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All who saw me spoke well of me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/29.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />When the ear heard, it called me blessed, and when the eye saw, it approved,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/29.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For those who heard me called me blessed, and those who saw me commended me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/29.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />When the ear heard <i>me</i>, then it blessed me; and when the eye saw <i>me</i>, it gave witness to me:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/29.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />When the ear heard, then it blessed me, And when the eye saw, then it approved me;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/29.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“For <i>when</i> an ear heard, it called me blessed, And when an eye saw, it testified in support of me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/29.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220For when the ear heard, it called me blessed, And when the eye saw, it gave witness of me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/29.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“For when the ear heard, it called me blessed; And when the eye saw, it gave witness of me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/29.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For the ear heard, and it called me blessed, And the eye saw, and it gave witness of me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/29.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“For when an ear heard [my name mentioned], it called me happy <i>and</i> fortunate; And when an eye saw [me], it testified for me [approvingly],<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/29.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When they heard me, they blessed me, and when they saw me, they spoke well of me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/29.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When they heard me, they blessed me, and when they saw me, they spoke well of me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/29.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For when the ear heard me, then it blessed me; And when the eye saw me, it gave witness unto me:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/29.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Everyone was pleased with what I said and did. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/29.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For when the ear heard me, then it blessed me; and when the eye saw me, it gave witness unto me:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/29.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"[Any] ears that heard me blessed me. [Any] eyes that saw me spoke well of me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/29.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Everyone who saw me or heard of me had good things to say about what I had done. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/29.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"When people heard me speak, they blessed me; when people saw me, they approved me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/29.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For those who heard me called me blessed, and those who saw me commended me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/29.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />"As soon as the ear heard these things, it blessed me, and when the eye saw them, it bore witness to me, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/29.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For when the ear heard me, then it blessed me; and when the eye saw me, it commended me:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/29.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />When the ear heard me, then it blessed me; and when the eye saw me, it gave witness to me:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/29.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For when the ear heard me, then it blessed me, and when the eye saw me, it commended me, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/29.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />For the ear heard, and declares me blessed, "" And the eye has seen, and testifies [to] me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/29.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> For the ear heard, and declareth me happy, And the eye hath seen, and testifieth to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/29.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />If the ear heard, and it will pronounce me happy; and the eye saw, and it will testify to me:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/29.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The ear that heard me blessed me, and the eye that saw me gave witness to me: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/29.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The ear that heard me, blessed me, and the eye that saw me, gave testimony for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/29.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The ear that heard blessed me; the eye that saw acclaimed me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/29.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When the ear heard, it commended me, and when the eye saw, it approved;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/29.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For when the ear heard me, then it praised me; and when the eye saw me, it gave testimony about me;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/29.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because the ear that heard praised me, and he whom I saw testified to me<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/29.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For when the ear heard me, then it blessed me, And when the eye saw me, it gave witness unto me;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/29.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For the ear heard, and blessed me; and the eye saw me, and turned aside.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/29-11.