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Then he fell to the ground in worship<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Job stood up and tore his robe in grief. Then he shaved his head and fell to the ground to worship.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Job arose and tore his robe and shaved his head and fell on the ground and worshiped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Job stood up, tore his robe, and shaved his head. He fell to the ground and worshiped,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then Job arose, tore his robe, and shaved his head; and he fell to the ground and worshiped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Job got up, tore his robe, and shaved his head; then he fell to the ground and worshiped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then Job arose and tore his robe and shaved his head, and he fell to the ground and worshiped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then Job arose and tore his robe and shaved his head, and he fell to the ground and worshiped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Job arose and tore his robe and shaved his head, and he fell to the ground and worshiped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then Job got up and tore his robe and shaved his head [in mourning for the children], and he fell to the ground and worshiped [God].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Job stood up, tore his robe, and shaved his head. He fell to the ground and worshiped,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Job stood up, tore his robe, and shaved his head. He fell to the ground and worshiped, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Job arose, and rent his robe, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When Job heard this, he tore his clothes and shaved his head because of his great sorrow. He knelt on the ground, then worshiped God <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Job stood up, tore his robe in grief, and shaved his head. Then he fell to the ground and worshiped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then Job got up and tore his clothes in grief. He shaved his head and threw himself face downward on the ground. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Job stood up, tore his robe, shaved his head, fell to the ground, bowed very low, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Job stood up, tore his robe, and shaved his head. He fell to the ground and worshiped,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then Job got up and tore his robe. He shaved his head, and then he threw himself down with his face to the ground.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Then Job arose, and tore his robe, and shaved his head, and fell down with his face to the ground.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell upon the ground, and worshiped,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Then Job arose, and tore his robe, and shaved his head, and fell down on the ground, and worshiped. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Job rises, and tears his robe, and shaves his head, and falls to the earth, and pays respect,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Job riseth, and rendeth his robe, and shaveth his head, and falleth to the earth, and doth obeisance,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Job will rise and rend his covering, and shave his head, and fall to the earth and worship.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Then Job rose up, and rent his garments, and having shaven his head fell down upon the ground and worshipped, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then Job got up and tore his garments, and, having shaved his head, he collapsed on the ground, and worshipped,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then Job arose and tore his cloak and cut off his hair. He fell to the ground and worshiped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Job arose, tore his robe, shaved his head, and fell on the ground and worshiped.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Job stood and ripped his cloak and shaved his head, and he fell on the ground and worshiped<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />So Job arose, and rent his garments, and shaved the hair of his head, and fell on the earth, and worshipped,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/1-20.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=202" 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/1.htm">Job Loses His Children and Possessions</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">19</span>when suddenly a mighty wind swept in from the desert and struck the four corners of the house. It collapsed on the young people and they are dead, and I alone have escaped to tell you!” <span class="reftext">20</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.">Then Job</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: way·yā·qām (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">stood up,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7167.htm" title="7167: way·yiq·ra‘ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To tear. A primitive root; to rend, literally or figuratively.">tore</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4598.htm" title="4598: mə·‘i·lōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A robe. From ma'al in the sense of covering; a robe.">his robe,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1494.htm" title="1494: way·yā·ḡāz (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To shear. A primitive root; to cut off; specifically to shear a flock or shave the hair; figuratively to destroy an enemy.">and shaved</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: rō·šōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">his head.