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Eliphaz Continues: God Blesses those who Seek Him
…5The hungry consume his harvest, taking it even from the thorns, and the thirsty pant after his wealth.6Fordistressdoes notspringfrom the dust,and troubledoes notsproutfrom the ground.7Yet man is born to trouble as surely as sparks fly upward.…

Treasury of Scripture

Although affliction comes not forth of the dust, neither does trouble spring out of the ground;

affliction.

Job 34:29
When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hidethhis face, who then can behold him? whetherit be done against a nation, or against a man only:

Deuteronomy 32:27
Were it not that I feared the wrath of the enemy, lest their adversaries should behave themselves strangely,and lest they should say, Our handis high, and the LORD hath not done all this.

1 Samuel 6:9
And see, if it goeth up by the way of his own coast to Bethshemesh,then he hath done us this great evil: but if not, then we shall know thatit is not his handthat smote us; itwas a chancethat happened to us.

spring out.

Hosea 10:4
They have spoken words, swearing falsely in making a covenant: thus judgment springeth up as hemlock in the furrows of the field.

Hebrews 12:15
Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up troubleyou, and thereby many be defiled;

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6.that man is born to trouble;
8.that God is to be regarded in affliction;
17.the happy end of God's correction.

For distress does not spring from the dust
This phrase suggests that distress and suffering are not random occurrences that arise from the earth itself. In the context of the Book of Job, this reflects the belief that human suffering is not a natural phenomenon but is often a result of divine will or human actions. The imagery of "dust" can be connected toGenesis 3:19, where humanity is reminded of their mortality and origin from dust, emphasizing the transient nature of life. Theologically, this can be seen as a reminder that suffering has a purpose or reason beyond mere chance, aligning with the broader biblical narrative that God is sovereign over all circumstances.

and trouble does not sprout from the ground
This phrase reinforces the idea that trouble is not an inherent part of the natural world but is instead linked to moral and spiritual realities. The metaphor of "sprouting" suggests growth and development, indicating that trouble has a source beyond the physical realm. In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, where agriculture was central, the imagery of sprouting would resonate with the audience, who understood that crops (and by extension, troubles) require specific conditions to grow. This can be connected to the concept of sowing and reaping found inGalatians 6:7-8, where actions have consequences. Theologically, it points to the idea that human sin and the fallen state of the world contribute to the presence of trouble, yet it also opens the door to the hope of redemption and restoration through divine intervention.

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 seeking understanding.

2.Eliphaz the Temanite
One of Job's three friends who comes to comfort him. Eliphaz is the speaker inJob 5:6, offering his perspective on suffering and divine justice.

3.Teman
A region in Edom, known for its wise men. Eliphaz, being a Temanite, is considered to be a man of wisdom and understanding.

4.Suffering and Distress
The broader context of Job's trials, which include loss of wealth, family, and health, serving as a backdrop for the discussions on the nature of suffering.

5.Theodicy
The theme of divine justice and the righteousness of God in the face of human suffering, which is a central issue in the Book of Job.Understanding the Source of Suffering
Suffering is not random; it has a cause rooted in the fallen nature of the world and human sinfulness.

The Role of Divine Justice
God’s justice is perfect, and while we may not always understand His ways, we can trust that He is sovereign over all circumstances.

The Importance of Wisdom in Suffering
Like Eliphaz, we should seek wisdom and understanding when facing or addressing suffering, but also recognize the limitations of human wisdom.

Compassionate Support
When comforting others, it is crucial to balance truth with compassion, avoiding assumptions about the reasons for their suffering.

Trust in God’s Sovereignty
In times of distress, believers are called to trust in God’s ultimate plan and purpose, even when the reasons for suffering are not immediately clear.1.What is the meaning of Job 5:6?

2.How does Job 5:6 challenge our understanding of the source of trouble?

3.What does Job 5:6 teach about the nature of human suffering?

4.How can Job 5:6 guide us in responding to life's difficulties?

5.Connect Job 5:6 with Romans 8:28 on God's purpose in suffering.

6.How can Job 5:6 influence our prayer life during trials?

7.How does Job 5:6 explain the origin of human suffering?

8.What is the theological significance of Job 5:6 in understanding divine justice?

9.How does Job 5:6 relate to the concept of original sin?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Job 5?

