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And his sons went and feasted [in their] houses, every one his day; and sent and called for their three sisters to eat and to drink with them.
Job 1:4 — KJV
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Job 1:4
King James Version (KJV)
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Job 1:4
Verse 4 of 22
Commentary
Commentary on Job 1:4
Theological / DevotionalFeasted. Literally, “made a banquet.” The Hebrew word for “banquet” comes from a root meaning “to drink,” thus indicating an occasion for drinking.
His day. Many have conjectured that this expression might refer to birthdays, drawing the inference from ch. 3:1, where Job is said to have “cursed his day.” Others have imagined that these sons and daughters feasted every day and that this description is symbolic of their wealth. Still others have thought that the customary feast days are alluded to. The matter cannot be decided with finality.
By SdaBc
Commentary on Job 1:4
Theological / DevotionalFeasted. Literally, “made a banquet.” The Hebrew word for “banquet” comes from a root meaning “to drink,” thus indicating an occasion for drinking.
His day. Many have conjectured that this expression might refer to birthdays, drawing the inference from chapter 3:1, where Job is said to have “cursed his day.” Others have imagined that these sons and daughters feasted every day and that this description is symbolic of their wealth. Still others have thought that the customary feast days are alluded to. The matter cannot be decided with finality.
By SdaBc