Job 17:11
Job 17:11 in Multiple Translations
My days have passed; my plans are broken off— even the desires of my heart.
My days are past, my purposes are broken off, even the thoughts of my heart.
My days are past, my purposes are broken off, Even the thoughts of my heart.
My days are past, my purposes are broken off, even the desires of my heart.
My life is over. My plans are gone. My heart is broken.
My dayes are past, mine enterprises are broken, and the thoughts of mine heart
My days have passed by, My devices have been broken off, The possessions of my heart!
My days are past. My plans are broken off, as are the thoughts of my heart.
My days are past, my purposes are broken off, even the thoughts of my heart.
My days have passed away, my thoughts are dissipated, tormenting my heart.
My ◄life/time to live► is almost ended; I have not been able to do the things that I confidently expected to do; I have not been able to accomplish anything that I [SYN] desired.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 17:11
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Job 17:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יָמַ֣/י
עָ֭בְרוּ
זִמֹּתַ֣/י
נִתְּק֑וּ
מ֖וֹרָשֵׁ֣י
לְבָבִֽ/י
יָמַ֣/י
yôwm
H3117
day
N-mp | Suff
עָ֭בְרוּ
ʻâbar
H5674
to pass
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
זִמֹּתַ֣/י
zimmâh
H2154
wickedness
N-fp | Suff
נִתְּק֑וּ
nâthaq
H5423
to tear
V-Niphal-Perf-3cp
מ֖וֹרָשֵׁ֣י
môwrâsh
H4180
possession
N-mp
לְבָבִֽ/י
lêbâb
H3824
heart
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 17:11
יָמַ֣/י
yôwm
H3117
"day"
N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
עָ֭בְרוּ
ʻâbar
H5674
"to pass"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
This verb can mean to cross over or transition from one thing to another, and is sometimes used to describe being arrogant or crossing a boundary.
Definition: 1) to pass over or by or through, alienate, bring, carry, do away, take, take away, transgress 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pass over, cross, cross over, pass over, march over, overflow, go over 1a2) to pass beyond 1a3) to pass through, traverse 1a3a) passers-through (participle) 1a3b) to pass through (the parts of victim in covenant) 1a4) to pass along, pass by, overtake and pass, sweep by 1a4a) passer-by (participle) 1a4b) to be past, be over 1a5) to pass on, go on, pass on before, go in advance of, pass along, travel, advance 1a6) to pass away 1a6a) to emigrate, leave (one's territory) 1a6b) to vanish 1a6c) to perish, cease to exist 1a6d) to become invalid, become obsolete (of law, decree) 1a6e) to be alienated, pass into other hands 1b) (Niphal) to be crossed 1c) (Piel) to impregnate, cause to cross 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to pass over, cause to bring over, cause to cross over, make over to, dedicate, devote 1d2) to cause to pass through 1d3) to cause to pass by or beyond or under, let pass by 1d4) to cause to pass away, cause to take away 1e) (Hithpael) to pass over
Usage: Occurs in 493 OT verses. KJV: alienate, alter, [idiom] at all, beyond, bring (over, through), carry over, (over-) come (on, over), conduct (over), convey over, current, deliver, do away, enter, escape, fail, gender, get over, (make) go (away, beyond, by, forth, his way, in, on, over, through), have away (more), lay, meddle, overrun, make partition, (cause to, give, make to, over) pass(-age, along, away, beyond, by, -enger, on, out, over, through), (cause to, make) [phrase] proclaim(-amation), perish, provoke to anger, put away, rage, [phrase] raiser of taxes, remove, send over, set apart, [phrase] shave, cause to (make) sound, [idiom] speedily, [idiom] sweet smelling, take (away), (make to) transgress(-or), translate, turn away, (way-) faring man, be wrath. See also: Genesis 8:1; Deuteronomy 27:2; 1 Samuel 25:19.
זִמֹּתַ֣/י
zimmâh
H2154
"wickedness"
N-fp | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to a wicked or evil plan, and can include things like adultery, incest, and idolatry. It is used to describe the bad intentions or schemes of people in the Bible.
Definition: 1) plan, device, wickedness, evil plan, mischievous purpose 1a) plan, purpose 1b) evil device, wickedness 1c) not chaste, incest, licentiousness, adultery, idolatry, harlotry
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: heinous crime, lewd(-ly, -ness), mischief, purpose, thought, wicked (device, mind, -ness). See also: Leviticus 18:17; Ezekiel 16:27; Psalms 26:10.
נִתְּק֑וּ
nâthaq
H5423
"to tear"
V-Niphal-Perf-3cp
To tear or pull something away from something else, like pulling a plant out of the ground or separating two things, is what this word means, and it can also describe being separated or torn apart.
