Job 14:6 Meaning and Explanation
“Turn from him, that he may rest, till he shall accomplish, as an hireling, his day.”
King James Version (KJV)
Read this verse in context with translation switching:
Read Full Chapter →Job asks God to look away long enough for a weary person to find rest, like a hired worker finishing his day.
What Does Job 14:6 Mean?
Job ends this opening section with a plea for relief. He compares mortal life to a hired laborer who longs only to reach the end of a hard day's work and lay down his tools. "Turn from him" asks God to ease His searching pressure so a tired soul can simply breathe.
Beneath the complaint is a deep human longing for rest, the rest that toil alone can never finally give. Job speaks for everyone worn down by labor and sorrow. That longing is not left unanswered: the same Lord who hears Job would one day call the weary and heavy-laden to come to Him and find rest for their souls.
Job 14:6 in the Original Language
sakhir (שָׂכִיר), 'hireling' -- a day laborer who works for wages and waits for evening and rest.
Frequently Asked Questions About Job 14:6
What does Job 14:6 mean?
Job asks God to look away long enough for a weary person to find rest, like a hired worker finishing his day.