Job 20:11
Job 20:11 in Multiple Translations
The youthful vigor that fills his bones will lie down with him in the dust.
His bones are full of the sin of his youth, which shall lie down with him in the dust.
His bones are full of his youth, But it shall lie down with him in the dust.
His bones are full of young strength, but it will go down with him into the dust.
Though the wicked have bodies that are young and strong, they will die and be buried.
His bones are full of the sinne of his youth, and it shall lie downe with him in the dust.
His bones have been full of his youth, And with him on the dust it lieth down.
His bones are full of his youth, but youth will lie down with him in the dust.
His bones are full of the sin of his youth, which shall lie down with him in the dust.
His bones shall be filled with the vices of his youth, and they shall sleep with him in the dust.
Previously their bodies were young and strong, but they will die and their bodies will be buried in the ground.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 20:11
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Job 20:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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עַ֭צְמוֹתָי/ו
מָלְא֣וּ
עלומ/ו
עֲלוּמָ֑י/ו
וְ֝/עִמּ֗/וֹ
עַל
עָפָ֥ר
תִּשְׁכָּֽב
עַ֭צְמוֹתָי/ו
ʻetsem
H6106
bone
N-fp | Suff
מָלְא֣וּ
mâlêʼ
H4390
to fill
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
עלומ/ו
ʻâlûwm
H5934
youth
N-mp | Suff
עֲלוּמָ֑י/ו
ʻâlûwm
H5934
youth
N-mp | Suff
וְ֝/עִמּ֗/וֹ
ʻim
H5973
with
Conj | Prep | Suff
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
עָפָ֥ר
ʻâphâr
H6083
dust
N-ms
תִּשְׁכָּֽב
shâkab
H7901
to lie down
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 20:11
עַ֭צְמוֹתָי/ו
ʻetsem
H6106
"bone"
N-fp | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word refers to a bone or the body, and can also mean the substance or essence of something. It is used in many parts of the Bible, including in the book of Genesis and Psalms, to describe the physical body.
Definition: : bone/limb 1) bone, essence, substance 1a) bone 1a1) body, limbs, members, external body 1b) bone (of animal) 1c) substance, self
Usage: Occurs in 108 OT verses. KJV: body, bone, [idiom] life, (self-) same, strength, [idiom] very. See also: Genesis 2:23; Job 33:19; Psalms 6:3.
מָלְא֣וּ
mâlêʼ
H4390
"to fill"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
To fill means to make something full or complete, like filling a container or fulfilling a promise. This word is used in many contexts, including being full of joy or having a job completed.
Definition: 1) to fill, be full 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be full 1a1a) fulness, abundance (participle) 1a1b) to be full, be accomplished, be ended 1a2) to consecrate, fill the hand 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be filled, be armed, be satisfied 1b2) to be accomplished, be ended 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to fill 1c2) to satisfy 1c3) to fulfil, accomplish, complete 1c4) to confirm 1d) (Pual) to be filled 1e) (Hithpael) to mass themselves against Aramaic equivalent: me.la (מְלָא "to fill" H4391)
Usage: Occurs in 242 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, confirm, [phrase] consecrate, be at an end, be expired, be fenced, fill, fulfil, (be, become, [idiom] draw, give in, go) full(-ly, -ly set, tale), (over-) flow, fulness, furnish, gather (selves, together), presume, replenish, satisfy, set, space, take a (hand-) full, [phrase] have wholly. See also: Genesis 1:22; 2 Chronicles 16:14; Psalms 10:7.
עלומ/ו
ʻâlûwm
H5934
"youth"
N-mp | Suff
This word refers to youth or adolescence, and can also mean vigor or strength. It is used to describe a stage of life or a quality of being young and energetic.
Definition: youth, youthful, vigour
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: youth. See also: Job 20:11; Psalms 89:46; Isaiah 54:4.
עֲלוּמָ֑י/ו
ʻâlûwm
H5934
"youth"
N-mp | Suff
This word refers to youth or adolescence, and can also mean vigor or strength. It is used to describe a stage of life or a quality of being young and energetic.
Definition: youth, youthful, vigour
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: youth. See also: Job 20:11; Psalms 89:46; Isaiah 54:4.
וְ֝/עִמּ֗/וֹ
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Conj | Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
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.
עָפָ֥ר
ʻâphâr
H6083
"dust"
N-ms
Aphar means dust or dry earth, and is also used to describe clay, earth, or mortar. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) dry earth, dust, powder, ashes, earth, ground, mortar, rubbish 1a) dry or loose earth 1b) debris 1c) mortar 1d) ore
Usage: Occurs in 103 OT verses. KJV: ashes, dust, earth, ground, morter, powder, rubbish. See also: Genesis 2:7; Job 28:6; Psalms 7:6.
תִּשְׁכָּֽב
shâkab
H7901
"to lie down"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
To lie down can mean to rest, sleep, or have sexual relations, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible. It can also mean to relax or be at rest.
