Job 13:11
Job 13:11 in Multiple Translations
Would His majesty not terrify you? Would the dread of Him not fall upon you?
Shall not his excellency make you afraid? and his dread fall upon you?
Shall not his majesty make you afraid, And his dread fall upon you?
Will not his glory put you in fear, so that your hearts will be overcome before him?
Isn't his majesty terrifying to you? Aren't you so afraid of him you're paralyzed?
Shall not his excellencie make you afraid? and his feare fall vpon you?
Doth not His excellency terrify you? And His dread fall upon you?
Won’t his majesty make you afraid and his dread fall on you?
Shall not his excellence make you afraid? and his dread fall upon you?
As soon as he shall move himself, he shall trouble you: and his dread shall fall upon you.
He will certainly [RHQ] cause you to be terrified by his power/greatness; you will become extremely afraid.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 13:11
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Job 13:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הֲ/לֹ֣א
שְׂ֭אֵת/וֹ
תְּבַעֵ֣ת
אֶתְ/כֶ֑ם
וּ֝/פַחְדּ֗/וֹ
יִפֹּ֥ל
עֲלֵי/כֶֽם
הֲ/לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part | Part
שְׂ֭אֵת/וֹ
sᵉʼêth
H7613
elevation
N-fs | Suff
תְּבַעֵ֣ת
bâʻath
H1204
to terrify
V-Piel-Imperf-3fs
אֶתְ/כֶ֑ם
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
וּ֝/פַחְדּ֗/וֹ
pachad
H6343
dread
Conj | N-ms | Suff
יִפֹּ֥ל
nâphal
H5307
to fall
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
עֲלֵי/כֶֽם
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 13:11
הֲ/לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part | 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.
שְׂ֭אֵת/וֹ
sᵉʼêth
H7613
"elevation"
N-fs | Suff
In the Bible, elevation can refer to a physical rise in the land or a sense of pride and dignity. It is used to describe the exaltation of God and the dignity of kings. The word appears in books like Psalms and Proverbs.
Definition: 1) elevation, exaltation, dignity, swelling, uprising 1a) dignity, exaltation, loftiness 1b) swelling 1c) uprising
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: be accepted, dignity, excellency, highness, raise up self, rising. See also: Genesis 4:7; Leviticus 13:43; Psalms 62:5.
תְּבַעֵ֣ת
bâʻath
H1204
"to terrify"
V-Piel-Imperf-3fs
This Hebrew word means to terrify or startle someone, causing them to be overtaken by sudden fear or panic. It is used to describe a strong emotional response to a situation.
Definition: 1) to terrify, startle, fall upon, dismay, be overtaken by sudden terror 1a) (Niphal) to be terrified 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to fall upon, overwhelm 1b2) to terrify
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: affright, be (make) afraid, terrify, trouble. See also: 1 Samuel 16:14; Job 13:11; Psalms 18:5.
אֶתְ/כֶ֑ם
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
וּ֝/פַחְדּ֗/וֹ
pachad
H6343
"dread"
Conj | N-ms | Suff
This word refers to a feeling of terror or dread, often caused by something sudden or frightening. In the Bible, it describes the fear of God or the dread of His judgment. The prophet Isaiah used it to describe the terror of God's wrath.
Definition: 1) terror, dread 1a) dread 1b) object of dread
Usage: Occurs in 48 OT verses. KJV: dread(-ful), fear, (thing) great (fear, -ly feared), terror. See also: Genesis 31:42; Job 39:22; Psalms 14:5.
יִפֹּ֥ל
nâphal
H5307
"to fall"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to fall, and it's used in many ways, like falling down, failing, or being defeated. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah. God's people often fell away from Him, but He always offered a way back.
