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title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/job/6.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />when darkened by thawing ice and swollen with melting snow,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/6.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />when it is swollen with ice and melting snow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />which are dark with ice, and where the snow hides itself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />darkened because of the ice and the inflow of melting snow,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Which are blackish by reason of the ice, <i>and</i> wherein the snow is hid:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Which are dark because of the ice, <i>And</i> into which the snow vanishes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Which are darkened because of ice, <i>And</i> into which the snow melts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Which are turbid because of ice And into which the snow melts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Which are turbid because of ice, <i>And</i> into which the snow melts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Which grow dark because of ice <i>And</i> upon which the snow hides itself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Which are dull <i>and</i> dirty because of ice, And into which the snow melts <i>and</i> hides itself;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and become darkened because of ice, and the snow melts into them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and become darkened because of ice, and the snow melts into them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Which are black by reason of the ice, And wherein the snow hideth itself:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />like streams that swell with melting snow, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Which are black by reason of the ice, and wherein the snow hideth itself:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />They are dark with ice. They are hidden by snow. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The streams are choked with snow and ice, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Filled with waters made cold by ice, they are where the snow goes to hide.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />darkened because of the ice and the inflow of melting snow,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />They are dark because of ice; snow is piled up over them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Which are black by reason of the ice, in which the snow hides itself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Which are blackish by reason of the ice, and in which the snow is hid:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />which are black by reason of the ice, in which the snow hides itself. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />That are black because of ice, "" By them snow hides itself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> That are black because of ice, By them doth snow hide itself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Being darkened because of ice, upon them the snow will be hid:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />They that fear the hoary frost, the snow shall fall upon them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Those who fear frost, snow will rush over them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Though they may be black with ice, and with snow heaped upon them, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />that run dark with ice, turbid with melting snow.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Those who were afraid of ice, much snow has fallen upon them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Those who have been afraid of ice, much snow has multiplied upon them!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Which are black by reason of the ice, And wherein the snow hideth itself;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />They who used to reverence me, now have come against me like snow or congealed ice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/6-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XAwuD5NuZq0?start=925" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/job/6.htm">Job Replies: My Complaint is Just</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">15</span>But my brothers are as faithless as wadis, as seasonal streams that overflow, <span class="reftext">16</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6937.htm" title="6937: haq·qō·ḏə·rîm (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To be dark. A primitive root; to be ashy, i.e. Dark-colored; by implication, to mourn.">darkened</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min·nî- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/7140.htm" title="7140: qā·raḥ (N-ms) -- Frost, ice. Or qorach; from qarach; ice; hence, hail; by resemblance, rock crystal.">of the ice</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lê·mōw (Prep:: 3mp) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">and the inflow</a> <a href="/hebrew/5956.htm" title="5956: yiṯ·‘al·lem- (V-Hitpael-Imperf-3ms) -- To conceal. A primitive root; to veil from sight, i.e. Conceal.">of melting</a> <a href="/hebrew/7950.htm" title="7950: šā·leḡ (N-ms) -- Snow. From shalag; snow.">snow,</a> </span><span class="reftext">17</span>but ceasing in the dry season and vanishing from their channels in the heat.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-6.htm">James 1:6</a></span><br />But he must ask in faith, without doubting, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/25-14.htm">Proverbs 25:14</a></span><br />Like clouds and wind without rain is the man who boasts of gifts never given.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/58-11.htm">Isaiah 58:11</a></span><br />The LORD will always guide you; He will satisfy you in a sun-scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/15-18.htm">Jeremiah 15:18</a></span><br />Why is my pain unending, and my wound incurable, refusing to be healed? You have indeed become like a mirage to me—water that is not there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/42-7.htm">Psalm 42:7</a></span><br />Deep calls to deep in the roar of Your waterfalls; all Your breakers and waves have rolled over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-26.htm">Matthew 7:26-27</a></span><br />But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell—and great was its collapse!