Job 15:34
Job 15:34 in Multiple Translations
For the company of the godless will be barren, and fire will consume the tents of bribery.
For the congregation of hypocrites shall be desolate, and fire shall consume the tabernacles of bribery.
For the company of the godless shall be barren, And fire shall consume the tents of bribery.
For the band of the evil-doers gives no fruit, and the tents of those who give wrong decisions for reward are burned with fire.
For those who reject God are barren, and fire will burn up the homes of those who love bribes.
For the congregation of the hypocrite shalbe desolate, and fire shall deuoure the houses of bribes.
For the company of the profane [is] gloomy, And fire hath consumed tents of bribery.
For the company of the godless will be barren, and fire will consume the tents of bribery.
For the congregation of hypocrites shall be desolate, and fire shall consume the tabernacles of bribery.
For the congregation of the hypocrite is barren, and fire shall devour their tabernacles, who love to take bribes.
Wicked/godless people will not have any descendants, and fires will completely burn up the homes of those who built those homes using money they received from bribes.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 15:34
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Job 15:34 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּֽי
עֲדַ֣ת
חָנֵ֣ף
גַּלְמ֑וּד
וְ֝/אֵ֗שׁ
אָכְלָ֥ה
אָֽהֳלֵי
שֹֽׁחַד
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
עֲדַ֣ת
ʻêdâh
H5712
congregation
N-fs
חָנֵ֣ף
chânêph
H2611
profane
Adj
גַּלְמ֑וּד
galmûwd
H1565
solitary
Adj
וְ֝/אֵ֗שׁ
ʼêsh
H784
fire
Conj | N-cs
אָכְלָ֥ה
ʼâkal
H398
to eat
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
אָֽהֳלֵי
ʼôhel
H168
tent
N-mp
שֹֽׁחַד
shachad
H7810
bribe
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 15:34
כִּֽי
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.
עֲדַ֣ת
ʻêdâh
H5712
"congregation"
N-fs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a gathering of people, like a congregation or crowd, often referring to a group of Israelites. It is used in various books, including Exodus and Psalms. The word is about people coming together.
Definition: congregation, gathering
Usage: Occurs in 140 OT verses. KJV: assembly, company, congregation, multitude, people, swarm. Compare H5713 (עֵדָה). See also: Exodus 12:3; Numbers 20:1; Psalms 1:5.
חָנֵ֣ף
chânêph
H2611
"profane"
Adj
This Hebrew word describes someone who is hypocritical and godless, like the Pharisees Jesus condemned in Matthew 23. It means being soiled by sin and acting irreligiously. The KJV Bible translates it as 'hypocrite'.
Definition: hypocritical, godless, profane, hypocrite, irreligious
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: hypocrite(-ical). See also: Job 8:13; Job 34:30; Psalms 35:16.
גַּלְמ֑וּד
galmûwd
H1565
"solitary"
Adj
A desolate or barren place, or a person who is sterile, is described with this word. It can also mean harsh or bleak, like a lonely landscape. This concept is found in the Bible's descriptions of wilderness areas.
Definition: 1) hard, barren, harsh, bleak 1a) harsh, bleak (of a company of wicked men) 1b) barren (of women)
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: desolate, solitary. See also: Job 3:7; Job 30:3; Isaiah 49:21.
וְ֝/אֵ֗שׁ
ʼêsh
H784
"fire"
Conj | N-cs
Fire is a powerful symbol in the Bible, representing both God's anger and his refining presence, as seen in Deuteronomy 4:24 and Malachi 3:2-3. It is also used for cooking and warmth. This concept is central to many biblical stories.
Definition: 1) fire 1a) fire, flames 1b) supernatural fire (accompanying theophany) 1c) fire (for cooking, roasting, parching) 1d) altar-fire 1e) God's anger (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: esh (אֶשָּׁא "fire" H0785)
Usage: Occurs in 348 OT verses. KJV: burning, fiery, fire, flaming, hot. See also: Genesis 15:17; Joshua 7:15; Psalms 11:6.
אָכְלָ֥ה
ʼâkal
H398
"to eat"
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
This word means to eat or devour, and it's used in many stories, including when Jesus fed the 5000 with fish and bread in the book of Matthew. It's about taking in nourishment and being satisfied.
Definition: 1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to eat (human subject) 1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds) 1a3) to devour, consume (of fire) 1a4) to devour, slay (of sword) 1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought) 1a6) to devour (of oppression) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be eaten (by men) 1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire) 1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh) 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to cause to eat, feed with 1c2) to cause to devour 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to feed 1d2) to cause to eat 1e) (Piel) 1e1) consume Aramaic equivalent: a.khal (אֲכַל "to devour" H0399)
Usage: Occurs in 703 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 6:9; Numbers 24:8.
אָֽהֳלֵי
ʼôhel
H168
"tent"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for a tent, often used to describe the tabernacle or a nomad's home. In Exodus 33:7-11, it refers to the sacred tent where God meets with Moses.
