Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Now that God has unstrung my bow and afflicted me, they throw off restraint in my presence. New Living Translation For God has cut my bowstring. He has humbled me, so they have thrown off all restraint. English Standard Version Because God has loosed my cord and humbled me, they have cast off restraint in my presence. Berean Standard Bible Because God has unstrung my bow and afflicted me, they have cast off restraint in my presence. King James Bible Because he hath loosed my cord, and afflicted me, they have also let loose the bridle before me. New King James Version Because He has loosed my bowstring and afflicted me, They have cast off restraint before me. New American Standard Bible “Because He has undone my bowstring and afflicted me, They have cast off the bridle before me. NASB 1995 “Because He has loosed His bowstring and afflicted me, They have cast off the bridle before me. NASB 1977 “Because He has loosed His bowstring and afflicted me, They have cast off the bridle before me. Legacy Standard Bible Because He has loosed His bowstring and afflicted me, They have thrust aside their bridle before me. Amplified Bible “For God has loosed His bowstring [attacking me] and [He has] afflicted and humbled me; They have cast off the bridle [of restraint] before me. Christian Standard Bible Because God has loosened my bowstring and oppressed me, they have cast off restraint in my presence. Holman Christian Standard Bible Because God has loosened my bowstring and oppressed me, they have cast off restraint in my presence. American Standard Version For he hath loosed his cord, and afflicted me; And they have cast off the bridle before me. Contemporary English Version God has destroyed me, and so they don't care what they do. English Revised Version For he hath loosed his cord, and afflicted me, and they have cast off the bridle before me. GOD'S WORD® Translation Because God has untied my cord and has made me suffer, they are no longer restrained in my presence. Good News Translation Because God has made me weak and helpless, they turn against me with all their fury. International Standard Version But God has loosened his cord and afflicted me; so they've cast off all restraints in my presence. Majority Standard Bible Because God has unstrung my bow and afflicted me, they have cast off restraint in my presence. NET Bible Because God has untied my tent cord and afflicted me, people throw off all restraint in my presence. New Heart English Bible For he has untied his cord, and afflicted me; and they have thrown off restraint before me. Webster's Bible Translation Because he hath loosed my cord, and afflicted me, they have also let loose the bridle before me. World English Bible For he has untied his cord, and afflicted me; and they have thrown off restraint before me. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBecause He loosed His cord and afflicts me, "" And the bridle from before me, "" They have cast away. Young's Literal Translation Because His cord He loosed and afflicteth me, And the bridle from before me, They have cast away. Smith's Literal Translation Because he loosed his cord and he will afflict me, and they cast off the bridle from before me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor he hath opened his quiver, and hath afflicted me, and hath put a bridle into my mouth. Catholic Public Domain Version For he has opened his quiver and has afflicted me, and he has placed a bridle in my mouth. New American Bible Because he has loosened my bowstring and afflicted me, they have thrown off restraint in my presence. New Revised Standard Version Because God has loosed my bowstring and humbled me, they have cast off restraint in my presence. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBecause they began to deride me and humiliate me, they have also put their bridle in my mouth. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because they started after me and they humiliated me, and they put a bridle in my mouth OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For He hath loosed my cord, and afflicted me, And they have cast off the bridle before me. Brenton Septuagint Translation For he has opened his quiver and afflicted me: they also have cast off the restraint of my presence. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job's Honor Turned into Contempt…10They abhor me and keep far from me; they do not hesitate to spit in my face. 11Because God has unstrung my bow and afflicted me, they have cast off restraint in my presence. 12The rabble arises at my right; they lay snares for my feet and build siege ramps against me.… Cross References Psalm 35:15-16 But when I stumbled, they assembled in glee; they gathered together against me. Assailants I did not know slandered me without ceasing. / Like godless jesters at a feast, they gnashed their teeth at me. Lamentations 3:14 I am a laughingstock to all my people; they mock me in song all day long. Psalm 69:12 Those who sit at the gate mock me, and I am the song of drunkards. 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. Psalm 22:7 All who see me mock me; they sneer and shake their heads: Matthew 27:29-31 And they twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on His head. They put a staff in His right hand, knelt down before Him, and mocked Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” / Then they spit on Him and took the staff and struck Him on the head repeatedly. / After they had mocked Him, they removed the robe and put His own clothes back on Him. Then they led Him away to crucify Him. Mark 15:19-20 They kept striking His head with a staff and spitting on Him. And they knelt down and bowed before Him. / After they had mocked Him, they removed the purple robe and put His own clothes back on Him. Then they led Him out to crucify Him. Luke 23:11 And even Herod and his soldiers ridiculed and mocked Him. Dressing Him in a fine robe, they sent Him back to Pilate. John 19:2-3 The soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns, set it on His head, and dressed Him in a purple