Job 42:11

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

All his brothers, sisters, and former acquaintances came to him and ate with him in his house. They showed him sympathy and comforted him for all the misfortune that the LORD had brought upon him, and each one gave him a piece of silver and a gold ring.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    Then came there unto him all his brethren, and all his sisters, and all they that had been of his acquaintance before, and did eat bread with him in his house: and they bemoaned him, and comforted him over all the evil that the LORD had brought upon him: every man also gave him a piece of money, and every one an earring of gold.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    Then all his brothers, all his sisters, and all those who had been his acquaintances before came to him and ate food with him in his house, and they consoled him and comforted him for all the adversity that the LORD had brought upon him. Each one gave him a piece of money and a gold earring.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    Then came there unto him all his brethren, and all his sisters, and all they that had been of his acquaintance before, and did eat bread with him in his house: and they bemoaned him, and comforted him over all the evil that the LORD had brought upon him: every man also gave him a piece of money, and every one an earring of gold.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    Then came{H935} there unto him all his brethren,{H251} and all his sisters,{H269} and all they that had been of his acquaintance{H3045} before,{H6440} and did eat{H398} bread{H3899} with him in his house:{H1004} and they bemoaned{H5110} him, and comforted{H5162} him concerning all the evil{H7451} that Jehovah{H3068} had brought{H935} upon him: every man{H376} also gave{H5414} him a{H259} piece of money,{H7192} and every one{H376} a{H259} ring of gold.{H2091}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Then came{H935}{(H8799)} there unto him all his brethren{H251}, and all his sisters{H269}, and all they that had been of his acquaintance{H3045}{(H8802)} before{H6440}, and did eat{H398}{(H8799)} bread{H3899} with him in his house{H1004}: and they bemoaned{H5110}{(H8799)} him, and comforted{H5162}{(H8762)} him over all the evil{H7451} that the LORD{H3068} had brought{H935}{(H8689)} upon him: every man{H376} also gave{H5414}{(H8799)} him a{H259} piece of money{H7192}, and every one{H376} an earring{H5141} of gold{H2091}.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    And the came there vnto him all his brethren, all his sisters with all them that had bene off his acquatauce afore, and ate bred with him in his house, wondringe at him, ad comfortinge him ouer all the trouble, that the LORDE had brought vpon him. Euery ma gaue him a shepe and a Iewell of golde.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Then came vnto him all his brethren, and all his sisters, and all they that had bene of his acquaintance before, and did eate bread with him in his house, & had compassion of him, & comforted him for al the euil, that the Lord had brought vpon him, and euery man gaue him a piece of money, and euery one an earing of golde.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And then came there vnto him all his brethren, all his sisters, and all they that had ben of his acquaintaunce afore, and did eate bread with him in his house, and had compassion on him, and comforted him ouer all trouble that the Lorde had brought vpon him: euery man also gaue him a certaine summe of money, and a iewell of golde.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    Then came there unto him all his brethren, and all his sisters, and all they that had been of his acquaintance before, and did eat bread with him in his house: and they bemoaned him, and comforted him over all the evil that the LORD had brought upon him: every man also gave him a piece of money, and every one an earring of gold.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Then came there to him all his brothers, and all his sisters, and all those who had been of his acquaintance before, and ate bread with him in his house. They comforted him, and consoled him concerning all the evil that Yahweh had brought on him. Everyone also gave him a piece of money,{Literally, kesitah, a unit of money, probably silver} and everyone a ring of gold.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And come unto him do all his brethren, and all his sisters, and all his former acquaintances, and they eat bread with him in his house, and bemoan him, and comfort him concerning all the evil that Jehovah had brought upon him, and they gave to him each one kesitah, and each one ring of gold.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Then came there unto him all his brethren, and all his sisters, and all they that had been of his acquaintance before, and did eat bread with him in his house: and they bemoaned him, and comforted him concerning all the evil that Jehovah had brought upon him: every man also gave him a piece of money, and every one a ring of gold.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Then came there unto him all his brethren, and all his sisters, and all they that had been of his acquaintance before, and did eat bread with him in his house: and they bemoaned him, and comforted him concerning all the evil that Jehovah had brought upon him: every man also gave him a piece of money, and every one a ring of gold.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And all his brothers and sisters, and his friends of earlier days, came and took food with him in his house; and made clear their grief for him, and gave him comfort for all the evil which the Lord had sent on him; and they all gave him a bit of money and a gold ring.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Then came there to him all his brothers, and all his sisters, and all those who had been of his acquaintance before, and ate bread with him in his house. They comforted him, and consoled him concerning all the evil that Yahweh had brought on him. Everyone also gave him a piece of money, and everyone a ring of gold.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    So they came to him, all his brothers and sisters and all who had known him before, and they dined with him in his house. They comforted him and consoled him for all the trouble the LORD had brought on him, and each one gave him a piece of silver and a gold ring.

