Job 11:15
Job 11:15 in Multiple Translations
then indeed you will lift up your face without shame; you will stand firm and unafraid.
For then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot; yea, thou shalt be stedfast, and shalt not fear:
Surely then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot; Yea, thou shalt be stedfast, and shalt not fear:
Then truly your face will be lifted up, with no mark of sin, and you will be fixed in your place without fear:
then you would be able to hold your head high in innocence, you will be firm and unafraid.
The truely shalt thou lift vp thy face without spot, and shalt be stable, and shalt not feare.
For then thou liftest up thy face from blemish, And thou hast been firm, and fearest not.
Surely then you will lift up your face without spot. Yes, you will be steadfast, and will not fear,
For then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot; yes, thou shalt be steadfast, and shalt not fear:
Then mayst thou lift up thy face without spot, and thou shalt be steadfast, and shalt not fear.
If you do what I have said, surely you will lift up your head because you will not be ashamed; you will be strong, and not afraid of anything.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 11:15
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Job 11:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּי
אָ֤ז
תִּשָּׂ֣א
פָנֶ֣י/ךָ
מִ/מּ֑וּם
וְ/הָיִ֥יתָ
מֻ֝צָ֗ק
וְ/לֹ֣א
תִירָֽא
כִּי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
אָ֤ז
ʼâz
H227
then
Adv
תִּשָּׂ֣א
nâsâʼ
H5375
to lift
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
פָנֶ֣י/ךָ
pânîym
H6440
face
N-cp | Suff
מִ/מּ֑וּם
mʼûwm
H3971
blemish
Prep | N-ms
וְ/הָיִ֥יתָ
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
מֻ֝צָ֗ק
yâtsaq
H3332
to pour
V-Hophal-Inf-c
וְ/לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
תִירָֽא
yârêʼ
H3372
to fear
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 11:15
כִּי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
אָ֤ז
ʼâz
H227
"then"
Adv
This Hebrew word refers to a past time or place, often used to describe something that happened earlier. It can also be used as a conjunction to show a cause-and-effect relationship. In the Bible, it appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) then, at that time 1a) temporal expressions 1a1) then (past) 1a2) then, if...then (future) 1a3) earlier 1b) logical expressions 1b1) in that case 1b2) that (being so)
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: beginning, for, from, hitherto, now, of old, once, since, then, at which time, yet. See also: Genesis 4:26; 1 Chronicles 22:13; Psalms 2:5.
תִּשָּׂ֣א
nâsâʼ
H5375
"to lift"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to lift or raise something, and it's used in many ways, like lifting a burden or raising someone's status. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often talking about God lifting people up. It's about supporting or carrying something or someone.
Definition: : raise/take_up 1) to lift, bear up, carry, take 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lift, lift up 1a2) to bear, carry, support, sustain, endure 1a3) to take, take away, carry off, forgive 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be lifted up, be exalted 1b2) to lift oneself up, rise up 1b3) to be borne, be carried 1b4) to be taken away, be carried off, be swept away 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to lift up, exalt, support, aid, assist 1c2) to desire, long (fig.) 1c3) to carry, bear continuously 1c4) to take, take away 1d) (Hithpael) to lift oneself up, exalt oneself 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to cause one to bear (iniquity) 1e2) to cause to bring, have brought
Usage: Occurs in 609 OT verses. KJV: accept, advance, arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring (forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease, exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive, furnish, further, give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable ([phrase] man), lade, lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, [idiom] needs, obtain, pardon, raise (up), receive, regard, respect, set (up), spare, stir up, [phrase] swear, take (away, up), [idiom] utterly, wear, yield. See also: Genesis 4:13; Numbers 4:2; 1 Samuel 14:3.
פָנֶ֣י/ךָ
pânîym
H6440
"face"
N-cp | Suff
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
מִ/מּ֑וּם
mʼûwm
H3971
"blemish"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a flaw or imperfection, either physical or moral, like a stain on someone's character. It appears in books like Leviticus and Deuteronomy. The KJV translates it as 'blemish' or 'spot'.
Definition: 1) blemish, spot, defect 1a) of physical defect 1b) of moral stain
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: blemish, blot, spot. See also: Leviticus 21:17; Numbers 19:2; Proverbs 9:7.
וְ/הָיִ֥יתָ
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
מֻ֝צָ֗ק
yâtsaq
H3332
"to pour"
V-Hophal-Inf-c
This verb means to pour something out, like liquid or metal, and can also imply making something firm or hard. It's used in books like Isaiah 44:3 and Jeremiah 10:14.
Definition: : pour 1) to pour, flow, cast, pour out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pour, pour out 1a2) to cast 1a3) to flow 1b) (Hiphil) to pour, pour out 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be poured 1c2) cast, molten (participle) 1c3) being firmly established (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 49 OT verses. KJV: cast, cleave fast, be (as) firm, grow, be hard, lay out, molten, overflow, pour (out), run out, set down, stedfast. See also: Genesis 28:18; 1 Kings 7:24; Psalms 41:9.