robe. / And they went up to Him again and again, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and slapping Him in the face. Psalm 44:13-14 You have made us a reproach to our neighbors, a mockery and derision to those around us. / You have made us a byword among the nations, a laughingstock among the peoples. Jeremiah 20:7 You have deceived me, O LORD, and I was deceived. You have overcome me and prevailed. I am a laughingstock all day long; everyone mocks me. Psalm 123:4 We have endured much scorn from the arrogant, much contempt from the proud. Isaiah 50:6 I offered My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle. Matthew 5:11-12 Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you. 1 Peter 2:23 When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. Treasury of Scripture Because he has loosed my cord, and afflicted me, they have also let loose the bridle before me. loosed Job 12:18,21 He looseth the bond of kings, and girdeth their loins with a girdle… 2 Samuel 16:5-8 And when king David came to Bahurim, behold, thence came out a man of the family of the house of Saul, whose name was Shimei, the son of Gera: he came forth, and cursed still as he came… let loose Psalm 35:21 Yea, they opened their mouth wide against me, and said, Aha, aha, our eye hath seen it. Matthew 26:67,68 Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands, … Matthew 27:39-44 And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads, … Jump to Previous Afflicted Afflicteth Bow Bowstring Bridle Cast Cord Flag Humbled Loosed Presence Restraint Shame Throw Thrown UntiedJump to Next Afflicted Afflicteth Bow Bowstring Bridle Cast Cord Flag Humbled Loosed Presence Restraint Shame Throw Thrown UntiedJob 30 1. Job's honor is turned into extreme contempt15. and his prosperity into calamity Because God has unstrung my bow This phrase reflects Job's perception of his weakened state and loss of strength. In ancient times, a bow was a symbol of power and readiness for battle. By saying God has "unstrung" his bow, Job acknowledges that his ability to defend himself or maintain his former status has been removed by divine action. This imagery is consistent with the broader biblical theme of God as the ultimate source of strength and protection, as seen in Psalms 18:34, where God trains hands for battle. Job's lament here underscores his belief that his suffering is directly allowed by God, aligning with the narrative of divine sovereignty found throughout the book. and afflicted me they have cast off restraint in my presence 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 intense suffering and questioning the reasons behind it. 2. God The sovereign deity who allows Job's trials as a test of faith and integrity. Job perceives God as the one who has allowed his suffering. 3. Job's Adversaries The people who mock and scorn Job during his time of suffering. They are emboldened by Job's perceived downfall. 4. The Bow A metaphor for strength and defense. In this context, it symbolizes Job's former strength and stability, which he feels God has taken away. 5. The Book of Job A poetic and philosophical text in the Old Testament that explores themes of suffering, justice, and the nature of God. Teaching Points Understanding SufferingSuffering is not always a result of personal sin or failure. Job's experience teaches us that righteous people can endure hardship for reasons beyond human understanding. Perseverance in Faith Despite feeling abandoned, Job's account encourages believers to maintain their faith and integrity, trusting in God's ultimate justice and purpose. Empathy and Support The response of Job's friends and adversaries serves as a reminder to offer compassion and support to those who are suffering, rather than judgment or scorn. God's Sovereignty Recognize that God is in control, even when circumstances seem chaotic or unjust. Trust in His greater plan and wisdom. Community and Accountability The behavior of those around Job highlights the importance of community and the impact of our actions on others, especially in times of distress.(11) Because he hath loosed my cord.--Better, his: i.e., "God hath loosed the cord of his bow and they have cast off all restraint before me."Verse 11. - Because he hath loosed my cord. "He," in this passage, can only be God; and thus Job turns here to some extent from his human persecutors to his great Afflicter, the Almighty. God has "loosened his cord" i.e. has relaxed his vital fibre, taken away his strength, reduced him to helplessness. Hence, and hence only, do the persecutors dare to crowd around him and insult him. And afflicted me. God has afflicted him with blow after blow - with impoverishment (Job 1:14-17), with bereavement (Job 1:18, 19), with a sore malady (Job 2:7). They have also let loose the bridle before me. This has given his persecutors the courage to east aside all restraint, and lead him with insult after insult (vers. 1, 9, 10). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Becauseכִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction God has unstrung פִ֭תַּח (p̄it·taḥ) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6605: To open wide, to loosen, begin, plough, carve my bow יִתְרִ֣י (yiṯ·rî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3499: An overhanging, an excess, superiority, remainder, a small rope and afflicted me, וַיְעַנֵּ֑נִי (way·‘an·nê·nî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 6031: To be bowed down or afflicted they have cast off שִׁלֵּֽחוּ׃ (šil·lê·ḥū) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out restraint וְ֝רֶ֗סֶן (wə·re·sen) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7448: A halter, the jaw in my presence. מִפָּנַ֥י (mip·pā·nay) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 6440: The face Links Job 30:11 NIVJob 30:11 NLT Job 30:11 ESV Job 30:11 NASB Job 30:11 KJV Job 30:11 BibleApps.com Job 30:11 Biblia Paralela Job 30:11 Chinese Bible Job 30:11 French Bible Job 30:11 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 30:11 For he has untied his cord (Jb) |
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