Job 6:27
Job 6:27 in Multiple Translations
You would even cast lots for an orphan and barter away your friend.
Yea, ye overwhelm the fatherless, and ye dig a pit for your friend.
Yea, ye would cast lots upon the fatherless, And make merchandise of your friend.
Truly, you are such as would give up the child of a dead man to his creditors, and would make a profit out of your friend.
You would play dice to win an orphan; you would bargain away your friend!
Ye make your wrath to fall vpon the fatherlesse, and dig a pit for your friende.
Anger on the fatherless ye cause to fall, And are strange to your friend.
Yes, you would even cast lots for the fatherless, and make merchandise of your friend.
Yes, ye overwhelm the fatherless, and ye dig a pit for your friend.
You rush in upon the fatherless, and you endeavour to overthrow your friend.
You do not sympathize with me at all for all that I am suffering. You are heartless! You would even gamble to see who gets an orphan as a prize!
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 6:27
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Job 6:27 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אַף
עַל
יָת֥וֹם
תַּפִּ֑ילוּ
וְ֝/תִכְר֗וּ
עַל
רֵֽיעֲ/כֶֽם
אַף
ʼaph
H637
also
DirObjM
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
יָת֥וֹם
yâthôwm
H3490
orphan
N-ms
תַּפִּ֑ילוּ
nâphal
H5307
to fall
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2mp
וְ֝/תִכְר֗וּ
kârâh
H3738
to dig
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-2mp
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
רֵֽיעֲ/כֶֽם
rêaʻ
H7453
neighbor
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 6:27
אַף
ʼaph
H637
"also"
DirObjM
The Hebrew word for 'also' or 'addition', used to connect ideas or show a relationship between them, as seen in Genesis and Exodus. It can also mean 'though' or 'yet', indicating a contrast. This word is often used to add emphasis or provide more information.
Definition: conj (denoting addition, esp of something greater) 1) also, yea, though, so much the more adv 2) furthermore, indeed Aramaic equivalent: aph (אַף "also" H0638)
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: also, [phrase] although, and (furthermore, yet), but, even, [phrase] how much less (more, rather than), moreover, with, yea. See also: Genesis 3:1; Psalms 16:6; Psalms 16:7.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
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.
יָת֥וֹם
yâthôwm
H3490
"orphan"
N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to an orphan or a child without a father, like in Exodus where God commands the Israelites to care for the fatherless.
Definition: an orphan, fatherless
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: fatherless (child), orphan. See also: Exodus 22:21; Psalms 10:18; Psalms 10:14.
תַּפִּ֑ילוּ
nâphal
H5307
"to fall"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2mp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to fall, and it's used in many ways, like falling down, failing, or being defeated. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah. God's people often fell away from Him, but He always offered a way back.
Definition: : fall/drop/fail 1) to fall, lie, be cast down, fail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to fall 1a2) to fall (of violent death) 1a3) to fall prostrate, prostrate oneself before 1a4) to fall upon, attack, desert, fall away to, go away to, fall into the hand of 1a5) to fall short, fail, fall out, turn out, result 1a6) to settle, waste away, be offered, be inferior to 1a7) to lie, lie prostrate 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to fall, fell, throw down, knock out, lay prostrate 1b2) to overthrow 1b3) to make the lot fall, assign by lot, apportion by lot 1b4) to let drop, cause to fail (fig.) 1b5) to cause to fall 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to throw or prostrate oneself, throw oneself upon 1c2) to lie prostrate, prostrate oneself 1d) (Pilel) to fall
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: be accepted, cast (down, self, (lots), out), cease, die, divide (by lot), (let) fail, (cause to, let, make, ready to) fall (away, down, -en, -ing), fell(-ing), fugitive, have (inheritance), inferior, be judged (by mistake for H6419 (פָּלַל)), lay (along), (cause to) lie down, light (down), be ([idiom] hast) lost, lying, overthrow, overwhelm, perish, present(-ed, -ing), (make to) rot, slay, smite out, [idiom] surely, throw down. See also: Genesis 2:21; 1 Samuel 17:52; Esther 9:3.
וְ֝/תִכְר֗וּ
kârâh
H3738
"to dig"
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-2mp
This verb means to dig or pierce, and is used in various contexts, including excavating the earth or plotting against someone, as seen in the stories of Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: 1) to dig, excavate, dig through, cut 1a) (Qal) to dig
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: dig, [idiom] make (a banquet), open. See also: Genesis 26:25; Psalms 22:17; Psalms 7:16.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
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.
