Job 14:6
Job 14:6 in Multiple Translations
look away from him and let him rest, so he can enjoy his day as a hired hand.
Turn from him, that he may rest, till he shall accomplish, as an hireling, his day.
Look away from him, that he may rest, Till he shall accomplish, as a hireling, his day.
Let your eyes be turned away from him, and take your hand from him, so that he may have pleasure at the end of his day, like a servant working for payment.
So leave us alone and give us some peace—so like a laborer we could enjoy a few hours of rest at the end of the day.
Turne from him that he may cease vntill his desired day, as an hyreling.
Look away from off him that he may cease, Till he enjoy as an hireling his day.
Look away from him, that he may rest, until he accomplishes, as a hireling, his day.
Turn from him, that he may rest, till he shall accomplish, as a hireling, his day.
Depart a little from him, that he may rest, until his wished for day come, as that of the hireling.
So please stop examining us, and allow us to be alone, until/while we finish our time here on earth, like a man finishes his work at the end of the day.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 14:6
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Job 14:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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שְׁעֵ֣ה
מֵ/עָלָ֣י/ו
וְ/יֶחְדָּ֑ל
עַד
יִ֝רְצֶ֗ה
כְּ/שָׂכִ֥יר
יוֹמֽ/וֹ
שְׁעֵ֣ה
shâʻâh
H8159
to gaze
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
מֵ/עָלָ֣י/ו
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Prep | Suff
וְ/יֶחְדָּ֑ל
châdal
H2308
to cease
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
עַד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
יִ֝רְצֶ֗ה
râtsâh
H7521
to accept
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
כְּ/שָׂכִ֥יר
sâkîyr
H7916
hired
Prep | Adj
יוֹמֽ/וֹ
yôwm
H3117
day
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 14:6
שְׁעֵ֣ה
shâʻâh
H8159
"to gaze"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
To gaze means to look carefully or intensely at something, often seeking help or guidance, like the Psalmist in Psalm 121:1-2.
Definition: 1) to look at or to, regard, gaze at or about 1a) (Qal) to gaze at, regard, behold, look about 1b) (Hiphil) to look away, cause gaze to turn away 1c) (Hithpael) to look in dismay, gaze about (in anxiety)
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: depart, be dim, be dismayed, look (away), regard, have respect, spare, turn. See also: Genesis 4:4; Psalms 119:117; Psalms 39:14.
מֵ/עָלָ֣י/ו
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
וְ/יֶחְדָּ֑ל
châdal
H2308
"to cease"
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
To cease means to stop or end something, like when God told the Israelites to cease work on the Sabbath in Exodus 20:10. It can also mean to be idle or lacking. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a change in action or behavior.
Definition: 1) to stop, cease, desist, forego, cease to be, leave undone, forbear 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cease, come to an end 1a2) to cease, leave off
Usage: Occurs in 56 OT verses. KJV: cease, end, fall, forbear, forsake, leave (off), let alone, rest, be unoccupied, want. See also: Genesis 11:8; 2 Chronicles 18:14; Psalms 36:4.
עַד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
יִ֝רְצֶ֗ה
râtsâh
H7521
"to accept"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to accept or be pleased with something, like God accepting our prayers. It appears in Psalms and Proverbs, showing God's favor towards us. This word is about being satisfied or delighted.
Definition: 1) to be pleased with, be favourable to, accept favourably 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be pleased with, be favourable to 1a2) to accept 1a3) to be pleased, be determined 1a4) to make acceptable, satisfy 1a5) to please 1b) (Niphal) to be accepted, be pleased with 1c) (Piel) to seek favour of 1d) (Hiphil) to please, pay off 1e) (Hithpael) to make oneself acceptable or pleasing
Usage: Occurs in 55 OT verses. KJV: (be) accept(-able), accomplish, set affection, approve, consent with, delight (self), enjoy, (be, have a) favour(-able), like, observe, pardon, (be, have, take) please(-ure), reconcile self. See also: Genesis 33:10; Psalms 50:18; Psalms 40:14.
כְּ/שָׂכִ֥יר
sâkîyr
H7916
"hired"
Prep | Adj
This Hebrew word describes a hired worker, someone paid by the day or year. In the Bible, hired laborers were common, and the KJV translates this word as hired or hireling.
Definition: 1) hired 1a) hired (of animal) 1b) hireling, hired labourer (subst) 1b1) mercenary
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: hired (man, servant), hireling. See also: Exodus 12:45; Deuteronomy 15:18; Isaiah 16:14.
