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chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/job/42.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />And so Job died, an old man and full of years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/42.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then he died, an old man who had lived a long, full life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/42.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And Job died, an old man, and full of days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/42.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And so Job died, old and full of years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/42.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />So Job died, <i>being</i> old and full of days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/42.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So Job died, old and full of days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/42.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Job died, an old man and full of days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/42.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And Job died, an old man and full of days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/42.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Job died, an old man and full of days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/42.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Job died, an old man and full of days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/42.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So Job died, an old man and full of days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/42.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Job died, old and full of days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/42.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Job died, old and full of days. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/42.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />So Job died, being old and full of days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/42.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and when he finally died, he was very old. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/42.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />So Job died, being old and full of days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/42.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then at a very old age, Job died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/42.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />And then he died at a very great age. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/42.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Job died at an old age, having lived a full life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/42.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And so Job died, old and full of years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/42.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />And so Job died, old and full of days. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/42.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />So Job died, being old and full of days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/42.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />So Job died, being old and full of days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/42.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />So Job died, being old and full of days. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/42.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Job dies, aged and satisfied [with] days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/42.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Job dieth, aged and satisfied with days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/42.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Job will die, old and full of days.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/42.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />and he died an old man, and full of days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/42.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and he died an old man and full of days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/42.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then Job died, old and full of years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/42.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And Job died, old and full of days.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/42.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So Job died, being old and contented and full of days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/42.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Job was old and his days were full, and he died <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/42.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />So Job died, being old and full of days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/42.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Job died, an old man and full of days: and it is written that he will rise again with those whom the Lord raises up. This man is described in the Syriac book <i>as</i> living in the land of Ausis, on the borders of Idumea and Arabia: and his name before was Jobab; and having taken an Arabian wife, he begot a son whose name was Ennon. And he himself was the son of his father Zare, one of the sons of Esau, and of his mother Bosorrha, so that he was the fifth from Abraam. And these were the kings who reigned in Edom, which country he also ruled over: first, Balac, the son of Beor, and the name of his city was Dennaba: but after Balac, Jobab, who is called Job, and after him Asom, who was governor out of the country of Thaeman: and after him Adad, the son of Barad, who destroyed Madiam in the plain of Moab; and the name of his city was Gethaim. And <i>his</i> friends who came to him were Eliphaz, of the children of Esau, king of the Thaemanites, Baldad sovof the Sauchaeans, Sophar king of the Minaeans.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/42-17.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=6743" 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/42.htm">The LORD Blesses Job</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">16</span>After this, Job lived 140 years and saw his children and their children to the fourth generation. <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/347.htm" title="347: ’î·yō·wḇ (N-proper-ms) -- A patriarch. From 'ayab; hated; Ijob, the patriarch famous for his patience.">And so Job</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: way·yā·māṯ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">died,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2205.htm" title="2205: zā·qên (Adj-ms) -- Old. From zaqen; old.">old</a> <a href="/hebrew/7649.htm" title="7649: ū·śə·ḇa‘ (Conj-w:: Adj-msc) -- Sated, satisfied, surfeited. From saba'; satiated.">and full</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: yā·mîm (N-mp) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">of years.</a> </span><span class="reftext">1</span>Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers.