New International Version then may my wife grind another man’s grain, and may other men sleep with her. New Living Translation then let my wife serve another man; let other men sleep with her. English Standard Version then let my wife grind for another, and let others bow down on her. Berean Standard Bible then may my own wife grind grain for another, and may other men sleep with her. Berean Literal Bible then let my wife grind for another, and others bend down over her. King James Bible Then let my wife grind unto another, and let others bow down upon her. New King James Version Then let my wife grind for another, And let others bow down over her. New American Standard Bible May my wife grind grain for another, And let others kneel down over her. NASB 1995 May my wife grind for another, And let others kneel down over her. NASB 1977 May my wife grind for another, And let others kneel down over her. Legacy Standard Bible May my wife grind for another, And let others kneel down over her. Amplified Bible Let my wife grind [meal, like a bond slave] for another [man], And let others kneel down over her. Berean Annotated Bible then may my own wife grind grain for another, and may other men sleep with her. Christian Standard Bible let my own wife grind grain for another man, and let other men sleep with her. Holman Christian Standard Bible let my own wife grind grain for another man, and let other men sleep with her. American Standard Version Then let my wife grind unto another, And let others bow down upon her. Contemporary English Version then let some stranger steal my wife from me. English Revised Version Then let my wife grind unto another, and let others bow down upon her. GOD'S WORD® Translation [then] let my wife grind for another [man], and let other [men] kneel over her. Good News Translation then let my wife cook another man's food and sleep in another man's bed. International Standard Version then let my wife cook for another person and may someone else sleep with her, NET Bible then let my wife turn the millstone for another man, and may other men have sexual relations with her. New Heart English Bible then let my wife grind for another, and let others sleep with her. Webster's Bible Translation Then let my wife grind to another, and let others bow down upon her. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblethen may my own wife grind grain for another, and may other men sleep with her. World English Bible then let my wife grind for another, and let others sleep with her. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionLet my wife grind to another, "" And let others bend over her. Berean Literal Bible then let my wife grind for another, and others bend down over her. Young's Literal Translation Grind to another let my wife, And over her let others bend. Smith's Literal Translation My wife shall grind for another, and others shall bow down upon her. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleLet my wife be the harlot of another, and let other men lie with her. Catholic Public Domain Version then let my wife be the harlot of another, and let other men lean over her. New American Bible Then may my wife grind for another, and may others kneel over her! New Revised Standard Version then let my wife grind for another, and let other men kneel over her. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen let my wife grind for another, and let her bake bread at another man's place, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Unless my wife has ground meal for others and she has baked in another place OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then let my wife grind unto another, And let others bow down upon her. Brenton Septuagint Translation then let my wife also please another, and let my children be brought low. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Job's Final Appeal…9If my heart has been enticed by my neighbor’s wife, or I have lurked at his door, 10then may my own wife grind grain for another, and may other men sleep with her. 11For that would be a heinous crime, an iniquity to be judged.… Cross References then may my own wife grind grain for another, Judges 16:21 Then the Philistines seized him, gouged out his eyes, and brought him down to Gaza, where he was bound with bronze shackles and forced to grind grain in the prison. Lamentations 5:13 Young men toil at millstones; boys stagger under loads of wood. Isaiah 47:2 Take millstones and grind flour; remove your veil; strip off your skirt, bare your thigh, and wade through the streams. and may other men sleep with her. Deuteronomy 28:30 You will be pledged in marriage to a woman, but another man will violate her. You will build a house but will not live in it. You will plant a vineyard but will not enjoy its fruit. 2 Samuel 12:11 This is what the LORD says: ‘I will raise up adversity against you from your own house. Before your very eyes I will take your wives and give them to another, and he will lie with them in broad daylight. Jeremiah 8:10 Therefore I will give their wives to other men and their fields to new owners. For from the least of them to the greatest, all are greedy for gain; from prophet to priest, all practice deceit. Proverbs 5:15-20 Drink water from your own cistern, and running water from your own well. / Why should your springs flow in the streets, your streams of water in the public squares? / Let them be yours alone, never to be shared with strangers. … Proverbs 6:32-35 He who commits adultery lacks judgment; whoever does so destroys himself. / Wounds and dishonor will befall him, and his reproach will never be wiped away. / For jealousy enrages a husband, and he will show no mercy in the day of vengeance. … Proverbs 7:21-23 With her great persuasion she entices him; with her flattering lips she lures him. / He follows her on impulse, like an ox going to the slaughter, like a deer bounding into a trap, / until an arrow pierces his liver, like a bird darting into a snare—not knowing it will cost him his life. Exodus 20:14 You shall not commit adultery. Leviticus 20:10 If a man commits adultery with another man’s wife—with the wife of his neighbor—both the adulterer and the adulteress must surely be put to death. Deuteronomy 22:22 If a man is found lying with another man’s wife, both the man who slept with her and the woman must die. You must purge the evil from Israel. Matthew 5:27-28 You have heard that it was said, ‘Do not commit adultery.’ / But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. Matthew 19:9 Now I tell you that whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another woman commits adultery.” Mark 10:11-12 So He told them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. / And if a woman divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery.” Luke 16:18 Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery, and he who marries a divorced woman commits adultery. Treasury of Scripture Then let my wife grind to another, and let others bow down on her. grind Exodus 11:5 And all the firstborn in the land of Egypt shall die, from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sitteth upon his throne, even unto the firstborn of the maidservant that is behind the mill; and all the firstborn of beasts. Isaiah 47:2 Take the millstones, and grind meal: uncover thy locks, make bare the leg, uncover the thigh, pass over the rivers. Matthew 24:41 Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left. and let 2 Samuel 12:11 Thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will raise up evil against thee out of thine own house, and I will take thy wives before thine eyes, and give them unto thy neighbour, and he shall lie with thy wives in the sight of this sun. Jeremiah 8:10 Therefore will I give their wives unto others, and their fields to them that shall inherit them: for every one from the least even unto the greatest is given to covetousness, from the prophet even unto the priest every one dealeth falsely. Hosea 4:13,14 They sacrifice upon the tops of the mountains, and burn incense upon the hills, under oaks and poplars and elms, because the shadow thereof is good: therefore your daughters shall commit whoredom, and your spouses shall commit adultery… Jump to Previous Bend Bow Grain Grind Kneel Others Pleasure Sleep Use WifeJump to Next Bend Bow Grain Grind Kneel Others Pleasure Sleep Use WifeJob 31 1. Job makes a solemn protestation of his integrity in several dutiesthen may my own wife grind grain for another, Job invokes a severe covenant curse upon himself if he has pursued another man’s wife. He accepts the loss of his own household honor, with his wife reduced to serving another man, as a fitting judgment for marital unfaithfulness. Jdg 16:21 Then the Philistines seized him, gouged out his eyes… and may other men sleep with her. He carries the judgment to its full and humiliating consequence: if he had committed adultery, he would deserve to suffer the same violation within his own marriage. Job’s words show that he regarded faithfulness to his wife as a matter of righteousness before God. Deu 28:30 You will be pledged in marriage to a woman.… 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, known for his immense suffering and unwavering faith. 2. Job's Wife Although not named in this verse, she is indirectly referenced. Earlier in the book, she is known for her challenging response to Job's suffering. 3. Other Men Represents the potential consequence of Job's hypothetical unfaithfulness, highlighting the cultural and personal implications of adultery. 4. The Setting The Book of Job is set in the land of Uz, a place of ancient wisdom and prosperity, which becomes a backdrop for Job's trials and discourses. 5. The Event Job is making a solemn declaration of his integrity, using a conditional curse to emphasize his faithfulness and righteousness. Teaching Points Integrity in RelationshipsJob's declaration highlights the importance of faithfulness in marriage. Believers are called to uphold their commitments and honor their spouses. The Weight of Words Job uses a conditional curse to emphasize his sincerity. This teaches us to be mindful of our words and the promises we make. Consequences of Sin The hypothetical scenario Job presents serves as a reminder of the serious consequences of sin, particularly in the context of marital fidelity. Heart Posture Job's statement reflects a heart committed to righteousness. Believers should strive for purity not just in actions but in thoughts and intentions. Cultural Context Understanding the cultural implications of Job's statement helps us appreciate the gravity of his commitment to integrity. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Job 31:10?2. How does Job 31:10 reflect Job's commitment to marital faithfulness and integrity? 3. What does Job 31:10 teach about the consequences of adultery in God's eyes? 4. How can Job 31:10 guide us in maintaining purity in relationships today? 5. Connect Job 31:10 with Proverbs 6:32 on the consequences of adultery. 6. How can we apply Job's example of integrity from Job 31:10 in our lives? 7. What does Job 31:10 imply about the consequences of infidelity in marriage? 8. How does Job 31:10 reflect the cultural norms of ancient Israel? 9. What is the significance of Job's oath in Job 31:10? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Job 31? (10) Then let my wife grind--i.e., perform all menial offices, like a slave.Verse 10. - Then let my wife grind unto another; i.e. "let the wife of my bosom be brought so low as to be compelled to do the servile work of grinding the corn in the household of another woman." The condition of the female slaves who ground the corn was regarded as the lowest point in domestic slavery (see Exodus 11:5; Isaiah 47:2). And let others bow down upon her. Let them, i.e., claim the master's right, and reduce her to the extremest degradation There would be a just nemesis in this punishment of an adulterer (see 2 Samuel 12:11). Job 31:10 is a solemn, self-imposed curse. Job declares that if he has violated another man’s marriage, God may justly allow his own wife to be taken and sexually exploited. These vivid images—grinding grain for another household and lying with another man—portray the total collapse of marital blessing that adultery deserves. Job’s readiness to accept such consequences underscores both the seriousness of marital fidelity and his unwavering confidence that he has remained pure before God. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew then may my own wifeאִשְׁתִּ֑י (’iš·tî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female grind grain תִּטְחַ֣ן (tiṭ·ḥan) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 2912: To grind meal, to be a, concubine for another, לְאַחֵ֣ר (lə·’a·ḥêr) Preposition-l | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 312: Hinder, next, other and may other men אֲחֵרִֽין׃ (’ă·ḥê·rîn) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 312: Hinder, next, other sleep יִכְרְע֥וּן (yiḵ·rə·‘ūn) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | Paragogic nun Strong's 3766: To bend the knee, to sink, to prostrate with her. וְ֝עָלֶ֗יהָ (wə·‘ā·le·hā) Conjunctive waw | Preposition | third person feminine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Additonal Resources Job 31:10 Blue Letter BibleJob 31:10 Bible Gateway Job 31:10 Bible.com Job 31:10 NIV |
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