The term "collops" appears in the Bible in the context of describing physical abundance and prosperity. Specifically, it is found in Job 15:27, where Eliphaz the Temanite speaks of a person who is prosperous and self-satisfied: "Though his face is covered with fat and his waist bulges with flesh" . The word "collops" is used in some translations to describe the "fat" or "flesh" that signifies wealth and indulgence.

In the ancient Near Eastern culture, being well-fed and having a robust physique were often seen as signs of prosperity and divine favor. The imagery of "collops of fat" suggests not only physical health but also an abundance of resources and a life of ease. This is contrasted with the lean and gaunt appearance of those who are poor or afflicted.

Theologically, the use of "collops" in Job serves as a metaphor for the spiritual state of a person who is complacent and self-reliant, trusting in their own wealth and strength rather than in God. Eliphaz's speech implies a critique of such attitudes, suggesting that reliance on material abundance can lead to spiritual complacency and pride.

In the broader biblical narrative, the concept of physical abundance is often juxtaposed with spiritual poverty. While God provides for the needs of His people and blesses them with material goods, the Scriptures consistently warn against the dangers of wealth leading to a false sense of security. Proverbs 11:28 states, "He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf" .

The imagery of "collops" thus serves as a reminder of the biblical principle that true prosperity is found not in material wealth but in a right relationship with God. The faithful are called to use their resources wisely and to remain humble, recognizing that all blessings ultimately come from the Lord.6371. piymah -- (a measure of weight) two-thirds of a shekel ...
... (a measure of weight) two-thirds of a shekel (approximately). Transliteration: piymah
Phonetic Spelling: (pee-maw') Short Definition: collops. plump ...
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His Murdered Father's Head
... 'Their faces,' says Jordanes, the Gothic historian, 'could hardly be called
faces"rather shapeless, black collops of flesh with little points instead of eyes ...
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Collops (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Collops (1 Occurrence). Job 15:27 Because he covereth
his face with his fatness, and maketh collops of fat on his flanks. ...
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Collop
... kol'-up (pimah): A slice of meat or "fat," the King James Version in Job 15:27,
"maketh collops of fat (thick folds of flesh) on his flanks," said of the ...
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Flanks (7 Occurrences)
... WBS YLT). Job 15:27 Because he covereth his face with his fatness, and
maketh collops of fat on his flanks. (KJV DBY WBS). Psalms ...
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Flake
... together: they are firm upon him; they cannot be moved." Baethgen in Kautzsch's
translation of the Old Testament translates "Wampen," ie the collops or lateral ...
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Colocynths (3 Occurrences)

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Maker (55 Occurrences)
... In addition to the changes in the Revised Version (British and American) already
noted may be mentioned, for "maketh collops" (Job 15:27) "gathered fat"; for ...
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Covereth (61 Occurrences)
... (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT). Job 15:27 Because he covereth his face with his
fatness, and maketh collops of fat on his flanks. (KJV WBS). ...
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Make (12882 Occurrences)
... In addition to the changes in the Revised Version (British and American) already
noted may be mentioned, for "maketh collops" (Job 15:27) "gathered fat"; for ...
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