…<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="/genesis/25-8.htm">Genesis 25:8</a></span><br />And at a ripe old age he breathed his last and died, old and contented, and was gathered to his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/15-15.htm">Genesis 15:15</a></span><br />You, however, will go to your fathers in peace and be buried at a ripe old age.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/35-29.htm">Genesis 35:29</a></span><br />Then he breathed his last and died and was gathered to his people, old and full of years. And his sons Esau and Jacob buried him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/49-33.htm">Genesis 49:33</a></span><br />When Jacob had finished instructing his sons, he pulled his feet into the bed and breathed his last, and he was gathered to his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-28.htm">1 Chronicles 29:28</a></span><br />He died at a ripe old age, full of years, riches, and honor, and his son Solomon reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/91-16.htm">Psalm 91:16</a></span><br />With long life I will satisfy him and show him My salvation.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/12-7.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:7</a></span><br />before the dust returns to the ground from which it came and the spirit returns to God who gave it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/57-2.htm">Isaiah 57:2</a></span><br />Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest, lying down in death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/50-26.htm">Genesis 50:26</a></span><br />So Joseph died at the age of 110. And they embalmed his body and placed it in a coffin in Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/34-7.htm">Deuteronomy 34:7</a></span><br />Moses was a hundred and twenty years old when he died, yet his eyes were not weak, and his vitality had not diminished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-10.htm">1 Kings 2:10</a></span><br />Then David rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-59.htm">Acts 7:59-60</a></span><br />While they were stoning him, Stephen appealed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” / Falling on his knees, he cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-6.htm">2 Timothy 4:6-8</a></span><br />For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. / I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. / From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/1-21.htm">Philippians 1:21-23</a></span><br />For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. / But if I go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. So what shall I choose? I do not know. / I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better indeed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/5-1.htm">2 Corinthians 5:1-8</a></span><br />For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is dismantled, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands. / For in this tent we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling, / because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">So Job died, being old and full of days.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/5-26.htm">Job 5:26</a></b></br> Thou shalt come to <i>thy</i> grave in a full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in in his season.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/15-15.htm">Genesis 15:15</a></b></br> And thou shalt go to thy fathers in peace; thou shalt be buried in a good old age.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/25-8.htm">Genesis 25:8</a></b></br> Then Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an old man, and full <i>of years</i>; and was gathered to his people.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/32-9.htm">Aged</a> <a href="/job/10-18.htm">Died</a> <a href="/job/36-14.htm">Dieth</a> <a href="/job/42-12.htm">End</a> <a href="/job/37-23.htm">Full</a> <a href="/job/42-16.htm">Job</a> <a href="/job/31-31.htm">Satisfied</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/119-100.htm">Aged</a> <a href="/psalms/118-12.htm">Died</a> <a href="/psalms/41-5.htm">Dieth</a> <a href="/psalms/1-6.htm">End</a> <a href="/psalms/5-7.htm">Full</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-14.htm">Job</a> <a href="/psalms/17-14.htm">Satisfied</a><div class="vheading2">Job 42</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/42-1.htm">Job submits himself unto God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/42-7.htm">God, preferring Job's cause, makes his friends submit themselves, and accepts him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/42-10.htm">He magnifies and blesses Job</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/42-16.htm">Job's age and death</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/42.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/42.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And so Job died</b><br>This phrase marks the conclusion of Job's earthly journey, emphasizing the mortality of even the most righteous individuals. Job's death signifies the end of his trials and the fulfillment of God's restoration. In biblical context, death is often seen as a transition to eternal life for the faithful, as seen in the hope expressed in passages like <a href="/psalms/23-4.htm">Psalm 23:4</a> and <a href="/1_corinthians/15-54.htm">1 Corinthians 15:54-55</a>. Job's life and death serve as a testament to enduring faith amidst suffering, reflecting the ultimate victory over trials through divine grace.<p><b>old</b><br>The mention of Job's old age indicates a life that was extended and blessed by God, a common biblical sign of divine favor and fulfillment. In ancient Near Eastern culture, longevity was associated with wisdom, honor, and God's blessing, as seen in the lives of patriarchs like Abraham (<a href="/genesis/25-8.htm">Genesis 25:8</a>) and Isaac (<a href="/genesis/35-29.htm">Genesis 35:29</a>). Job's old age underscores the restoration of his fortunes and the peace he experienced after his trials, aligning with the biblical theme that God rewards faithfulness.<p><b>and full of years</b><br>This phrase suggests a life that was not only long but also rich in experience and fulfillment. The expression "full of years" implies a life that was complete and satisfying, echoing the biblical ideal of a life well-lived in accordance with God's will. It reflects the restoration of Job's fortunes and relationships, as God blessed him with twice as much as he had before (<a href="/job/42-10.htm">Job 42:10</a>). This fullness of life can be seen as a type of Christ, who offers abundant life to His followers (<a href="/john/10-10.htm">John 10:10</a>). Job's story, culminating in a life full of years, serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and the hope of restoration for those who endure trials with steadfast faith.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A man from the land of Uz, known for his righteousness and immense suffering. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, which explores themes of suffering, faith, and divine justice.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/u/uz.htm">Uz</a></b><br>The land where Job lived. Its exact location is uncertain, but it is often associated with regions in the Near East.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/job's_restoration.htm">Job's Restoration</a></b><br>After enduring severe trials and maintaining his faith, Job is restored by God, receiving double what he had before his trials.