Job 17:8
Job 17:8 in Multiple Translations
The upright are appalled at this, and the innocent are stirred against the godless.
Upright men shall be astonied at this, and the innocent shall stir up himself against the hypocrite.
Upright men shall be astonished at this, And the innocent shall stir up himself against the godless.
The upright are surprised at this, and he who has done no wrong is troubled because of the evil-doers.
People who think they are good are shocked to see me. Those who are innocent are troubled by the godless.
The righteous shalbe astonied at this, and the innocent shalbe moued against ye hypocrite.
Astonished are the upright at this, And the innocent against the profane Stirreth himself up.
Upright men will be astonished at this. The innocent will stir himself up against the godless.
Upright men shall be astonished at this, and the innocent shall stir up himself against the hypocrite.
The just shall be astonished at this, and the innocent shall be raised up against the hypocrite.
Those who say that they are good/righteous are shocked when they see what has happened to me, and people who say that they ◄are innocent/have not done anything that is wrong► say that I am wicked/godless and should be punished.
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Job 17:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יָשֹׁ֣מּוּ
יְשָׁרִ֣ים
עַל
זֹ֑את
וְ֝/נָקִ֗י
עַל
חָנֵ֥ף
יִתְעֹרָֽר
יָשֹׁ֣מּוּ
shâmêm
H8074
be desolate
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
יְשָׁרִ֣ים
yâshâr
H3477
Jashar
Adj
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
זֹ֑את
zôʼth
H2063
this
Pron
וְ֝/נָקִ֗י
nâqîy
H5355
innocent
Conj | Adj
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
חָנֵ֥ף
chânêph
H2611
profane
Adj
יִתְעֹרָֽר
ʻûwr
H5782
to rouse
V-r-Imperf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 17:8
יָשֹׁ֣מּוּ
shâmêm
H8074
"be desolate"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
The word 'shamem' means to be desolate or devastated, like a place left empty and destroyed, often used to describe the aftermath of war or disaster.
Definition: : destroyed/deserted 1) to be desolate, be appalled, stun, stupefy 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be desolated, be deflowered, be deserted, be appalled 1a2) to be appalled, be awestruck 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be desolated, be made desolate 1b2) to be appalled 1c) (Polel) 1c1) to be stunned 1c2) appalling, causing horror (participle) 1c2a) horror-causer, appaller (subst) 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to devastate, ravage, make desolated 1d2) to appal, show horror 1e) (Hophal) to lay desolate, be desolated 1f) (Hithpolel) 1f1) to cause to be desolate 1f2) to be appalled, be astounded 1f3) to cause oneself desolation, cause oneself ruin
Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: make amazed, be astonied, (be an) astonish(-ment), (be, bring into, unto, lay, lie, make) desolate(-ion, places), be destitute, destroy (self), (lay, lie, make) waste, wonder. See also: Leviticus 26:22; Jeremiah 50:13; Psalms 40:16.
יְשָׁרִ֣ים
yâshâr
H3477
"Jashar"
Adj
Jashar refers to being straight or just, like doing what is convenient and right. A man named Jashar lived before Israel's monarchy, as mentioned in Joshua 10:13. He wrote a book of poetry and songs, now lost.
Definition: A man living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jos.10.13
Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: convenient, equity, Jasher, just, meet(-est), [phrase] pleased well right(-eous), straight, (most) upright(-ly, -ness). See also: Exodus 15:26; Psalms 32:11; Psalms 7:11.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
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.
זֹ֑את
zôʼth
H2063
"this"
Pron
This Hebrew word means this or that, often used to point out something specific. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 570 OT verses. KJV: hereby (-in, -with), it, likewise, the one (other, same), she, so (much), such (deed), that, therefore, these, this (thing), thus. See also: Genesis 2:23; Numbers 7:88; Judges 1:27.
וְ֝/נָקִ֗י
nâqîy
H5355
"innocent"
Conj | Adj
Innocent or guiltless, this word is used to describe someone who is morally clean or free from blame, such as Noah in Genesis 6:9. It emphasizes a person's integrity and moral purity.
Definition: 1) clean, free from, exempt, clear, innocent 1a) free from guilt, clean, innocent 1b) free from punishment 1c) free or exempt from obligations Also means: na.qi (נָקִיא "innocent" H5355B)
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: blameless, clean, clear, exempted, free, guiltless, innocent, quit. See also: Genesis 24:41; Job 9:23; Psalms 10:8.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
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.
חָנֵ֥ף
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.
