specific sins that caused his suffering, as God had already declared him righteous (Job 1:8). Instead, it is a turning away from his previous misconceptions about God and his justice. This repentance is a model for believers, emphasizing the importance of aligning one's understanding with God's revealed truth. It connects with New Testament teachings on repentance, such as inActs 3:19, where Peter calls for repentance and turning to God for the forgiveness of sins. in dust and ashes.
The use of "dust and ashes" is a cultural expression of mourning and humility in the ancient Near East. It symbolizes mortality and the transient nature of human life, as seen inGenesis 18:27, where Abraham refers to himself as "dust and ashes" when speaking to God. This imagery is also a physical act of repentance, showing Job's contrition and submission to God's will. The phrase underscores the biblical theme of humility before God, as seen inJames 4:10, which encourages believers to humble themselves before the Lord. Dust and ashes serve as a reminder of human frailty and the need for divine mercy and grace. Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He underwent severe trials, losing his wealth, children, and health, yet remained faithful to God. 2. GodThe Almighty Creator who allowed Job's testing and ultimately restored him. God speaks to Job out of the whirlwind, challenging his understanding and perspective. 3. Job's FriendsEliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who visited Job to comfort him but ended up accusing him of sin, believing his suffering was a punishment from God. 4. The WhirlwindThe medium through which God speaks to Job, signifying His power and majesty. 5. RepentanceThe act of Job acknowledging his limited understanding and humbling himself before God, signifying a turning point in his spiritual journey. Teaching Points Understanding Our LimitationsJob's repentance highlights the importance of recognizing our limited understanding compared to God's infinite wisdom. The Nature of True RepentanceTrue repentance involves a change of heart and mind, acknowledging our wrongs and turning back to God. Humility Before GodJob's response teaches us the value of humility, especially when confronted with God's majesty and our own shortcomings. God's Sovereignty and Our TrustEven in suffering, we are called to trust in God's sovereign plan, knowing that He is just and good. Restoration Through RepentanceJob's account assures us that God is willing to restore and bless those who come to Him with a repentant heart. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Job 42
Why does the final chapter (Job 42) seemingly contradict earlier statements about divine justice and fairness, hinting that God's blessing can be won through passive endurance?
What is the significance of Ash Wednesday?
What does "Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust" mean?
What do sackcloth and ashes symbolize?Verse 6. - Wherefore I abhor myself; or, Iloathe mywords (see the Revised Version). And repent in dust and ashes. Job was still sitting on the ash-heap on which he had thrown himself when his disease first smote him ( Job 2:8). He had thrown himself on it in grief and de, pair; he will remain seated on it in compunction and penitence. His self-humiliation is now complete. He does not retract what he has said concerning his essential integrity, but he admits that his words have been overbold, and his attitude towards God one unbefitting a creature. God accepts his submission, and proceeds to vindicate him to his "friends," and to visit them with condemnation.
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Hebrew Thereforeעַל־(‘al-)Preposition
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, againstI retract [my words],אֶמְאַ֣ס(’em·’as)Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 3988:To spurn, to disappearand I repentוְנִחַ֑מְתִּי(wə·ni·ḥam·tî)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 5162:To sigh, breathe strongly, to be sorry, to pity, console, rue, to avengeinעַל־(‘al-)Preposition
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, againstdustעָפָ֥ר(‘ā·p̄ār)Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6083:Dust, clay, earth, mudand ashes.”וָאֵֽפֶר׃(wā·’ê·p̄er)Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 665:Ashes
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