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=4299" 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/29.htm">Job's Former Blessings</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">10</span>The voices of the nobles were hushed, and their tongues stuck to the roofs of their mouths. <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/241.htm" title="241: ’ō·zen (N-fs) -- An ear. From 'azan; broadness. I.e. the ear.">those</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: mə·‘āh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">who heard me</a> <a href="/hebrew/833.htm" title="833: wat·tə·’aš·šə·rê·nî (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3fs:: 1cs) -- To go straight, go on, advance. Or rasher; a primitive root; to be straight; figuratively, to go forward, be honest, proper.">called me blessed,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: wə·‘a·yin (Conj-w:: N-cs) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">and those who</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: rā·’ă·ṯāh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">saw me</a> <a href="/hebrew/5749.htm" title="5749: wat·tə·‘î·ḏê·nî (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3fs:: 1cs) -- A primitive root; to duplicate or repeat; by implication, to protest, testify; intensively, to encompass, restore.">commended me,</a> </span><span class="reftext">12</span>because I rescued the poor who cried out and the fatherless who had no helper.…<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="/proverbs/31-28.htm">Proverbs 31:28-31</a></span><br />Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband praises her as well: / “Many daughters have done noble things, but you surpass them all!” / Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/112-9.htm">Psalm 112:9</a></span><br />He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/58-10.htm">Isaiah 58:10</a></span><br />and if you give yourself to the hungry and satisfy the afflicted soul, then your light will go forth in the darkness, and your night will be like noonday.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17</a></span><br />Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35-40</a></span><br />For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ / Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/9-36.htm">Acts 9:36-39</a></span><br />In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity. / At that time, however, she became sick and died, and her body was washed and placed in an upper room. / Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to urge him, “Come to us without delay.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-9.htm">2 Corinthians 9:9-10</a></span><br />As it is written: “He has scattered abroad His gifts to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.” / Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your store of seed and will increase the harvest of your righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-27.htm">James 1:27</a></span><br />Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/41-1.htm">Psalm 41:1-2</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Blessed is the one who cares for the poor; the LORD will deliver him in the day of trouble. / The LORD will protect and preserve him; He will bless him in the land and refuse to give him over to the will of his foes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/1-17.htm">Isaiah 1:17</a></span><br />Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-38.htm">Luke 6:38</a></span><br />Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-9.htm">Galatians 6:9-10</a></span><br />Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. / Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-18.htm">1 Timothy 6:18</a></span><br />Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/11-25.htm">Proverbs 11:25</a></span><br />A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-16.htm">Matthew 5:16</a></span><br />In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">When the ear heard me, then it blessed me; and when the eye saw me, it gave witness to me:</p><p class="hdg">the ear</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/31-20.htm">Job 31:20</a></b></br> If his loins have not blessed me, and <i>if</i> he were <i>not</i> warmed with the fleece of my sheep;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/29-2.htm">Proverbs 29:2</a></b></br> When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/4-22.htm">Luke 4:22</a></b></br> And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph's son?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_peter/2-19.htm">Approved</a> <a href="/job/29-4.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-2.htm">Commended</a> <a href="/job/28-27.htm">Declareth</a> <a href="/job/20-3.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/job/28-22.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/job/28-10.htm">Eye</a> <a href="/job/28-24.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/job/5-17.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/job/28-22.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/job/16-19.htm">Testifieth</a> <a href="/job/21-29.htm">Witness</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ecclesiastes/9-7.htm">Approved</a> <a href="/job/29-13.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-8.htm">Commended</a> <a href="/job/36-9.htm">Declareth</a> <a href="/job/29-21.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/job/29-22.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/job/31-16.htm">Eye</a> <a href="/job/29-15.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/psalms/1-1.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/job/33-8.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/hosea/7-10.htm">Testifieth</a> <a href="/job/42-6.htm">Witness</a><div class="vheading2">Job 29</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/29-1.htm">Job bemoans his former prosperity</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/29.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/29.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>For those who heard me called me blessed</b><br>In this phrase, Job reflects on a time when he was respected and admired by those around him. The term "blessed" indicates a state of happiness and divine favor, suggesting that Job was seen as someone who was in right standing with God and thus prospered. This reflects the cultural belief in retributive justice, where righteousness leads to blessing. Job's status as a respected elder in his community is evident here, as he was a man of influence and integrity. This respect is reminiscent of the blessings pronounced in the Beatitudes (<a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Matthew 5:3-12</a>), where those who are righteous are called blessed. Job's experience can also be seen as a type of Christ, who was called blessed by those who recognized His divine mission (<a href="/luke/1-42.htm">Luke 1:42</a>).<p><b>and those who saw me commended me</b><br>This phrase highlights the public acknowledgment of Job's character and deeds. To be commended means to be praised or approved, indicating that Job's actions were in line with societal and divine expectations. In the ancient Near Eastern context, public reputation was crucial, and Job's commendation by others underscores his role as a community leader and a man of wisdom. This public recognition is similar to the way Jesus was commended by those who witnessed His miracles and teachings (<a href="/mark/7-37.htm">Mark 7:37</a>). Job's life serves as a foreshadowing of the ultimate commendation of Christ, who was affirmed by God the Father at His baptism (<a href="/matthew/3-17.htm">Matthew 3:17</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. Job is the central figure in the Book of Job, known for his immense suffering and unwavering faith.