יִתְעֹרָֽר
ʻûwr
H5782
"to rouse"
V-r-Imperf-3ms
To rouse means to wake up or stir someone into action. It can also mean to be excited or triumphant, and is used in the Bible to describe God stirring up his people. This word is about being awakened or energized.
Definition: 1) to rouse oneself, awake, awaken, incite 1a) (Qal) to rouse oneself, awake 1b) (Niphal) to be roused 1c) (Polel) to stir up, rouse, incite 1d) (Hithpolel) to be excited, be triumphant 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to rouse, stir up 1e2) to act in an aroused manner, awake
Usage: Occurs in 65 OT verses. KJV: (a-) wake(-n, up), lift up (self), [idiom] master, raise (up), stir up (self). See also: Deuteronomy 32:11; Isaiah 10:26; Psalms 7:7.
Study Notes — Job 17:8
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 17:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 17:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 17:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 17:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 17:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 17:8
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 17:8
- Cambridge Bible on Job 17:8
- Barnes' Notes on Job 17:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 17:8
- Sermons on Job 17:8
Context — Job Prepares for Death
6He has made me a byword among the people, a man in whose face they spit.
7My eyes have grown dim with grief, and my whole body is but a shadow.
8The upright are appalled at this, and the innocent are stirred against the godless.
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.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ecclesiastes 5:8 | If you see the oppression of the poor and the denial of justice and righteousness in the province, do not be astonished at the matter; for one official is watched by a superior, and others higher still are over them. |
| 2 | Habakkuk 1:13 | Your eyes are too pure to look upon evil, and You cannot tolerate wrongdoing. So why do You tolerate the faithless? Why are You silent while the wicked swallow up those more righteous than themselves? |
| 3 | Job 22:19 | The righteous see it and are glad; the innocent mock them: |
| 4 | Acts 13:46 | Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly: “It was necessary to speak the word of God to you first. But since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles. |
| 5 | Job 34:30 | that godless men should not rule or lay snares for the people. |
| 6 | Psalms 73:12–15 | Behold, these are the wicked— always carefree as they increase their wealth. Surely in vain I have kept my heart pure; in innocence I have washed my hands. For I am afflicted all day long and punished every morning. If I had said, “I will speak this way,” then I would have betrayed Your children. |
| 7 | Romans 11:33 | O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways! |
Job 17:8 Summary
This verse tells us that when good people see bad things happening to others, they are shocked and want to do something about it. The innocent, or those who are trying to live right, are moved to take a stand against those who do not care about God or His ways, similar to what we see in Matthew 25:31-46. This reminds us that we should care deeply about what is right and wrong and be willing to stand up for what is right, even when it is hard, as seen in 1 Corinthians 16:13-14. By trusting in God's goodness and sovereignty, we can have the courage to take a stand against evil and to trust that He will ultimately bring justice, as promised in Revelation 20:11-15.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be 'appalled' in Job 17:8?
To be appalled means to be deeply shocked or disturbed, as seen in the reaction of the upright to the injustices suffered by Job, similar to the emotional response of the prophet Habakkuk in Habakkuk 1:13 when he saw the wicked prospering.
Who are the 'innocent' mentioned in this verse?
The innocent referred to in Job 17:8 are those who are righteous and blameless before God, like Job himself, who was described as blameless and upright in Job 1:1, and they are stirred to action against the godless.
What is the significance of the 'godless' in this context?
The godless, or those who do not acknowledge or follow God, are the ones whose actions provoke a strong reaction from the innocent, highlighting the stark contrast between the righteous and the wicked, as seen in Psalms 1:1-6.
How does this verse relate to our lives today?
This verse reminds us that as followers of God, we should be disturbed by injustice and motivated to stand against evil, just as the innocent were stirred against the godless, and to trust in God's sovereignty, as seen in Romans 8:28.
Reflection Questions
- What are some situations in my life where I have felt appalled or disturbed by injustice, and how did I respond?
- How can I, like the innocent in this verse, be stirred to action against the godless and stand for what is right, as seen in Ephesians 5:11?
- What does it mean to be 'upright' in God's eyes, and how can I cultivate this characteristic in my own life, as described in Psalms 15:1-5?
- How can I trust in God's sovereignty, even when I see injustice and evil prevailing, as seen in Habakkuk 3:17-19?