וְ/לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
תִירָֽא
yârêʼ
H3372
"to fear"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
This Hebrew word means to fear or revere, and is used to describe being afraid or standing in awe of something, like God's power. It appears in the Bible to convey a sense of respect or reverence. In the KJV, it's translated as 'affright' or 'reverence'.
Definition: : frightening(DANGER) 1) to fear, revere, be afraid 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to fear, be afraid 1a2) to stand in awe of, be awed 1a3) to fear, reverence, honour, respect 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be fearful, be dreadful, be feared 1b2) to cause astonishment and awe, be held in awe 1b3) to inspire reverence or godly fear or awe 1c) (Piel) to make afraid, terrify 2) (TWOT) to shoot, pour
Usage: Occurs in 318 OT verses. KJV: affright, be (make) afraid, dread(-ful), (put in) fear(-ful, -fully, -ing), (be had in) reverence(-end), [idiom] see, terrible (act, -ness, thing). See also: Genesis 3:10; 1 Samuel 12:18; Psalms 3:7.
Study Notes — Job 11:15
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 11:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 11:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 11:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 11:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 11:15
- Cambridge Bible on Job 11:15
- Barnes' Notes on Job 11:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 11:15
- Sermons on Job 11:15
Context — Zophar Rebukes Job
13As for you, if you direct your heart and lift up your hands to Him,
14if you put away the iniquity in your hand, and allow no injustice to dwell in your tents,
15then indeed you will lift up your face without blemish; you will stand firm and unafraid.
16For you will forget your misery, recalling it only as waters gone by. 17Your life will be brighter than noonday; its darkness will be like the morning.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 22:26 | Surely then you will delight in the Almighty and lift up your face to God. |
| 2 | 1 John 2:28 | And now, little children, remain in Christ, so that when He appears, we may be confident and unashamed before Him at His coming. |
| 3 | 1 John 3:19–22 | And by this we will know that we belong to the truth, and will assure our hearts in His presence: Even if our hearts condemn us, God is greater than our hearts, and He knows all things. Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God, and we will receive from Him whatever we ask, because we keep His commandments and do what is pleasing in His sight. |
| 4 | 1 Timothy 2:8 | Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or dissension. |
| 5 | Genesis 4:5–6 | but He had no regard for Cain and his offering. So Cain became very angry, and his countenance fell. “Why are you angry,” said the LORD to Cain, “and why has your countenance fallen? |
| 6 | Proverbs 14:26 | He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge. |
| 7 | Psalms 112:6–8 | Surely he will never be shaken; the righteous man will be remembered forever. He does not fear bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD. His heart is assured; he does not fear, until he looks in triumph on his foes. |
| 8 | Psalms 119:6–7 | Then I would not be ashamed when I consider all Your commandments. I will praise You with an upright heart when I learn Your righteous judgments. |
| 9 | 2 Corinthians 1:12 | And this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God. |
| 10 | Psalms 27:1 | The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread? |
Job 11:15 Summary
[This verse means that when we turn to God and put away our sin, we can feel confident and unafraid, because God is with us and promises to help us. As it says in Psalm 32:1, 'blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven', we can experience forgiveness and new life in Christ. By trusting in God's power and promises, we can stand firm and unafraid, even in the midst of difficulties, as seen in Romans 8:28, which says 'all things work together for good'. This is a beautiful promise of God's love and care for us.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'lift up your face without shame' in Job 11:15?
This means that when we turn to God and put away our sin, we can approach Him with confidence and humility, without feeling guilty or ashamed, as seen in Psalm 51:17 where it says 'a broken and contrite heart You, God, will not despise'
How can I 'stand firm and unafraid' like it says in this verse?
We can stand firm and unafraid when we trust in God's power and promises, as written in Deuteronomy 31:6, which says 'be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble'
Is this verse a promise that God will always make our lives easy?
No, this verse is not a promise of an easy life, but rather a promise of God's presence and help in the midst of difficulties, as seen in Isaiah 43:2 which says 'when you pass through the waters, I will be with you'
How does this verse relate to my everyday life?
This verse encourages us to seek God's forgiveness and trust in His power, so that we can live with confidence and courage, as seen in Proverbs 3:26, which says 'for the Lord will be your confidence'
Reflection Questions
- What are some things in my life that make me feel ashamed or afraid, and how can I surrender them to God?
- How can I 'direct my heart' to God, as mentioned in the preceding verse, Job 11:13?
- What are some promises of God that I can stand on when I feel afraid or uncertain?
- How can I trust in God's power and presence in the midst of my current challenges?
