Job 20:25
Job 20:25 in Multiple Translations
It is drawn out of his back, the gleaming point from his liver. Terrors come over him.
It is drawn, and cometh out of the body; yea, the glittering sword cometh out of his gall: terrors are upon him.
He draweth it forth, and it cometh out of his body; Yea, the glittering point cometh out of his gall: Terrors are upon him.
He is pulling it out, and it comes out of his back; and its shining point comes out of his side; he is overcome by fears.
The arrow is pulled out of their gall bladder, glistening with blood. They are absolutely terrified!
The arrowe is drawen out, and commeth forth of the body, and shineth of his gall, so feare commeth vpon him.
One hath drawn, And it cometh out from the body, And a glittering weapon from his gall proceedeth. On him [are] terrors.
He draws it out, and it comes out of his body. Yes, the glittering point comes out of his liver. Terrors are on him.
It is drawn, and cometh out of the body; yes, the glittering sword cometh out of his gall: terrors are upon him.
The sword is drawn out, and cometh forth from its scabbard, and glittereth in his bitterness: the terrible ones shall go and come upon him.
The arrows will go completely through their bodies and stick out of their backs; the shiny points of the arrows will have blood dripping from them, and those wicked people will be terrified.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 20:25
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Job 20:25 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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שָׁלַף֮
וַ/יֵּצֵ֪א
מִ/גֵּ֫וָ֥ה
וּ֭/בָרָק
מִֽ/מְּרֹרָת֥/וֹ
יַהֲלֹ֗ךְ
עָלָ֥י/ו
אֵמִֽים
שָׁלַף֮
shâlaph
H8025
to draw
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
וַ/יֵּצֵ֪א
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
מִ/גֵּ֫וָ֥ה
gêvâh
H1465
back
Prep | N-fs
וּ֭/בָרָק
bârâq
H1300
to use lightning
Conj | N-ms
מִֽ/מְּרֹרָת֥/וֹ
mᵉrôrâh
H4846
gall
Prep | N-fs | Suff
יַהֲלֹ֗ךְ
hâlak
H1980
to go
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
עָלָ֥י/ו
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
אֵמִֽים
ʼêymâh
H367
terror
N-fp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 20:25
שָׁלַף֮
shâlaph
H8025
"to draw"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This Hebrew verb means to pull or draw something out, like drawing a plant out of the ground. It is used in various contexts, including pulling out a sword or growing up. In the Bible, it appears in descriptions of everyday life and warfare.
Definition: 1) to draw out or off, take off 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to draw out 1a2) to draw off 1a3) to shoot up, draw out (of blade of grass on roof)
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: draw (off), grow up, pluck off. See also: Numbers 22:23; Judges 20:46; Psalms 129:6.
וַ/יֵּצֵ֪א
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
מִ/גֵּ֫וָ֥ה
gêvâh
H1465
"back"
Prep | N-fs
In the Bible, this word refers to the back or body of a person. It can also mean 'behind' something. The KJV translates it as 'body'.
Definition: 1) the back adv 2) (CLBL) behind
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: body. See also: Job 20:25.
וּ֭/בָרָק
bârâq
H1300
"to use lightning"
Conj | N-ms
This word refers to lightning, a bright and powerful force of nature. It is also used to describe a flashing sword, conveying a sense of speed and intensity.
Definition: to flash (with lightning)
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: bright, glitter(-ing sword), lightning. See also: Exodus 19:16; Jeremiah 10:13; Psalms 18:15.
מִֽ/מְּרֹרָת֥/וֹ
mᵉrôrâh
H4846
"gall"
Prep | N-fs | Suff
This word describes something very bitter, like venom from a snake. It's also used to describe the gall bladder, where bile is stored. It's often translated as 'bitter' or 'gall'.