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/48-18.htm">Isaiah 48:18</a></span><br />If only you had paid attention to My commandments, your peace would have been like a river, and your righteousness like waves of the sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/18-14.htm">Jeremiah 18:14</a></span><br />Does the snow of Lebanon ever leave its rocky slopes? Or do its cool waters flowing from a distance ever run dry?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/147-18.htm">Psalm 147:18</a></span><br />He sends forth His word and melts them; He unleashes His winds, and the waters flow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/2-17.htm">2 Peter 2:17</a></span><br />These men are springs without water and mists driven by a storm. Blackest darkness is reserved for them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-10.htm">Isaiah 55:10-11</a></span><br />For just as rain and snow fall from heaven and do not return without watering the earth, making it bud and sprout, and providing seed to sow and food to eat, / so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/1-3.htm">Psalm 1:3</a></span><br />He is like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/47-1.htm">Ezekiel 47:1-12</a></span><br />Then the man brought me back to the entrance of the temple, and I saw water flowing from under the threshold of the temple toward the east (for the temple faced east). The water was coming down from under the south side of the temple, south of the altar. / Next he brought me out through the north gate and led me around the outside to the outer gate facing east, and there I saw the water trickling out from the south side. / As the man went eastward with a measuring line in his hand, he measured off a thousand cubits and led me through ankle-deep water. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/4-13.htm">John 4:13-14</a></span><br />Jesus said to her, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again. / But whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a fount of water springing up to eternal life.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/2-13.htm">Jeremiah 2:13</a></span><br />“For My people have committed two evils: They have forsaken Me, the fountain of living water, and they have dug their own cisterns—broken cisterns that cannot hold water.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Which are blackish by reason of the ice, and wherein the snow is hid:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/3-5.htm">Black</a> <a href="/job/5-14.htm">Dark</a> <a href="/job/3-9.htm">Darkened</a> <a href="/job/4-13.htm">Falling</a> <a href="/job/5-21.htm">Hid</a> <a href="/job/3-10.htm">Hide</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-23.htm">Hides</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-29.htm">Hideth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-13.htm">Ice</a> <a href="/esther/9-6.htm">Itself</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-16.htm">Melting</a> <a href="/nahum/2-10.htm">Melts</a> <a href="/esther/3-4.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-22.htm">Snow</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-21.htm">Swollen</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-26.htm">Turbid</a> <a href="/job/3-3.htm">Wherein</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/10-21.htm">Black</a> <a href="/job/10-21.htm">Dark</a> <a href="/job/18-6.htm">Darkened</a> <a href="/job/14-18.htm">Falling</a> <a href="/job/10-13.htm">Hid</a> <a href="/job/10-13.htm">Hide</a> <a href="/job/20-12.htm">Hides</a> <a href="/job/23-9.htm">Hideth</a> <a href="/job/37-10.htm">Ice</a> <a href="/job/10-16.htm">Itself</a> <a href="/psalms/68-2.htm">Melting</a> <a href="/psalms/46-6.htm">Melts</a> <a href="/job/9-14.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/job/9-30.htm">Snow</a> <a href="/matthew/7-25.htm">Swollen</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-26.htm">Turbid</a> <a href="/job/6-24.htm">Wherein</a><div class="vheading2">Job 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/6-1.htm">Job shows that his complaints are not causeless.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/6-8.htm">He wishes for death, wherein he is assured of comfort.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/6-14.htm">He reproves his friends of unkindness.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/job/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>darkened because of the ice</b><br>This phrase suggests a visual image of water that is obscured or clouded due to the presence of ice. In the context of Job, this imagery can symbolize the obscured understanding or the hidden purposes of God in the midst of suffering. The darkening effect of ice can be seen as a metaphor for the coldness and harshness of Job's trials. In biblical literature, darkness often represents confusion or the unknown (e.g., <a href="/psalms/18-11.htm">Psalm 18:11</a>). The use of ice here may also reflect the geographical context of the ancient Near East, where seasonal changes could bring about such natural phenomena.<p><b>and the inflow of melting snow</b><br>The inflow of melting snow indicates a seasonal change, where the snow from the mountains melts and flows into streams. This can be seen as a metaphor for the temporary and unreliable nature of human promises or comforts, which may seem abundant at one moment but disappear when needed most. In the broader biblical narrative, water often symbolizes life and sustenance (e.g., <a href="/john/4-14.htm">John 4:14</a>), but here it highlights the transient and unpredictable nature of earthly resources. The imagery of melting snow also connects to the theme of impermanence found throughout the book of Job, as Job grapples with the fleeting nature of his prosperity and well-being.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>The central figure in the Book of Job, a man of great faith and integrity who undergoes severe trials and suffering.