Job 16 Flashcard MC Questions

Questions and Answers

What does Job call his friends (Job 16:2)?

Unhelpful counsellors

Disloyal friends

Worthless helpers

Miserable comforters (correct)

What does Job complain will never end (Job 16:3)?

Their faulty argumentation

Their long-winded speeches (correct)

Their damaging advice

Their unhelpful blindness

What does Job say he could do if they were in his place (Job 16:4)?

Comfort them with insults

Offer worthless advice to them

He could shake his head at them (correct)

Tell them lies as they had done

What does Job say he could do if they were in his place (Job 16:4)?

Make fine speeches against them Signup and view all the answers

If Job were in their shoes what would his mouth do (Job 16:5)?

Encourage them Signup and view all the answers

If Job were in the friends' position what would bring them relief (Job 16:5)?

Comfort from his lips Signup and view all the answers

If Job does not speak what happens (Job 16:6)?

His pain is not relieved Signup and view all the answers

What does Job say God has done to him (Job 16:7)?

God has worn him out Signup and view all the answers

What does Job accuse God of doing (Job 16:7)?

Devastating his household Signup and view all the answers

What does Job say rises to testify against him (Job 16:8)?

His gauntness Signup and view all the answers

What does Job accuse God of doing to him (Job 16:9)?

Assails him and tears him in his anger Signup and view all the answers

What does Job accuse God of fastening on him (Job 16:9)?

His eyes Signup and view all the answers

What does Job say God does at him (Job 16:9)?

Gnashes his teeth at him Signup and view all the answers

What do the people do in scorn at Job (Job 16:10)?

They strike his cheek Signup and view all the answers

What do people do when they open their mouth to Job (Job 16:10)?

They jeer at him Signup and view all the answers

To whom does Job say God has turned him over to (Job 16:11)?

The ungodly Signup and view all the answers

Into whose clutches has God thrown Job (Job 16:11)?

The wicked Signup and view all the answers

What did God do to Job after all was well with him (Job 16:12)?

Shattered him Signup and view all the answers

By what did Job say God seized him (Job 16:12)?

By his neck Signup and view all the answers

Who did Job say surround him (Job 16:13)?

God's archers Signup and view all the answers

What did Job say God made him (Job 16:13)?

A target Signup and view all the answers

What does Job say God does without pity (Job 16:13)?

Pierces his kidneys Signup and view all the answers

What does Job say God spills on the ground (Job 16:13)?

His gall Signup and view all the answers

How does Job say God approaches him (Job 16:14)?

Like a warrior Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Overview of Job's Lament

Job criticizes his friends, labeling them as "miserable comforters" for their unhelpful attempts to provide solace.
He feels overwhelmed by their long-winded speeches, expressing frustration that they seem never-ending.

Job's Perspective on Suffering

Job asserts that he could respond differently if positioned as his friends, suggesting he would offer encouragement instead of criticism.
He believes that his words would provide them comfort, in stark contrast to the pain he experiences.

Accusations Against God

Job feels worn out by God and accuses Him of causing devastation in his life and household.
He interprets his physical appearance (gauntness) as a testimony of his suffering, indicating internal turmoil manifesting externally.

Despair and Anguish

Job believes that God is actively assailing him with fury, feeling tormented and exposed to ridicule from others.
The imagery of God tearing him apart reflects intense emotional and physical suffering.

Divine Justice Perception

Job perceives God has abandoned him to wicked and ungodly people, which adds to his feelings of betrayal and despair.
He uses metaphorical language to describe his predicament, stating God has shattered him and rendered him a target for persecution.

Physical and Emotional Pain

Job describes his suffering with vivid imagery, such as God piercing his kidneys, symbolizing profound emotional and spiritual anguish.
He articulates feelings of having his gall (bile) spilled on the ground, signifying deep humiliation and loss.

Final Thoughts on God's Approach

Job asserts that God approaches him without pity, emphasizing the severity and relentlessness of his torment, likening it to a relentless warrior in battle.

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Test your knowledge of Job 16 with this flashcard quiz. Answer multiple-choice questions about Job's interactions with his friends and his complaints. Perfect for studying the themes and messages within this biblical text.