Definition: : fall/drop/fail 1) to fall, lie, be cast down, fail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to fall 1a2) to fall (of violent death) 1a3) to fall prostrate, prostrate oneself before 1a4) to fall upon, attack, desert, fall away to, go away to, fall into the hand of 1a5) to fall short, fail, fall out, turn out, result 1a6) to settle, waste away, be offered, be inferior to 1a7) to lie, lie prostrate 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to fall, fell, throw down, knock out, lay prostrate 1b2) to overthrow 1b3) to make the lot fall, assign by lot, apportion by lot 1b4) to let drop, cause to fail (fig.) 1b5) to cause to fall 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to throw or prostrate oneself, throw oneself upon 1c2) to lie prostrate, prostrate oneself 1d) (Pilel) to fall
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: be accepted, cast (down, self, (lots), out), cease, die, divide (by lot), (let) fail, (cause to, let, make, ready to) fall (away, down, -en, -ing), fell(-ing), fugitive, have (inheritance), inferior, be judged (by mistake for H6419 (פָּלַל)), lay (along), (cause to) lie down, light (down), be ([idiom] hast) lost, lying, overthrow, overwhelm, perish, present(-ed, -ing), (make to) rot, slay, smite out, [idiom] surely, throw down. See also: Genesis 2:21; 1 Samuel 17:52; Esther 9:3.
עֲלֵי/כֶֽם
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
Study Notes — Job 13:11
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 13:11 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 13:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 13:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 13:11
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 13:11
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 13:11
- Cambridge Bible on Job 13:11
- Barnes' Notes on Job 13:11
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 13:11
- Sermons on Job 13:11
Context — Job Prepares His Case
9Would it be well when He examined you? Could you deceive Him as you would deceive a man?
10Surely He would rebuke you if you secretly showed partiality.
11Would His majesty not terrify you? Would the dread of Him not fall upon you?
12Your maxims are proverbs of ashes; your defenses are defenses of clay. 13Be silent, and I will speak. Then let come to me what may.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 31:23 | For calamity from God terrifies me, and His splendor I cannot overpower. |
| 2 | Psalms 119:120 | My flesh trembles in awe of You; I stand in fear of Your judgments. |
| 3 | Exodus 15:16 | and terror and dread will fall on them. By the power of Your arm they will be as still as a stone until Your people pass by, O LORD, until the people You have bought pass by. |
| 4 | Isaiah 8:13 | The LORD of Hosts is the One you shall regard as holy. Only He should be feared; only He should be dreaded. |
| 5 | Revelation 15:3–4 | and they sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations! Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.” |
| 6 | Jeremiah 10:10 | But the LORD is the true God; He is the living God and eternal King. The earth quakes at His wrath, and the nations cannot endure His indignation. |
| 7 | Jeremiah 5:22 | Do you not fear Me?” declares the LORD. “Do you not tremble before Me, the One who set the sand as the boundary for the sea, an enduring barrier it cannot cross? The waves surge, but they cannot prevail. They roar but cannot cross it. |
| 8 | Job 13:21 | Withdraw Your hand from me, and do not let Your terror frighten me. |
| 9 | Matthew 10:28 | Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. |
Job 13:11 Summary
[This verse is asking if we are truly aware of God's majesty and power, and if that awareness fills us with a sense of awe and respect. When we recognize God's greatness, it should lead us to humility and a desire to live in a way that honors Him, as seen in Psalm 111:10, where it says, 'The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.' By acknowledging God's majesty, we can begin to see our own limitations and weaknesses, and learn to trust in His wisdom and guidance, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be terrified by God's majesty?
This verse is pointing to the awe-inspiring fear that comes from recognizing God's power and authority, as seen in Psalm 90:11, where it says, 'Who knows the power of Your anger? Your wrath is as great as the fear that is due You.'
Is it wrong to fear God?
No, the Bible actually encourages us to fear God, as it is written in Proverbs 1:7, 'The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.' This kind of fear is not about being scared, but about having a deep respect for God's holiness and power.
How does recognizing God's majesty affect our behavior?
When we truly grasp the majesty of God, it should lead us to humility and obedience, as seen in Isaiah 66:2, where it says, 'Has not My hand made all these things, and so they came into being?' This realization should prompt us to live in reverence and awe of Him.
What is the relationship between God's majesty and our defense mechanisms?
As the surrounding verses suggest, our attempts to defend ourselves or justify our actions are like 'defenses of clay' (Job 13:12) when compared to God's majesty. We must recognize the futility of our self-justification and instead, humble ourselves before God, as encouraged in 1 Peter 5:6.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can cultivate a deeper sense of awe and respect for God's majesty in my daily life?
- How does recognizing God's power and authority affect my decisions and actions?
- In what ways am I trying to justify or defend myself, and how can I instead surrender to God's majesty and wisdom?
