Job 14:6 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Turn from him, that he may rest, till he shall accomplish, as an hireling, his day.

Turn - namely, thine eyes from watching him so jealously (Job 14:3).

Hireling - (Job 7:1).

Accomplish - rather, 'enjoy.' Give him rest in his short span of life, that he may at least enjoy the measure of rest of the hireling, who, though hardworked, reconciles himelf to his lot by the hope of his rest and reward. х raatsaah (H7521), to be contented with; to boar willingly.] (Umbreit.)

Job 14:6

6 Turn from him, that he may rest,b till he shall accomplish, as an hireling, his day.