Job 42:16

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Job 42:16 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

After this, Job lived 140 years and saw his children and their children to the fourth generation.

King James Version KJV

After this lived Job an hundred and forty years, and saw his sons, and his sons’ sons, even four generations.

American Standard Version ASV

And after this Job lived a hundred and forty years, and saw his sons, and his sons’ sons, even four generations.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And after this Job had a hundred and forty years of life, and saw his sons, and his sons' sons, even four generations.

Free Bible Version FBV

Job lived 140 years after this, seeing his children, and grandchildren, in fact four generations.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And after this liued Iob an hundreth and fourtie yeres, and sawe his sonnes, and his sonnes sonnes, euen foure generations.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And Job liveth after this a hundred and forty years, and seeth his sons, and his sons' sons, four generations;

World English Bible WEB

After this Job lived one hundred forty years, and saw his sons, and his sons’ sons, to four generations.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

After this Job lived a hundred and forty years, and saw his sons, and his sons' sons, even four generations.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And Job lived after these things, a hundred and forty years, and he saw his children, and his children’s children, unto the fourth generation, and he died an old man, and full of days.

Translation for Translators T4T

After that, Job lived 140 more years. Before he died, he ◄saw/enjoyed being with► his great-great-grandchildren.

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Job 42:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/יְחִ֤י אִיּוֹב֙ אַֽחֲרֵי זֹ֔את מֵאָ֥ה וְ/אַרְבָּעִ֖ים שָׁנָ֑ה ו/ירא וַ/יִּרְאֶ֗ה אֶת בָּנָי/ו֙ וְ/אֶת בְּנֵ֣י בָנָ֔י/ו אַרְבָּעָ֖ה דֹּרֽוֹת

וַ/יְחִ֤י châyâh H2421 to live Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms

אִיּוֹב֙ ʼÎyôwb H347 Job N-proper

אַֽחֲרֵי ʼachar H310 after Prep

זֹ֔את zôʼth H2063 this Pron

מֵאָ֥ה mêʼâh H3967 hundred Adj

וְ/אַרְבָּעִ֖ים ʼarbâʻîym H705 forty Conj | Adj

שָׁנָ֑ה shâneh H8141 year N-fs

ו/ירא râʼâh H7200 Provider Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms

וַ/יִּרְאֶ֗ה râʼâh H7200 Provider Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms

אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM

בָּנָי/ו֙ bên H1121 son N-mp | Suff

וְ/אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. Conj | DirObjM

בְּנֵ֣י bên H1121 son N-mp

בָנָ֔י/ו bên H1121 son N-mp | Suff

אַרְבָּעָ֖ה ʼarbaʻ H702 four Adj

דֹּרֽוֹת dôwr H1755 generation N-mp

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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 42:16

וַ/יְחִ֤י châyâh H2421 "to live" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms

To live or have life is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also mean to revive or be quickened. It is used in the Bible to describe God's power to sustain life and restore people to health, as seen in the stories of the prophets and Jesus' miracles.

Definition: 1) to live, have life, remain alive, sustain life, live prosperously, live for ever, be quickened, be alive, be restored to life or health 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to live 1a1a) to have life 1a1b) to continue in life, remain alive 1a1c) to sustain life, to live on or upon 1a1d) to live (prosperously) 1a2) to revive, be quickened 1a2a) from sickness 1a2b) from discouragement 1a2c) from faintness 1a2d) from death 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to preserve alive, let live 1b2) to give life 1b3) to quicken, revive, refresh 1b3a) to restore to life 1b3b) to cause to grow 1b3c) to restore 1b3d) to revive 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to preserve alive, let live 1c2) to quicken, revive 1c2a) to restore (to health) 1c2b) to revive 1c2c) to restore to life

Usage: Occurs in 239 OT verses. KJV: keep (leave, make) alive, [idiom] certainly, give (promise) life, (let, suffer to) live, nourish up, preserve (alive), quicken, recover, repair, restore (to life), revive, ([idiom] God) save (alive, life, lives), [idiom] surely, be whole. See also: Genesis 5:3; 2 Samuel 16:16; Psalms 22:27.