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5307.htm" title="5307: way·yip·pōl (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall, lie. A primitive root; to fall, in a great variety of applications.">He fell</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ’ar·ṣāh (N-fs:: 3fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">to the ground</a> <a href="/hebrew/7812.htm" title="7812: way·yiš·tā·ḥū (Conj-w:: V-Hitpael-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To bow down. A primitive root; to depress, i.e. Prostrate.">and worshiped,</a> </span><span class="reftext">21</span>saying: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the name of the LORD.”…<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/5-11.htm">James 5:11</a></span><br />See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/5-3.htm">Romans 5:3-5</a></span><br />Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; / perseverance, character; and character, hope. / And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-6.htm">1 Peter 1:6-7</a></span><br />In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials / so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-18.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:18</a></span><br />Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-5.htm">Hebrews 12:5-11</a></span><br />And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you. / For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.” / Endure suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-6.htm">1 Peter 5:6-10</a></span><br />Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you. / Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. / Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-4.htm">Matthew 5:4</a></span><br />Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/4-8.htm">2 Corinthians 4:8-10</a></span><br />We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; / persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed. / We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-12.htm">Philippians 4:12-13</a></span><br />I know how to live humbly, and I know how to abound. In any and every situation I have learned the secret of being filled and being hungry, of having plenty and having need. / I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9-10</a></span><br />But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. / That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-19.htm">Psalm 34:19</a></span><br />Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him from them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/42-11.htm">Psalm 42:11</a></span><br />Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why the unease within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/95-6.htm">Psalm 95:6</a></span><br />O come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD our Maker.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/103-14.htm">Psalm 103:14</a></span><br />For He knows our frame; He is mindful that we are dust.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-7.htm">Isaiah 45:7</a></span><br />I form the light and create the darkness; I bring prosperity and create calamity. I, the LORD, do all these things.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down on the ground, and worshipped,</p><p class="hdg">rent.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/37-29.htm">Genesis 37:29,34</a></b></br> And Reuben returned unto the pit; and, behold, Joseph <i>was</i> not in the pit; and he rent his clothes… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/9-3.htm">Ezra 9:3</a></b></br> And when I heard this thing, I rent my garment and my mantle, and plucked off the hair of my head and of my beard, and sat down astonied.</p><p class="hdg">mantle.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/9-18.htm">Deuteronomy 9:18</a></b></br> And I fell down before the LORD, as at the first, forty days and forty nights: I did neither eat bread, nor drink water, because of all your sins which ye sinned, in doing wickedly in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/12-16.htm">2 Samuel 12:16-20</a></b></br> David therefore besought God for the child; and David fasted, and went in, and lay all night upon the earth… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/7-3.htm">2 Chronicles 7:3</a></b></br> And when all the children of Israel saw how the fire came down, and the glory of the LORD upon the house, they bowed themselves with their faces to the ground upon the pavement, and worshipped, and praised the LORD, <i>saying</i>, For <i>he is</i> good; for his mercy <i>endureth</i> for ever.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/esther/8-15.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/esther/9-24.htm">Cutting</a> <a href="/job/1-8.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/job/1-11.htm">Face</a> <a href="/job/1-19.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-37.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-25.htm">Hair</a> <a href="/esther/9-25.htm">Head</a> <a href="/job/1-14.htm">Job</a> <a href="/esther/8-15.htm">Mantle</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-19.htm">Parting</a> <a href="/esther/4-1.htm">Rent</a> <a href="/esther/8-4.htm">Riseth</a> <a href="/esther/8-15.htm">Robe</a> <a href="/job/1-5.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-4.htm">Shaved</a> <a href="/esther/4-1.htm">Tore</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-14.htm">Worship</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-3.htm">Worshiped</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-3.htm">Worshipped</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/9-31.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/psalms/44-2.htm">Cutting</a> <a href="/job/2-2.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/job/2-5.htm">Face</a> <a href="/job/2-1.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/job/2-13.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/job/4-15.htm">Hair</a> <a href="/job/2-7.htm">Head</a> <a href="/job/1-22.htm">Job</a> <a href="/job/2-12.htm">Mantle</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-18.htm">Parting</a> <a href="/job/2-12.htm">Rent</a> <a href="/job/9-7.htm">Riseth</a> <a href="/job/2-12.htm">Robe</a> <a href="/job/22-20.