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Job 3:11

Job 3:11
Why died I not from the womb? why did I not give up the ghost when I came out of the belly?

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Why died I not from the womb?.... That is, as soon as he came out of it; or rather, as soon as he was in it, or from the…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Why died I not from the womb? - Why did I not die as soon as I was born? Why were any pains taken to keep me alive? The…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Job 3:11-19

Job, perhaps reflecting upon himself for his folly in wishing he had never been born, follows it, and thinks to mend it,…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Job 3:11-19

Would God I had died from my birth

If he must be born, Job asks, Why he did not die from the womb? his eye turning to…