We have here Job cursing his birth-day, and complaining that he was born, Job 3:1. Complaining that he did not die as soon as he was born, Job 3:11. Complaining that his life was continued now he was in misery, Job 3:20.
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See also Job 3 - Introduction in other biblical comments:
Moved by the sympathising presence of his friends, Job loses his
self-control, and breaks out into a passionate cry for death
The expressive gestures of Job's friends betokened the liveliest
sympathy...
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION 3:1-26
47.
Why is it important that we understand the literary form in which Job
is written?
48.
Who speaks the most in this bookJob or his friends? What could this
sugges...
INTRODUCTION TO JOB 3
In this chapter we have an account of Job's cursing the day of his
birth, and the night of his conception; Job 3:1; first the day, to
which he wishes the most extreme darkness,...