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/isaiah/15-2.htm">Shaved</a> <a href="/job/2-12.htm">Tore</a> <a href="/job/15-4.htm">Worship</a> <a href="/psalms/74-8.htm">Worshiped</a> <a href="/psalms/106-19.htm">Worshipped</a><div class="vheading2">Job 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/1-1.htm">The holiness, riches, and reverent care of Job for his children.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/1-6.htm">Satan, appearing before God, obtains leave to afflict Job.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/1-13.htm">Understanding of the loss of his children and goods, in his mourning Job blesses God.</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'; 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In the cultural context of the Ancient Near East, standing up often signified readiness to act or speak. Job's standing up marks the beginning of his response to the devastating news he has just received.<p><b>tore his robe</b><br>Tearing one's robe was a common expression of grief and mourning in the ancient world, particularly in Hebrew culture. This act symbolized the rending of one's heart and soul in response to profound loss or distress. Similar expressions of grief are seen in <a href="/genesis/37-34.htm">Genesis 37:34</a> when Jacob mourns for Joseph, and in <a href="/2_samuel/1-11.htm">2 Samuel 1:11</a> when David mourns for Saul and Jonathan.<p><b>and shaved his head</b><br>Shaving the head was another traditional sign of mourning and humility. It represented the stripping away of personal glory and pride, acknowledging human frailty before God. This act is seen in other biblical contexts, such as <a href="/isaiah/15-2.htm">Isaiah 15:2</a> and <a href="/jeremiah/7-29.htm">Jeremiah 7:29</a>, where it signifies deep sorrow and repentance.<p><b>He fell to the ground</b><br>Falling to the ground is an act of submission and humility, often associated with worship and prayer. It reflects Job's recognition of God's sovereignty even in the midst of his suffering. This posture is seen throughout scripture, such as in <a href="/genesis/17-3.htm">Genesis 17:3</a> when Abram falls facedown before God, and in <a href="/matthew/26-39.htm">Matthew 26:39</a> when Jesus falls to the ground in the Garden of Gethsemane.<p><b>and worshiped</b><br>Despite his immense loss, Job's response is one of worship, demonstrating his unwavering faith and reverence for God. This act of worship in the face of suffering is a profound testament to Job's character and faith. It echoes the call to worship God in all circumstances, as seen in <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-18.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:18</a>, and prefigures the ultimate example of suffering and submission in Jesus Christ, who remained obedient to the Father even unto death.<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. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, known for his immense suffering and steadfast faith.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/tearing_of_the_robe.htm">Tearing of the Robe</a></b><br>An ancient Near Eastern custom signifying deep grief or mourning. It was a physical expression of inner turmoil and distress.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/shaving_of_the_head.htm">Shaving of the Head</a></b><br>Another cultural expression of mourning and humility. It symbolized the stripping away of personal glory and pride.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/f/falling_to_the_ground.htm">Falling to the Ground</a></b><br>A posture of submission and humility before God, often associated with worship and prayer.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/w/worship.htm">Worship</a></b><br>Despite his suffering, Job's immediate response was to worship God, demonstrating his unwavering faith and reverence.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_suffering.htm">The Reality of Suffering</a></b><br>Suffering is a part of the human experience, even for the righteous. Job's response teaches us that it's okay to express grief and sorrow.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/authentic_worship.htm">Authentic Worship</a></b><br>True worship is not dependent on circumstances. Job worshiped God in the midst of his suffering, showing that worship is an act of faith and trust.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_before_god.htm">Humility Before God</a></b><br>Job's actions of tearing his robe and shaving his head reflect a heart of humility. In our trials, we are called to humble ourselves before God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_adversity.htm">Faith in Adversity</a></b><br>Job's immediate response to worship in his darkest moment is a powerful testament to his faith. We are encouraged to maintain our faith and trust in God, regardless of our circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cultural_expressions_of_grief.htm">Cultural Expressions of Grief</a></b><br>Understanding the cultural context of mourning practices in the Bible can deepen our appreciation for the emotional and spiritual depth of biblical accounts.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_genesis_37_customs_match_ancient_practices.htm">(Genesis 37:34–35) Do the customs of mourning described align with verifiable ancient practices, or do they hint at anachronistic traditions introduced later?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_god_allow_job's_kids_to_die.htm">Job 1:18–19 – Why would God permit the deaths of Job’s children if they were not the ones being tested?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_must_god_consult_satan_on_job's_test.htm">Job 1:6–8 – Why would an omniscient God need to dialogue with Satan before testing Job’s righteousness? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_job_27_7-10_align_with_reality.htm">How does Job 27:7–10 reconcile with observable reality where the wicked sometimes prosper rather than face immediate punishment? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/job/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(20) <span class= "bld">And worshipped.