Definition: : lay_down/lie_with 1) to lie down 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lie, lie down, lie on 1a2) to lodge 1a3) to lie (of sexual relations) 1a4) to lie down (in death) 1a5) to rest, relax (fig) 1b) (Niphal) to be lain with (sexually) 1c) (Pual) to be lain with (sexually) 1d) (Hiphil) to make to lie down 1e) (Hophal) to be laid
Usage: Occurs in 194 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, cast down, (lover-)lay (self) (down), (make to) lie (down, down to sleep, still with), lodge, ravish, take rest, sleep, stay. See also: Genesis 19:4; 1 Kings 11:43; Psalms 3:6.
Study Notes — Job 20:11
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 20:11 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 20:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 20:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 20:11
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 20:11
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 20:11
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 20:11
- Cambridge Bible on Job 20:11
- Barnes' Notes on Job 20:11
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 20:11
- Sermons on Job 20:11
Context — Zophar: Destruction Awaits the Wicked
9The eye that saw him will see him no more, and his place will no longer behold him.
10His sons will seek the favor of the poor, for his own hands must return his wealth.
11The youthful vigor that fills his bones will lie down with him in the dust.
12Though evil is sweet in his mouth and he conceals it under his tongue, 13though he cannot bear to let it go and keeps it in his mouth,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 13:26 | For You record bitter accusations against me and bequeath to me the iniquities of my youth. |
| 2 | Psalms 25:7 | Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my rebellious acts; remember me according to Your loving devotion, because of Your goodness, O LORD. |
| 3 | Job 21:26 | But together they lie down in the dust, and worms cover them both. |
| 4 | Ezekiel 32:27 | They do not lie down with the fallen warriors of old, who went down to Sheol with their weapons of war, whose swords were placed under their heads, whose shields rested on their bones, although the terror of the mighty was once in the land of the living. |
| 5 | Ezekiel 24:13 | Because of the indecency of your uncleanness I tried to cleanse you, but you would not be purified from your filthiness. You will not be pure again until My wrath against you has subsided. |
| 6 | John 8:24 | That is why I told you that you would die in your sins. For unless you believe that I am He, you will die in your sins.” |
| 7 | Job 19:20 | My skin and flesh cling to my bones; I have escaped by the skin of my teeth. |
| 8 | Acts 1:25 | to take up this ministry and apostleship, which Judas abandoned to go to his rightful place.” |
| 9 | Proverbs 5:11–13 | At the end of your life you will groan when your flesh and your body are spent, and you will say, “How I hated discipline, and my heart despised reproof! I did not listen to the voice of my teachers or incline my ear to my mentors. |
| 10 | Proverbs 5:22–23 | The iniquities of a wicked man entrap him; the cords of his sin entangle him. He dies for lack of discipline, led astray by his own great folly. |
Job 20:11 Summary
This verse reminds us that even when we're strong and full of life, our physical bodies will eventually weaken and die. This is a natural part of life, as seen in Psalm 103:15-16. It's a reminder to focus on what truly lasts, like our relationship with God and the things we do for Him, as taught in 1 Corinthians 3:12-15. By keeping our priorities straight, we can live with purpose and meaning, even in the face of physical decline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for youthful vigor to lie down in the dust?
This phrase suggests that even the strongest and most vibrant among us will eventually succumb to death and decay, as seen in Psalm 90:10 and Ecclesiastes 12:7.
Is this verse saying that our physical bodies are all that define us?
No, this verse is highlighting the fleeting nature of physical strength and youth, emphasizing that our true identity and worth come from our relationship with God, as expressed in Jeremiah 9:23-24.
How does this verse relate to the overall message of the book of Job?
This verse fits into the larger theme of Job, which explores the nature of suffering, death, and the sovereignty of God, as seen in Job 1:21 and Job 42:2.
What can we learn from the use of the word 'dust' in this verse?
The word 'dust' reminds us of our humble origins and the transience of human life, as stated in Genesis 3:19, and encourages us to prioritize what truly matters in life, as taught in Matthew 6:19-21.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I prioritize physical strength and youth over spiritual vitality, and how can I adjust my focus?
- How does the reality of death and decay affect my daily choices and priorities, and what changes can I make to live more intentionally?
- In what ways do I try to hold on to my physical youth and strength, and how can I learn to surrender these things to God's sovereignty?
- What does it mean for me to 'lie down in the dust' spiritually, and how can I cultivate humility and dependence on God in my life?
