Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Oh, for the days when I was in my prime, when God’s intimate friendship blessed my house, New Living Translation When I was in my prime, God’s friendship was felt in my home. English Standard Version as I was in my prime, when the friendship of God was upon my tent, Berean Standard Bible when I was in my prime, when the friendship of God rested on my tent, King James Bible As I was in the days of my youth, when the secret of God was upon my tabernacle; New King James Version Just as I was in the days of my prime, When the friendly counsel of God was over my tent; New American Standard Bible Just as I was in the days of my youth, When the protection of God was over my tent; NASB 1995 As I was in the prime of my days, When the friendship of God was over my tent; NASB 1977 As I was in the prime of my days, When the friendship of God was over my tent; Legacy Standard Bible As I was in the prime of my days, When the intimate counsel with God was over my tent, Amplified Bible As I was in the prime of my days, When the friendship and counsel of God were over my tent, Christian Standard Bible I would be as I was in the days of my youth when God’s friendship rested on my tent, Holman Christian Standard Bible I would be as I was in the days of my youth when God’s friendship rested on my tent, American Standard Version As I was in the ripeness of my days, When the friendship of God was upon my tent; Contemporary English Version I was in the prime of life, God All-Powerful was my closest friend, English Revised Version As I was in the ripeness of my days, when the secret of God was upon my tent; GOD'S WORD® Translation If only I were in the prime of my life [again], when God was an adviser in my tent. Good News Translation Those were the days when I was prosperous, and the friendship of God protected my home. International Standard Version like when I was in my prime and God trusted me with his secrets! Majority Standard Bible when I was in my prime, when the friendship of God rested on my tent, NET Bible just as I was in my most productive time, when God's intimate friendship was experienced in my tent, New Heart English Bible as I was in the ripeness of my days, when the friendship of God was in my tent, Webster's Bible Translation As I was in the days of my youth, when the secret of God was upon my tabernacle; World English Bible as I was in my prime, when the friendship of God was in my tent, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAs I have been in days of my maturity, "" And the counsel of God on my tent. Young's Literal Translation As I have been in days of my maturity, And the counsel of God upon my tent. Smith's Literal Translation As I was in the days of my ripeness, in the intercourse of God upon my tent; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAs I was in the days of my youth, when God was secretly in my tabernacle? Catholic Public Domain Version I was then just as in the days of my youth, when God was privately in my tabernacle. New American Bible As I was in my flourishing days, when God sheltered my tent; New Revised Standard Version when I was in my prime, when the friendship of God was upon my tent; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleO, that I were as in the days when I was in favor, when God abode in my tabernacle; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated As I was in the days of my favor when God was resting over my tent OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917As I was in the days of my youth, When the converse of God was upon my tent; Brenton Septuagint Translation As when I steadfastly pursued my ways, when God took care of my house. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job's Former Blessings…3when His lamp shone above my head, and by His light I walked through the darkness, 4when I was in my prime, when the friendship of God rested on my tent, 5when the Almighty was still with me and my children were around me,… Cross References Job 1:10 Have You not placed a hedge on every side around him and his household and all that he owns? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land. Job 42:10-12 After Job had prayed for his friends, the LORD restored his prosperity and doubled his former possessions. / All his brothers and sisters and prior acquaintances came and dined with him in his house. They consoled him and comforted him over all the adversity that the LORD had brought upon him. And each one gave him a piece of silver and a gold ring. / So the LORD blessed Job’s latter days more than his first. He owned 14,000 sheep, 6,000 camels, 1,000 yoke of oxen, and 1,000 female donkeys. Psalm 25:14 The LORD confides in those who fear Him, and reveals His covenant to them. Proverbs 3:32 for the LORD detests the perverse, but He is a friend to the upright. Genesis 39:2-5 And the LORD was with Joseph, and he became a successful man, serving in the household of his Egyptian master. / When his master saw that the LORD was with him and made him prosper in all he did, / Joseph found favor in his sight and became his personal attendant. Potiphar put him in charge of his household and entrusted him with everything he owned. ... Psalm 31:20 You hide them in the secret place of Your presence from the schemes of men. You conceal them in Your shelter from accusing tongues. Psalm 91:1-2 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. / I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Isaiah 54:10 Though the mountains may be removed and the hills may be shaken, My loving devotion will not depart from you, and My covenant of peace will not be broken,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you. Jeremiah 31:33-34 “But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD. I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people. / No longer will each man teach his neighbor or his brother, saying, ‘Know the LORD,’ because they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the LORD. For I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more.” 2 Corinthians 1:21-22 Now it is God who establishes both us and you in Christ. He anointed us, / placed His seal on us, and put His Spirit in our hearts as a pledge of what is to come. Ephesians 1:13-14 And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, / who is the pledge of our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession, to the praise of His glory. 