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Job 6:7 net — I have refused to touch such things; they are like loathsome food to me.

NET Bible

"I have refused to touch such things; they are like loathsome food to me."

— Job 6:7, NET Bible

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Job 6 — Context

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For the arrows of the Almighty are within me; my spirit drinks their poison; God’s sudden terrors are arrayed against me.

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Complaints Reflect Suffering“Does the wild donkey bray when it is near grass? Or does the ox bellow over its fodder?

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Can food that is tasteless be eaten without salt? Or is there any taste in the white of an egg?

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I have refused to touch such things; they are like loathsome food to me.

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A Cry for Death“Oh that my request would be realized, and that God would grant me what I long for!

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And that God would be willing to crush me, that he would let loose his hand and kill me.

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Then I would yet have my comfort, then I would rejoice, in spite of pitiless pain, for I have not concealed the words of the Holy One.

Job 6:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 6:7 say?
Job 6:7 in the NET Bible reads: “I have refused to touch such things; they are like loathsome food to me.”
Where is Job 6:7 in the Bible?
Job 6:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 6, verse 7.
Who wrote Job?
Job is traditionally attributed to Anonymous; among the oldest books of the Bible. It was written Unknown; possibly c. 2000–1800 BC, with composition c. 1400–500 BC.
What is the book of Job about?
Job is the ancient story of a righteous man stripped of everything he has, and the four friends who try and fail to explain his suffering. When God finally speaks, he does not answer the "why" — he reveals himself, and Job worships from a place deeper than his pain.
What are the major themes of Job?
Job explores themes including Suffering, Sovereignty, Faith Under Trial, Wisdom, God's Majesty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Job 6:7.
What translation should I read Job 6:7 in?
Job 6:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Job 6:7?
Job 6:7 reads (NET): “I have refused to touch such things; they are like loathsome food to me.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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