רֵֽיעֲ/כֶֽם
rêaʻ
H7453
"neighbor"
N-ms | Suff
A neighbor or friend is what this word means, describing someone close to you. It can also refer to a companion, fellow citizen, or another person, and is often translated as brother or friend.
Definition: 1) friend, companion, fellow, another person 1a) friend, intimate 1b) fellow, fellow-citizen, another person (weaker sense) 1c) other, another (reciprocal phrase)
Usage: Occurs in 173 OT verses. KJV: brother, companion, fellow, friend, husband, lover, neighbour, [idiom] (an-) other. See also: Genesis 11:3; Job 42:7; Psalms 12:3.
Study Notes — Job 6:27
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 6:27 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 6:27
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 6:27
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 6:27
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 6:27
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 6:27
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 6:27
- Cambridge Bible on Job 6:27
- Barnes' Notes on Job 6:27
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 6:27
- Sermons on Job 6:27
Context — Job Replies: My Complaint Is Just
25How painful are honest words! But what does your argument prove?
26Do you intend to correct my words, and treat as wind my cry of despair?
27You would even cast lots for an orphan and barter away your friend.
28But now, please look at me. Would I lie to your face? 29Reconsider; do not be unjust. Reconsider, for my righteousness is at stake.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 24:9 | The fatherless infant is snatched from the breast; the nursing child of the poor is seized for a debt. |
| 2 | Job 24:3 | They drive away the donkey of the fatherless and take the widow’s ox in pledge. |
| 3 | 2 Peter 2:3 | In their greed, these false teachers will exploit you with deceptive words. The longstanding verdict against them remains in force, and their destruction does not sleep. |
| 4 | Psalms 7:15 | He has dug a hole and hollowed it out; he has fallen into a pit of his own making. |
| 5 | Joel 3:3 | They cast lots for My people; they bartered a boy for a prostitute and sold a girl for wine to drink. |
| 6 | Job 22:9 | You sent widows away empty-handed, and the strength of the fatherless was crushed. |
| 7 | Nahum 3:10 | Yet she became an exile; she went into captivity. Her infants were dashed to pieces at the head of every street. They cast lots for her dignitaries, and all her nobles were bound in chains. |
| 8 | James 1:27 | Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. |
| 9 | Proverbs 23:10–11 | Do not move an ancient boundary stone or encroach on the fields of the fatherless, for their Redeemer is strong; He will take up their case against you. |
| 10 | Job 31:17 | if I have eaten my morsel alone, not sharing it with the fatherless— |
Job 6:27 Summary
[Job 6:27 means that Job's friends were being very hurtful and unfair, treating him and others like they didn't matter, which is not how God wants us to treat each other (as seen in Matthew 7:12). This verse is saying that we should not use people for our own benefit, but rather care for them and love them, just like God loves us (1 John 4:19). We can learn from this verse to always try to be kind and understanding towards others, especially those who are struggling or feeling alone, and to remember that God is always with us and cares for us deeply (Hebrews 13:5).]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'cast lots for an orphan' in Job 6:27?
This phrase suggests treating someone who is vulnerable and helpless, like an orphan, with disregard and exploiting them for personal gain, which is condemned in the Bible, as seen in Jeremiah 5:28 and Isaiah 1:23.
How does this verse relate to the concept of friendship?
Job 6:27 implies that true friends should not be treated as commodities to be traded or used for personal advantage, but rather with love, care, and loyalty, as emphasized in Proverbs 17:17 and Proverbs 18:24.
What is the tone of Job's statement in this verse?
Job's statement is one of accusation and frustration, as he feels his friends are not treating him with the kindness and understanding he deserves, but rather with indifference and a lack of empathy, similar to the emotions expressed in Psalm 55:12-14.
How does this verse reflect the character of Job's friends?
This verse suggests that Job's friends are more concerned with being right and winning an argument than with showing genuine care and compassion for Job, which is in contrast to the biblical command to 'love your neighbor as yourself' in Leviticus 19:18 and Mark 12:31.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I may be unintentionally 'casting lots' for those around me, treating them as less important than myself?
- How can I balance the need to speak truth with the need to show love and compassion, as Job's friends failed to do?
- What are some practical ways I can demonstrate loyalty and care to my friends, as opposed to 'bartering them away' for personal gain?
- In what ways can I reflect the heart of God, who is a 'father to the fatherless' in Psalm 68:5, by caring for the vulnerable and helpless around me?
