Job 42:17
New International Version
And so Job died, an old man and full of years.

New Living Translation
Then he died, an old man who had lived a long, full life.

English Standard Version
And Job died, an old man, and full of days.

Berean Standard Bible
And so Job died, old and full of years.

King James Bible
So Job died, being old and full of days.

New King James Version
So Job died, old and full of days.

New American Standard Bible
And Job died, an old man and full of days.

NASB 1995
And Job died, an old man and full of days.

NASB 1977
And Job died, an old man and full of days.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Job died, an old man and full of days.

Amplified Bible
So Job died, an old man and full of days.

Christian Standard Bible
Then Job died, old and full of days.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then Job died, old and full of days.

American Standard Version
So Job died, being old and full of days.

Contemporary English Version
and when he finally died, he was very old.

English Revised Version
So Job died, being old and full of days.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then at a very old age, Job died.

Good News Translation
And then he died at a very great age.

International Standard Version
Then Job died at an old age, having lived a full life.

Majority Standard Bible
And so Job died, old and full of years.

NET Bible
And so Job died, old and full of days.

New Heart English Bible
So Job died, being old and full of days.

Webster's Bible Translation
So Job died, being old and full of days.

World English Bible
So Job died, being old and full of days.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Job dies, aged and satisfied [with] days.

Young's Literal Translation
and Job dieth, aged and satisfied with days.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Job will die, old and full of days.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
and he died an old man, and full of days.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and he died an old man and full of days.

New American Bible
Then Job died, old and full of years.

New Revised Standard Version
And Job died, old and full of days.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
So Job died, being old and contented and full of days.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Job was old and his days were full, and he died
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
So Job died, being old and full of days.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Job died, an old man and full of days: and it is written that he will rise again with those whom the Lord raises up. This man is described in the Syriac book as living in the land of Ausis, on the borders of Idumea and Arabia: and his name before was Jobab; and having taken an Arabian wife, he begot a son whose name was Ennon. And he himself was the son of his father Zare, one of the sons of Esau, and of his mother Bosorrha, so that he was the fifth from Abraam. And these were the kings who reigned in Edom, which country he also ruled over: first, Balac, the son of Beor, and the name of his city was Dennaba: but after Balac, Jobab, who is called Job, and after him Asom, who was governor out of the country of Thaeman: and after him Adad, the son of Barad, who destroyed Madiam in the plain of Moab; and the name of his city was Gethaim. And his friends who came to him were Eliphaz, of the children of Esau, king of the Thaemanites, Baldad sovof the Sauchaeans, Sophar king of the Minaeans.

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Context
The LORD Blesses Job
16After this, Job lived 140 years and saw his children and their children to the fourth generation. 17And so Job died, old and full of years. 1Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers.…

Cross References
Genesis 25:8
And at a ripe old age he breathed his last and died, old and contented, and was gathered to his people.

Genesis 15:15
You, however, will go to your fathers in peace and be buried at a ripe old age.

Genesis 35:29
Then he breathed his last and died and was gathered to his people, old and full of years. And his sons Esau and Jacob buried him.

Genesis 49:33
When Jacob had finished instructing his sons, he pulled his feet into the bed and breathed his last, and he was gathered to his people.

1 Chronicles 29:28
He died at a ripe old age, full of years, riches, and honor, and his son Solomon reigned in his place.

Psalm 91:16
With long life I will satisfy him and show him My salvation.”

Ecclesiastes 12:7
before the dust returns to the ground from which it came and the spirit returns to God who gave it.

Isaiah 57:2
Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest, lying down in death.

Genesis 50:26
So Joseph died at the age of 110. And they embalmed his body and placed it in a coffin in Egypt.

Deuteronomy 34:7
Moses was a hundred and twenty years old when he died, yet his eyes were not weak, and his vitality had not diminished.

1 Kings 2:10
Then David rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David.

Acts 7:59-60
While they were stoning him, Stephen appealed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” / Falling on his knees, he cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep.