Definition: 1) to pull or tear or draw off or away or apart, draw out, pluck up, break, lift, root out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to draw away 1a2) to draw or pull off 1a3) to pull or tear away 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be drawn away, be drawn out 1b2) to be torn apart or in two, be snapped 1b3) to be separated 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to tear apart, snap 1c2) to tear out, tear up, tear away 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to draw away 1d2) to drag away 1e) (Hophal) to be drawn away
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: break (off), burst, draw (away), lift up, pluck (away, off), pull (out), root out. See also: Leviticus 22:24; Isaiah 5:27; Psalms 2:3.
מ֖וֹרָשֵׁ֣י
môwrâsh
H4180
"possession"
N-mp
This Hebrew word refers to something owned or possessed, and can also mean delight or pleasure in something. It describes a sense of satisfaction or joy in having something.
Definition: possession
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: possession, thought. See also: Job 17:11; Isaiah 14:23; Obadiah 1:17.
לְבָבִֽ/י
lêbâb
H3824
"heart"
N-ms | Suff
The heart is the innermost part of a person, including their mind, will, and emotions. In the book of Psalms, David talks about his heart being heavy with sorrow, while in the book of Proverbs, it discusses the importance of guarding one's heart.
Definition: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, soul, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage Aramaic equivalent: le.vav (לְבַב "heart" H3825)
Usage: Occurs in 230 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] bethink themselves, breast, comfortably, courage, ((faint), (tender-) heart(-ed), midst, mind, [idiom] unawares, understanding. See also: Genesis 20:5; 1 Chronicles 17:2; Psalms 4:5.
Study Notes — Job 17:11
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 17:11 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 17:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 17:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 17:11
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 17:11
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 17:11
- Cambridge Bible on Job 17:11
- Barnes' Notes on Job 17:11
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 17:11
- Sermons on Job 17:11
Context — Job Prepares for Death
9Yet a righteous one holds to his way, and the one with clean hands grows stronger.
10But come back and try again, all of you. For I will not find a wise man among you.
11My days have passed; my plans are broken off— even the desires of my heart.
12They have turned night into day, making light seem near in the face of darkness. 13If I look for Sheol as my home, if I spread out my bed in darkness,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 7:6 | My days are swifter than a weaver’s shuttle; they come to an end without hope. |
| 2 | Isaiah 38:10 | I said, “In the prime of my life I must go through the gates of Sheol and be deprived of the remainder of my years.” |
| 3 | Proverbs 16:9 | A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. |
| 4 | Lamentations 3:37 | Who has spoken and it came to pass, unless the Lord has ordained it? |
| 5 | James 4:13–15 | Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business, and make a profit.” You do not even know what will happen tomorrow! What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Instead, you ought to say, “If the Lord is willing, we will live and do this or that.” |
| 6 | Isaiah 8:10 | Devise a plan, but it will be thwarted; state a proposal, but it will not happen. For God is with us. ” |
| 7 | 2 Corinthians 1:15–17 | Confident of this, I planned to visit you first, so that you might receive a double blessing. I wanted to visit you on my way to Macedonia, and to return to you from Macedonia, and then to have you help me on my way to Judea. When I planned this, did I do it carelessly? Or do I make my plans by human standards, so as to say “Yes, yes” when I really mean “No, no”? |
| 8 | Proverbs 19:21 | Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail. |
| 9 | Ecclesiastes 9:10 | Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom. |
| 10 | Job 9:25–26 | My days are swifter than a runner; they flee without seeing good. They sweep by like boats of papyrus, like an eagle swooping down on its prey. |
Job 17:11 Summary
This verse is saying that Job feels like his life is slipping away and his plans are not working out. He's feeling sad and disappointed because the things he wanted to happen are not happening. This can happen to anyone, but as Christians, we can remember that God is in control and can work everything out for our good (Romans 8:28). We can trust Him even when our plans don't work out, just like Job did, and find comfort in His presence (Psalms 23:4).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Job mean when he says his 'days have passed'?
Job is expressing the feeling that his life is slipping away, and he is running out of time, similar to how the Psalmist felt in Psalms 39:4-5, where he asks God to teach him to number his days, that he may gain a heart of wisdom.
Why does Job say his 'plans are broken off'?
Job is stating that his plans and expectations for his life have been shattered, much like the prophet Jeremiah felt in Lamentations 3:17, where he says his plans for peace and prosperity were broken off, leaving him in darkness and bitterness.
What are the 'desires of my heart' that Job is referring to?