אִיּוֹב֙ ʼÎyôwb H347 "Job" N-proper

Job was a patriarch famous for his patience and is the subject of the book of Job, which explores his struggles and faith in God.

Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Job.1.1 Also named: Iōb (Ἰώβ "Job" G2492) § Job = "hated" a patriarch, the subject of the book of Job

Usage: Occurs in 52 OT verses. KJV: Job. See also: Job 1:1; Job 32:3; Ezekiel 14:20.

אַֽחֲרֵי ʼachar H310 "after" Prep

Achar means backwards or after, used to describe something that happens later or in the rear. It is used in various senses in the Bible, including in 1 Kings 12:18.

Definition: 1) after the following part, behind (of place), hinder, afterwards (of time) 1a) as an adverb 1a1) behind (of place) 1a2) afterwards (of time) 1b) as a preposition 1b1) behind, after (of place) 1b2) after (of time) 1b3) besides 1c) as a conjunction 1c) after that 1d) as a substantive 1d1) hinder part 1e) with other prepositions 1e1) from behind 1e2) from following after

Usage: Occurs in 664 OT verses. KJV: after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 18:2; Joshua 8:14.

זֹ֔את zôʼth H2063 "this" Pron

This Hebrew word means this or that, often used to point out something specific. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.

Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how

Usage: Occurs in 570 OT verses. KJV: hereby (-in, -with), it, likewise, the one (other, same), she, so (much), such (deed), that, therefore, these, this (thing), thus. See also: Genesis 2:23; Numbers 7:88; Judges 1:27.

מֵאָ֥ה mêʼâh H3967 "hundred" Adj

Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.

Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)

Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.

וְ/אַרְבָּעִ֖ים ʼarbâʻîym H705 "forty" Conj | Adj

The number forty is what this Hebrew word represents, often used in the Bible to mark significant periods of time, like the 40 days of rain in Genesis or the 40 years of Israel's wilderness journey.

Definition: forty

Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: -forty. See also: Genesis 5:13; Judges 13:1; Psalms 95:10.

שָׁנָ֑ה shâneh H8141 "year" N-fs

This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.

Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)

Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.

ו/ירא râʼâh H7200 "Provider" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms

The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.

Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after

Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.

וַ/יִּרְאֶ֗ה râʼâh H7200 "Provider" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms

The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.

Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after

אֶת ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM

In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.

Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)

Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.

בָּנָי/ו֙ bên H1121 "son" N-mp | Suff

In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.

Definition: : child/son

Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.

וְ/אֶת ʼêth H853 "Obj." Conj | DirObjM

Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)

Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.

בְּנֵ֣י bên H1121 "son" N-mp

Definition: : child/son

בָנָ֔י/ו bên H1121 "son" N-mp | Suff

Definition: : child/son

אַרְבָּעָ֖ה ʼarbaʻ H702 "four" Adj

The number four is a simple counting number in Hebrew, used to describe quantities of things, such as people, objects, or groups.

Definition: four

Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: four. See also: Genesis 2:10; Judges 20:47; Esther 9:21.

דֹּרֽוֹת dôwr H1755 "generation" N-mp

This word refers to a period of time or a generation of people. It is used in the Bible to describe a group of people living at the same time. In the book of Psalms, it describes a generation of people who follow God.

Definition: 1) period, generation, habitation, dwelling 1a) period, age, generation (period of time) 1b) generation (those living during a period) 1c) generation (characterised by quality, condition, class of men) 1d) dwelling-place, habitation Aramaic equivalent: dar (דָּר "generation" H1859)

Usage: Occurs in 127 OT verses. KJV: age, [idiom] evermore, generation, (n-) ever, posterity. See also: Genesis 6:9; Esther 9:28; Psalms 10:6.

