Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For hardship does not spring from the soil, nor does trouble sprout from the ground. New Living Translation But evil does not spring from the soil, and trouble does not sprout from the earth. English Standard Version For affliction does not come from the dust, nor does trouble sprout from the ground, Berean Standard Bible For distress does not spring from the dust, and trouble does not sprout from the ground. King James Bible Although affliction cometh not forth of the dust, neither doth trouble spring out of the ground; New King James Version For affliction does not come from the dust, Nor does trouble spring from the ground; New American Standard Bible “For disaster does not come from the dust, Nor does trouble sprout from the ground, NASB 1995 “For affliction does not come from the dust, Nor does trouble sprout from the ground, NASB 1977 “For affliction does not come from the dust, Neither does trouble sprout from the ground, Legacy Standard Bible For wickedness does not come out from the dust, Nor does trouble sprout from the ground, Amplified Bible “For affliction does not come forth from the dust, Nor does trouble spring forth from the ground. Christian Standard Bible For distress does not grow out of the soil, and trouble does not sprout from the ground. Holman Christian Standard Bible For distress does not grow out of the soil, and trouble does not sprout from the ground. American Standard Version For affliction cometh not forth from the dust, Neither doth trouble spring out of the ground; Contemporary English Version Our suffering isn't caused by the failure of crops; English Revised Version For affliction cometh not forth of the dust, neither doth trouble spring out of the ground; GOD'S WORD® Translation Certainly, sorrow doesn't come from the soil, and trouble doesn't sprout from the ground. Good News Translation Evil does not grow in the soil, nor does trouble grow out of the ground. International Standard Version For wickedness doesn't crop up from dust, nor does trouble sprout out of the ground; Majority Standard Bible For distress does not spring from the dust, and trouble does not sprout from the ground. NET Bible For evil does not come up from the dust, nor does trouble spring up from the ground, New Heart English Bible For affliction doesn't come forth from the dust, neither does trouble spring out of the ground; Webster's Bible Translation Although affliction cometh not forth from the dust, neither doth trouble spring out of the ground; World English Bible For affliction doesn’t come out of the dust, neither does trouble spring out of the ground; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor sorrow does not come forth from the dust, "" Nor does misery spring up from the ground. Young's Literal Translation For sorrow cometh not forth from the dust, Nor from the ground springeth up misery. Smith's Literal Translation For toil will not come forth from the dust, and labor will not spring up from the earth; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNothing upon earth is done without a voice cause, and sorrow doth not spring out of the ground. Catholic Public Domain Version Nothing on earth occurs without a reason, and sorrow does not rise from the earth. New American Bible For not from dust does mischief come, nor from the soil does trouble sprout. New Revised Standard Version For misery does not come from the earth, nor does trouble sprout from the ground; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor falsehood does not come forth from the dust, nor does iniquity spring out of the ground; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because falsehood does not come out from the dust, neither does evil spring forth from the ground OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For affliction cometh not forth from the dust, Neither doth trouble spring out of the ground; Brenton Septuagint Translation For labour cannot by any means come out of the earth, nor shall trouble spring out of the mountains: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Eliphaz Continues: God Blesses those who Seek Him…5The hungry consume his harvest, taking it even from the thorns, and the thirsty pant after his wealth. 6For distress does not spring from the dust, and trouble does not sprout from the ground. 7Yet man is born to trouble as surely as sparks fly upward.… Cross References Genesis 3:17-19 And to Adam He said: “Because you have listened to the voice of your wife and have eaten from the tree of which I commanded you not to eat, cursed is the ground because of you; through toil you will eat of it all the days of your life. / Both thorns and thistles it will yield for you, and you will eat the plants of the field. / By the sweat of your brow you will eat your bread, until you return to the ground—because out of it were you taken. For dust you are, and to dust you shall return.” Romans 5:12 Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, so also death was passed on to all men, because all sinned. Proverbs 22:8 He who sows injustice will reap disaster, and the rod of his fury will be destroyed. Galatians 6:7-8 Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. / The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Hosea 8:7 For they sow the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind. There is no standing grain; what sprouts fails to yield flour. Even if it should produce, the foreigners would swallow it up. James 1:14-15 But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed. / Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. Ecclesiastes 7:29 Only this have I found: I have discovered that God made mankind upright, but they have sought out many schemes.” Isaiah 59:2 But your iniquities have built barriers between you and your God, and your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He does not hear. Romans 8:20-22 For the creation was subjected to futility, not by its own will, but because of the One who subjected it, in hope / that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God. / We know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until the present time. Jeremiah 4:18 “Your ways and deeds have brought this upon you. This is your punishment; how bitter it is, because it pierces to the heart!” 