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Job 17:14

King James Version (KJV)

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Job 17:14

Verse 14 of 16

Scripture focus

I have said to corruption, Thou [art] my father: to the worm, [Thou art] my mother, and my sister.

Job 17:14 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Job 17:14

Theological / Devotional

Thou art my father. A highly figurative way of describing death. The gender changes from “father” to “mother” and “sister” to agree with “worm,” which is feminine.

By SdaBc