Study Notes — Job 42:16

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Context
Cross References
Job 42:16 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Job 42:16
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 42:16
Trapp's Commentary on Job 42:16
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 42:16
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 42:16
Cambridge Bible on Job 42:16
Barnes' Notes on Job 42:16
Whedon's Commentary on Job 42:16
Sermons on Job 42:16

Context — The LORD Blesses Job

14He named his first daughter Jemimah, his second Keziah, and his third Keren-happuch. 15No women as beautiful as Job’s daughters could be found in all the land, and their father granted them an inheritance among their brothers.

16After this, Job lived 140 years and saw his children and their children to the fourth generation.

17And so Job died, old and full of years.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Proverbs 17:6	Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of a son is his father.
2	Psalms 128:6	that you may see your children’s children. Peace be upon Israel!
3	Genesis 50:23	He saw Ephraim’s sons to the third generation, and indeed the sons of Machir son of Manasseh were brought up on Joseph’s knees.
4	Genesis 47:28	And Jacob lived in the land of Egypt seventeen years, and the length of his life was 147 years.
5	Genesis 50:26	So Joseph died at the age of 110. And they embalmed his body and placed it in a coffin in Egypt.
6	Genesis 25:7	Abraham lived a total of 175 years.
7	Joshua 24:29	Some time later, Joshua son of Nun, the servant of the LORD, died at the age of 110.
8	Psalms 90:10	The length of our days is seventy years— or eighty if we are strong— yet their pride is but labor and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away.
9	Genesis 11:32	Terah lived 205 years, and he died in Haran.
10	Genesis 35:28	And Isaac lived 180 years.

Job 42:16 Summary

[This verse, Job 42:16, tells us that after all his troubles, Job lived a long life, 140 years, and got to see his children and grandchildren grow up, which shows us that God is faithful and keeps His promises, as seen in Psalms 37:3-4, where it says, 'Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.' Job's story teaches us that even when we go through hard times, God can still bring good out of them and give us a bright future, as stated in Jeremiah 29:11, where it says, 'For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.' We can learn from Job's example to trust God and have faith that He will take care of us, no matter what happens in our lives.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of Job living 140 years after his trials?

The longevity of Job's life after his trials, as seen in Job 42:16, demonstrates God's faithfulness and blessing, as promised in Psalms 91:16, where it says, 'With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.'

How does Job's ability to see his children to the fourth generation relate to God's promises?

Job's ability to see his children to the fourth generation illustrates the fulfillment of God's promise to bless him, as stated in Genesis 12:2-3, where God promises to make Abraham's name great and to bless those who bless him, and similarly, God blesses Job and his family.

What can we learn from the fact that Job's daughters received an inheritance among their brothers?

The fact that Job's daughters received an inheritance, as mentioned in Job 42:15, highlights Job's fairness and God's provision for all his children, regardless of gender, reflecting the principle stated in Galatians 3:28, where it says, 'There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.'

How does Job's death, old and full of years, relate to the overall story of his life?

Job's death, old and full of years, as stated in Job 42:17, signifies a life well-lived, with God's presence and blessing throughout, much like the description of Abraham's death in Genesis 25:8, where it says, 'Then Abraham breathed his last and died at a good old age, an old man and full of years; and he was gathered to his people.'

Reflection Questions

What does it mean to live a long and fulfilling life, and how can I trust God to guide me through my own trials and blessings?
In what ways can I, like Job, demonstrate faithfulness to God and trust in His promises, even in the face of adversity?
How can I apply the principle of fairness and equality, as seen in Job's treatment of his daughters, to my own relationships and decisions?
What does it mean to die 'old and full of years,' and how can I prepare myself to live a life that honors God, so that I may have a similar legacy?