Definition: 1) bitter thing, gall, poison 1a) gall, gall-bladder (seat of gall) 1b) poison, venom 1c) bitter thing 1d) bitterness
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: bitter (thing), gall. See also: Deuteronomy 32:32; Job 20:14; Job 20:25.
יַהֲלֹ֗ךְ
hâlak
H1980
"to go"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
Means to walk or go, used in many different contexts in the Bible. It can describe physical movement, but also spiritual or emotional journeys. Appears in various forms, such as 'to go' or 'to walk'.
Definition: : walk/move 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to walk 1b2) to walk (fig.) 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to traverse 1c2) to walk about 1d) (Niphal) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 473 OT verses. KJV: (all) along, apace, behave (self), come, (on) continually, be conversant, depart, [phrase] be eased, enter, exercise (self), [phrase] follow, forth, forward, get, go (about, abroad, along, away, forward, on, out, up and down), [phrase] greater, grow, be wont to haunt, lead, march, [idiom] more and more, move (self), needs, on, pass (away), be at the point, quite, run (along), [phrase] send, speedily, spread, still, surely, [phrase] tale-bearer, [phrase] travel(-ler), walk (abroad, on, to and fro, up and down, to places), wander, wax, (way-) faring man, [idiom] be weak, whirl. See also: Genesis 2:14; Judges 4:9; 1 Kings 13:12.
עָלָ֥י/ו
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.
אֵמִֽים
ʼêymâh
H367
"terror"
N-fp
The Hebrew word for terror or dread, used to describe fear or horror, and sometimes an idol that inspires fear. It appears in the Bible to convey a sense of awe or fright. This word is used in various contexts, including descriptions of God's power.
Definition: terror, dread
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: dread, fear, horror, idol, terrible, terror. See also: Genesis 15:12; Job 20:25; Psalms 55:5.
Study Notes — Job 20:25
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 20:25 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 20:25
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 20:25
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 20:25
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 20:25
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 20:25
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 20:25
- Cambridge Bible on Job 20:25
- Barnes' Notes on Job 20:25
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 20:25
- Sermons on Job 20:25
Context — Zophar: Destruction Awaits the Wicked
23When he has filled his stomach, God will vent His fury upon him, raining it down on him as he eats.
24Though he flees from an iron weapon, a bronze-tipped arrow will pierce him.
25It is drawn out of his back, the gleaming point from his liver. Terrors come over him.
26Total darkness is reserved for his treasures. A fire unfanned will consume him and devour what is left in his tent. 27The heavens will expose his iniquity, and the earth will rise up against him.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 16:13 | His archers surround me. He pierces my kidneys without mercy and spills my gall on the ground. |
| 2 | Job 18:11 | Terrors frighten him on every side and harass his every step. |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 32:41 | when I sharpen My flashing sword, and My hand grasps it in judgment, I will take vengeance on My adversaries and repay those who hate Me. |
| 4 | Job 15:21 | Sounds of terror fill his ears; in his prosperity the destroyer attacks him. |
| 5 | Job 27:20 | Terrors overtake him like a flood; a tempest sweeps him away in the night. |
| 6 | Psalms 7:12 | If one does not repent, God will sharpen His sword; He has bent and strung His bow. |
| 7 | Psalms 73:19 | How suddenly they are laid waste, completely swept away by terrors! |
| 8 | 2 Samuel 18:14 | But Joab declared, “I am not going to wait like this with you!” And he took three spears in his hand and thrust them through the heart of Absalom while he was still alive in the oak tree. |
| 9 | Job 6:4 | For the arrows of the Almighty have pierced me; my spirit drinks in their poison; the terrors of God are arrayed against me. |
| 10 | 2 Corinthians 5:11 | Therefore, since we know what it means to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men. What we are is clear to God, and I hope it is clear to your conscience as well. |
Job 20:25 Summary
This verse is describing the judgment that will come upon the wicked, where they will be pierced by the consequences of their own actions, as seen in Job 20:24. The 'gleaming point' being drawn out of their back represents the severity of the wound, and the 'terrors' that come over them represent the fear and dread that accompanies God's judgment, similar to what is described in Jeremiah 5:24. Just like a hunter is pierced by their own trap, as described in Proverbs 26:27, the wicked will be caught in their own sin. We can trust that God is a just and righteous Judge, as seen in Romans 3:26, and that He will ultimately bring justice to those who have been wronged.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 'gleaming point' being drawn out of the back in Job 20:25?
