Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then they sat on the ground with him for seven days and seven nights. No one said a word to him, because they saw how great his suffering was. New Living Translation Then they sat on the ground with him for seven days and nights. No one said a word to Job, for they saw that his suffering was too great for words. English Standard Version And they sat with him on the ground seven days and seven nights, and no one spoke a word to him, for they saw that his suffering was very great. Berean Standard Bible Then they sat on the ground with him for seven days and seven nights, but no one spoke a word to him because they saw how intense his suffering was. King James Bible So they sat down with him upon the ground seven days and seven nights, and none spake a word unto him: for they saw that his grief was very great. New King James Version So they sat down with him on the ground seven days and seven nights, and no one spoke a word to him, for they saw that his grief was very great. New American Standard Bible Then they sat down on the ground with him for seven days and seven nights, with no one speaking a word to him, for they saw that his pain was very great. NASB 1995 Then they sat down on the ground with him for seven days and seven nights with no one speaking a word to him, for they saw that his pain was very great. NASB 1977 Then they sat down on the ground with him for seven days and seven nights with no one speaking a word to him, for they saw that his pain was very great. Legacy Standard Bible Then they sat down on the ground with him for seven days and seven nights with no one speaking a word to him, for they saw that his pain was very great. Amplified Bible So they sat down on the ground with Job for seven days and seven nights and no one spoke a word to him, for they saw that his pain was very great. Christian Standard Bible Then they sat on the ground with him seven days and nights, but no one spoke a word to him because they saw that his suffering was very intense. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then they sat on the ground with him seven days and nights, but no one spoke a word to him because they saw that his suffering was very intense. American Standard Version So they sat down with him upon the ground seven days and seven nights, and none spake a word unto him: for they saw that his grief was very great. Contemporary English Version For seven days and nights, they sat silently on the ground beside him, because they realized what terrible pain he was in. English Revised Version So they sat down with him upon the ground seven days and seven nights, and none spake a word unto him: for they saw that his grief was very great. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then they sat down on the ground with him for seven days and seven nights. No one said a word to him because they saw that he was in such great pain. Good News Translation Then they sat there on the ground with him for seven days and nights without saying a word, because they saw how much he was suffering. International Standard Version and sat with Job on the ground for a full week without saying a word, since they could see the great extent of his anguish. Job Laments the Day He was Born Majority Standard Bible Then they sat on the ground with him for seven days and seven nights, but no one spoke a word to him because they saw how intense his suffering was. NET Bible Then they sat down with him on the ground for seven days and seven nights, yet no one spoke a word to him, for they saw that his pain was very great. New Heart English Bible So they sat down with him on the ground seven days and seven nights, and none spoke a word to him, for they saw that his pain was very great. Webster's Bible Translation So they sat down with him upon the ground seven days and seven nights, and none spoke a word to him: for they saw that his grief was very great. World English Bible So they sat down with him on the ground seven days and seven nights, and no one spoke a word to him, for they saw that his grief was very great. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they sit with him on the earth seven days and seven nights, and there is none speaking to him a word when they have seen that the pain has been very great. Young's Literal Translation And they sit with him on the earth seven days and seven nights, and there is none speaking unto him a word when they have seen that the pain hath been very great. Smith's Literal Translation And they sat with him upon, the earth seven days and seven nights, and none spake a word to him: for they saw that grief was great exceedingly. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they sat with him on the ground seven days and seven nights, and no man spoke to him a word: for they saw that his grief was very great. Catholic Public Domain Version And they sat with him on the ground for seven day and seven nights, and no one spoke a word to him, for they saw that his sorrow was very great. New American Bible Then they sat down upon the ground with him seven days and seven nights, but none of them spoke a word to him; for they saw how great was his suffering. New Revised Standard Version They sat with him on the ground seven days and seven nights, and no one spoke a word to him, for they saw that his suffering was very great. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo they sat down with him upon the ground seven days and seven nights, and none spoke a word to him; for they saw that his affliction was very great. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they dwelt with him on the ground seven days and seven nights, and there was none that said a word, because they saw that his plague was very severe with him OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So they sat down with him upon the ground seven days and seven nights, and none spoke a word unto him; for they saw that his grief was very great. Brenton Septuagint Translation and they sat down beside him seven days and seven nights, and no one of them spoke; for they saw that his affliction was dreadful and very great. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job's Three Friends…12When they lifted up their eyes from afar, they could barely recognize Job. They began to weep aloud, and each man tore his robe and threw dust in the air over his head. 13Then they sat on the ground with him for seven days and seven nights, but no one spoke a word to him because they saw how intense his suffering was. Cross References Romans 12:15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep. Ecclesiastes 3:7 a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak, 2 Corinthians 1:4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. 1 Thessalonians 5:14 And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone. Galatians 6:2 Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Isaiah 53:3 He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. 1 Peter 3:8 Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble. Lamentations 2:10 The elders of the Daughter of Zion sit on the ground in silence. They have thrown dust on their heads and put on sackcloth. The young women of Jerusalem have bowed their heads to the ground. 1 Corinthians 12:26 If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it. Psalm 35:14 I paced about as for my friend or brother; I was bowed down with grief, like one mourning for his mother. Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. John 11:19 and many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to console them in the loss of their brother. Ezekiel 3:15 I came to the exiles at Tel-abib who dwelt by the River Kebar. And for seven days I sat where they sat and remained there among them, overwhelmed. Romans 15:1 We who are strong ought to bear with the shortcomings of the weak and not to please ourselves. Hebrews 13:3 Remember those in prison as if you were bound with them, and those who are mistreated as if you were suffering with them. Treasury of Scripture So they sat down with him on the ground seven days and seven nights, and none spoke a word to him: for they saw that his grief was very great. they sat. Ezra 9:3 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. Nehemiah 1:4 And it came to pass, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned certain days, and fasted, and prayed before the God of heaven, Isaiah 3:26 And her gates shall lament and mourn; and she being desolate shall sit upon the ground. seven days. Genesis 1:5,8 And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day… Genesis 50:10 And they came to the threshingfloor of Atad, which is beyond Jordan, and there they mourned with a great and very sore lamentation: and he made a mourning for his father seven days. none spake. Job 4:2 If we assay to commune with thee, wilt thou be grieved? but who can withhold himself from speaking? Psalm 77:4 Thou holdest mine eyes waking: I am so troubled that I cannot speak. Jump to Previous Anguish Earth Great Grief Ground Nights Pain Sat Seats Seven Side Sit Speaking Suffering WordJump to Next Anguish Earth Great Grief Ground Nights Pain Sat Seats Seven Side Sit Speaking Suffering WordJob 2 1. Satan, appearing again before God, obtains further leave to tempt Job.7. He afflicts him with sore boils. 9. Job reproves his wife, who moved him to curse God. 11. His three friends console with him in silence. Then they sat on the ground with him In ancient Near Eastern culture, sitting on the ground was a sign of mourning and solidarity. Job's friends, Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, demonstrate empathy by physically lowering themselves to Job's level, sharing in his grief. This act reflects the cultural practice of mourning alongside those who suffer, as seen in other biblical accounts such as in Lamentations 2:10, where elders sit on the ground in silence. for seven days and seven nights, but no one spoke a word to him because they saw how intense his suffering was. Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, experiencing immense suffering and loss. 2. Job's Friends Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite. They come to comfort Job in his time of distress. 3. The Land of Uz The setting of the Book of Job, traditionally considered to be in the region of Edom or northern Arabia. 4. Seven Days and Seven Nights A period of mourning and silence observed by Job's friends, reflecting the depth of Job's suffering. 5. Great Pain The intense physical and emotional suffering Job endures, which is acknowledged by his friends through their silence. Teaching Points The Ministry of PresenceSometimes, the best way to support someone in pain is simply to be present. Job's friends initially demonstrate this by sitting with him in silence. Understanding the Depth of Suffering Recognizing the magnitude of someone's suffering can guide our responses. Job's friends saw his great pain and chose silence over words. Cultural Practices of Mourning The seven-day period reflects a cultural understanding of mourning, which can inform how we approach grief in our own contexts. The Power of Silence Silence can be a powerful tool in comforting others, allowing space for the grieving person to process their emotions without pressure to respond. Empathy in Action True empathy involves entering into the suffering of others, as Job's friends did by sitting with him for an extended period.(13) So they sat down with him upon the ground seven days.--Compare the conduct of David (2Samuel 12:16), and see also Genesis 1:10; 1Samuel 31:13; Ezekiel 3:15. There is a colossal grandeur about this description which is in keeping with the majesty and hoary antiquity of the poem.Verse 13. - So they sat down with him upon the ground seven days and seven nights. Professor Lee supposes that this is not to be taken literally. "It means" he says, "that they sat with him a considerable length of time before they opened the question discussed in this book, not that they sat precisely seven days and seven nights, and said not so much as one word to him" ('The Book of the Patriarch Job; p. 194). But the period of" seven days" was appropriate to mournings (Genesis 1:10 2Samuel 31:13 Ezekiel 3:15), and if they could stay with him one day and one night without speaking, why not seven? Food would be brought them, and they might sleep rolled up in their begeds. The long silence may be accounted for by the fact that "among the Jews," and among Orientals generally, "it is a point of decorum, and one dictated by a fine and true feeling, not to speak to a person in deep affliction until he gives an intimation of a desire to be comforted" (Cook). So long as Job kept silence they had to keep silence, at least so far as he was concerned. They might speak to any attendants who drew near, and they might speak one to another. Note the words which follow: And none spake a word unto him None spake to him; but no etiquette imposed complete silence on them. For they saw that his grief was very great. So great that he could not as yet bear to be spoken to.
Hebrew Then they satוַיֵּשְׁב֤וּ (way·yê·šə·ḇū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry on the ground לָאָ֔רֶץ (lā·’ā·reṣ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land with him אִתּוֹ֙ (’it·tōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among for seven שִׁבְעַ֥ת (šiḇ·‘aṯ) Number - masculine singular construct Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number days יָמִ֖ים (yā·mîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3117: A day and seven וְשִׁבְעַ֣ת (wə·šiḇ·‘aṯ) Conjunctive waw | Number - masculine singular construct Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number nights, לֵיל֑וֹת (lê·lō·wṯ) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3915: A twist, night, adversity but no וְאֵין־ (wə·’ên-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle one spoke דֹּבֵ֤ר (dō·ḇêr) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue a word דָּבָ֔ר (dā·ḇār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause to אֵלָיו֙ (’ê·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to him because כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction they saw רָא֔וּ (rā·’ū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 7200: To see how intense מְאֹֽד׃ (mə·’ōḏ) Adverb Strong's 3966: Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily his suffering הַכְּאֵ֖ב (hak·kə·’êḇ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3511: Suffering, adversity had become. גָדַ֥ל (ḡā·ḏal) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1431: To grow up, become great Links Job 2:13 NIVJob 2:13 NLT Job 2:13 ESV Job 2:13 NASB Job 2:13 KJV Job 2:13 BibleApps.com Job 2:13 Biblia Paralela Job 2:13 Chinese Bible Job 2:13 French Bible Job 2:13 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 2:13 So they sat down with him (Jb) |
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