Definition: : tent 1) tent 1a) nomad's tent, and thus symbolic of wilderness life, transience 1b) dwelling, home, habitation 1c) the sacred tent of Jehovah (the tabernacle) Also means: o.hel (אֹ֫הֶל ": home" H0168H)
Usage: Occurs in 314 OT verses. KJV: covering, (dwelling) (place), home, tabernacle, tent. See also: Genesis 4:20; Leviticus 14:23; Joshua 22:4.
שֹֽׁחַד
shachad
H7810
"bribe"
N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to a gift given to influence someone, often in a wrong way. It can also mean a present or reward, like in 1 Samuel 1:18 where Hannah gives a gift to Eli. The word is about giving something to get something in return.
Definition: present, bribe
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: bribe(-ry), gift, present, reward. See also: Exodus 23:8; Psalms 26:10; Psalms 15:5.
Study Notes — Job 15:34
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 15:34 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 15:34
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 15:34
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 15:34
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 15:34
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 15:34
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 15:34
- Cambridge Bible on Job 15:34
- Barnes' Notes on Job 15:34
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 15:34
- Sermons on Job 15:34
Context — Eliphaz: Job Does Not Fear God
32It will be paid in full before his time, and his branch will not flourish.
33He will be like a vine stripped of its unripe grapes, like an olive tree that sheds its blossoms.
34For the company of the godless will be barren, and fire will consume the tents of bribery.
35They conceive trouble and give birth to evil; their womb is pregnant with deceit.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 8:13 | Such is the destiny of all who forget God; so the hope of the godless will perish. |
| 2 | Job 27:8 | For what is the hope of the godless when he is cut off, when God takes away his life? |
| 3 | Job 8:22 | Your enemies will be clothed in shame, and the tent of the wicked will be no more.” |
| 4 | Micah 7:2 | The godly man has perished from the earth; there is no one upright among men. They all lie in wait for blood; they hunt one another with a net. |
| 5 | Job 29:12–17 | because I rescued the poor who cried out and the fatherless who had no helper. The dying man blessed me, and I made the widow’s heart sing for joy. I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; justice was my robe and my turban. I served as eyes to the blind and as feet to the lame. I was a father to the needy, and I took up the case of the stranger. I shattered the fangs of the unjust and snatched the prey from his teeth. |
| 6 | Job 12:6 | The tents of robbers are safe, and those who provoke God are secure— those who carry their god in their hands. |
| 7 | Job 22:5–9 | Is not your wickedness great? Are not your iniquities endless? For you needlessly demanded security from your brothers and deprived the naked of their clothing. You gave no water to the weary and withheld food from the famished, while the land belonged to a mighty man, and a man of honor lived on it. You sent widows away empty-handed, and the strength of the fatherless was crushed. |
| 8 | Matthew 24:51 | Then he will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the hypocrites, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. |
| 9 | 1 Samuel 12:3 | Here I am. Bear witness against me before the LORD and before His anointed: Whose ox or donkey have I taken? Whom have I cheated or oppressed? From whose hand have I accepted a bribe and closed my eyes? Tell me, and I will restore it to you.” |
| 10 | Isaiah 33:14–15 | The sinners in Zion are afraid; trembling grips the ungodly: “Who of us can dwell with a consuming fire? Who of us can dwell with everlasting flames?” He who walks righteously and speaks with sincerity, who refuses gain from extortion, whose hand never takes a bribe, who stops his ears against murderous plots and shuts his eyes tightly against evil— |
Job 15:34 Summary
This verse is saying that people who don't follow God will not have a fulfilling life, and will eventually face God's judgment. The 'fire' in this verse is a symbol of God's judgment, like in Hebrews 12:29, where God is described as a consuming fire. To avoid this, we need to turn to God and live a life of integrity and honesty, like in Proverbs 10:9, where the man of integrity walks securely. By following God, we can have a life that is fruitful and meaningful, and avoid the consequences of living a sinful life.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the company of the godless to be barren?
This means that those who reject God and live sinful lives will not experience true fulfillment or spiritual fruitfulness, as seen in Psalm 1:3, where the righteous are like trees planted by streams of water, yielding fruit in season.
What kind of fire is being referred to in this verse?
The fire mentioned here is likely a reference to God's judgment, as seen in Hebrews 12:29, where God is described as a consuming fire, and also in Revelation 20:15, where those whose names are not in the book of life are thrown into the lake of fire.
How does bribery relate to the tents being consumed by fire?
Bribery is a form of corruption and injustice, and according to Proverbs 15:27, those who are greedy for bribes will be destroyed, so the tents of bribery being consumed by fire represents God's judgment on those who engage in such sinful practices.
Is this verse saying that all non-believers will be punished immediately?
No, this verse is not saying that all non-believers will be punished immediately, but rather that their way of life will ultimately lead to spiritual barrenness and judgment, as seen in Romans 6:23, where the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I may be tolerating or even participating in the 'company of the godless' in my own life?
- How can I ensure that my own life is not 'barren' spiritually, but instead fruitful and pleasing to God?
- What are some 'tents of bribery' that I need to tear down in my own life, and how can I replace them with integrity and honesty?
- How can I trust in God's promise of judgment and justice, even when it seems like the wicked are prospering?