יוֹמֽ/וֹ
yôwm
H3117
"day"
N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
Study Notes — Job 14:6
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 14:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 14:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 14:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 14:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 14:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 14:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 14:6
- Cambridge Bible on Job 14:6
- Barnes' Notes on Job 14:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 14:6
- Sermons on Job 14:6
Context — Job Laments the Finality of Death
4Who can bring out clean from unclean? No one!
5Since his days are determined and the number of his months is with You, and since You have set limits that he cannot exceed,
6look away from him and let him rest, so he can enjoy his day as a hired hand.
7For there is hope for a tree: If it is cut down, it will sprout again, and its tender shoots will not fail. 8If its roots grow old in the ground and its stump dies in the soil,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 7:19 | Will You never look away from me, or leave me alone to swallow my spittle? |
| 2 | Psalms 39:13 | Turn Your gaze away from me, that I may again be cheered before I depart and am no more.” |
| 3 | Job 7:1–2 | “Is not man consigned to labor on earth? Are not his days like those of a hired hand? Like a slave he longs for shade; like a hireling he waits for his wages. |
| 4 | Job 10:20 | Are my days not few? Withdraw from me, that I may have a little comfort, |
| 5 | Job 7:16 | I loathe my life! I would not live forever. Leave me alone, for my days are but a breath. |
| 6 | Matthew 20:1–8 | “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard. He agreed to pay them a denarius for the day and sent them into his vineyard. About the third hour he went out and saw others standing in the marketplace doing nothing. ‘You also go into my vineyard,’ he said, ‘and I will pay you whatever is right.’ So they went. He went out again about the sixth hour and the ninth hour and did the same thing. About the eleventh hour he went out and found still others standing around. ‘Why have you been standing here all day long doing nothing?’ he asked. ‘Because no one has hired us,’ they answered. So he told them, ‘You also go into my vineyard.’ When evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his foreman, ‘Call the workers and pay them their wages, starting with the last ones hired and moving on to the first.’ |
Job 14:6 Summary
Job 14:6 is saying that God should look away from our flaws and let us rest, so we can enjoy our life, just like a worker enjoys their day. This means we can find joy and contentment in our daily life, despite difficulties, when we trust in God's care for us (Psalm 55:22). It's like taking a break from our struggles and finding peace in God's presence, as Jesus invites us to do in Matthew 11:28-30. By trusting in God, we can make the most of our time on earth and find rest in Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'look away' from someone in the context of Job 14:6?
In this verse, 'looking away' means to give someone a break or to stop focusing on their flaws, as seen in Psalm 39:13, where the psalmist asks God to look away from his sins so he can find relief.
How can we 'enjoy our day' like a hired hand, as mentioned in Job 14:6?
Enjoying our day like a hired hand means finding contentment and joy in our daily work and life, despite difficulties, as encouraged in Colossians 3:23-24, where we are told to work heartily for the Lord.
What is the significance of comparing a person's life to that of a hired hand in Job 14:6?
Comparing a person's life to that of a hired hand emphasizes the temporary nature of our lives, as seen in Isaiah 40:6-7, where all flesh is like grass that withers away, reminding us to make the most of our time on earth.
How does Job 14:6 relate to the idea of resting in God?
Job 14:6 implies that true rest comes from God, as seen in Matthew 11:28-30, where Jesus invites us to come to Him and find rest for our souls, emphasizing the importance of trusting in God's sovereignty and care.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can 'look away' from my own struggles and find rest in God, just like the verse suggests?
- How can I cultivate a mindset of contentment and joy, like a hired hand, in the midst of life's challenges?
- What are some things in my life that I can 'enjoy' today, despite difficulties, and how can I express gratitude to God for them?
- In what ways can I trust God's sovereignty and care for my life, just as the verse implies, and find peace in His presence?