Referenced Verses

  • Job 2:11 : 11 Now when Job's three friends heard about all this calamity that had come upon him, each of them came from his own place—Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite. They met together to come and show him sympathy and comfort.
  • Gen 24:22 : 22 When the camels had finished drinking, the man took out a gold nose ring weighing a half shekel, and two gold bracelets weighing ten shekels, and gave them to her.
  • Job 19:13-14 : 13 He has driven my brothers far from me, and my acquaintances have turned against me. 14 My relatives have ceased to be close, and my close friends have forgotten me.
  • Prov 16:7 : 7 When the Lord is pleased with a person’s ways, He makes even their enemies to be at peace with them.
  • Isa 35:3-4 : 3 Strengthen the weak hands and make firm the feeble knees. 4 Say to those with fearful hearts, 'Be strong; do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with divine retribution. He will come and save you.'
  • John 11:19 : 19 Many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to comfort them about their brother.
  • Rom 12:15 : 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.
  • 1 Cor 12:26 : 26 If one member suffers, all the members suffer with it. If one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it.
  • Heb 12:12 : 12 Therefore, strengthen your drooping hands and your weak knees.
  • Heb 13:3 : 3 Remember those in prison as if you were bound with them, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were in the body with them.
  • Gen 24:53 : 53 Then he brought out gold and silver jewelry and clothing and gave them to Rebekah. He also gave costly gifts to her brother and her mother.
  • Gen 37:35 : 35 All his sons and daughters tried to comfort him, but he refused to be comforted. He said, "I will go down to Sheol mourning my son." And his father wept for him.
  • Josh 24:32 : 32 The bones of Joseph, which the Israelites had brought up from Egypt, were buried at Shechem in the plot of land Jacob had purchased from the sons of Hamor, the father of Shechem, for one hundred pieces of silver. It became an inheritance for Joseph's descendants.
  • 1 Sam 10:27 : 27 But some worthless men said, 'How can this man save us?' So they despised him and did not bring him a gift, but Saul kept silent.
  • Job 4:4 : 4 Your words have raised up those who stagger, and you have strengthened knees that were about to give way.
  • Job 6:22-23 : 22 Have I said, ‘Give to me,’ or, ‘Offer a bribe for me from your wealth’? 23 Or, ‘Deliver me from the hand of the adversary,’ or, ‘Redeem me from the hand of the ruthless’?
  • Job 16:5 : 5 But I would strengthen you with my mouth, and the comfort of my lips would bring you relief.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Job 42:7-10
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    77%

    7 After the LORD had spoken these words to Job, He said to Eliphaz the Temanite, 'My anger burns against you and your two friends, because you have not spoken the truth about Me as My servant Job has.'

    8 So now, take seven bulls and seven rams, go to My servant Job, and offer a burnt offering for yourselves. My servant Job will pray for you, and I will accept his prayer and not deal with you according to your folly, because you have not spoken the truth about Me as My servant Job has.

    9 So Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite did as the LORD had instructed them, and the LORD accepted Job's prayer.

    10 After Job prayed for his friends, the LORD restored his fortunes and gave him twice as much as he had before.

  • Job 42:12-13
    2 verses
    73%

    12 The LORD blessed the latter days of Job more than his beginning. He had fourteen thousand sheep, six thousand camels, a thousand yoke of oxen, and a thousand female donkeys.

