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What did Job do when he opened his mouth after the two attacks from Satan/the challenger (Job 3:1)?
What did Job request would perish (Job 3:3)?
What was said at night that Job wished would perish (Job 3:3)?
Job wanted all of the following for the day of his birth EXCEPT (Job 3:4)
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Job wanted all of the following for the day of his birth EXCEPT (Job 3:5)
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What did Job want for the day of his birth (Job 3:6)?
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What did Job not want to happen on the day of his birth (Job 3:7)?
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Who did Job want to curse the day of his birth (Job 3:8)?
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Who did Job want to curse the day of his birth (Job 3:8)?
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What did Job not want the day of his birth to see (Job 3:9)?
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What did Job want the day of his birth to hide from his eyes (Job 3:10)?
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What did the day of Job's birth not shut (Job 3:10)?
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When does Job wish that he had died (Job 3:11)?
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How does Job see what would be his state had he died at birth (Job 3:13)?
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With whom does Job see himself if he had died at birth (Job 3:14)?
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How does Job typify the kings of the earth (Job 3:14)?
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With what does Job say the princes filled their houses (Job 3:15)?
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Like what did Job want to be hidden in the ground (Job 3:16)?
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Like what kind of infant does Job desire to be (Job 3:16)?
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What do the wicked cease from at death (Job 3:17)?
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Study Notes
Job's Lament and Cursing of the Day of His Birth
- Job laments his existence after suffering immense losses, cursing the day he was born (Job 3:1).
- He specifically wishes the day of his birth to perish due to its association with his tragedy (Job 3:3).
- Job desired the day when "a boy is conceived" to be erased from memory (Job 3:3).
Wishes for the Day of His Birth
- Job calls for darkness to envelop the day of his birth; he does not request rain for that day (Job 3:4).
- He expresses desires for utter darkness and a cloud to cover it, signifying deep despair (Job 3:5).
- Job wishes the day of his birth to not be numbered among the days of the year, indicating his wish for it to be entirely forgotten (Job 3:6).
Celebrations and Curses
- The absence of joy, specifically a shout for joy, on the day of his birth is emphasized by Job (Job 3:7).
- He seeks curses upon the day from those who awaken Leviathan and those who curse days (Job 3:8).
- Job wishes that the day of his birth would not see the first rays of dawn, suggesting he wants it shrouded in perpetual darkness (Job 3:9).
Perceptions of Trouble and Death
- Job longs for the day of his birth to hide from the eyes the concept of trouble (Job 3:10).
- He reflects on the doors of the womb not being shut on the day he was born, lamenting the continuation of life (Job 3:10).
- He contemplates wishing he had died when he came from the womb, suggesting a desire to escape suffering (Job 3:11).
Peace in Death
- In dying at birth, Job imagines being in a peaceful state, lying down in rest (Job 3:13).
- He envisions himself in the company of kings and rulers, perhaps indicating a longing for status or peace in death (Job 3:14).
- Job describes kings as having built palaces now in ruins, emphasizing the transient nature of earthly glory (Job 3:14).
Reflections on Material Wealth and Innocence
- Princes filled their houses with silver, invoking thoughts on riches and the futility of wealth (Job 3:15).
- Job wishes to be hidden like a stillborn baby in the ground, symbolizing his desire to escape the burdens of life (Job 3:16).
- He reflects on the peace found in death, where the wicked cease from turmoil, highlighting a stark contrast between life and death (Job 3:17).
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Test your knowledge on the pivotal moments in Job Chapter 3. This quiz focuses on Job's reactions and requests following his suffering, emphasizing key biblical details. Answer multiple-choice questions based on the scriptural text.