11.In Job 5:6–7, how can the statement that affliction does not arise from the ground align with modern scientific understanding of natural disasters?

12.What does the Bible say about chronic pain?

13.Why does Psalm 34:17-18 promise God hears and delivers the righteous but seem to conflict with other passages describing unanswered prayers?

14.Why did God permit Satan to test Job?For distress does not spring from the dust

• Eliphaz begins by stressing that painful circumstances never appear “out of thin air.” They are not random particles blown up like dust on a windy day.

• Scripture repeatedly ties suffering to real, traceable causes:

–Genesis 3:17–19 shows that the ground was cursed “because of you,” rooting hardship in humanity’s fall.

–Proverbs 26:2 notes, “An undeserved curse does not land on its target,” affirming that calamity is not accidental.

–Galatians 6:7–8 reminds, “Whatever a man sows, he will reap,” further grounding distress in moral reality.

• The verse therefore calls us to look beyond surface events — illness, loss, conflict — and recognize unseen spiritual and moral dynamics at work. God remains sovereign, ruling even over the dust (Isaiah 40:15), but He rules with purpose, not caprice.

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and trouble does not sprout from the ground

• Eliphaz doubles the image, shifting from dust to cultivated soil. Trouble is not a weed that pops up without seed; something is sown first.

• Biblical echoes reinforce the sowing-and-reaping pattern:

–Hosea 10:13: “You have plowed wickedness and reaped injustice.”

–Proverbs 22:8: “He who sows injustice will reap disaster.”

–James 1:14–15 traces sin’s inward conception before it “gives birth to death,” showing trouble germinating from human choice.

• While Job’s specific suffering was not punishment for a hidden sin (Job 1:8; 2:3), the larger principle still stands: in our fallen world, trouble is connected to sin’s presence and to the refining purposes of God (1 Peter 1:6–7).

• The phrase also hints that God alone causes growth (1 Corinthians 3:6). If hardship were truly rootless, it would be outside His control, but Scripture assures us nothing sprouts apart from His sovereign allowance (Matthew 10:29–31).

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summary

Job 5:6 teaches that hardship is never random; it is neither blown up like dust nor sprung up like a weed without a seed. Every distress is linked to the moral order God established, whether through humanity’s fall, individual choices, or divine refining. Recognizing this keeps us from fatalism, points us to repentance and faith, and reassures us that even in pain God is purposeful and in control.

(6, 7)Although affliction. . . .--These two verses are confessedly very difficult. It is hard to see also the connection between sparks flying upwards and man's being born to trouble. It seems to give better sense if we understand Eliphaz comparing man's lot as prepared for him by God with his own pride and presumptuous ambition. Man is born to labour, but, like sparks of fire, he makes high his flight. Trouble and toil is no accidental growth, but a lot appointed by God, which would be beneficial if man did not thwart it by his own pride. They lift themselves up and soar on high like sparks of fire with daring and presumptuous conduct, and so bring on themselves condign punishment. The same word meanstroubleandtoil,and it may be understood in the two consecutive verses in these cognate, but slightly different, senses. It would be no consolation to Job to tell him that man was born to trouble; besides, it is a sentiment more likely to proceed from the patient himself than from the spectator.

Verse 6. -Although affliction cometh not forth of the dust, neither doth trouble spring out of the ground. There is a tacit reference to what was said inJob 4:8. Affliction and trouble are not chance products of spontaneous growth. They only spring up when men have prepared the ground for them, and planted in it an evil seed.

Parallel Commentaries ...


For
כִּ֤י ׀(kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588:A relative conjunction

distress
אָ֑וֶן(’ā·wen)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 205:Strictly nothingness, trouble, vanity, wickedness, an idol

does not
לֹא־(lō-)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808:Not, no

spring
יֵצֵ֣א(yê·ṣê)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3318:To go, bring, out, direct and proxim

from the dust,
מֵעָפָ֣ר(mê·‘ā·p̄ār)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6083:Dust, clay, earth, mud

and trouble
עָמָֽל׃(‘ā·māl)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5999:Toil, wearing effort, worry, wheth, of body, mind

does not
לֹא־(lō-)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808:Not, no

sprout
יִצְמַ֥ח(yiṣ·maḥ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6779:To sprout, spring up

from the ground.
וּ֝מֵאֲדָמָ֗ה(ū·mê·’ă·ḏā·māh)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 127:Ground, land


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