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/job's_friends.htm">Job's Friends</a></b><br>Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who visit Job to comfort him but end up arguing with him about the reasons for his suffering.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/god's_response.htm">God's Response</a></b><br>God speaks to Job out of a whirlwind, challenging his understanding and ultimately restoring Job's fortunes.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_blessing_of_longevity.htm">The Blessing of Longevity</a></b><br>Job's long life is a testament to God's blessing and favor. It reflects a life well-lived in faithfulness to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/restoration_and_reward.htm">Restoration and Reward</a></b><br>Job's account illustrates that God can restore and bless abundantly after periods of trial and suffering.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_through_trials.htm">Faithfulness Through Trials</a></b><br>Job's perseverance through immense suffering is a model for enduring faith, trusting in God's ultimate justice and mercy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_sovereignty.htm">Understanding God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>The conclusion of Job's life reminds us of God's control over life and death, and His ability to bring about His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_perspective.htm">The Importance of Perspective</a></b><br>Job's account encourages believers to maintain a heavenly perspective, understanding that earthly trials are temporary and God's plans are eternal.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_42.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 42</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_job_42_contradict_divine_justice.htm">Why does the final chapter (Job 42) seemingly contradict earlier statements about divine justice and fairness, hinting that God's blessing can be won through passive endurance?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_job_17__historical_or_allegory.htm">Is there any historical or archaeological evidence to support the events in Job 17, or does it appear solely allegorical?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_job_42_show_god's_justice.htm">How does the resolution in Job 42 align with other passages that emphasize a just God, when Job's suffering is never fully justified or explained?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_job's_fortune_restored_easily.htm">How can Job's fortunes in Job 42 be restored so easily, despite the irreversible trauma and loss he suffered earlier?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/job/42.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) <span class= "bld">So Job died, being old and full of days.</span>--Such is the close of this mysterious book, which deals with the greatest problems that can engage the human mind, and shows us the way in which the ancients solved them, and the help which God vouchsafed them, apart from His covenant revelation and before the dawning of the Gospel light. And the great lesson of the history is the way in which the malice of Satan is foiled. He had insinuated that all service of God was interested and done for advantage. Job had clearly shown that he was capable of loving God even under the most severe afflictions; and the issue which was eventually brought about was no contradiction of this fact, inasmuch as it was entirely hidden from Job till long after his probation was ended, and therefore could have no influence upon his patience and faith. It is remarkable that Job is only twice mentioned in Scripture, once in the Old Testament and once in the New. Ezekiel was acquainted with Job's history (<a href="/job/14-14.htm" title="If a man die, shall he live again? all the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come.">Job 14:14</a>; <a href="/job/14-20.htm" title="You prevail for ever against him, and he passes: you change his countenance, and send him away.">Job 14:20</a>), and St. James (<a href="/job/5-11.htm" title="To set up on high those that be low; that those which mourn may be exalted to safety.">Job 5:11</a>) refers to him as a familiar standard of patience. It is evident, however, that the Book of Job was well known, from the many instances in the Psalms and elsewhere in which we find traces of the influence produced by familiarity with the language of the book.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/42.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 17.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">So Job died, being old and full of days</span>. The lowest estimate places the occurrence of the afflictions of Job at the time when he was a little more than fifty ("Supponitur quinquagenario hand multo majorem fuisse Nostrum, quum conflictari coepit," Schultens). Thus his age at his death would be at least a hundred and ninety, <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/42-17.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">And so Job</span><br /><span class="heb">אִיּ֔וֹב</span> <span class="translit">(’î·yō·wḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_347.htm">Strong's 347: </a> </span><span class="str2">Job -- a patriarch</span><br /><br /><span class="word">died,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּ֣מָת</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·māṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> </span><span class="str2">To die, to kill</span><br /><br /><span class="word">old</span><br /><span class="heb">זָקֵ֖ן</span> <span class="translit">(zā·qên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2205.htm">Strong's 2205: </a> </span><span class="str2">Old</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and full</span><br /><span class="heb">וּשְׂבַ֥ע</span> <span class="translit">(ū·śə·ḇa‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7649.htm">Strong's 7649: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sated, satisfied, surfeited</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of years.</span><br /><span class="heb">יָמִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(yā·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/42-17.htm">Job 42:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/42-17.htm">Job 42:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/42-17.htm">Job 42:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/42-17.htm">Job 42:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/42-17.htm">Job 42:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/42-17.htm">Job 42:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/42-17.htm">Job 42:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/42-17.htm">Job 42:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/42-17.htm">Job 42:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/42-17.htm">Job 42:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/42-17.htm">OT Poetry: Job 42:17 So Job died being old and full (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/42-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 42:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 42:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/1-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 1:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 1:1" /></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>