The 'gleaming point' refers to the tip of an arrow or spear, which is being withdrawn from the back of the wicked person, as described in Job 20:24, where it says 'a bronze-tipped arrow will pierce him'
What is the significance of the liver being mentioned in this verse?
The liver was considered a vital organ in biblical times, and its mention here may symbolize the severity of the wound, as seen in other passages like Psalms 38:7, where the psalmist describes his pain as reaching to his liver
What do the 'terrors' that come over him represent?
The 'terrors' that come over the wicked person represent the fear and dread that accompanies God's judgment, as seen in other passages like Jeremiah 5:24, where the prophet describes the fear of the Lord
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
This verse is part of a larger description of the judgment that will come upon the wicked, as described in Job 20:23-29, where it says that God will vent His fury upon the wicked and that total darkness is reserved for their treasures
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can examine my own heart to ensure that I am not harboring wickedness, as warned against in Job 20:25?
- How can I trust in God's sovereignty and justice, even when I see wicked people prospering, as described in Job 20:23-29?
- What are some ways that I can practically live out the truth that God is a just and righteous Judge, as seen in Job 20:25 and other passages like Romans 3:26?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be trying to hide my sin, and how can I come before God in repentance and honesty, as encouraged in Psalms 51:17?
Gill's Exposition on Job 20:25
It is drawn, and cometh out of the body,.... That is, the arrow with which a wicked man is stricken through; either it is drawn, and comes out of the quiver, as Broughton; or rather is drawn out of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 20:25
It is drawn, and cometh out of the body; yea, the glittering sword cometh out of his gall: terrors are upon him.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 20:25
It is drawn; either, 1. A sword, which may be understood out of this Hebrew verb, which is for the most part used of that weapon, as ,31 Jud 8:20, &c., and out of the following branch of the verse. Or, 2. The arrow last mentioned, which had entered into his body, and now was drawn out of it either by himself, or by some other person, as is frequent in that case, if peradventure he might be cured. Out of the body; or, out of his body, i.e. the body of the wounded man; as appears both by the next clause of the verse, which is added to explain the former; where it is out of his gall; and from the use of this Hebrew word, which signifies a man’ s body or carcass, as . The glittering sword: the word properly signifies lightning, and thence a glittering weapon, the bright sword or spear, as ,15 Nahum 3:3 ; whereby it is implied that he was doubly wounded; first, by the arrow, and then, to make more sure work, with the sword or spear thrust into him. But the word may as well signify the bright and sharp point of an arrow, of which he spoke hitherto; and having in the general said that it came out of his body, now he determines the part of the body, the gall; which showeth that the wound was both deep and deadly, as they are in that part. It is probable he mentions this in reference to the like expression of Job, . Cometh out of his gall; into which it had entered, and wherewith it was coloured. Terrors are upon him, to wit, the terrors of death, because he perceived by the tincture of his gall upon the weapon that his wound was incurable; or horrors of conscience, because he cannot live, and dare not die.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 20:25
Job 20:25 It is drawn, and cometh out of the body; yea, the glittering sword cometh out of his gall: terrors [are] upon him.Ver. 25. It is drawn, and cometh out of the body] That is, the arrow out of the quiver, or the sword out of the sheath, as the Vulgate translateth it. By a like metaphor the body is called the soul’ s sheath, Daniel 7:15. But I rather take it properly: It cometh out of his body that is, out of the wicked man’ s body, who is under such a deep and deadly wound as Jehoram was, whom Jehu shot through the heart; and as William Rufus was by Walter Tyrrel, who in hunting mistook him for a deer. Yea, the glittering sword cometh out of his gall] And so the wound must needs be mortal, since none can come at the gall to cure it. The wicked shall be double slain (first with God’ s bow, and then with his sword), rather than he shall escape. How much better were it to fall down as Paul did, Romans 7:11, slain with the sword of the Spirit! Bernard told his brother, a soldier, that because he would not listen to the word of exhortation, God would shortly open a way to his hard heart by his glistering sword; which accordingly befell him. Terrors are upon him] Heb. The terrible upon him; which some interpret of devils or hell hags.
