Job 9:27
Job 9:27 in Multiple Translations
If I were to say, ‘I will forget my complaint and change my expression and smile,’
If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will leave off my heaviness, and comfort myself:
If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will put off my sad countenance, and be of good cheer;
If I say, I will put my grief out of mind, I will let my face be sad no longer and I will be bright;
If I said to myself, ‘I will forget my complaints; I will stop crying and be happy,’
If I say, I wil forget my complaynt, I will cease from my wrath, and comfort mee,
Though I say, 'I forget my talking, I forsake my corner, and I brighten up!'
If I say, ‘I will forget my complaint, I will put off my sad face, and cheer up,’
If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will leave off my heaviness, and comfort myself :
If I say: I will not speak so: I change my face, and am tormented with sorrow.
If I smile and say to God, ‘I will forget what I am complaining about; I will stop looking sad and try to be cheerful/happy,’
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 9:27
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Job 9:27 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אִם
אָ֭מְרִ/י
אֶשְׁכְּחָ֣ה
שִׂיחִ֑/י
אֶעֶזְבָ֖ה
פָנַ֣/י
וְ/אַבְלִֽיגָה
אִם
ʼim
H518
if
Conj
אָ֭מְרִ/י
ʼâmar
H559
to say
V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
אֶשְׁכְּחָ֣ה
shâkach
H7911
to forget
V-Qal-1cs
שִׂיחִ֑/י
sîyach
H7879
complaint
N-ms | Suff
אֶעֶזְבָ֖ה
ʻâzab
H5800
Forsaken
V-Qal-1cs
פָנַ֣/י
pânîym
H6440
face
N-cp | Suff
וְ/אַבְלִֽיגָה
bâlag
H1082
be cheerful
Conj | V-Hiphil-1cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 9:27
אִם
ʼim
H518
"if"
Conj
This Hebrew word is used to express conditions or questions, like if or whether. It can also be used to make oaths or express wishes, as in Oh that! It appears in various forms in the KJV, including if, though, and when.
Definition: : if/whether_or/though 1) if 1a) conditional clauses 1a1) of possible situations 1a2) of impossible situations 1b) oath contexts 1b1) no, not 1c) if...if, whether...or, whether...or...or 1d) when, whenever 1e) since 1f) interrogative particle 1g) but rather
Usage: Occurs in 931 OT verses. KJV: (and, can-, doubtless, if, that) (not), [phrase] but, either, [phrase] except, [phrase] more(-over if, than), neither, nevertheless, nor, oh that, or, [phrase] save (only, -ing), seeing, since, sith, [phrase] surely (no more, none, not), though, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] unless, [phrase] verily, when, whereas, whether, while, [phrase] yet. See also: Genesis 4:7; Exodus 22:3; Leviticus 27:27.
אָ֭מְרִ/י
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
אֶשְׁכְּחָ֣ה
shâkach
H7911
"to forget"
V-Qal-1cs
To forget something means to mislay it or be oblivious to it. This Hebrew word is used in the Bible to describe when people forget things, like God's commands. The KJV translates it as 'to forget' or 'at all'.
Definition: 1) to forget, ignore, wither 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to forget 1a2) to cease to care 1b) (Niphal) to be forgotten 1c) (Piel) to cause to forget 1d) (Hiphil) to make or cause to forget 1e) (Hithpael) to be forgotten Aramaic equivalent: she.khach (שְׁכַח "to find" H7912)
Usage: Occurs in 95 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, (cause to) forget. See also: Genesis 27:45; Psalms 106:13; Psalms 9:13.
שִׂיחִ֑/י
sîyach
H7879
"complaint"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this word refers to a complaint or a thought that someone expresses, like a prayer or a concern, often used in the Psalms to describe the writer's emotions.
Definition: 1) meditation, complaint, musing 1a) plaint, complaint 1b) following are uncertain 1b1) musing 1b2) anxiety, trouble 1b3) talk
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: babbling, communication, complaint, meditation, prayer, talk. See also: 1 Samuel 1:16; Job 23:2; Psalms 55:3.
