THEOSISIreneus (Orda)
At that time, he had become the object of ridicule among the least esteemed (30: 1-14), yet his faith in the Lord transformed him (15-22): he experienced outcomes that were entirely unexpected (23-31).
Job 30:16Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers
And now my soul fadeth within myself, and the days of affliction possess me.
וְעַתָּ֗ה עָ֭לַי תִּשְׁתַּפֵּ֣ךְ נַפְשִׁ֑י יֹ֭אחֲז֣וּנִי יְמֵי־עֹֽנִי׃
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Passages read together with this verse.
- Ps 22 (21):14
- Ps 42 (41):4
- Isa 53:12Therefore will I distribute to him very many, and he shall divide the spoils of the strong, because he hath delivered his soul unto death, and was reputed with the wicked: and he hath borne the sins of many, and hath prayed for the transgressors.
- Job 3:24Before I eat I sigh: and as overflowing waters, so is my roaring:
- Ps 40 (39):12
- 1 Sam 1:15Anna answering, said: Not so, my lord: for I am an exceeding unhappy woman, and have drunk neither wine nor any strong drink, but I have poured out my soul before the Lord.