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Job Prepares for Death
…5If a man denounces his friends for a price, the eyes of his children will fail.6He has made mea bywordamong the people,a manin whose facethey spit.7My eyes have grown dim with grief, and my whole body is but a shadow.…

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He has made me also a byword of the people; and aforetime I was as a tabret.

a by-word

Job 30:9
And now am I their song, yea, I am their byword.

1 Kings 9:7
Then will I cut off Israel out of the land which I have given them; and this house, which I have hallowed for my name, will I cast out of my sight; and Israel shall be a proverb and a byword among all people:

Psalm 44:14
Thou makest us a byword among the heathen, a shaking of the head among the people.

aforetime.

Genesis 31:27
Wherefore didst thou flee away secretly, and steal away from me; and didst not tell me, that I might have sent thee away with mirth, and with songs, with tabret, and with harp?

Isaiah 5:12
And the harp, and the viol, the tabret, and pipe, and wine, are in their feasts: but they regard not the work of the LORD, neither consider the operation of his hands.

AforetimeBywordBy-WordFaceFormerMarkPeoplesProverbShameSpitSportTabretTimeWonderWordAforetimeBywordBy-WordFaceFormerMarkPeoplesProverbShameSpitSportTabretTimeWonderWord1.Job appeals from men to God
6.The unmerciful dealing of men with the afflicted may astonish,
9.but not discourage the righteous
11.His hope is not in life, but in death

He has made me a byword among the people
In the ancient Near Eastern culture, becoming a "byword" meant being an object of scorn or ridicule. Job feels that God has allowed his suffering to make him a cautionary tale or a symbol of misfortune. This reflects the cultural practice of using individuals' names as examples of certain traits or fates, similar to how "Job" is now synonymous with patience in suffering. This phrase connects to other biblical figures who became bywords, such as inDeuteronomy 28:37, where disobedience leads to becoming a byword among nations. Job's lament here underscores his profound sense of public humiliation and loss of reputation.

a man in whose face they spit
Spitting in someone's face was a severe act of contempt and disgrace in ancient cultures, symbolizing utter rejection and dishonor. This act is mentioned in other biblical contexts, such as inNumbers 12:14, where it signifies shame. Job's description of being spat upon highlights the depth of his social alienation and the extreme disrespect he endures. This imagery also foreshadows the treatment of Jesus Christ, who was spat upon during His trial and crucifixion (Matthew 26:67), drawing a parallel between Job's suffering and the ultimate suffering of Christ. This connection emphasizes themes of unjust suffering and the endurance of shame for a greater purpose.

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.God
The sovereign Creator who allows Job's faith to be tested by Satan, yet remains in control of all events.

3.Job's Friends
Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who visit Job to comfort him but end up accusing him of wrongdoing as the cause of his suffering.

4.The People
The broader community who observe Job's suffering and, as indicated in this verse, use him as a cautionary tale or object of scorn.

5.Satan
The adversary who challenges Job's integrity, suggesting that his faithfulness is due to his prosperity and protection from God.Understanding Suffering
Job's experience teaches us that suffering is not always a result of personal sin. It can be a test of faith or a means to demonstrate God's glory.

Endurance in Faith
Despite being a byword and facing humiliation, Job maintains his integrity. Believers are encouraged to hold fast to their faith even when misunderstood or scorned by others.

The Reality of Misunderstanding
Just as Job was misunderstood by his friends and community, Christians may face similar misunderstandings. It is crucial to seek God's perspective rather than man's approval.

Identifying with Christ
Job's suffering foreshadows the suffering of Christ, who was also despised and rejected. Believers can find comfort in knowing that Christ understands their trials.

Responding to Scorn
When faced with ridicule or scorn, believers should respond with grace and trust in God's ultimate justice and vindication.Top 10 Lessons from Job 17

In Job 24:19-20, is the depiction of the grave consuming sinners consistent with or contradictory to other Old Testament views on divine judgment?

In Job 4:15-16, is the description of a spirit encounter credible or scientifically verifiable, or could it be a hallucination or vision?

In Psalm 37:25 ('I have not seen the righteous forsaken'), why do historical records reveal numerous cases where faithful people faced dire poverty or were seemingly abandoned?

How do we reconcile Psalm 8's depiction of a caring God with other biblical passages that portray divine indifference or harsh judgment toward humans?(6)He (i.e.,God)hath mademe also a bywordofthe people;and aforetime Iwas as atabret.--Or,I am become as a tabret, or drum openly, i.e.,a signal of warning. "My case will be fraught with warning for others." But some render it, "I am become an open abhorrence, or one in whose face they spit." The general meaning is perfectly clear, though the way it may be expressed varies.

Verse 6. -He hath made me also a byword of the people. God, by the unprecedented character of his afflictions, has made Job a byword among the surrounding nations - a byword, that is, for an afflicted person. Job, by the manner in which he bore his afflictions, made himself a byword for patience and endurance among God's people throughout all ages (seeJames 5:11).Andaforetime I was as a tabret; rather, Iam become an abomination before them; or, as our Revisers translate, 1am become an open abhorring (comp.Job 30:10).

Parallel Commentaries ...


He has made me
וְֽ֭הִצִּגַנִי(wə·hiṣ·ṣi·ḡa·nî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 3322:To place permanently

a byword
לִמְשֹׁ֣ל(lim·šōl)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 4914:A satire

to the people;
עַמִּ֑ים(‘am·mîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 5971:A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock

I am the one
אֶֽהְיֶֽה׃(’eh·yeh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 1961:To fall out, come to pass, become, be

in whose face
לְפָנִ֣ים(lə·p̄ā·nîm)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 6440:The face

they spit.
וְתֹ֖פֶת(wə·ṯō·p̄eṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8611:A smiting, contempt


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