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What does Job say men younger than he do to him now (Job 30:1)?
What would Job not have done to the fathers of the young men who were currently mocking him (Job 30:1)?
What had gone from the fathers of the young men who were currently mocking him (Job 30:2)?
What had gone from the fathers of the young men who were currently mocking him (Job 30:2)?
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How did the fathers of the young men who were currently mocking Job go about (Job 30:3)?
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Where did the fathers of those mocking Job roam (Job 30:3)?
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What did the fathers of those mocking Job gather (Job 30:4)?
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What was the food of the fathers of those mocking Job (Job 30:4)?
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How are the fathers of those mocking Job treated (Job 30:5)?
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Where were the fathers of those mocking Job forced to live (Job 30:6)?
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Where did the fathers of those mocking Job huddle (Job 30:7)?
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What did the fathers of those mocking Job do among the bushes (Job 30:7)?
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What happened to the fathers of those mocking Job (Job 30:8)?
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How does Job label the fathers of those who were mocking him (Job 30:8)?
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Who does Job say the young men mock him (Job 30:9)?
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What does Job say he has become among the young men who mock him (Job 30:9)?
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What do the young men not hesitate to do to Job (Job 30:10)?
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How do the young men mocking Job look at him (Job 30:10)?
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What does Job claim God has done to him (Job 30:11)?
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What do the young mockers do once God has afflicted Job (Job 30:11)?
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What attacks Job from the right (Job 30:12)?
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Study Notes
Job's Deterioration and Mockery
- Job is mocked by young men who are younger than himself, highlighting a reversal of respect due to his misfortunes.
- Job would not have allowed these young men's fathers to work with his sheep dogs, indicating their diminished status.
The Condition of the Mockers' Fathers
- The fathers of those mocking Job have lost their strength and vigor, signifying a decline in their capabilities.
- They are described as haggard from want and hunger, reflecting their desperate condition.
- These fathers roam in desert wastelands, illustrating their isolation and hardship.
Survival and Deprivation
- The fathers gather salt herbs and feed on the root of the broom tree, indicating extreme poverty and lack of resources.
- They are treated like thieves, suggesting societal disdain and rejection.
Living Conditions of the Fathers
- The fathers live in dry river beds and huddle among thorns and thistles, illustrating their harsh living conditions and survival struggles.
- They also bray among the bushes, a sign of their deep distress and despair.
The Impact of Mockery on Job
- Job refers to the fathers of the mocking youth as a base and nameless brood, signifying disdain for those who have lost respect due to their circumstances.
- The young men mock Job in song and have made him a byword, representing how severely his reputation has been tarnished.
Expressions of Contempt
- Young men do not hesitate to show disdain for Job; they spit in his face, indicating total disrespect.
- Their hatred is so profound that they view Job with utter contempt.
Job's Perception of Divine Treatment
- Job believes God has unstrung his bow, a metaphor for losing his strength and dignity due to divine punishment.
- The affliction causes the young mockers to act without restraint, further exacerbating Job's suffering.
Attack from All Sides
- Job feels attacked by a "tribe," implying a collective hostility towards him, intensifying his sense of alienation.
- This theme continues with the mockers building against him, suggesting conspiratorial behavior among those who scorn him for his misfortunes.
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Test your knowledge of Job Chapter 30 with these flashcard multiple-choice questions. Explore the themes of mockery and treatment from younger generations towards Job. This quiz will challenge your understanding of the text and its implications.