אֶעֶזְבָ֖ה
ʻâzab
H5800
"Forsaken"
V-Qal-1cs
Forsaken means to loosen or relinquish something, often implying abandonment. In the Bible, the word appears in Psalm 22:1, where David cries out to God, saying my God, why have you forsaken me. The term signifies a sense of desperation and isolation.
Definition: This name means to restore, repair Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 206 OT verses. KJV: commit self, fail, forsake, fortify, help, leave (destitute, off), refuse, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 2:24; Nehemiah 5:10; Psalms 9:11.
פָנַ֣/י
pânîym
H6440
"face"
N-cp | Suff
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
וְ/אַבְלִֽיגָה
bâlag
H1082
"be cheerful"
Conj | V-Hiphil-1cs
This Hebrew word means to be cheerful or show a smile, and can also mean to comfort or recover strength. It is used to describe a positive emotional state, like feeling comforted or strengthened.
Definition: 1) to gleam, smile 1a) (Hiphil) only 1a1) to show a smile, look pleasant 1a2) to cause to burst
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: comfort, (recover) strength(-en). See also: Job 9:27; Psalms 39:14; Amos 5:9.
Study Notes — Job 9:27
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 9:27 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 9:27
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 9:27
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 9:27
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 9:27
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 9:27
- Cambridge Bible on Job 9:27
- Barnes' Notes on Job 9:27
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 9:27
- Sermons on Job 9:27
Context — Job: How Can I Contend with God?
25My days are swifter than a runner; they flee without seeing good.
26They sweep by like boats of papyrus, like an eagle swooping down on its prey.
27If I were to say, ‘I will forget my complaint and change my expression and smile,’
28I would still dread all my sufferings; I know that You will not acquit me. 29Since I am already found guilty, why should I labor in vain?Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 7:13 | When I think my bed will comfort me and my couch will ease my complaint, |
| 2 | Jeremiah 8:18 | My sorrow is beyond healing; my heart is faint within me. |
| 3 | Job 7:11 | Therefore I will not restrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul. |
| 4 | Psalms 77:2–3 | In the day of trouble I sought the Lord; through the night my outstretched hands did not grow weary; my soul refused to be comforted. I remembered You, O God, and I groaned; I mused and my spirit grew faint. Selah |
Job 9:27 Summary
In this verse, Job is saying that even if he tries to pretend everything is okay, his pain and suffering are still very real. He's struggling to find joy in the midst of his difficulties, which is something we can all relate to. As we read in Psalm 34:18, God is near to the brokenhearted, and He cares about our pain, even when we don't understand why it's happening. By being honest with God about our emotions, we can begin to trust in His sovereignty, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6, and find comfort in His presence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Job trying to say in this verse?
Job is saying that even if he tries to put on a happy face and forget his complaints, his suffering is still very real, as seen in Job 9:28 where he expresses his fear of God's judgment, similar to the fear expressed in Psalm 51:4.
Is Job being dishonest by trying to forget his complaint?
No, Job is not being dishonest, but rather, he is acknowledging the depth of his pain and the difficulty of finding joy in the midst of suffering, as expressed in Jeremiah 20:14-18 where Jeremiah also laments his birth.
What does this verse reveal about Job's emotional state?
This verse reveals that Job is struggling with feelings of despair and hopelessness, which is a common experience for those who are suffering, as seen in the Psalms, such as Psalm 38:6 where David expresses his sorrow and pain.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of the book of Job?
This verse is part of Job's lament and his struggle to understand why God is allowing him to suffer, which is a central theme of the book, as seen in Job 1:1-3 where Job's faithfulness is introduced and in Job 42:1-6 where Job's faith is ultimately vindicated.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I try to 'put on a happy face' when I'm struggling, and how can I be more honest with God and others about my pain?