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/eliphaz,_bildad,_and_zophar.htm">Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar</a></b><br>Job's three friends who visit him to offer counsel and comfort, though their advice often lacks true understanding of Job's situation.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/u/uz.htm">Uz</a></b><br>The land where Job lived, often associated with the region east of Israel, possibly in Edom or northern Arabia.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The ultimate sovereign being who allows Job's trials to test his faith and integrity.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/suffering_and_trials.htm">Suffering and Trials</a></b><br>The overarching theme of the Book of Job, exploring the reasons for and responses to human suffering.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_the_nature_of_false_hope.htm">Understanding the Nature of False Hope</a></b><br>The streams in <a href="/job/6-16.htm">Job 6:16</a> symbolize unreliable sources of hope that appear promising but fail to deliver. Believers should place their hope in God, who is steadfast and unchanging.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_transience_of_earthly_comforts.htm">The Transience of Earthly Comforts</a></b><br>Just as the streams are darkened and unreliable, earthly comforts and assurances can be fleeting. True comfort and assurance come from a relationship with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_discernment.htm">The Importance of Discernment</a></b><br>Job's friends, like the streams, offer advice that seems wise but lacks true understanding. Christians are called to discern the truth and seek wisdom from God’s Word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_nature_and_life.htm">God's Sovereignty in Nature and Life</a></b><br>The imagery of ice and melting snow reminds us of God's control over nature and, by extension, our lives. Trusting in His sovereignty brings peace amidst trials.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/endurance_through_trials.htm">Endurance Through Trials</a></b><br>Job's experience teaches us the value of enduring faith. Even when circumstances seem bleak, maintaining faith in God’s goodness and purpose is crucial.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 6</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_job_6_15-17's_stream_imagery_factual.htm">In Job 6:15–17, is the depiction of streams that vanish into heat historically or archaeologically supported in the relevant region? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_ecclesiastes_7_16_conflict_with_matthew_6_33.htm">In Ecclesiastes 7:16, being 'overly righteous' is discouraged--doesn't this conflict with biblical commands to live righteously (e.g., Matthew 6:33)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_job_2_1-6_show_god's_goodness.htm">How can God's conversation with Satan, suggesting further suffering, be reconciled with the Bible's portrayal of God's goodness? (Job 2:1-6)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_the_moon_produce_its_own_light.htm">Does the moon produce its own light?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 16.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Which are blackish by reason of the ice</span>. Job seems to have seen wadys where, in the winter-time, the water was actually frozen into hard black ice. This scarcely occurs now in the countries bordering on Palestine; but may have occurred in the region where Job dwelt, formerly. "Dark, turbid water" can scarcely be intended. And <span class="cmt_word">wherein the snow</span> is hid. Some suppose <span class="accented">melted</span> snow to be meant; but the deep wadies in the Hauran and elsewhere would easily conceal snowdrifts. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/6-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">darkened</span><br /><span class="heb">הַקֹּדְרִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(haq·qō·ḏə·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6937.htm">Strong's 6937: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be ashy, darkcolored, to mourn</span><br /><br /><span class="word">because</span><br /><span class="heb">מִנִּי־</span> <span class="translit">(min·nî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the ice</span><br /><span class="heb">קָ֑רַח</span> <span class="translit">(qā·raḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7140.htm">Strong's 7140: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ice, hail, rock crystal</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the inflow</span><br /><span class="heb">עָ֝לֵ֗ימוֹ</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·lê·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of melting</span><br /><span class="heb">יִתְעַלֶּם־</span> <span class="translit">(yiṯ·‘al·lem-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5956.htm">Strong's 5956: </a> </span><span class="str2">To veil from sight, conceal</span><br /><br /><span class="word">snow,</span><br /><span class="heb">שָֽׁלֶג׃</span> <span class="translit">(šā·leḡ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7950.htm">Strong's 7950: </a> </span><span class="str2">Snow</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/6-16.htm">Job 6:16 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/6-16.htm">Job 6:16 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/6-16.htm">Job 6:16 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/6-16.htm">Job 6:16 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/6-16.htm">Job 6:16 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/6-16.htm">Job 6:16 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/6-16.htm">Job 6:16 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/6-16.htm">Job 6:16 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/6-16.htm">Job 6:16 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/6-16.htm">Job 6:16 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/6-16.htm">OT Poetry: Job 6:16 Which are black by reason (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/6-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 6:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 6:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/6-17.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 6:17"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 6:17" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>