Job 16:12 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

I was at ease, but he hath broken me asunder: he hath also taken me by my neck, and shaken me to pieces, and set me up for his mark.

I was at ease - in past times, (Job 1:1-22.)

By my neck - as an animal doth its prey (so Job 10:16).

Shaken - violently: in contrast to his former "ease" (Psalms 102:10, "Thou hast lifted me up and cast me down"). Set me up (again).

Mark - (Job 7:20; Lamentations 3:12). God lets me always recover strength, so as to torment me ceaselessly.

Job 16:12

12 I was at ease, but he hath broken me asunder: he hath also taken me by my neck, and shaken me to pieces, and set me up for his mark.