Key Concepts in Job Chapter 17

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What does Job say is broken (Job 17:1)?

His spirit (correct)

The scales of justice

His confidence

His hope

What does Job say awaits him (Job 17:1)?

The grave (correct)

Darkness

Hopelessness

Shame and disgrace

Who does Job say surrounds him (Job 17:2)?

Mockers (correct)

The wicked

Evildoers

The godless

What does Job say his eyes dwell on (Job 17:2)?

The hostility of mockers Signup and view all the answers

What does Job ask from God (Job 17:3)?

The pledge he demands Signup and view all the answers

What does Job say God has closed on the mockers (Job 17:4)?

Their minds to understanding Signup and view all the answers

What does Job say God will not let the mockers do (Job 17:4)?

Triumph Signup and view all the answers

Who does Job say will have the eyes of their children fail (Job 17:5)?

Those who denounce their friends for a reward Signup and view all the answers

What will happen to those who denounce their friends for a reward (Job 17:5)?

The eyes of their children will fail Signup and view all the answers

What does Job claim God had made him to everyone (Job 17:6)?

A byword Signup and view all the answers

What does Job claim God has made him (Job 17:6)?

A man in whose face people spit Signup and view all the answers

What does Job say his frame has become (Job 17:7)?

A shadow Signup and view all the answers

What has happened to Job's eyes (Job 17:7)?

They have grown dim with grief Signup and view all the answers

Who does Job say are appalled at what has happened to him (Job 17:8)?

The upright Signup and view all the answers

Because of Job's situation who are aroused against the ungodly (Job 17:8)?

The innocent Signup and view all the answers

Nevertheless, what does Job say the righteous will do (Job 17:9)?

Hold to their ways Signup and view all the answers

Who does Job say will grow stronger having become aware of his situation (Job 17:9)?

Those with clean hands Signup and view all the answers

Who does Job say he will not be able to find among all his friends (Job 17:10)?

A wise person Signup and view all the answers

What does Job say has happened to his plans (Job 17:11)?

They have been shattered Signup and view all the answers

What does Job say turns his night into day (Job 17:11)?

The desires of his heart Signup and view all the answers

What does Job say is near in the face of darkness (Job 17:12)?

Light Signup and view all the answers

How does Job view the grave (Job 17:13)?

The only home he hopes for Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Job 17 - Key Concepts

Job expresses that his spirit is broken (Job 17:1) and he awaits the grave, symbolizing his despair.
Mockers surround Job, emphasizing his loneliness and isolation (Job 17:2).
Job desires a pledge from God, indicating his need for assurance in his suffering (Job 17:3).
God has closed the minds of mockers to understanding, suggesting a divine judgment upon their hearts (Job 17:4).
Those who betray their friends for rewards will face consequences; their children will suffer (Job 17:5).
Job is honored as a "byword," illustrating how he has become a subject of scorn and derision in society (Job 17:6).
His physical condition reflects his inner turmoil; his frame has become a mere shadow (Job 17:7).
The upright are shocked by Job's afflictions, reinforcing the idea of communal empathy among the righteous (Job 17:8).
Job believes that the righteous will remain steadfast in their ways despite the injustices he faces (Job 17:9).
Job laments that he cannot find a wise or compassionate friend among those around him (Job 17:10).
His plans have been shattered, signifying loss and hopelessness in his situation (Job 17:11).
Job finds a semblance of hope in the desires of his heart, prompting a contrast between his internal hope and his external despair (Job 17:11).
In darkness, Job perceives light as near, suggesting a flicker of hope amid his trials (Job 17:12).
Job views the grave as his only hope for rest, reflecting his resignation to his fate (Job 17:13).

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Explore the profound themes in Job Chapter 17, where Job expresses his despair and isolation amidst mockery. Delve into his desire for divine reassurance and the consequences faced by those who betray friendships for gain. This chapter highlights the stark contrast between Job's suffering and the steadfastness of the righteous.