Gill's Exposition on Job 17:8
Upright men shall be astonished at this,.... Such as were upright in heart, and in their walk conversation, sincere and honourable in their profession of religion, these would be amazed at the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 17:8
Upright men shall be astonied at this, and the innocent shall stir up himself against the hypocrite. Upright men shall be astonied at this, and the innocent shall stir up himself against the hypocrite.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 17:8
Wise and good men, when they shall see and consider my calamities, will not be so forward to censure and condemn me as you are, but will rather stand and wonder at the depth and mysteriousness of God’ s counsels and judgments, which fall so heavily upon innocent men, while the worst of men prosper. And the innocent shall stir up himself against the hypocrite: but, or yet, (notwithstanding all these sufferings of good men and the astonishment which they cause,) innocent (or religious persons shall be so far from joining their opinions, and counsels, and interests, with hypocrites, or profane men, who thence take occasion to censure the afflicted person, and to reproach, and condemn, and desert the profession and practice of godliness, that they) will stir up themselves against them in holy indignation, and will oppose their wicked courses, and will prefer afflicted piety before prosperous iniquity.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 17:8
Job 17:8 Upright [men] shall be astonied at this, and the innocent shall stir up himself against the hypocrite.Ver. 8. Upright men shall be astonied at this] They shall silently admire and adore the fathomless depth of the divine administration when they see a man so upright to suffer such heavy pressures; yet shall they not censure me as you do, nor condemn me for complaining, since there is a cause. They cannot indeed see far into God’ s secret intentions, they do therefore mirari marvel, rather than rimari, examine, like as the old Romans dedicated unto Victory a certain lake, the depth whereof they could not fathom. And the innocent shall stir up himself against the hypocrite] He shall learn of me not to be baffled out of his sincerity, to be mocked out of his integrity, but to maintain and take comfort therein against all his false accusers. Opposition doth not weaken, but waken, heroic spirits, 2 Samuel 6:21-22. They proceed so much the more vigorously in the ways of holiness; like as lime burns the more for the cold water cast upon it, and as the palm tree, which, although it have many weights at the top, and many snakes at the bottom, yet it stirreth up itself, and flourisheth, taking for its posy, Nec premor, nec perimor. Nothing hurteth or hindereth me.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 17:8
(8) Upright men shall be astonied.—“As a result of the warning my case would give, upright men would be astonished at it, innocent men would be encouraged, and the righteous would persevere and wax bold.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 17:8
Verse 8. Upright men shall be astonied] In several of these verses Job is supposed to speak prophetically of his future restoration, and of the good which religious society should derive from the history of his original affluence, consequent poverty and affliction, and final restoration to health, peace, and prosperity. The upright will receive the account with astonishment, and wonder at the dispensations of the Almighty; while hypocrites, false professors and the sour-headed, godly, shall be unmasked, and innocent men, whether in affliction or affluence, shall be known to be favourites of the Almighty.
Cambridge Bible on Job 17:8
3–9. New appeal to God that He would undertake for Job or give him a pledge that he would cause his innocence to be acknowledged by God, Job 17:3; with the grounds for this prayer as before, Job 17:4-9.
Barnes' Notes on Job 17:8
Upright men shall be astonished at this - At the course of events in regard to me. They will be amazed that God has suffered a holy man to be plunged into such calamities, and to be treated in this manner by his friends.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 17:8
8. The hypocrite — The impure. To the righteous, the permitted sufferings of the just man at the hands of the unjust present a dark feature of the divine economy. The Church in all ages has been baptized with blood.
Sermons on Job 17:8
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Habakkuk by David Pawson | In this sermon, the speaker encourages the audience to broaden their perspective beyond their own country and see what God is doing globally. He shares a personal testimony of taki |
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Pray Along With Agonizing Prayer by Andrew Strom | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the need for revival and urges the audience to pray for it. They express concern that if people simply go back to their normal lives after a |
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(Through the Bible) Habakkuk by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker expresses sadness over the careless behavior of people who litter and leave debris on the ground. He reflects on the corruption that man has brought upo |
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God Is a Holy God by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the motives behind our actions. He highlights that even acts of fasting, prayer, and helping the poor can be |
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Are You on God's Side? by Rolfe Barnard | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on his forty years of preaching and the impact it has had on people's lives. He emphasizes that he cannot save anyone, but believes in the pow |
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The Character of God by Timothy Dwight | Timothy Dwight preaches on the story of Job, a righteous man who faced immense suffering and accusations from his friends. Despite his trials, Job maintained his integrity and even |
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The Holiness of God by John Piper | John Piper emphasizes the supreme importance of God's holiness, highlighting that everything begins with God and His infinite greatness. God's character is unimpeachable, with an i |