Job 6 - Flashcard MC Questions
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What does Job wish could be weighed (Job 6:2)?

  • His suffering
  • His sorrow
  • His anguish (correct)
  • His grief
  • Where does Job wish his misery could be placed (Job 6:2)?

  • On the scales (correct)
  • In the depths of the sea
  • On the city wall
  • On the mountain top
  • If Job's misery were placed on the scales how much would it outweigh (Job 6:3)?

  • All the desert rocks
  • The mountains of the earth
  • The sand of the sea (correct)
  • The cedars of Lebanon
  • What does Job claim are in him (Job 6:4)?

    <p>The arrows of the Almighty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Job's spirit drink (Job 6:4)?

    <p>The poison of the Almighty's arrows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Job say are marshalled against him (Job 6:4)?

    <p>God's terrors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does a donkey not bray (Job 6:5)?

    <p>When it has grass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does the ox not bellow (Job 6:5)?

    <p>When it has fodder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is added to tasteless food (Job 6:6)?

    <p>Salt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes Job ill (Job 6:7)?

    <p>Tasteless food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is it that Job hopes for (Job 6:10)?

    <p>That God would crush him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is it that Job wishes God's hand would do (Job 6:10)?

    <p>Cut off his life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Job's joy in the midst of unrelenting pain (Job 6:10)?

    <p>That he had not denied the words of the Holy One</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What had Job not denied (Job 6:10)?

    <p>The Holy One's words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Job question whether his strength can give him (Job 6:11)?

    <p>Hope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Job question whether prospects would result in for him (Job 6:12)?

    <p>Patience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Job rhetorically asks if he has what kind of strength (Job 6:12)?

    <p>Of stone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Job rhetorically ask if his flesh is made of (Job 6:12)?

    <p>Bronze</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Job say has been driven from him (Job 6:13)?

    <p>Success</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Because success has been driven from Job, what does he realize (Job 6:13)?

    <p>He doesn't have the power to help himself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Job, what is an example of one who forsakes the fear of the Almighty (Job 6:14)?

    <p>Anyone who withholds kindness from a friend</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To what does Job compare his 'brothers' (Job 6:15)?

    <p>Undependable as intermittent streams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Job's Anguish and Misery

    • Job wishes his anguish could be weighed, reflecting the depth of his suffering.
    • He desires to place his misery on scales, emphasizing its heaviness and significance.
    • If placed on scales, his misery would outweigh the sand of the sea, highlighting its overwhelming nature.

    God’s Actions and Job’s Feelings

    • Job feels that the arrows of the Almighty are within him, indicating a perception of divine punishment.
    • His spirit feels poisoned by these divine arrows, symbolizing deep emotional and spiritual pain.
    • Job perceives that God’s terrors are marshaled against him, amplifying his feelings of distress.

    Metaphors of Sustenance

    • Job compares the braying of donkeys and the bellowing of oxen to his own state of despair, suggesting their sounds represent unmet needs.
    • Donkeys do not bray when they have grass, while oxen do not bellow when they are well-fed, indicating the relationship between sustenance and contentment.

    Taste and Satisfaction

    • Tasteless food is unbearable for Job, symbolizing his lack of satisfaction in life amidst his suffering.
    • Job yearns for something more substantial than scraps, highlighting his desire for better circumstances.

    Desires and Hopelessness

    • He wishes that God would crush him, expressing a desire for an end to his suffering.
    • Job longs for God’s hand to be lifted from him, indicating a wish for relief from divine pressure.
    • Despite his pain, he finds joy in having maintained his integrity and not denying the words of the Holy One.

    Strength and Patience

    • Job questions whether he has the strength to hold on to hope amidst his trials, indicating feelings of vulnerability.
    • He reflects on the possibility of achieving patience in spite of ongoing suffering.

    Physical Comparisons

    • Job rhetorically questions if his strength is akin to stone, suggesting he feels weak and unable to withstand his burdens.
    • He asks if his flesh is made of bronze, reflecting his despair over his physical suffering and fragility.

    Loss and Helplessness

    • Job states that success has been driven from him, signifying a deep sense of failure and ongoing trials.
    • He realizes he lacks the power to help himself, revealing his feelings of isolation and helplessness.

    Social Commentary

    • Job condemns those who forsake the fear of the Almighty, pointing out that withholding kindness from a friend reflects moral failure.
    • He compares his brothers to undependable intermittent streams, expressing disappointment in his relationships.

    Nature's Role

    • Intermittent streams swell from a torrent of rain or melting snow, which may symbolize the unpredictable nature of life’s support systems and the realizations of Job in his context.

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    Test your knowledge of Job Chapter 6 with these flashcard multiple-choice questions. Explore Job's expressions of suffering and anguish as you reflect on this profound biblical text. Perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the Book of Job.

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