</span>--Compare the conduct of David (<a href="/2_samuel/12-20.htm" title="Then David arose from the earth, and washed, and anointed himself, and changed his apparel, and came into the house of the LORD, and worshipped: then he came to his own house; and when he required, they set bread before him, and he did eat.">2Samuel 12:20</a>) and of Hezekiah (<a href="/2_kings/19-1.htm" title="And it came to pass, when king Hezekiah heard it, that he rent his clothes, and covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the LORD.">2Kings 19:1</a>). Moments of intense sorrow or trial, like moments of intense joy, force us into the immediate presence of God.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 20.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Then Job arose</span>. Not till the last calamity was announced did Job stir. The loss of his wealth little moved him. But when he heard that his children were destroyed, all of them "at one fell swoop," then he could endure no longer, but rose from the seat on which he was sitting, and showed forth his grief. <span class="cmt_word">First he rent his mantle</span>, "the outer robe worn by men of rank" (Cook) - a customary sign of grief in the ancient world (<a href="/genesis/37-29.htm">Genesis 37:29, 34</a>; <a href="/genesis/44-13.htm">Genesis 44:13</a>; <a href="/1_kings/21-27.htm">1 Kings 21:27</a>; <a href="/2_kings/19-1.htm">2 Kings 19:1</a>; <a href="/esther/4-1.htm">Esther 4:1</a>; <a href="/joel/2-13.htm">Joel 2:13</a>; Herod., 8:99; Livy, 1:13, etc.); <span class="cmt_word">then he shaved his head</span> - another less usual but still not uncommon sign of grief, forbidden under the Law of the Jews (<a href="/leviticus/21-5.htm">Leviticus 21:5</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/14-1.htm">Deuteronomy 14:1</a>), but widely practised by the Gentiles (<a href="/isaiah/15-2.htm">Isaiah 15:2</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/47-5.htm">Jeremiah 47:5</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/48-37.htm">Jeremiah 48:37</a>; Herod., 2:36; 9:24; Plut.,'Vit. Pelop.,' § 34; Q. Gurt.,'Vit. Alex.,' 10:5, § 17). <span class="cmt_word">And fell down upon the ground, and worshipped</span>. After giving vent to his natural grief, Job made an act of adoration. Recognizing the fact that adversity, as well as prosperity comes from God, and submitting himself to the Divine will, he "worshipped." How often has his act flashed across the minds of Christians. and enabled them, in their dark hour, to imitate him, and repeat his words, "The Lord gave," etc.! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/1-20.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">Then Job</span><br /><span class="heb">אִיּוֹב֙</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">stood up,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּ֤קָם</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·qām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arise, stand up, stand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">tore</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּקְרַ֣ע</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiq·ra‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7167.htm">Strong's 7167: </a> </span><span class="str2">To rend</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his robe,</span><br /><span class="heb">מְעִל֔וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(mə·‘i·lōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4598.htm">Strong's 4598: </a> </span><span class="str2">A robe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and shaved</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּ֖גָז</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·ḡāz)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1494.htm">Strong's 1494: </a> </span><span class="str2">To cut off, to shear a, flock, shave the hair, to destroy an enemy</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his head.</span><br /><span class="heb">רֹאשׁ֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(rō·šōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> </span><span class="str2">The head</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He fell</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּפֹּ֥ל</span> <span class="translit">(way·yip·pōl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5307.htm">Strong's 5307: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall, lie</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the ground</span><br /><span class="heb">אַ֖רְצָה</span> <span class="translit">(’ar·ṣāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and worshiped,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּשְׁתָּֽחוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiš·tā·ḥū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7812.htm">Strong's 7812: </a> </span><span class="str2">To depress, prostrate</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/1-20.htm">Job 1:20 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/1-20.htm">Job 1:20 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/1-20.htm">Job 1:20 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/1-20.htm">Job 1:20 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/1-20.htm">Job 1:20 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/1-20.htm">Job 1:20 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/1-20.htm">Job 1:20 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/1-20.htm">Job 1:20 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/1-20.htm">Job 1:20 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/1-20.htm">Job 1:20 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/1-20.htm">OT Poetry: Job 1:20 Then Job arose and tore his robe (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/1-19.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 1:19"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 1:19" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/1-21.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 1:21"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 1:21" /></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>