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Job Laments His Birth
…21who long for death that does not come, and search for it like hidden treasure,22who rejoiceand greatlyexultwhenthey can findthe grave?23Why is life given to a man whose way is hidden, whom God has hedged in?…

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Which rejoice exceedingly, and are glad, when they can find the grave?

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DelightExceedinglyExultExultationExultinglyFilledFindFullGladGladnessGraveGreatGreatlyJoyLastReachRejoiceResting-PlaceDelightExceedinglyExultExultationExultinglyFilledFindFullGladGladnessGraveGreatGreatlyJoyLastReachRejoiceResting-Place1.Job curses the day and services of his birth.
13.The ease of death.
20.He complains of life, because of his anguish.

who rejoice and greatly exult
This phrase captures the paradoxical reaction of those who find relief in death. In the context of Job's lament, it reflects the depth of his suffering and despair. The idea of rejoicing in death is counterintuitive to the natural human instinct for self-preservation, highlighting the extremity of Job's anguish. Biblically, this sentiment echoes the despair found in other scriptures, such asEcclesiastes 4:2-3, where the Preacher considers the dead more fortunate than the living. Theologically, it underscores the fallen state of the world and the suffering that can lead one to view death as a release. This phrase also foreshadows the New Testament's promise of eternal rest and joy in Christ, contrasting the temporary relief Job seeks.

when they reach the grave?
The grave, or "Sheol" in Hebrew, is often depicted in the Old Testament as a shadowy place of rest for the dead, devoid of the suffering experienced in life. In Job's cultural and historical context, reaching the grave was seen as the end of earthly troubles. This reflects the ancient Near Eastern understanding of death as a final escape from life's hardships. Theologically, the grave is a precursor to the Christian understanding of death and resurrection, where the grave is not the end but a transition to eternal life through Jesus Christ. This phrase connects to the hope found in scriptures like1 Corinthians 15:55, where death's sting is overcome through Christ's victory.

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 questioning the reasons behind it.

2.The Grave
In this context, the grave symbolizes a place of rest and escape from suffering. Job is expressing a deep longing for relief from his pain, even if it means death.

3.Job's Lament
This chapter is part of Job's lament, where he curses the day of his birth and expresses a desire for death as a release from his suffering.Understanding Suffering
Job's lament highlights the depth of human suffering and the natural desire for relief. It is important to acknowledge and validate the pain that people experience.

The Hope Beyond Despair
While Job expresses a desire for death, Christians are reminded of the hope found in Christ, who offers eternal life and ultimate relief from suffering.

Empathy and Support
Job's friends initially come to comfort him, though they later fail in their approach. This teaches us the importance of offering genuine empathy and support to those who are suffering.

The Value of Life
Despite Job's despair, the broader biblical account affirms the value of life and the purpose God has for each individual, even in the midst of suffering.Top 10 Lessons from Job 3

Does the despair expressed in Job 3 contradict later biblical accounts (e.g., James 5:11) that describe Job as patient and steadfast?

How do these verses in Job 25 reconcile with other biblical texts that affirm human worth and righteousness through faith (e.g., Romans 3:22)?

In Job 22:5, Eliphaz accuses Job of great wickedness, yet Job 1:1 calls him blameless; how do we resolve this apparent contradiction?

In Job 10:7, Job insists he is innocent--does this conflict with the broader biblical teaching that all have sinned?Verse 22. -Which rejoice exceedingly; literally, toexultation or "to dancing;"i.e. so that they almost dance with joy.And are glad, when they can find the grave. Job speaks as if he knew of such cases; and, no doubt, the fact of suicide proves that among men there are some who prefer to die rather than live. But suicides are seldom altogether in possession of their senses. Of sane men it may be doubted whether one in a thousand, however miserable, really wishes to die, or is "glad when he can find the grave." In such thoughts as those to which Job here gives expression there is something morbid and unreal.

Parallel Commentaries ...


who rejoice
הַשְּׂמֵחִ֥ים(haś·śə·mê·ḥîm)
Article | Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 8055:To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome

and greatly
גִ֑יל(ḡîl)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1524:A revolution, joy

exult
יָ֝שִׂ֗ישׂוּ(yā·śî·śū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 7797:To be bright, cheerful

when
כִּ֣י(kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588:A relative conjunction

they can find
יִמְצְאוּ־(yim·ṣə·’ū-)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 4672:To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present

the grave?
קָֽבֶר׃(qā·ḇer)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6913:A grave, sepulcher


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