- What are some biblical examples of people who were humbled by God's majesty, and what can I learn from their experiences?
Gill's Exposition on Job 13:11
Shall not his excellency make you afraid,.... To commit sin, any sin, and particularly that just mentioned, which they might expect to be reproved for; there is an excellency in the name of God,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 13:11
Shall not his excellency make you afraid? and his dread fall upon you? Shall not his excellency make you afraid? and his dread fall upon you? Make you afraid?
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 13:11
His excellency; his infinite wisdom, which sees your secret falsehoods; and his justice and power, which can and will punish you for it. Make you afraid of speaking rashly or falsely of his ways and counsels.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 13:11
Job 13:11 Shall not his excellency make you afraid? and his dread fall upon you?Ver. 11. Shall not his excellency make you afraid?] Heb. His highness, his majesty, his surpassing sublimity and transcendent glory; shall not this frighten you, and rein you in from wrongly dealing and warping? "Who would not fear thee, O King of nations? for to thee doth it appertain," Jeremiah 10:7. And, "Fear ye not me? saith the Lord: will ye not tremble at my presence?" Jeremiah 5:22. If an earthly king be so dread a sovereign; if the glory of angels hath so terrified the best saints on earth, that they could hardly outlive such an apparition; what shall we think of the great and terrible God, as he is called, Nehemiah 1:5, the first motion of whose anger shall put men into disorder, and the brightness of his offended majesty strike your spirits with astonishment? It is reported of Augustus, the emperor, and likewise of Tamerlane, that warlike Scythian, that in their eyes sate such a rare majesty, as a man could hardly endure to behold them without closing his own; and many in talking with them, and often beholding them, have become dumb (Turk. Hist. 236, 415). Now the Lord of glory as far outshineth any mortal wight as the sun in his strength doth a clod of clay; and this made Job cry out, Job 9:34, "Let not his fear terrify me." Be not thou a terror to me, O Lord, saith holy Jeremiah, Jeremiah 17:17; and, The Lord most high is terrible, saith David, Psalms 47:2. Most high he is, and therefore terrible.
And his dread fall upon you?] Some read the whole verse thus: Shall not this acceptation of him make you afraid, seeing his dread will fall upon you? q.d. Let the sense of your sin and the fear of his wrath, ready to seize upon you, deter you from passing an unrighteous sentence, and from harbouring such low conceits of God.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 13:11
Verse 11. His dread fall upon you?] The very apprehension of his wrath is sufficient to crush you to nothing.
Cambridge Bible on Job 13:11
11. his excellency] His majesty affright you. They shall be paralyzed when they stand before God who searches the heart.
Barnes' Notes on Job 13:11
Shall not his excellency - His exaltation שׂאת śe'êth from נשׂא nâśâ' to exalt, to lift up), or his majesty, Genesis 49:3. Make you afraid - Fill you with awe and reverence.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 13:11
11. His dread fall upon you — Pineda gives, in this place, a Spanish proverb, The hill and the stones are God’s: that is, the vantage ground is his.
Sermons on Job 13:11
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Winter Afore Harvest or the Soul's Growth in Grace - Part 4 by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches about the transformative journey of a believer's soul through trials and tribulations, leading to a deep reliance on Christ for all things, the crushing of pr |
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Sola Scriptura 2 by Anton Bosch | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding that God operates by order and structure. He uses the example of the law of gravity to illustrate that just |
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Sensitive to Warning by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the importance of being sensitive to God's warnings, as exemplified by King Josiah, who humbled himself and trembled at God's Word. Spurgeon highlights tha |
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That They Have Great Effects on the Body, Is No Sign by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards discusses the effects of affections on the body, emphasizing that all affections, whether spiritual or not, have some impact on the body due to the close connectio |
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Fear and Awe by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the distinction between fleshly fear and reverential awe of God, urging believers to recognize the power of God's judgments rather than succumbing to anx |
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Crossing the Red Sea by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith continues his verse-by-verse study through the book of Exodus. He focuses on the events surrounding the crossing of the Red Sea by the children o |
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The Quiet and Easy Passage of Christ's Purchased People Through Death to Glory. by John Gill | John Gill preaches about the quiet and easy passage of Christ's purchased people through death to glory, drawing parallels between the Israelites' crossing of the Red Sea and the b |