Word of the Day - 1/20/2009

Ignominious

Ignominious means marked by or attended with ignominy; discreditable; humiliating.

After his many calamities, one of Job's many complaints was the ignominious nature of his status. (Job 30)

"But now those younger than I mock me,
Whose fathers I disdained to put with the dogs of my flock." (Job 30:1, NASB)

Note: This image of Job was created by Annie Vallotton. Job is seen punching the ground in his rage against God. This is a brave depiction and likely a more honest representation of the biblical Job than as presented in most classic art.