2 Timothy 4:6-8
For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. / I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. / From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.

Philippians 1:21-23
For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. / But if I go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. So what shall I choose? I do not know. / I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better indeed.

2 Corinthians 5:1-8
For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is dismantled, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands. / For in this tent we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling, / because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked. ...


Treasury of Scripture

So Job died, being old and full of days.

Job 5:26
Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in in his season.

Genesis 15:15
And thou shalt go to thy fathers in peace; thou shalt be buried in a good old age.

Genesis 25:8
Then Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an old man, and full of years; and was gathered to his people.

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And so Job died
The phrase "And so Job died" marks the conclusion of Job's earthly journey. The Hebrew word for "died" is "mût," which is a common term used throughout the Old Testament to denote physical death. This phrase signifies the end of Job's trials and the completion of his life story. In the context of the Book of Job, his death is not a tragic end but a peaceful conclusion to a life of faithfulness and endurance. Job's death is a testament to the natural order of life and the fulfillment of God's promise of restoration and blessing after his immense suffering. It reflects the biblical theme that life on earth is temporary, and the ultimate hope lies in the eternal life promised by God.

old
The word "old" in Hebrew is "zāqēn," which implies not just advanced age but also wisdom and honor. In ancient Near Eastern culture, old age was often associated with divine favor and respect. Job's old age is a sign of God's blessing and a reward for his righteousness and perseverance. It suggests that Job lived a full life, experiencing the richness of God's grace and the restoration of his fortunes. This aligns with the biblical principle that those who remain faithful to God will be rewarded, as seen in Proverbs 16:31, "Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life."

and full of years
The phrase "full of years" is translated from the Hebrew "śābēaʿ yāmîm," which conveys the idea of a life that is complete and satisfying. It suggests that Job's life was not only long but also fulfilling and abundant in experiences and blessings. This expression is often used in the Old Testament to describe the deaths of patriarchs like Abraham and Isaac, indicating a life well-lived under God's providence. Job's life, despite its trials, ended in a state of contentment and peace, reflecting the biblical assurance that God restores and blesses those who are faithful. This phrase serves as an encouragement to believers that, regardless of life's challenges, a life dedicated to God will ultimately be rewarding and complete.

(17) So Job died, being old and full of days.--Such is the close of this mysterious book, which deals with the greatest problems that can engage the human mind, and shows us the way in which the ancients solved them, and the help which God vouchsafed them, apart from His covenant revelation and before the dawning of the Gospel light. And the great lesson of the history is the way in which the malice of Satan is foiled. He had insinuated that all service of God was interested and done for advantage. Job had clearly shown that he was capable of loving God even under the most severe afflictions; and the issue which was eventually brought about was no contradiction of this fact, inasmuch as it was entirely hidden from Job till long after his probation was ended, and therefore could have no influence upon his patience and faith. It is remarkable that Job is only twice mentioned in Scripture, once in the Old Testament and once in the New. Ezekiel was acquainted with Job's history (Job 14:14; Job 14:20), and St. James (Job 5:11) refers to him as a familiar standard of patience. It is evident, however, that the Book of Job was well known, from the many instances in the Psalms and elsewhere in which we find traces of the influence produced by familiarity with the language of the book.

Verse 17. - So Job died, being old and full of days. The lowest estimate places the occurrence of the afflictions of Job at the time when he was a little more than fifty ("Supponitur quinquagenario hand multo majorem fuisse Nostrum, quum conflictari coepit," Schultens). Thus his age at his death would be at least a hundred and ninety,



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And so Job
אִיּ֔וֹב (’î·yō·wḇ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 347: Job -- a patriarch

died,
וַיָּ֣מָת (way·yā·māṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4191: To die, to kill

old
זָקֵ֖ן (zā·qên)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 2205: Old

and full
וּשְׂבַ֥ע (ū·śə·ḇa‘)
Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7649: Sated, satisfied, surfeited

of years.
יָמִֽים׃ (yā·mîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3117: A day


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