Job 27:14If his children are multiplied, it is for the sword. His offspring shall not be satisfied with bread.
The setting
Job continues his defense of divine justice, describing how evil ultimately destroys families across generations. Ancient Uz, around 2000 BC.
The emotion here: heartbroken while defending cosmic justice
The original word
chereb (חֶרֶב) — sword, violent death, warfare that consumes the young
Why it matters
In ancient warfare, children of defeated enemies were often killed to prevent future revenge
Read with care
What most readers miss in Job 27:14
This isn't Job being cruel—he's explaining how evil creates cycles that destroy innocent children
Common misconceptionThis sounds like Job wanting children to suffer, but he's describing the tragic reality of how evil choices create cycles that harm the innocent.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Job 27:14
Bible Genome reading
Job 27:14 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Job 27:14 comes from the book of Job, written during the Patriarchal period. These words are attributed to Job. The dominant emotion in this verse is grieving, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is prophetic. It belongs to the poetry genre of biblical literature. Key themes include justice, consequences. Notable phrases: multiplied for sword; not satisfied. This verse contains prophecy.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same grieving
“By the sweat of your face will you eat bread until you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken. For you are dust, and to dust you…”
— Genesis 3:19
“Jesus wept.”
— John 11:35
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from helping me, and from the words of my groaning?”
— Psalms 22:1
“They divide my garments among them. They cast lots for my clothing.”
— Psalms 22:18
“for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;”
— Romans 3:23
Your reflection
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