Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “When I went to the gate of the city and took my seat in the public square, New Living Translation “Those were the days when I went to the city gate and took my place among the honored leaders. English Standard Version When I went out to the gate of the city, when I prepared my seat in the square, Berean Standard Bible When I went out to the city gate and took my seat in the public square, King James Bible When I went out to the gate through the city, when I prepared my seat in the street! New King James Version “When I went out to the gate by the city, When I took my seat in the open square, New American Standard Bible “When I went out to the gate of the city, When I took my seat in the public square, NASB 1995 “When I went out to the gate of the city, When I took my seat in the square, NASB 1977 “When I went out to the gate of the city, When I took my seat in the square; Legacy Standard Bible When I went out to the gate of the city, When I took my seat in the square, Amplified Bible “When I went out to the gate of the city, When I took my seat [as a city father] in the square, Christian Standard Bible When I went out to the city gate and took my seat in the town square, Holman Christian Standard Bible When I went out to the city gate and took my seat in the town square, American Standard Version When I went forth to the gate unto the city, When I prepared my seat in the street, Contemporary English Version When I sat down at the meeting of the city council, English Revised Version When I went forth to the gate unto the city, when I prepared my seat in the street, GOD'S WORD® Translation When I went through the city gate and took my seat in the town square, Good News Translation Whenever the city elders met and I took my place among them, International Standard Version "Whenever I went out to the city gate, a seat had been reserved for me in the plaza. Majority Standard Bible When I went out to the city gate and took my seat in the public square, NET Bible When I went out to the city gate and secured my seat in the public square, New Heart English Bible when I went forth to the city gate, when I prepared my seat in the street. Webster's Bible Translation When I went out to the gate through the city, when I prepared my seat in the street! World English Bible when I went out to the city gate, when I prepared my seat in the street. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWhen I go out to the gate by the city, "" In a broad place I prepare my seat. Young's Literal Translation When I go out to the gate by the city, In a broad place I prepare my seat. Smith's Literal Translation In my going forth to the gate upon the city, in the street I shall prepare my seat. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhen I went out to the gate of the city, and in the street they prepared me a chair? Catholic Public Domain Version When I went to the gate of the city, or to the main street, they prepared a chair for me. New American Bible Whenever I went out to the gate of the city and took my seat in the square, New Revised Standard Version When I went out to the gate of the city, when I took my seat in the square, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhen I went out to the gate of the city and called on the people; and sat down like a poor man in the street, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated When I proceeded to the gate and I called, and I sat in the market as the afflicted OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917When I went forth to the gate unto the city, When I prepared my seat in the broad place, Brenton Septuagint Translation When I went forth early in the city, and the seat was placed for me in the streets. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job's Former Blessings…6when my steps were bathed in cream and the rock poured out for me streams of oil! 7When I went out to the city gate and took my seat in the public square, 8the young men saw me and withdrew, and the old men rose to their feet.… Cross References Proverbs 31:23 Her husband is known at the city gates, where he sits among the elders of the land. Ruth 4:1-2 Meanwhile, Boaz went to the gate and sat down there. Soon the kinsman-redeemer of whom he had spoken came along, and Boaz said, “Come over here, my friend, and sit down.” So he went over and sat down. / Then Boaz took ten of the elders of the city and said, “Sit here,” and they did so. Amos 5:10 There are those who hate the one who reproves in the gate and despise him who speaks with integrity. Isaiah 29:21 those who indict a man with a word, who ensnare the mediator at the gate, and who with false charges deprive the innocent of justice. Lamentations 5:14 The elders have left the city gate; the young men have stopped their music. Deuteronomy 21:19 his father and mother are to lay hold of him and bring him to the elders of his city, to the gate of his hometown, Jeremiah 26:10-11 When the officials of Judah heard these things, they went up from the king’s palace to the house of the LORD and sat there at the entrance of the New Gate. / Then the priests and prophets said to the officials and all the people, “This man is worthy of death, for he has prophesied against this city, as you have heard with your own ears!” Proverbs 31:31 Give her the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her at the gates. Genesis 19:1 Now the two angels arrived at Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gateway of the city. When Lot saw them, he got up to meet them, bowed facedown, 2 Samuel 19:8 So the king got up and sat in the gate, and all the people were told: “Behold, the king is sitting in the gate.” So they all came before the king. Meanwhile, the Israelites had fled, each man to his home. Acts 17:17 So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and God-fearing Gentiles, and in the marketplace with those he met each day. Matthew 11:16-17 To what can I compare this generation? They are like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling out to others: / ‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn.’ Luke 7:32 They are like children sitting in the marketplace and calling out to one another: ‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not weep.’ Acts 16:19-21 When the girl’s owners saw that their hope of making money was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them before the authorities in the marketplace. / They brought them to the magistrates and said, “These men are Jews and are throwing our city into turmoil / by promoting customs that are unlawful for us Romans to adopt or practice.” Acts 5:27 They brought them in and made them stand before the Sanhedrin, where the high priest interrogated them. Treasury of Scripture When I went out to the gate through the city, when I prepared my seat in the street! Deuteronomy 16:18 Judges and officers shalt thou make thee in all thy gates, which the LORD thy God giveth thee, throughout thy tribes: and they shall judge the people with just judgment. Deuteronomy 21:19 Then shall his father and his mother lay hold on him, and bring him out unto the elders of his city, and unto the gate of his place; Ruth 4:1,2,11 Then went Boaz up to the gate, and sat him down there: and, behold, the kinsman of whom Boaz spake came by; unto whom he said, Ho, such a one! turn aside, sit down here. And he turned aside, and sat down… Jump to Previous Broad City Door Forth Gate Prepare Prepared Public Seat Square StreetJump to Next Broad City Door Forth Gate Prepare Prepared Public Seat Square StreetJob 29 1. Job bemoans his former prosperityWhen I went out to the city gate The city gate in ancient times was not only a place of entry and exit but also a central hub for community life. It was where legal matters were settled, and elders and leaders gathered to make decisions. This setting indicates Job's prominent social status and his role as a respected leader. The city gate was often a place of judgment, as seen in Deuteronomy 21:19 and Ruth 4:1-11, where legal transactions and public decisions were made. Job's presence at the gate suggests his involvement in civic duties and his influence in societal governance. and took my seat in the public square Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. In this chapter, Job is reminiscing about his past status and influence. 2. City Gate In ancient times, the city gate was not just a physical entry point but a place of social and legal significance. It was where leaders and elders gathered to discuss important matters, make judgments, and conduct business. 3. Public Square A central area in the city where people gathered for various activities, including trade, social interaction, and legal proceedings. Teaching Points Leadership and InfluenceJob's presence at the city gate signifies his role as a leader and influencer in his community. Christians are called to be leaders in their communities, using their influence for good and to uphold justice. Community Engagement The city gate was a place of community interaction. Believers are encouraged to engage with their communities, being present and active in societal matters. Wisdom and Justice The city gate was a place where wisdom and justice were dispensed. Christians should seek to embody these qualities, being fair and wise in their dealings with others. Remembrance of Past Blessings Job reflects on his past blessings and status. It is important for believers to remember God's past faithfulness, which can provide hope and encouragement during difficult times.(7) To the gate.--There business was transacted. (Comp. the expression, which is still used with reference to the Turkish Empire, of "the Sublime Porte," or the supreme Place of government; Psalm 127:5; Jer. 35:20, &c.)Verse 7. - When I went out to the gate through the city; rather, by the city, or over against the city. The "gate" was the place where justice was administered, and public business generally despatched. It would be "over against" the city, separated from it by a large square or place (רְחוב), in which a multitude might assemble (sue Nehemiah 8:1). Hither Job was accustomed to proceed from time to time, to act as judge and administrator. When I prepared my seat in the street. On such occasions a seat would be brought out and "prepared," where the judge would sit to hear causes and deliver sentences (comp. Nehemiah 3:7). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew When I went outבְּצֵ֣אתִי (bə·ṣê·ṯî) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | first person common singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim to the city קָ֑רֶת (qā·reṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 7176: Town, city gate שַׁ֣עַר (ša·‘ar) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8179: An opening, door, gate and took אָכִ֥ין (’ā·ḵîn) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 3559: To be erect my seat מוֹשָׁבִֽי׃ (mō·wō·šā·ḇî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 4186: A seat, assembly, dwelling place, dwelling, dwellers in the public square, בָּ֝רְח֗וֹב (bā·rə·ḥō·wḇ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 7339: A broad open place, plaza Links Job 29:7 NIVJob 29:7 NLT Job 29:7 ESV Job 29:7 NASB Job 29:7 KJV Job 29:7 BibleApps.com Job 29:7 Biblia Paralela Job 29:7 Chinese Bible Job 29:7 French Bible Job 29:7 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 29:7 When I went forth to the city (Jb) |
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