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/f/friends_of_job.htm">Friends of Job</a></b><br>Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who visit Job to offer comfort but end up debating the reasons for his suffering.<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 sovereign Creator who allows Job's faith to be tested by Satan.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/satan.htm">Satan</a></b><br>The adversary who challenges Job's righteousness, suggesting that Job is faithful only because of his prosperity.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_a_good_reputation.htm">The Power of a Good Reputation</a></b><br>Job's reputation was such that those who heard him called him blessed. This underscores the importance of living a life of integrity and righteousness that speaks volumes to others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_influence_of_godly_character.htm">The Influence of Godly Character</a></b><br>Job's commendation by others was a result of his godly character. Believers are encouraged to cultivate a character that reflects Christ, impacting those around them positively.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/endurance_through_trials.htm">Endurance Through Trials</a></b><br>Job's account teaches that enduring trials with faith can lead to a deeper understanding of God's purposes and blessings.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community_in_affirmation.htm">The Role of Community in Affirmation</a></b><br>The community's recognition of Job's blessedness highlights the importance of mutual encouragement and affirmation within the body of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_god's_blessings.htm">Reflecting God's Blessings</a></b><br>As Job was seen as blessed, believers are called to reflect God's blessings in their lives, serving as a testimony to His goodness and faithfulness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_29.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 29</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'the_patience_of_job'_mean.htm">What does 'The Patience of Job' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_job's_status_be_historically_verified.htm">How can Job’s high social standing and widespread respect (Job 29:7–11) be verified through historical or archaeological evidence? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_job_3's_despair_contradict_james_5_11.htm">Does the despair expressed in Job 3 contradict later biblical accounts (e.g., James 5:11) that describe Job as patient and steadfast?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_unquenchable_fire.htm">How does Job remain faithful amidst immense suffering?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/job/29.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) <span class= "bld">When the ear heard me, then it blessed me.</span>--This is a direct negative to the charges of Eliphaz in <a href="/job/22-6.htm" title="For you have taken a pledge from your brother for nothing, and stripped the naked of their clothing.">Job 22:6</a>, &c. He has felt them too deeply to pass them by in total silence.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/29.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 11.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">When the ear heard me, then it blessed me</span>. Job, having described his reception by the nobles and chief men of the city, proceeds to speak of the behaviour of the common people. The former were respectful and attent, the latter rejoiced and made acclamation. Being of the class most exposed to oppression and wrong, they hailed in the patriarch a champion and a protector. They were sure of redress and justice where he was the judge. <span class="cmt_word">And when the eye saw me, it gave witness to me</span>. The eye of the poor man lighted up with joy and rejoicing as Job sat down upon the seat of judgment, thus hearing witness to his fairness, candour, and integrity. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/29-11.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">For</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֤י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">those</span><br /><span class="heb">אֹ֣זֶן</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·zen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_241.htm">Strong's 241: </a> </span><span class="str2">Broadness, the ear</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who heard me</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁ֭מְעָה</span> <span class="translit">(mə·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">called me blessed,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽתְּאַשְּׁרֵ֑נִי</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tə·’aš·šə·rê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_833.htm">Strong's 833: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be straight, to go forward, be honest, proper</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and those who</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַ֥יִן</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘a·yin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eye, a fountain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">saw me</span><br /><span class="heb">רָ֝אֲתָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(rā·’ă·ṯāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> </span><span class="str2">To see</span><br /><br /><span class="word">commended me,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתְּעִידֵֽנִי׃</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tə·‘î·ḏê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5749.htm">Strong's 5749: </a> </span><span class="str2">To duplicate, repeat, to protest, testify, to encompass, restore</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/29-11.htm">Job 29:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/29-11.htm">Job 29:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/29-11.htm">Job 29:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/29-11.htm">Job 29:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/29-11.htm">Job 29:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/29-11.htm">Job 29:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/29-11.htm">Job 29:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/29-11.htm">Job 29:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/29-11.htm">Job 29:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/29-11.htm">Job 29:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/29-11.htm">OT Poetry: Job 29:11 For when the ear heard me then (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/29-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 29:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 29:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/29-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 29:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 29:12" /></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>