Gill's Exposition on Job 20:11
His bones are full [of the sins] of his youth,.... Man is born in sin, and is a transgressor from the womb; and the youthful age is addicted to many sins, as pride, passion, lust, luxury,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 20:11
His bones are full of the sin of his youth, which shall lie down with him in the dust. (Psalms 25:7); so the Vulgate. Gesenius has 'full of youth'-namely, in the fullness of his youthful strength he shall be laid in the dust.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 20:11
His bones, i.e. his whole body, even the strongest parts of it, which may seem most remote from danger. Of the sin of his youth, Heb. of his youth, i.e. of his youthful pleasures and lusts, by a metonymy of the subject. And this may be understood either, 1. Of the sins themselves, that he shall persevere in his youthful lusts even in old age, and shall die without repentance. Or rather, 2. Of the punishment of his sins, of which he is speaking both in the foregoing and following verses. He shall feel the sad effects of those sins in his riper years, as riotous sinners commonly do; and, as it follows, attended him to his grave. Or, with his secret ways or sins, as others render it; whereby he possibly intimates that Job, though he appeared righteous before others, yet was guilty of some secret wickedness, for which God was now reckoning with him.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 20:11
Job 20:11 His bones are full [of the sin] of his youth, which shall lie down with him in the dust.Ver. 11. His bones are full of the sin of his youth] Foul practices have so grown up together with some sinful people, that they may say of them as the strumpet Quartilla did of her virginity, that she could not remember that ever she had been a maid, Iunonem meam iratam habeam si unquam me meminerim Virginem (Petron.). "This hath been thy manner from thy youth, that thou obeyedst not my voice," Jeremiah 22:21. Then thou hadst no mind to it, but now thou hast less, thy heart being hardened by the deceitfulness of sin, Hebrews 3:17. Now in the froth of these youthful vanities unrepented of breedeth that worm of an evil conscience that never dieth. In the best, they procure much ruth , though not utter ruin. The sweet ways of my youth (saith a man afterwards eminent for holiness) did breed such worms in my soul as that my heavenly Father will have me yet a little while continue my bitter wormseed, because they cannot otherwise be killed. Thus he. Holy David prayeth hard, Psalms 25:7, "Remember not against me the sins of my youth." Austin was much in the same suit. That age of man’ s life is very subject to, and usually very full of, sin, yea, reproachful evils, Jeremiah 31:19, fleshly lusts that war against the soul, 1 Peter 2:11, and like so many noisome diseases, soak into the bones, and suck out the marrow, to the consumption and destruction of the whole man.
Which shall lie down with him in the dust] That is, saith Vatablus, God will so forsake him, that he shall never repent, but shall die in his sins, which is worse than to die in prison or to die in a ditch; for they that die in sin shall rise in sin, and stand before Christ in sin; and how shall they be able to stand before him?
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 20:11
(11) His bones are full of the sin of his youth.—Rather, of his youth, or youthful vigour, as in Job 33:25 : “He shall return to the days of his youth,” and Psalms 89:46 : “The days of his youth hast thou shortened.” “Though he is in the full vigour of life, yet it shall lie down with him in the dust.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 20:11
Verse 11. His bones are full of the sin of his youth] Our translators have followed the VULGATE, Ossa ejus implebuntur vitiis adolescentiae ejus; "his bones shall be filled with the sins of his youth." The SYRIAC and ARABIC have, his bones are full of marrow; and the TARGUM is to the same sense. At first view it might appear that Zophar refers to those infirmities in old age, which are the consequences of youthful vices and irregularities. עלומו alumau, which we translate his youth, may be rendered his hidden things; as if he had said, his secret vices bring down his strength to the dust. For this rendering Rosenmuller contends, and several other German critics. Mr. Good contends for the same.
Cambridge Bible on Job 20:11
11. full of the sin of his youth] Rather, his bones axe full of his youth, but it shall lie down, &c.; in the midst of his years, when his bones are full of his youthful strength, like a vigorous marrow, he shall be cut off, and his youth go down to the grave with him.
Barnes' Notes on Job 20:11
His bones are full of the sin of his youth - The words “of the sin” in our common translation are supplied by the translators.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 20:11
11. The sin of his youth — Literally, secret things. Hitzig and many moderns render òìåîå, secret sins, (see Psalms 90:8,) though others prefer youth, in the sense of “youthful vigour.” The latter
Sermons on Job 20:11
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Thoughts for Young Men by J.C. Ryle | J.C. Ryle emphasizes the critical need for young men to be self-controlled and spiritually vigilant, as highlighted in Paul's letter to Titus. He reflects on the unique challenges |
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Reasons for Exhorting Young Men by J.C. Ryle | J.C. Ryle emphasizes the urgent need to exhort young men, highlighting their unique vulnerabilities and the spiritual dangers they face. He reflects on the alarming reality that ma |
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Satan's Wiles to Accuse and Trouble the Saint (Reading) by William Gurnall | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of holding on to the receipts of God's forgiveness for our sins. He emphasizes that there are special moments, like jubilee fe |
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First Step for Young People (Tamil) by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of seeking God's forgiveness, assurance of salvation, and the baptism in the Holy Spirit. It shares personal testimonies of overcoming trials, |
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An Early Interest in Gods Mercy Essential to a Happy Life. by Edward Payson | Edward Payson preaches about the importance of seeking and obtaining God's mercy early in life to experience true happiness, freedom from fears of death, guilt, and anxiety, and co |
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Xxxvii. to Earlston, the Younger by Samuel Rutherford | Samuel Rutherford preaches about the struggles of youth and the dangers of unrepentant sin, emphasizing the need to be wary of the temptations that come with youth and the importan |
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Psalm 25 by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches on the importance of repentance, contrition, confession, and prayer as the foundation of a believer's relationship with God. True prayer is not mere formality bu |