- How do I respond when I'm suffering and don't understand why God is allowing it, and what can I learn from Job's example?
- What are some ways that I can cultivate a deeper trust in God's sovereignty, even in the midst of suffering, as seen in Romans 8:28?
- How can I balance the need to be honest about my emotions with the need to trust in God's goodness, as seen in Psalm 13:1-6?
Gill's Exposition on Job 9:27
If I say, I will forget my complaint,.... The cause of it, the loss of his children, servants, substance, and health, and endeavour to think no more of these things, and cease complaining about them,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 9:27
If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will leave off my heaviness, and comfort myself: No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 9:27
If I say; if I resolve within myself. I will forget my complaints; I will cease complaining. My heaviness, Heb. mine anger; wherewith Job was charged by his friends, ; my angry expressions. And comfort myself; I will endeavour to take comfort.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 9:27
Job 9:27 If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will leave off my heaviness, and comfort [myself]:Ver. 27. If I say, I will forget my complaint] And suffer in silence, as thou, Bildad, hast advised me, Job 8:2. Sorrows are not so easily forgotten; Lamentations 3:19, "Remembering mine affliction and my misery, the wormwood and the gall." The Stoics boasting of their indolence, or ability to bear afflictions without making moan or complaining, when it came to their own turn, found by experience that they had spoken more trimly than truly; and therefore one Dionysius, surnamed Mεταθεμενος, or the Flincher, left for this reason from the Stoics to the Peripatetics. I will leave off my heaviness] Heb. My face, viz. the sourness that used to sit upon it, as 1 Samuel 1:18. The Pharisees were vultuosi tetrici inamaeni, Matthew 6:16, of a sad and sour countenance, grim and ghastly; they affected to look like Sycthians, as the word signifieth, that they might seem great tasters, when as inwardly they were merry and pleasant. Job’ s case was far different; his heart was heavy as lead; nevertheless, to give content to his friends, he would endeavour to look lightsomely, but found a very hard task of it. And comfort myself] Heb. Strengthen, viz. so as not to make moan, but bite in my pain. Invalidum omne natura querulum, the weaker anything is the more apt it is to complain; and, on the contrary, some men’ s flesh will presently rankle and fester, if but razed with a pin only: so some men’ s spirits, they are ever whining.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 9:27
Verse 27. I will forget my complaint] I will forsake or forego my complaining. I will leave off my heaviness. VULGATE, I will change my countenance - force myself to smile, and endeavour to assume the appearance of comfort.
Cambridge Bible on Job 9:27
27. my complaint] i. e. as always, my complaining, ch. Job 7:13. my heaviness] lit. my faces, my sad mien, 1 Samuel 1:18. comfort myself] lit. brighten up, ch. Job 10:20; Psalms 39:13. The word in Arab, (balija) means to have a space clear of hair between the eyebrows, hence to have an open, bright countenance. A certain woman described the Prophet (Mohammed) as ablaju’lwajhi, bright in countenance. Then the word came to mean also to be bright, of the dawn or the day.
Barnes' Notes on Job 9:27
If I say, I will forget my complaint - If I resolve that I will leave off complaining, and will be more cheerful, I find it all in vain.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 9:27
27. Heaviness, etc. — Literally, Face, dark looks. Comfort myself — Look cheerful.
Sermons on Job 9:27
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Is There No Balm in Gilead? by Richard E. Bieber | Richard E. Bieber preaches about the urgent need for the Body of Christ to acknowledge its spiritual sickness and turn to the Physician, Jesus Christ, for healing and restoration. |
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Blessed Are Those Who Mourn by Richard E. Bieber | Richard E. Bieber preaches on the importance of genuine repentance and the need to move beyond emotional responses to true heart transformation. He emphasizes the significance of w |
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Thy Way Was in the Sea by T. Austin-Sparks | The video is a sermon about the way in which the Lord delivered his people out of Egypt and through the Red Sea. The speaker reflects on how he had previously written a song about |