1 John 2:27 And as for you, the anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But just as His true and genuine anointing teaches you about all things, so remain in Him as you have been taught. John 14:16-17 And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever— / the Spirit of truth. The world cannot receive Him, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you do know Him, for He abides with you and will be in you. John 15:15 No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not understand what his master is doing. But I have called you friends, because everything I have learned from My Father I have made known to you. Romans 8:16 The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. Treasury of Scripture As I was in the days of my youth, when the secret of God was on my tabernacle; the secret Job 1:10 Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land. Job 15:8 Hast thou heard the secret of God? and dost thou restrain wisdom to thyself? Psalm 25:14 The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant. Jump to Previous Autumn Blessed Converse Counsel Covered Flowering Friendship God's Hand House Intimate Prime Ripeness Secret Tabernacle Tent YouthJump to Next Autumn Blessed Converse Counsel Covered Flowering Friendship God's Hand House Intimate Prime Ripeness Secret Tabernacle Tent YouthJob 29 1. Job bemoans his former prosperitywhen I was in my prime This phrase reflects a time of vitality and strength in Job's life, often associated with the peak of one's physical and social capabilities. In the ancient Near Eastern context, a person's prime was marked by prosperity, influence, and familial stability. Job's reference to his prime suggests a period when he was highly respected and his life was marked by success and blessing. This notion of a "prime" can be seen in other biblical figures, such as David, who experienced a peak in his kingship (2 Samuel 5:4-5). Theologically, it underscores the transient nature of human life and the blessings that come from God, which can be taken away, as seen in Job's later trials. when the friendship of God rested on my tent 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, known for his immense suffering and unwavering faith. 2. God The Almighty Creator, who is sovereign over all creation. In this verse, Job reflects on a time when he felt God's friendship and favor. 3. Job's Tent Symbolic of Job's household and personal life. In ancient times, a tent represented one's dwelling and family life. 4. Days of Youth Refers to a period in Job's life characterized by vitality, prosperity, and a close relationship with God. 5. Friendship of God This phrase indicates a deep, personal relationship with God, marked by His presence and favor. Teaching Points The Value of God's FriendshipReflect on the importance of maintaining a close relationship with God, as Job cherished during his youth. Seasons of Life Recognize that life has different seasons, and while circumstances may change, God's character and faithfulness remain constant. Nurturing God's Presence Cultivate practices that invite and sustain God's presence in your life, such as prayer, worship, and obedience. Reflecting on Past Blessings Like Job, take time to remember and give thanks for past experiences of God's favor and guidance. Longing for Restoration If you feel distant from God, let Job's longing inspire you to seek restoration and renewal in your relationship with Him.(4) In the days of my youth.--Literally, my autumn: i.e., in the ripeness, maturity of my days. He was then in the depth of winter. (Comp. the words "in which it seemed always afternoon.") Some suppose, however, that as with the ancient and modern Jews the year began with the autumn, it is used much in the same way as we use spring. The secret of God.--Or, the counsel of God. Verse 4. - As I was in the days of my youth; literally, in the days of my autumn - by which Job probably means the days of his "ripeness" or "full manhood" - which he had reached when his calamities fell upon him. When the secret of God was upon my tabernacle; or, the counsel of God; when, i.e., in my tent I held sweet counsel with God, and communed with him as friend with friend (comp. Psalm 25:14, "The secret of the Lord is with them that fear him; and he will show them his covenant;" and Proverbs 3:32, "For the froward is abomination to the Lord: but his secret is with the righteous").Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew whenכַּאֲשֶׁ֣ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that I was הָ֭יִיתִי (hā·yî·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be in the days בִּימֵ֣י (bî·mê) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 3117: A day of my youth, חָרְפִּ֑י (ḥā·rə·pî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 2779: The crop gathered, the autumn, season, ripeness of age when the friendship בְּס֥וֹד (bə·sō·wḏ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5475: A session, company of persons, intimacy, consultation, a secret of God אֱ֝ל֗וֹהַּ (’ĕ·lō·w·ah) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 433: God -- a deity, the Deity rested on עֲלֵ֣י (‘ă·lê) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against my tent, אָהֳלִֽי׃ (’ā·ho·lî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 168: A tent Links Job 29:4 NIVJob 29:4 NLT Job 29:4 ESV Job 29:4 NASB Job 29:4 KJV Job 29:4 BibleApps.com Job 29:4 Biblia Paralela Job 29:4 Chinese Bible Job 29:4 French Bible Job 29:4 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 29:4 As I was in the ripeness (Jb) |
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