The 'desires of my heart' refer to Job's deep longings and hopes for his life, which have been dashed by his suffering, as expressed in Proverbs 13:12, where it says 'hope deferred makes the heart sick'
How can I apply Job's feelings to my own life?
You can apply Job's feelings to your own life by recognizing that everyone faces disappointments and setbacks, but as Romans 8:28 reminds us, God can work all things together for our good, even in the midst of suffering and heartache.
Reflection Questions
- What are some plans or desires that I have had to put on hold or let go of, and how can I trust God with the outcome?
- In what ways can I identify with Job's feeling of his days passing him by, and how can I make the most of the time I have left?
- How can I balance my own desires and plans with the reality of God's sovereignty and control over my life?
- What are some ways that I can find comfort and strength in God's presence, even when my plans and desires are not working out as I had hoped?
Gill's Exposition on Job 17:11
My days are past,.... Or "passed away", or "passed over" (w); not that they passed over the time fixed and appointed by God, for there is no passing the bound settled by him, Job 14:5; but either the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 17:11
My days are past, my purposes are broken off, even the thoughts of my heart.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 17:11
My days; the days of my life. I am a lost and dying man, and therefore the hopes you give me of the bettering of my condition are vain and groundless. My purposes; or, my designs, or thoughts, to wit, which I had in my prosperous days, concerning myself and children, and the continuance of my happiness. The thoughts of my heart, Heb. the possessions of my heart, i.e. those thoughts which in a great measure possessed my heart, which were most natural, and familiar, and delightful to me. All my thoughts, and designs, and hopes are disappointed, and come to nothing.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 17:11
Job 17:11 My days are past, my purposes are broken off, [even] the thoughts of my heart.Ver. 11. My days are past] q.d. It is past time of day for me to hope for a return of a prosperous condition, since I am irrecoverably diseased, and cannot be long of life. My purposes are broken off] Or, My thoughts are plucked up by the roots, even the possessions of mine heart, that is, those thoughts that should wholly possess me, and take me up entirely, seizing upon my spirit; q.d. I am not now in case to think settledly and seriously of any good, my sorrows are so many, and my sores so grievous. The Chaldee hath it, The tables of my heart are broken. How foolish then are they who put off their repentance till they are cast upon their sick beds, when they may soon find enough to do to attend the pain and infirmity of their bodies! To suffer and be sick (saith one) is work enough for any man at one time; he had not need to have his greatest work to do when he hath such work to do.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 17:11
Verse 11. My days are past] Job seems to relapse here into his former state of gloom. These transitions are very frequent in this poem; and they strongly mark the struggle of piety and resignation with continued affliction, violent temptation, and gloomy providences. The thoughts of my heart.] All my purposes are interrupted; and all my schemes and plans, in relation to myself and family, are torn asunder, destroyed, and dissipated.
Cambridge Bible on Job 17:11
11. Very different from their delusive anticipations was the truth in regard to Job’s condition. His days were past, and his life with all its cherished purposes cut off. The thoughts of his heart is lit. as margin, the possessions, i. e. the enterprises and purposes which he cherished and clung to as that dearest to him.
Barnes' Notes on Job 17:11
My days are past - “I am about to die.” Job relapses again into sadness - as he often does. A sense of his miserable condition comes over him like a cloud, and he feels that he must die.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 17:11
11. My days are past — The want of wisdom Job has just spoken of, the friends have shown in their glowing promises of future worldly bliss provided he will repent; that, too, while he has both feet in the grave.
Sermons on Job 17:11
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Sixteen Vital Facets of the Bible by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher warns about the dangers of being a backslider and burying God's Word for anything. He emphasizes that even in laughter, the heart of a backslider is so |
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16 Facets of the Word of God by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a moment when they were in a restaurant filled with expensive and beautiful things. They noticed that in order to enter the restaurant, the |
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Whats Wrong With the Gospel - Part 1 by Keith Green | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding and embracing the journey of faith. They encourage listeners to seek solutions and growth in their spiritual |
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Whats Wrong With the Gospel - Part 4 by Keith Green | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the topic of money and the potential loss that can occur if we don't take breaks. He emphasizes the importance of taking breaks and not consta |
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(Education for Exultation) if the Lord Wills by John Piper | In this sermon, Pastor John Piper focuses on James 4:13-16 and the importance of humbling ourselves under the sovereignty of God. He addresses the issue of making plans without con |
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Automobile Evangelism by William Booth | This sermon reflects on the inspiring courage and determination of William Booth, a 75-year-old man who embraced innovative methods like using a motor car for campaigning in 1904, |
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The Light We Need by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of following Jesus and trusting in Him to avoid walking in darkness. He relates a personal story from his senior year in high |