The Vulgate rendereth it, Then horrible ones shall come upon him. The word is used for giants, Deuteronomy 2:10. The Emims shall fall upon him, that is, men of fierce and cruel spirits. But better take it for terrors, as we render it; and so the sense is, That the wicked, when he sees he must needs die, is surprised with greatest anxieties and perplexities of spirit, as beholding that threefold dreadful spectacle, death, judgment, hell, and all to be passed through by his poor soul.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 20:25
(25) Yea, terrors overtake him.—Even when he has escaped a second and a third calamity, terrors shall still be upon him. This was all perfectly true in a sense, yea, even a truism, but it was utterly false in its application to Job himself.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 20:25
Verse 25. It is drawn, and cometh out] This refers to archery: The arrow is drawn out of the sheaf or quiver, and discharged from the bow against its mark, and pierces the vitals, and passes through the body. So Coverdale. - The arowe shal be taken forth, and go out at his backe.
Cambridge Bible on Job 20:25
25. It is drawn] Rather, he draweth it forth—that is, the arrow (Job 20:24). the glistering sword] Rather, the glittering shaft (Isaiah 49:2), or, more generally, the glittering steel; what is meant is the arrow that strikes the sinner through (Job 20:24). He draws it out hoping to save himself, not knowing that he is mortally stricken, but with the drawing of it out there fall on him the terrors of death. The picture, particularly the last isolated sentence “terrors are upon him,” is graphic.
Barnes' Notes on Job 20:25
It is drawn - Or rather, “he draws” - that is, he draws out the arrow that has been shot at him; or it may mean, as Prof.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 20:25
25. It is drawn, etc. — Literally, He draweth it, (the arrow.) The glittering sword cometh… gall — Better, It cometh forth from the body, (some read back;) even the glittering blade from out his gall.
Sermons on Job 20:25
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The Day of Jehovah by Arno Clemens Gaebelein | Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches about the consistent prophecy throughout the Bible regarding the future day of Jehovah, a day of wrath, judgment, and the manifestation of God's glo |
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The Future Punishment of the Wicked Unavoidable and Intolerable by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches a powerful sermon on the future punishment of the wicked, emphasizing the unavoidable, intolerable, and inescapable nature of God's wrath upon impenitent |
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His Dreadful Threatenings! by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the inseparable connection between sin and its consequences, asserting that the wages of sin is death as stated in Romans 6:23. He argues that a just and r |
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The Manner in Which the Salvation of the Soul Is to Be Sought by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches about the importance of undertaking great endeavors for our own salvation, using Noah's obedience in building the ark as an example. He emphasizes the tho |
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Turn or Burn by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing that God will punish sin. He shares a story about a minister who, while walking in a forest, comes across a cle |
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The Folly of Looking Back in Fleeing Out of Sodom by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches about the folly of looking back when fleeing out of Sodom, drawing parallels between the destruction of Jerusalem and the end of the world to the judgment |
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2 Corinthians Teaching - God Who Raises the Dead by K.P. Yohannan | K.P. Yohannan discusses the profound motivations behind Christian ministry as illustrated in 2 Corinthians, emphasizing the duality of the fear of the Lord and the love of Christ. |