Gill's Exposition on Job 6:27
Yea, ye overwhelm the fatherless,.... Meaning himself; who was like a fatherless child, stripped of all his mercies, of his children, his substance, and his health; and was in a most miserable,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 6:27
Yea, ye overwhelm the fatherless, and ye dig a pit for your friend.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 6:27
Yea; your words are not only vain, and useless, and uncomfortable to me, but also grievous and pernicious. Ye overwhelm, Heb. you rush or throw yourselves upon him. For words in hiphil are oft put reciprocally as Hebricians know. You fall upon him with all your might, and say all that you can devise to charge and grieve him. A metaphor from wild beasts, that fall upon their prey to hold it fast and devour it. You load him with censures and calumnies. The fatherless, or, the desolate, i.e. me, who am deprived of all my dear children, and of all my estate; forsaken by my friends, and by my heavenly Father; which should have procured me your pity rather than your censure. Ye dig a pit for your friend; or, you feed or feast upon your friend, i.e. you insult and triumph over me whom sometimes you owned for your friend.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 6:27
Job 6:27 Yea, ye overwhelm the fatherless, and ye dig [a pit] for your friend.Ver. 27. Yea, you overwhelm the fatherless] Heb. Ye throw yourselves upon the fatherless, that is, upon miserable me, who am helpless, friendless, comfortless: see Genesis 43:18, that he may roll himself upon us, say they there, as hunters and wild beasts fall upon their prey. And you dig a pit for your friend] Who had better deserved of you, and expected better usage from you. Here he taxeth them for craft, as before for cruelty, and this to his friend, whom they sought to circumvent, and to drive into desperation. Some read the words thus, You make a feast upon your friend; you banquet upon your companion, and make great cheers, being glad of my calamity, which you make an argument of mine impiety. See Job 41:6 2 Kings 6:23.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 6:27
(27) Yea, ye overwhelm the fatherless.—Rather, probably, Ye would cast lots upon the fatherless, and make merchandise of your friend. This is more in accordance with the language, and preserves the parallelism.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 6:27
Verse 27. Ye overwhelm the fatherless] Ye see that I am as destitute as the most miserable orphan; would ye overwhelm such a one? and would you dig a pit for your friend - do ye lay wait for me, and endeavour to entangle me in my talk? I believe this to be the spirit of Job's words.
Cambridge Bible on Job 6:27
27. This verse probably reads, Yea, ye would cast lots upon the fatherless, And bargain over your friend. A strong invective against their unfeeling behaviour. The words are severe; the preceding passage, however, in which their refusal of sympathy (Job 6:22-23), and their petty faultfinding with Job’s language (Job 6:25-26), are referred to, naturally leads up to the idea. The same phrase to cast lots occurs 1 Samuel 14:42, and the phrase, bargain over or make merchandise of, occurs again, Job 41:6 (Heb. 40:30), “will the partners bargain over him?” The “fatherless” is probably the child of the debtor. After his death the ruthless creditors cast lots for possession of the child as a slave.
Barnes' Notes on Job 6:27
Yea, ye overwhelm the fatherless - Job undoubtedly means that this should be applied to himself.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 6:27
27. Overwhelm — Literally, Cause to fall upon, (as in the margin,) here used elliptically.
Sermons on Job 6:27
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(Prophecy) Prophecy in the New Testament by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being aware of deception in relation to the second coming of Jesus. He highlights that Jesus himself warned about deception |
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Building Up Yourselves by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of reviving the gift of God within oneself. He encourages Timothy not to be ashamed of the testimony of the Lord and highlight |
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The Rapture of the Wicked by John Weaver | In this sermon, the preacher addresses questions asked before he left and aims to provide answers through various passages from the Bible. The title of the message is "Our Hearts C |
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Putting an End to the Prosperity Message by Miki Hardy | This sermon addresses the issue of false teachings and doctrines infiltrating the church, particularly focusing on the deceit of the doctrine of prosperity. The speaker emphasizes |
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The Gospel Our Trust #5 by Ernest C. Reisinger | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of steady growth in one's faith rather than relying on initial emotional experiences. He mentions a person who boasted about h |
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The Folly of Looking Back in Fleeing Out of Sodom by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches about the folly of looking back when fleeing out of Sodom, drawing parallels between the destruction of Jerusalem and the end of the world to the judgment |
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All Things Conspire for Evil to the Sinner by Charles Finney | Charles Finney delivers a powerful sermon emphasizing the dire consequences of sin, asserting that all things conspire for the ruin of the wicked. He contrasts the fate of sinners |