Gill's Exposition on Job 14:6
Turn from him, that he may rest,.... From this short lived afflicted man, whose days are limited, and will soon be at an end, meaning himself; not that he desires he would withdraw his gracious
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 14:6
Turn from him, that he may rest, till he shall accomplish, as an hireling, his day. Turn - namely, thine eyes from watching him so jealously (Job 14:3). Hireling - (Job 7:1).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 14:6
Turn from him; withdraw thine afflicting hand from him. That he may rest; that he may have some present comfort and ease. Or, and let it cease, to wit, the affliction, which is sufficiently implied. Others, and let him cease, to wit, to live, i.e. take away my life. But that seems not to agree with the following clause of this verse, nor with the succeeding verses. Till he shall accomplish, as an hireling, his day; give him some respite till he finish his course, and come to the period of his life which thou hast allotted to him, as a man appoints a set time to a mercenary servant.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 14:6
Job 14:6 Turn from him, that he may rest, till he shall accomplish, as an hireling, his day.Ver. 6. Turn from him, that he may rest] Heb. Look away from him, i.e. from me; look not so narrowly, and with such a critical eye, upon mine out strays, thus to hold me still on the rack; look not so angerly, afflict me not so heavily, but let me rest or cease from my present pressures and doleful complaints, and spend the span of this transitory life with some comfort, and then let the time of my departure come when thou pleasest. Till he shall accomplish, as an hireling, his day] That is, saith the gloss, till I am as willing to die as a labouring man is to go to supper and to bed. The word rendered accomplish signifieth properly to acquiesce, and rest in a thing, and vehemently to desire it. The saints, when they die, shall rest in their beds, Isaiah 57:2, they rest from their labours, Revelation 14:13, and that απαρτι, presently, straight upon the stroke of death; no sooner have they passed under the flaming sword of that punishing angel but they are forthwith in paradise. Here they are seldom quiet, but tossed up and down as the ball upon the racket, or ship upon the waves; and hence it is that they sometimes fret or faint, as Job, and speak unadvisedly with their lips; these firm mountains are moved with earthquakes, these calm seas are stirred with tempests; and truly, whosoever hath set himself to do every day’ s work with Christian diligence, to bear every day’ s crosses with Christian patience, and is sensible of his failings in both; libenter ex vitae, et quasi pleno passu egredietur, saith one, he will be full glad to be gone hence, and be as weary of his life as ever any hireling was of his work.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 14:6
(6) Accomplish.—Rather, have pleasure in; rejoice at the day when his wages are paid him. Job had used the same image before (Job 7:2). Job now proceeds to enlarge on the mortality of man, comparing him, as is so often done in all literature, to the vegetable produce of the earth (Isaiah 40:7; Isaiah 65:22); with this difference, however—that a tree will sprout again when it is cut down, but even a strong man succumbs to death. “Yea, man giveth up the ghost, and where is he?”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 14:6
Verse 6. Turn from him, that he may rest] Cease to try him by afflictions and distresses, that he may enjoy some of the comforts of life, before he be removed from it: and thus, like a hireling, who is permitted by his master to take a little repose in the heat of the day, from severe labour, I shall also have a breathing time from affliction, before I come to that bound over which I cannot pass. See Job 10:20, where there is a similar request.
Cambridge Bible on Job 14:6
6. turn from him] lit. look away from him, cf. ch. Job 7:19, Job 10:20.—turn thy keen scrutiny away from him. may rest] i. e. have peace, from unwonted affliction. till he shall accomplish] Or, so that he may enjoy—so that he may have such pleasure as is possible in his brief and evil life, which is of no higher kind than the joy of the labourer during his hot and toilsome “day,” cf. ch. Job 7:1 seq. The sense given by the A. V., “to pay off,” is, however, possible (Isaiah 40:2), and not unsuitable here.
Barnes' Notes on Job 14:6
Turn from him - - שׁעה shâ‛âh. Look away from; or turn away the eyes; Isaiah 22:4. Job had represented the Lord as looking intently upon him, and narrowly watching all his ways.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 14:6
6. Accomplish — The Hebrew also signifies delight in, as a hireling does in the days — “to wit: as past, in the rest and quiet of the evening.” — Gesenius. The text is better.
Sermons on Job 14:6
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(Basics) 18. More on Dead Works by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher uses the parable of the laborers in the vineyard from Matthew 20 to answer the question of what we should expect to gain from our work. The main differ |
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(Basics) 19. Some More on Dead Works by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher uses the parable of the laborers in the vineyard from Matthew 20 to answer the question of what we should expect to gain from our work. The main differ |
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Parables of Jesus - 06 Spiritual Pride by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the parable of the laborers in the vineyard from Matthew's Gospel chapter 20. The parable tells the story of a man who hires workers at diffe |
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The Call of God - Unity by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the question of what believers will receive for forsaking everything to follow God. He uses the parable of the laborers in the vineyard from |
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(Through the Bible) Matthew 20-22 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses two parables from the Bible. The first parable is about workers in a vineyard, where the speaker emphasizes that it is never too late to turn |
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(The Foundation and the Building) Knowing the Love of God by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a warm heart towards every person in the church. He encourages the listeners to examine their hearts and start worki |
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(Matthew) ch.20:1-21:22 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the parable of the laborers in the vineyard from Matthew 20. He highlights the different groups of laborers and their motivations for working |