Gill's Exposition on Job 42:16

After this lived Job an hundred and forty years,.... Not after he had arrived to the height of his prosperity; not after the birth of his children, and they were grown up, and had their portions

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 42:16

After this lived Job an hundred and forty years, and saw his sons, and his sons' sons, even four generations. The Septuagint make Job live 170 years after his calamity, and 240 in all.

Trapp's Commentary on Job 42:16

Job 42:16 After this lived Job an hundred and forty years, and saw his sons, and his sons’ sons, [even] four generations.Ver. 16. After this lived Job an hundred and forty years, &c.] And this was not the least part of his happiness. Length of days is a piece of Wisdom’ s wages, Proverbs 3:16. Pliny tells of one Xenophilus, who lived 105 years without sickness (lib. vii. cap. 5). And what a mercy ευγηρια, or a good old age, is, hath been before noted. See Job 5:26. For a short braid of adversity Job had a hundred and forty years’ health and prosperity; like as Joseph for his thirteen years of slavery and imprisonment, had fourscore years’ liberty, prosperity, and preferment. Who would not serve thee, O King of nations? And saw his sons] Who doubtless were good and towardly (though nothing is said of them) agreeable to their education, and answerable to Job’ s former children, Job 1:2. And his sons’ sons] To his great joy’ s increase. Even four generations] Joseph saw but three, Genesis 50:23. If God deny this happiness to any of his, yet he hath promised them a name in his house better than of sons and nephews, Isaiah 56:5.

Ellicott's Commentary on Job 42:16

(16) An hundred and forty years.—The particularity of this detail forbids us to suppose that the character of Job was other than real; his great age also shows that he must be referred to the very early patriarchal times, probably anterior to Moses.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 42:16

Verse 16. After this lived Job a hundred and forty years] How long he had lived before his afflictions, we cannot tell. If we could rely on the Septuagint, all would be plain, who add here, Ταδεπανταετηεζησεν, διακοσιατεσσαρακοντα; "And all the years that Job lived were two hundred and forty." This makes him one hundred years of age when his trial commenced. Coverdale has, After this lyved Job forty yeares, omitting the hundred. So also in Becke's Bible, 1549. From the age, as marked down in the Hebrew text, we can infer nothing relative to the time when Job lived. See the subscription at the end of the Arabic.

Cambridge Bible on Job 42:16

10–16. Job is restored to a prosperity double that which he formerly enjoyed; his former friends gather around him; he is again blessed with children; and dies, old and full of days.

Barnes' Notes on Job 42:16

After this Job lived an hundred and forty years - As his age at the time his calamities commenced is not mentioned, it is of course impossible to determine how old he was when he died.

Whedon's Commentary on Job 42:16

16. After this lived Job a hundred and forty years — It does not appear from the Scriptures what was the age of Job at the time of his calamities.

Sermons on Job 42:16

	Sermon	Description
	(Through the Bible) Job 1-4 by Chuck Smith	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Job from the Bible. Job was a man who experienced extreme loss and suffering, losing his wealth, possessions, and even his child
	(Godly Home) Part 5 - a Godly Heritage Today by Denny Kenaston	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a godly home and raising children for God. He shares a personal experience of meeting a family that had a powerful h
	Old Men Shall Dream Dreams by Carter Conlon	This sermon from Acts chapter 2 emphasizes the power of older individuals to dream divine dreams and speak into the lives of the next generation. It highlights the importance of gr
	My Name Is Jacob by K.P. Yohannan	In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about a young man who is highly educated and talented but struggles to succeed in his career. He seeks help from an older, wise man but i
	(Through the Bible) Exodus 1-5 by Chuck Smith	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God is not just a passive observer of our struggles and suffering. He takes action to deliver His people from their hardships. The prea
	The Birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ by Ian Paisley	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the unity of the Bible, stating that it is one book despite being composed of many individual books. The sermon explores the theme of death
	The Must of All Musts by Ian Paisley	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the unity of the Bible, despite it being a collection of 66 books. He highlights the deaths and death bed scenes of various individuals in t