Job 12
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 12 of 42
Chapter Summary
1 Job maintains himself against his friends that reprove him. 7 He acknowledges Jehovah's omnipotency.
Key Hebrew Words
חֹ֑שֶׁךְ
darkness
H2822 · TWOT 769a
כֹּהֲנִ֣ים
priest
H3548 · TWOT 959a
אִיּ֗וֹב
Job
H347 · TWOT 78b
בְּשַׂר
flesh
H1320 · TWOT 291a
תָּמִֽים
complete
H8549 · TWOT 2522d
People & Context
Job's Reply to Zophar: Sarcasm and God's Absolute Power
Job mocks his friends' supposed wisdom, stating even animals know God's power. He recounts God's sovereign ability to overthrow counselors, kings, pri…
Timeline
Job's Reply to Zophar: Sarcasm and God's Absolute Power
Job mocks his friends' supposed wisdom, stating even animals know God's power. He recounts God's sovereign ability to overthrow counselors, kings, priests, and nations.
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