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Job 6:5 Β· KJV

"Doth the wild ass bray when he hath grass? or loweth the ox over his fodder?"

King James Version

What does Job 6:5 mean? β†’

Passage Context

3For now it would be heavier than the sand of the sea: therefore my words are swallowed up.
4For the arrows of the Almighty are within me, the poison whereof drinketh up my spirit: the terrors of God do set themselves in array against me.
5Doth the wild ass bray when he hath grass? or loweth the ox over his fodder?
6Can that which is unsavoury be eaten without salt? or is there any taste in the white of an egg?
7The things that my soul refused to touch are as my sorrowful meat.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to your needs being unmet?

2

What does it mean for you to find contentment?

3

When have you felt like your needs were ignored?

Life Application

contentment

Consider how you can find peace in your current circumstances, even when they are challenging.

communication

Think about how you express your needs to others and whether you do so clearly.

People in This Verse

JobOT

A wealthy man known for his righteousness and deep faith in God. He faced immense suffering yet remained steadfast in his devotion.

First appearance: Job 1:1

Places in This Verse

Uz

A region mentioned in the Book of Job, traditionally thought to be located in the area of Edom.

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