1 Corinthians 15:21-22 For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. / For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. Psalm 51:5 Surely I was brought forth in iniquity; I was sinful when my mother conceived me. Matthew 15:19 For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander. Isaiah 48:22 “There is no peace,” says the LORD, “for the wicked.” Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Treasury of Scripture Although affliction comes not forth of the dust, neither does trouble spring out of the ground; affliction. Job 34:29 When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hideth his face, who then can behold him? whether it be done against a nation, or against a man only: Deuteronomy 32:27 Were it not that I feared the wrath of the enemy, lest their adversaries should behave themselves strangely, and lest they should say, Our hand is high, and the LORD hath not done all this. 1 Samuel 6:9 And see, if it goeth up by the way of his own coast to Bethshemesh, then he hath done us this great evil: but if not, then we shall know that it is not his hand that smote us; it was a chance that happened to us. spring out. Hosea 10:4 They have spoken words, swearing falsely in making a covenant: thus judgment springeth up as hemlock in the furrows of the field. Hebrews 12:15 Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled; Jump to Previous Affliction Although Dust Earth Evil Forth Ground Hardship Misery Soil Sorrow Spring Springeth Sprout TroubleJump to Next Affliction Although Dust Earth Evil Forth Ground Hardship Misery Soil Sorrow Spring Springeth Sprout TroubleJob 5 1. Eliphaz shows that the end of the wicked is misery;6. that man is born to trouble; 8. that God is to be regarded in affliction; 17. the happy end of God's correction. For distress does not spring from the dust This phrase suggests that distress and suffering are not random occurrences that arise from the earth itself. In the context of the Book of Job, this reflects the belief that human suffering is not a natural phenomenon but is often a result of divine will or human actions. The imagery of "dust" can be connected to Genesis 3:19, where humanity is reminded of their mortality and origin from dust, emphasizing the transient nature of life. Theologically, this can be seen as a reminder that suffering has a purpose or reason beyond mere chance, aligning with the broader biblical narrative that God is sovereign over all circumstances. and trouble does not sprout from the ground 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 seeking understanding. 2. Eliphaz the Temanite One of Job's three friends who comes to comfort him. Eliphaz is the speaker in Job 5:6, offering his perspective on suffering and divine justice. 3. Teman A region in Edom, known for its wise men. Eliphaz, being a Temanite, is considered to be a man of wisdom and understanding. 4. Suffering and Distress The broader context of Job's trials, which include loss of wealth, family, and health, serving as a backdrop for the discussions on the nature of suffering. 5. Theodicy The theme of divine justice and the righteousness of God in the face of human suffering, which is a central issue in the Book of Job. Teaching Points Understanding the Source of SufferingSuffering is not random; it has a cause rooted in the fallen nature of the world and human sinfulness. The Role of Divine Justice God’s justice is perfect, and while we may not always understand His ways, we can trust that He is sovereign over all circumstances. The Importance of Wisdom in Suffering Like Eliphaz, we should seek wisdom and understanding when facing or addressing suffering, but also recognize the limitations of human wisdom. Compassionate Support When comforting others, it is crucial to balance truth with compassion, avoiding assumptions about the reasons for their suffering. Trust in God’s Sovereignty In times of distress, believers are called to trust in God’s ultimate plan and purpose, even when the reasons for suffering are not immediately clear.(6, 7) Although affliction. . . .--These two verses are confessedly very difficult. It is hard to see also the connection between sparks flying upwards and man's being born to trouble. It seems to give better sense if we understand Eliphaz comparing man's lot as prepared for him by God with his own pride and presumptuous ambition. Man is born to labour, but, like sparks of fire, he makes high his flight. Trouble and toil is no accidental growth, but a lot appointed by God, which would be beneficial if man did not thwart it by his own pride. They lift themselves up and soar on high like sparks of fire with daring and presumptuous conduct, and so bring on themselves condign punishment. The same word means trouble and toil, and it may be understood in the two consecutive verses in these cognate, but slightly different, senses. It would be no consolation to Job to tell him that man was born to trouble; besides, it is a sentiment more likely to proceed from the patient himself than from the spectator.Verse 6. - Although affliction cometh not forth of the dust, neither doth trouble spring out of the ground. There is a tacit reference to what was said in Job 4:8. Affliction and trouble are not chance products of spontaneous growth. They only spring up when men have prepared the ground for them, and planted in it an evil seed. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּ֤י ׀ (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction distress אָ֑וֶן (’ā·wen) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 205: Strictly nothingness, trouble, vanity, wickedness, an idol does not לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no spring יֵצֵ֣א (yê·ṣê) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim from the dust, מֵעָפָ֣ר (mê·‘ā·p̄ār) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6083: Dust, clay, earth, mud and trouble עָמָֽל׃ (‘ā·māl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5999: Toil, wearing effort, worry, wheth, of body, mind does not לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no sprout יִצְמַ֥ח (yiṣ·maḥ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6779: To sprout, spring up from the ground. וּ֝מֵאֲדָמָ֗ה (ū·mê·’ă·ḏā·māh) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 127: Ground, land Links Job 5:6 NIVJob 5:6 NLT Job 5:6 ESV Job 5:6 NASB Job 5:6 KJV Job 5:6 BibleApps.com Job 5:6 Biblia Paralela Job 5:6 Chinese Bible Job 5:6 French Bible Job 5:6 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 5:6 For affliction doesn't come forth (Jb) |
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