Job 10:12

“Thou hast granted me life and favour, etc.] Or “lives” f443; natural life; both in the womb, where and when he was quickened, and at his birth, when he was brought into the world, and began to live in it; the rational soul may be intended, by which he lived; which, when created and infused into man, and united to his body, he becomes a living man; it is the presence of that which causes life, and the absence or removal of that which causes death; and this is a “grant” or gift from God, who gives to all his creatures life and breath, and all things; (see <183304>Job 33:4 <441725>Acts 17:25); and is a “favour” also; a mercy, the chief of mercies; it is more than meat; yea, all a man has he…”

“visitation--Thy watchful Providence. spirit--breath.”

“Thy visitation hath preserved my spirit - Thy constant care; thy watchful providence; thy superintendence. The word rendered visitation (פקדה peqûddâh) means properly the mustering of an army, the care that is manifested in looking after those who are enlisted; and then denotes care, vigilance, providence, custody, watch. The idea is, that God had watched over him and preserved him, and that to his constant vigilance he owed the preservation of his life. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Life - Thou didst not only give me a curious body, but also a reasonable soul: thou didst at first give me life, and then maintain it in me; both when I was in the womb (which is a marvellous work of God) and afterward when I was unable to do anything to preserve my own life. Favour - Thou didst not give mere life, but many other favours, such as nourishment by the breast, education, knowledge, and instruction. Visitation - The care of thy providence watching over me for my good, and visiting me in mercy. Preserved - My life, which is liable to manifold dangers, if God did not watch over us every day and moment. Thou hast hitherto done great things for me, given me life, and the blessings of…”

“life and favour: Gen 19:19; Mat 6:25; Act 17:25, Act 17:28 Job 10:13”