Job 3:16

“Or as an hidden vntimely birth, I had not bene; as infants which neuer saw light.”

1611 King James Version (KJV)




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Other Translations for Job 3:16

Or as an hidden untimely birth I had not been; as infants [which] never saw light.
- King James Version

"Or like a miscarriage which is discarded, I would not be, As infants that never saw light.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Or as a hidden untimely birth I had not been, As infants that never saw light.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Or as a child dead at birth I might never have come into existence; like young children who have not seen the light.
- Basic English Bible

Or as a hidden untimely birth I had not been; as infants that have not seen the light.
- Darby Bible

Or as a hidden untimely birth I had not been; as infants which never saw light.
- Webster's Bible

or as a hidden untimely birth I had not been, as infants who never saw light.
- World English Bible

(Or as a hidden abortion I am not, As infants -- they have not seen light.)
- Youngs Literal Bible

Or as a hidden untimely birth I had not been; as infants that never saw light.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Commentary for Job 3:16

Wesley's Notes for Job 3:16

3:16 Hidden - Undiscerned and unregarded. Born before the due time. Been - In the land of the living.


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