Gill's Exposition on Job 11:15
For then shall thou lift up thy face without spot,.... Either before men, being in all good conscience, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord, blameless, exercising a conscience
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 11:15
For then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot; yea, thou shalt be stedfast, and shalt not fear: For then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 11:15
Then shalt thou lift up thy face; which notes cheerfulness, and holy boldness and confidence; as a dejected countenance notes grief and shame. See ,6 . Without spot; or, being without spot; so it is only an ellipsis of the verb substantive, which is most frequent. And this fitly follows as the ground of his confidence, because he should in this case have a clear and unspotted conscience, and a sense of his own innocency. Or, without blemish, as the word properly signifies, i.e. without any sense of guilt, or any shame consequent upon it, either from God or men. The ground of the expression is this, that when men’ s faces are spotted with dirt, they are ashamed to show them. And Job was charged by his friends as having many spots upon him, yea, such as were not the spots of God’ s children. Stedfast; or, firm, or fixed; either, 1. As to his outward condition, which should be constantly prosperous. Or rather, 2.
As to his mind, which should have strong and comfortable assurance of God’ s favour, and of his own safety and happiness. For this steadfastness is opposed unto that fear which is incident to wicked men; who, even when they are free from actual miseries, yet ofttimes are tormented with the dread of them.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 11:15
Job 11:15 For then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot; yea, thou shalt be stedfast, and shalt not fear:Ver. 15. For then shall thou lift up thy face without spot, &c.] Repentance must be performed in faith, or else it will prove to be poenitentia Iscariotica, a Judas like repentance. Lord (said that dying saint), cast me down as low as hell in repentance, and lift me up by faith into the highest heavens in confidence of thy salvation. Zophar, that he may move Job kindly and rightly to repent, promiseth him thereupon malorum ademptionem, bonorum adeptionem, freedom from evil and fruition of good. And, first, "Thou shalt lift up thy face without spot," i.e. Thou shalt be full of comfort and of confidence, not casting down thy countenance, as guilty Cain, but looking up boldly and cheerfully, as St Stephen did, Acts 7:55-56, they saw his face as it had been the face of an angel. Ibat ovans animis et spe sua damna levabat. Yea, thou shall be stedfast] Or durable and compact as a molten pillar. Thy heart shall be established with grace, thy mind with peace, thine outward estate with a lasting felicity. And shalt not fear] sc.
The loss of those enjoyments. To be freed from the fear of evil is better than to be freed from evil; and a great part of the saints’ portion both on earth and in heaven lies in their deliverance from fear, Luke 1:74 Psalms 112:7 Zephaniah 3:13 Isaiah 17:2. Repent, and thou shall fear no more a revolution of any thy troubles.
Cambridge Bible on Job 11:15
15. for then shalt thou] Or, surely then shalt thou, ch. Job 8:6. lift up thy face without spot] The word lift up is selected to meet Job’s complaint that he must not lift up his head, ch. Job 10:15; and the words “without spot” meet his words “filled with shame.” Then he shall lift up his face in conscious innocence and disfigured with no signs of God’s anger on account of his guilt. be steadfast, and shalt not fear] Said in reference to Job’s fluctuating feelings and condition as he describes them, ch. Job 9:27-28.
Barnes' Notes on Job 11:15
For then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot - That is, thy face shall be bright, clear, and cheerful. Thus, we speak of a bright and happy countenance.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 11:15
15. Lift up thy face — He refers to Job’s remark, (Job 10:15,) “I will not lift up my head.” Without spot — îîåí.
Sermons on Job 11:15
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(Ii) for by Grace Are You Saved Through Faith - Part 1 (Only God Can Provide Our Covering) by Robert Wurtz II | Robert Wurtz II preaches on how God looks upon the hearts of men, emphasizing the qualities God seeks: a broken and contrite spirit that trembles at His word. He highlights the imp |
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The Second Coming of Christ by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being ready for the coming of Jesus Christ. He uses the analogy of two men on a hill, where one disappears and the other i |
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(Basics) 70. Proving God's Perfect Will(3) by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker discusses how to find the perfect will of God for our lives. They emphasize that in the new covenant age, God primarily speaks to us through our renewed |
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Christians Will Face Persecution by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of staying true to the teachings of Jesus and the apostles in the face of deception and diluted messages in Christianity. It warns against bei |
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Christian Armament 04 Armed W-Care for Church by Neil Fraser | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on a passage from Luke's Gospel chapter 10, where a lawyer asks Jesus how to inherit eternal life. Jesus responds by quoting the law, which stat |
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Seven Truths That Every Christian Must Know by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of key truths that every Christian must know. It covers the exclusivity of Jesus Christ as the only way to God, the necessity of repentance al |
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The Preparation to Be the Bride of Christ by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of maintaining simple and pure devotion to Christ, warning against being led astray by the deceitfulness of sin and distractions like accumula |