    13 He also had seven sons and three daughters.

  • Job 2:11-13
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    72%

    11 Now when Job's three friends heard about all this calamity that had come upon him, each of them came from his own place—Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite. They met together to come and show him sympathy and comfort.

    12 When they saw him from a distance, they could not recognize him. They raised their voices and wept. Each of them tore his robe and threw dust on their heads skyward as a sign of grief.

    13 Then they sat with him on the ground for seven days and seven nights, and no one spoke a word to him because they saw how very great his suffering was.

  • Job 1:4-5
    2 verses
    71%

    4 His sons would take turns holding feasts in their homes, and they would invite their three sisters to eat and drink with them.

    5 When the days of feasting were over, Job would send for them and consecrate them. Rising early in the morning, he would offer burnt offerings for each of them, thinking, 'Perhaps my children have sinned and cursed God in their hearts.' Job did this regularly.

  • Job 1:13-14
    2 verses
    69%

    13 One day, while Job's sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine at the home of their oldest brother,

    14 a messenger came to Job and said, 'The oxen were plowing, and the donkeys were grazing nearby,

  • 22 Both men and women, all who were willinghearted, brought brooches, earrings, rings, ornaments, and all kinds of gold items—each person gave an offering of gold to the LORD.

  • 53 Then he brought out gold and silver jewelry and clothing and gave them to Rebekah. He also gave costly gifts to her brother and her mother.

  • 2 Speak now in the hearing of the people, and let every man ask his neighbor and every woman her neighbor for articles of silver and gold.

  • 18 While he was still speaking, yet another messenger came and said, 'Your sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine at the home of their oldest brother,

  • 22 To each of them, he gave a set of clothing, but to Benjamin, he gave three hundred pieces of silver and five sets of clothing.

  • Gen 42:28-29
    2 verses
    65%

    28 He said to his brothers, 'My money has been returned! Look, it is here in my sack.' Their hearts sank, and trembling, they turned to one another, saying, 'What is this that God has done to us?'

    29 When they came to Jacob, their father, in the land of Canaan, they told him all that had happened to them.

  • 12 Joseph also provided food for his father, his brothers, and all his father’s household according to the number of their children.

  • Job 16:1-2
    2 verses
    65%

    1 Then Job replied and said:

    2 I have heard many things like these; miserable comforters are all of you.

  • 20 At this, Job got up, tore his robe, shaved his head, and fell to the ground in worship.

  • Gen 45:15-16
    2 verses
    65%

    15 Joseph kissed all his brothers and wept over them. Afterward, his brothers talked with him.

    16 The news reached Pharaoh' palace

  • 10 'Haven't you placed a hedge around him and his household and everything he owns? You have blessed the work of his hands so that his possessions have increased in the land.'

  • 2 He had seven sons and three daughters born to him.

  • 30 As soon as he saw the nose ring and the bracelets on his sister’s arms, and heard Rebekah tell what the man had said to her, he went out to the man and found him standing by the camels at the spring.

  • Job 42:15-16
    2 verses
    65%

    15 Nowhere in all the land were there found women as beautiful as Job's daughters, and their father granted them an inheritance along with their brothers.

    16 After this, Job lived 140 years and saw his children and their children to the fourth generation.

  • 25 Joseph gave orders to fill their bags with grain, to return each man's silver to his sack, and to give them provisions for their journey. After this was done, they loaded their grain on their donkeys and departed.

  • 19 Many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to comfort them about their brother.

  • 22 When the camels had finished drinking, the man took out a gold nose ring weighing a half shekel, and two gold bracelets weighing ten shekels, and gave them to her.

  • 42 Then Pharaoh removed his signet ring from his hand and placed it on Joseph's hand. He clothed him in garments of fine linen and put a gold chain around his neck.

  • 51 Moses and Eleazar the priest received the gold from them, all crafted articles.

  • 1 Then Job answered the LORD and said:

  • 15 So the men took the gifts, double the amount of silver, and Benjamin. They got up, went down to Egypt, and stood before Joseph.

  • 15 But when I stumbled, they rejoiced and gathered together; attackers I did not know came against me, ripping at me without ceasing.