Gill's Exposition on Job 15:34
For the congregation of hypocrites [shall be] desolate,.... Hypocrites are such who seem to and would be thought to be, what they are not; they are outwardly righteous before men, but inwardly very
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 15:34
For the congregation of hypocrites shall be desolate, and fire shall consume the tabernacles of bribery. Rather, The banding together of the hypocrites (wicked) shall be fruitless (Umbreit).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 15:34
The congregation, i.e. their children, and servants, and friends, and dependents. Desolate, i.e. utterly destroyed. Fire, i.e. some eminent and terrible judgment of God, which is oft expressed by fire; as 26:11. The tabernacles of bribery, i.e. which were either built or maintained by extortion and bribery, and suchlike unrighteous courses, whereof they thought Job guilty, .
Trapp's Commentary on Job 15:34
Job 15:34 For the congregation of hypocrites [shall be] desolate, and fire shall consume the tabernacles of bribery.Ver. 34. For the congregation of hypocrites shall be desolate] Heb. Of the hypocrite; where he seemeth to point at Job, as by the unripe grapes, and blasted flowers of the olive, he had understood Job’ s children and possessions, Job 15:33. Now the whole congregation or train and retinue of the hypocrite God will unnest and ruin, saith Eliphaz; they shall all be as one desolated, so the original hath it. And fire shall consume the tabernacles of bribery] Heb. The tabernacles of a bribe. Under these two heads, saith one, we may reduce all sorts of sinners; sinners against God under the notion of hypocrites; and sinners against men under the notion of bribe takers; δωροδεκτον, say the Septuagint, that is, receivers of gifts; and the Hebrew word signifieth, a gift in general; it is taken also for a bribe, because very many gifts are bribes, Munera sunt honoraria vel corruptoria (Lavat. in loc.). Now houses built by bribes or very many gifts shall be consumed and come to nothing, Jeremiah 22:13-17 Habakkuk 2:9-12; see the note there. This Eliphaz casteth in Job’ s teeth, but herein he dealt with him as injuriously as Bouner did with Philpot, the martyr, when he said to him, Also I lay to thy charge, that thou killedst thy father, and wast accursed of thy mother on her death bed (Acts & Mon. fol. 1650).
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 15:34
(34) Desolate.—This was Job’s own word (Job 3:7), and as it is an uncommon word, there may be some intentional reference to his use of it.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 15:34
Verse 34. The congregation of hypocrites] 11. Job is here classed with hypocrites, or rather the impious of all kinds. The congregation, or adath, society, of such, shall be desolate, or a barren rock, גלמוד galmud. See this Arabic word explained in Clarke's note on "Job 3:7". Fire shall consume the tabernacles of bribery.] 12. Another insinuation against Job, that he had perverted justice and judgment, and had taken bribes.
Cambridge Bible on Job 15:34
34. The same truth as that expressed in Job 15:31-32 now taught without figure, and reduced to a general principle. congregation of hypocrites] Or, company of the ungodly, ch. Job 8:13; Job 13:16. “Desolate” is barren (ch. Job 3:7), unfruitful. The households of the godless are unfruitful, under God’s curse they come to nought; but it is puerile to make the grapes and flowers of Job 15:33 figures for children. tabernacles of bribery] Bribery, a common method of perverting justice in the East, is here a general name for wrong and injustice.
Barnes' Notes on Job 15:34
For the congregation of hypocrites - The word rendered “congregation” here (עדה ‛êdâh) means properly an appointed meeting; a meeting convened by appointment or at stated times (from ידה yâdâh),
Whedon's Commentary on Job 15:34
34. The congregation of hypocrites — The household of the impure. Desolate — The figure is of a rock, hard and barren. Fire is often employed in the Bible for the wrath of God.
Sermons on Job 15:34
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The Hypocrite's Hope by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the futility of the hypocrite's hope, warning that those who live in sin and presume upon God's grace without true repentance face dire consequences. He ci |
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The Objects, Grounds, and Evidences of the Hope of the Righteous by Samuel Davies | Samuel Davies preaches about the objects, grounds, and evidences of the hope of the righteous in contrast to the despair of the wicked in death. He emphasizes the importance of hav |
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Epistle 229 by George Fox | George Fox preaches about the importance of living in the spirit rather than the flesh, emphasizing the need to set our affections on heavenly things and subject our souls to the h |
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Gain and Loss for Eternity. by Horatius Bonar | Horatius Bonar emphasizes the stark contrast between the eternal gains of the godly and the irrevocable losses of the ungodly, as illustrated in Job 27:8. He warns that while the u |
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The Hope of the Hypocrite by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches about the characteristics of a hypocrite as seen in the book of Job, emphasizing the importance of true delight in the Almighty and continual calling upon God |
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The Situation Is Desperate by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of holy desperation and how it is reflected in the book of Lamentations and Micah. He emphasizes the desperate state of the world |
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God Works Through His Son by George Warnock | In this sermon transcript, the speaker invites a pastor named Rodney Hart to share his testimony. Rodney explains that he had been preaching holiness with a dry heart and harboring |