Job 21:21 | JFB | STEP | 21. The argument of the friends, in proof of , What pleasure can he have from his house (children) when he is dead-- ("after him," ). when the number, &c.-- Or, rather, "What hath he to do with his children?" &c. (so the Hebrew in ; ). It is therefore necessary that "his eyes should see his and their destruction" (see ). cut off-- rather, when the number of his allotted months is fulfilled ( ). From an Arabic word, "arrow," which was used to draw lots with. Hence "arrow"--inevitable destiny [Umbreit].

‏ Job 21:21

21. The argument of the friends, in proof of Job 21:20, What pleasure can he have from his house (children) when he is dead--("after him," Ec 3:22).

when the number, &c.--Or, rather, "What hath he to do with his children?" &c. (so the Hebrew in Ec 3:1; 8:6). It is therefore necessary that "his eyes should see his and their destruction" (see Job 14:21).

cut off--rather, when the number of his allotted months is fulfilled (Job 14:5). From an Arabic word, "arrow," which was used to draw lots with. Hence "arrow"--inevitable destiny [Umbreit].