Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version who are filled with gladness and rejoice when they reach the grave? New Living Translation They’re filled with joy when they finally die, and rejoice when they find the grave. English Standard Version who rejoice exceedingly and are glad when they find the grave? Berean Standard Bible who rejoice and greatly exult when they reach the grave? King James Bible Which rejoice exceedingly, and are glad, when they can find the grave? New King James Version Who rejoice exceedingly, And are glad when they can find the grave? New American Standard Bible Who are filled with jubilation, And rejoice when they find the grave? NASB 1995 Who rejoice greatly, And exult when they find the grave? NASB 1977 Who rejoice greatly, They exult when they find the grave? Legacy Standard Bible Who are glad with joy, And rejoice when they find the grave? Amplified Bible Who rejoice exceedingly, And rejoice when they find the grave? Christian Standard Bible who are filled with much joy and are glad when they reach the grave? Holman Christian Standard Bible who are filled with much joy and are glad when they reach the grave? American Standard Version Who rejoice exceedingly, And are glad, when they can find the grave? Contemporary English Version Nothing could make me happier than to be in the grave. English Revised Version Which rejoice exceedingly, and are glad, when they can find the grave? GOD'S WORD® Translation They are ecstatic, delighted to find the grave. Good News Translation They are not happy till they are dead and buried; International Standard Version To those who are happy beyond measure when they reach their graves? Majority Standard Bible who rejoice and greatly exult when they reach the grave? NET Bible who rejoice even to jubilation, and are exultant when they find the grave? New Heart English Bible who rejoice exceedingly, and are glad, when they can find the grave? Webster's Bible Translation Who rejoice exceedingly, and are glad, when they can find the grave? World English Bible who rejoice exceedingly, and are glad, when they can find the grave? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWho are glad—to joy, "" They rejoice when they find a grave. Young's Literal Translation Who are glad -- unto joy, They rejoice when they find a grave. Smith's Literal Translation Rejoicing with joy when they find the grave; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they rejoice exceedingly when they have found the grave. Catholic Public Domain Version and who rejoice greatly when they have found the grave, New American Bible They rejoice in it exultingly, and are glad when they find the grave: New Revised Standard Version who rejoice exceedingly, and are glad when they find the grave? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWho rejoice exceedingly, and are glad when they can find the grave? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Who rejoice and they assemble and they exult when they find the tomb OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Who rejoice unto exultation, And are glad, when they can find the grave?-- Brenton Septuagint Translation and would be very joyful if they should gain it? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job Laments His Birth…21who long for death that does not come, and search for it like hidden treasure, 22who rejoice and greatly exult when they can find the grave? 23Why is life given to a man whose way is hidden, whom God has hedged in?… Cross References Proverbs 2:4 if you seek it like silver and search it out like hidden treasure, Jeremiah 29:13 You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. Matthew 7:7-8 Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. Proverbs 8:17 I love those who love me, and those who seek me early shall find me. Psalm 119:162 I rejoice in Your promise like one who finds great spoil. Isaiah 55:6 Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. Luke 11:9-10 So I tell you: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. Proverbs 3:13-15 Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, / for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold. / She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her. Psalm 19:10 They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb. Matthew 13:44-46 The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy he went and sold all he had and bought that field. / Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls. / When he found one very precious pearl, he went away and sold all he had and bought it. Psalm 119:111 Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart. Proverbs 16:16 How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver. James 1:5 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. Psalm 119:72 The law from Your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver. Colossians 2:3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Treasury of Scripture Which rejoice exceedingly, and are glad, when they can find the grave? Jump to Previous Delight Exceedingly Exult Exultation Exultingly Filled Find Full Glad Gladness Grave Great Greatly Joy Last Reach Rejoice Resting-PlaceJump to Next Delight Exceedingly Exult Exultation Exultingly Filled Find Full Glad Gladness Grave Great Greatly Joy Last Reach Rejoice Resting-PlaceJob 3 1. Job curses the day and services of his birth.13. The ease of death. 20. He complains of life, because of his anguish. who rejoice and greatly exult This phrase captures the paradoxical reaction of those who find relief in death. In the context of Job's lament, it reflects the depth of his suffering and despair. The idea of rejoicing in death is counterintuitive to the natural human instinct for self-preservation, highlighting the extremity of Job's anguish. Biblically, this sentiment echoes the despair found in other scriptures, such as Ecclesiastes 4:2-3, where the Preacher considers the dead more fortunate than the living. Theologically, it underscores the fallen state of the world and the suffering that can lead one to view death as a release. This phrase also foreshadows the New Testament's promise of eternal rest and joy in Christ, contrasting the temporary relief Job seeks. when they reach the grave? Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, experiencing intense suffering and questioning the reasons behind it. 2. The Grave In this context, the grave symbolizes a place of rest and escape from suffering. Job is expressing a deep longing for relief from his pain, even if it means death. 3. Job's Lament This chapter is part of Job's lament, where he curses the day of his birth and expresses a desire for death as a release from his suffering. Teaching Points Understanding SufferingJob's lament highlights the depth of human suffering and the natural desire for relief. It is important to acknowledge and validate the pain that people experience. The Hope Beyond Despair While Job expresses a desire for death, Christians are reminded of the hope found in Christ, who offers eternal life and ultimate relief from suffering. Empathy and Support Job's friends initially come to comfort him, though they later fail in their approach. This teaches us the importance of offering genuine empathy and support to those who are suffering. The Value of Life Despite Job's despair, the broader biblical account affirms the value of life and the purpose God has for each individual, even in the midst of suffering.Verse 22. - Which rejoice exceedingly; literally, to exultation or "to dancing;" i.e. so that they almost dance with joy. And are glad, when they can find the grave. Job speaks as if he knew of such cases; and, no doubt, the fact of suicide proves that among men there are some who prefer to die rather than live. But suicides are seldom altogether in possession of their senses. Of sane men it may be doubted whether one in a thousand, however miserable, really wishes to die, or is "glad when he can find the grave." In such thoughts as those to which Job here gives expression there is something morbid and unreal. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew who rejoiceהַשְּׂמֵחִ֥ים (haś·śə·mê·ḥîm) Article | Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 8055: To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome and greatly גִ֑יל (ḡîl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1524: A revolution, joy exult יָ֝שִׂ֗ישׂוּ (yā·śî·śū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7797: To be bright, cheerful when כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction they can find יִמְצְאוּ־ (yim·ṣə·’ū-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 4672: To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present the grave? קָֽבֶר׃ (qā·ḇer) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6913: A grave, sepulcher Links Job 3:22 NIVJob 3:22 NLT Job 3:22 ESV Job 3:22 NASB Job 3:22 KJV Job 3:22 BibleApps.com Job 3:22 Biblia Paralela Job 3:22 Chinese Bible Job 3:22 French Bible Job 3:22 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 3:22 Who rejoice exceedingly and are glad when (Jb) |
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