Job 21:11–13
They send forth their little ones like a flock, and their children dance.
They send foorth their little ones like a flocke, and their children dance.
They take the timbrel and harp, and rejoice at the sound of the organ.
They take the timbrell and harpe, and reioyce at the sound of the organe.
They spend their days in wealth, and in a moment go down to the grave.
They spend their daies ‖in wealth, and in a moment goe downe to the graue.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, in mirth.
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From verse 11
- Psalms 107:41Rank 1 from verse 11
- Psalms 127:3–5Rank 2 from verse 11
3Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
4As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.
5Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.
3Loe, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the wombe is his reward.
4As arrowes are in the hand of a mightie man: so are children of the youth.
5†‖Happie is the man that hath his quiuer full of them, they shall not be ashamed: but they shall speake with the enemies in the gate.
From verse 12
- Amos 6:4–6Rank 1 from verse 12
4That lie upon beds of ivory, and stretch themselves upon their couches, and eat the lambs out of the flock, and the calves out of the midst of the stall;
5That chant to the sound of the viol, and invent to themselves instruments of musick, like David;
6That drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments: but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.
4That lie vpon beds of Yuorie, and ‖stretch themselues vpon their couches, and eate the lambes out of the flocke, and the calues out of the midst of the stall:
5That ‖chaunt to the sound of the Uiole, and inuent to themselues instruments of musicke, like Dauid:
6That ‖drinke wine in bowles, and anoint themselues with the chiefe ointments: but they are not grieued for the †affliction of Ioseph.
- Genesis 4:21Rank 2 from verse 12
- Isaiah 5:12Rank 3 from verse 12
12And the harp, and the viol, the tabret, and pipe, and wine, are in their feasts: but they regard not the work of the Lord, neither consider the operation of his hands.
12And the harpe and the viole, the tabret and pipe, and wine are in their feasts: but they regard not the worke of the LORD, neither consider the operation of his hands.
- Genesis 31:27Rank 4 from verse 12
27Wherefore didst thou flee away secretly, and steal away from me; and didst not tell me, that I might have sent thee away with mirth, and with songs, with tabret, and with harp?
27Wherefore didst thou flie away secretly, and †steale away from me, and didst not tell mee? that I might haue sent thee away with mirth, and with songs, with tabret, and with harpe,
- Isaiah 22:13Rank 5 from verse 12
From verse 13
- Luke 12:19–20Rank 2 from verse 13
19And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.
20But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?
19And I will say to my soule, Soule, thou hast much goods layd vp for many yeeres, take thine ease, eate, drinke, and be merry.
20But God said vnto him, Thou foole, this night †thy soule shal be required of thee: then whose shal those things be which thou hast prouided?
- Luke 17:28–29Rank 3 from verse 13
28Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded;
29But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all.
28*Likewise also as it was in the dayes of Lot, they did eat, they dranke, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded:
29But the same day that Lot went out of Sodome, it rained fire and brimstone from heauen, & destroyed them all:
- Matthew 24:38–39Rank 4 from verse 13
38For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark,
39And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
38*For as in the dayes that were before the Flood, they were eating, and drinking, marrying, and giuing in mariage, vntill the day that Noe entred into the Arke,
39And knew not vntill the Flood came, and tooke them all away: so shall also the comming of the Sonne of man be.
- Psalms 73:4Rank 5 from verse 13
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Job 21:11
1. Outward, away, or forward from a place, person, possession, or former position. 2. In constructions of bearing or producing, into birth, growth, fruit, or another stated result. 3. With verbs such as put, stretch, spread, or reach, outward by extension or exertion. 4. In constructions of showing, speaking, issuing, or displaying, into view, expression, publication, or effect. 5. Onward from a stated time or point, as in from that time forth.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Sense 1: Similar or of the same kind; in the same manner; likely. Sense 2: A like person or thing; an equal or counterpart. Sense 3: To please, choose, or regard with favour.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or character.
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Sense 1: To move the body or feet rhythmically, often in joy or celebration. Sense 2: Such movement.
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Job 21:12
To receive, seize, carry, accept, choose, or lay hold of.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
A small hand drum or tambourine.
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A stringed musical instrument played with the fingers.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. To be glad, take joy, delight, or exult; to express gladness. 2. To make glad or cause to rejoice.
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Sense 1: Sound: an audible noise, voice, report, or message. Sense 2: As an adjective, healthy, whole, firm, or free from error. Sense 3: As a verb, to make a noise, play or blow an instrument, or give a signal.
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A musical instrument of pipes sounded by wind.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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Job 21:13
Sense 1: To use, expend, consume, or give out. Sense 2: To pass time or life in a stated manner.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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1. Riches, possessions, or material resources. 2. Prosperity, welfare, or well-being.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
A very short portion of time; an instant.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
From a higher place or position to a lower one; below.
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Sense 1: The place of the dead or of burial; a tomb, burial place, or pit. Sense 2: To cut, carve, or engrave. Sense 3: As an adjective, serious, sober, dignified, or worthy of respect.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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10Their bull gendereth, and faileth not; their cow calveth, and casteth not her calf.
10Their bull gendreth and faileth not, their cow calueth, and casteth not her calfe.
11They send forth their little ones like a flock, and their children dance.
11They send foorth their little ones like a flocke, and their children dance.
Selected passage12They take the timbrel and harp, and rejoice at the sound of the organ.
12They take the timbrell and harpe, and reioyce at the sound of the organe.
Selected passage13They spend their days in wealth, and in a moment go down to the grave.
13They spend their daies ‖in wealth, and in a moment goe downe to the graue.
Selected passage14Therefore they say unto God, Depart from us; for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways.
14*Therefore they say vnto God, Depart from vs: for we desire not the knowledge of thy wayes.