Job 20:27
Job 20:27 in Multiple Translations
The heavens will expose his iniquity, and the earth will rise up against him.
The heaven shall reveal his iniquity; and the earth shall rise up against him.
The heavens shall reveal his iniquity, And the earth shall rise up against him.
The heavens make clear his sin, and the earth gives witness against him.
The heavens reveal what they have done wrong; the earth will rise up against them.
The heauen shall declare his wickednes, and the earth shall rise vp against him.
Reveal do the heavens his iniquity, And earth is raising itself against him.
The heavens will reveal his iniquity. The earth will rise up against him.
The heaven shall reveal his iniquity; and the earth shall rise up against him.
The heavens shall reveal his iniquity, and the earth shall rise up against him.
The angels in heaven [MTY] will reveal the sins that those wicked people have committed, and people on earth will stand up and testify against them.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 20:27
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Job 20:27 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יְגַלּ֣וּ
שָׁמַ֣יִם
עֲוֺנ֑/וֹ
וְ֝/אֶ֗רֶץ
מִתְקוֹמָ֘מָ֥ה
לֽ/וֹ
יְגַלּ֣וּ
gâlâh
H1540
to reveal
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp
שָׁמַ֣יִם
shâmayim
H8064
heaven
N-mp
עֲוֺנ֑/וֹ
ʻâvôn
H5771
iniquity
N-cs | Suff
וְ֝/אֶ֗רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Conj | N-cs
מִתְקוֹמָ֘מָ֥ה
qûwm
H6965
-kamai
V-r
לֽ/וֹ
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 20:27
יְגַלּ֣וּ
gâlâh
H1540
"to reveal"
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to reveal or uncover something, often in a way that's embarrassing or shameful. It can also mean to exile someone, forcing them to leave their home. In some cases, it's used to describe God revealing himself to people.
Definition: : reveal[information] 1) to uncover, remove 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to uncover 1a2) to remove, depart 1a3) to go into exile 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) (reflexive) 1b1a) to uncover oneself 1b1b) to discover or show oneself 1b1c) to reveal himself (of God) 1b2) (passive) 1b2a) to be uncovered 1b2b) to be disclosed, be discovered 1b2c) to be revealed 1b3) to be removed 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to uncover (nakedness) 1c1a) nakedness 1c1b) general 1c2) to disclose, discover, lay bare 1c3) to make known, show, reveal 1d) (Pual) to be uncovered 1e) (Hiphil) to carry away into exile, take into exile 1f) (Hophal) to be taken into exile 1g) (Hithpael) 1g1) to be uncovered 1g2) to reveal oneself
Usage: Occurs in 167 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] advertise, appear, bewray, bring, (carry, lead, go) captive (into captivity), depart, disclose, discover, exile, be gone, open, [idiom] plainly, publish, remove, reveal, [idiom] shamelessly, shew, [idiom] surely, tell, uncover. See also: Genesis 9:21; Job 38:17; Psalms 18:16.
שָׁמַ֣יִם
shâmayim
H8064
"heaven"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for heaven or sky, it refers to the visible universe and the abode of God. It is often used in the Bible to describe the dwelling place of celestial bodies.
Definition: 1) heaven, heavens, sky 1a) visible heavens, sky 1a1) as abode of the stars 1a2) as the visible universe, the sky, atmosphere, etc 1b) Heaven (as the abode of God) Aramaic equivalent: sha.ma.yin (שָׁמַ֫יִן "heaven" H8065)
Usage: Occurs in 395 OT verses. KJV: air, [idiom] astrologer, heaven(-s). See also: Genesis 1:1; 1 Samuel 2:10; Job 28:21.
עֲוֺנ֑/וֹ
ʻâvôn
H5771
"iniquity"
N-cs | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means moral evil or sin, like the kind God sees in people's hearts. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Psalms. This concept is key to understanding human nature.
Definition: : crime 1) perversity, depravity, iniquity, guilt or punishment of iniquity 1a) iniquity 1b) guilt of iniquity, guilt (as great), guilt (of condition) 1c) consequence of or punishment for iniquity
Usage: Occurs in 215 OT verses. KJV: fault, iniquity, mischeif, punishment (of iniquity), sin. See also: Genesis 4:13; Psalms 107:17; Psalms 18:24.
וְ֝/אֶ֗רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Conj | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
מִתְקוֹמָ֘מָ֥ה
qûwm
H6965
"-kamai"
V-r
Qum means to rise or stand up, used in various contexts like rising to power or standing firm, as seen in Jeremiah and Ezra.
Definition: Combined with lev (לֵב "Leb" H3820B) § -Kamai = "my adversary" Leb-kamai, i.e., people of Gambulai
Usage: Occurs in 596 OT verses. KJV: abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising). See also: Genesis 4:8; Numbers 30:13; Ruth 4:10.
לֽ/וֹ
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Prep | Suff
Study Notes — Job 20:27
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 20:27 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 20:27
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 20:27
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 20:27
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 20:27
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 20:27
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 20:27
- Cambridge Bible on Job 20:27
- Barnes' Notes on Job 20:27
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 20:27
- Sermons on Job 20:27
Context — Zophar: Destruction Awaits the Wicked
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.
28The possessions of his house will be removed, flowing away on the day of God’s wrath. 29This is the wicked man’s portion from God, the inheritance God has appointed him.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 26:21 | For behold, the LORD is coming out of His dwelling to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity. The earth will reveal her bloodshed and will no longer conceal her slain. |
| 2 | Luke 12:2–3 | There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known. What you have spoken in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered in the inner rooms will be proclaimed from the housetops. |
| 3 | Job 16:18 | O earth, do not cover my blood; may my cry for help never be laid to rest. |
| 4 | 1 Corinthians 4:5 | Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 29:23 | For they have committed an outrage in Israel by committing adultery with the wives of their neighbors and speaking lies in My name, which I did not command them to do. I am He who knows, and I am a witness, declares the LORD.” |
| 6 | Romans 2:16 | on the day when God will judge men’s secrets through Christ Jesus, as proclaimed by my gospel. |
| 7 | Malachi 3:5 | “Then I will draw near to you for judgment. And I will be a swift witness against sorcerers and adulterers and perjurers, against oppressors of the widowed and fatherless, and against those who defraud laborers of their wages and deny justice to the foreigner but do not fear Me,” says the LORD of Hosts. |
| 8 | Psalms 44:20–21 | If we had forgotten the name of our God or spread out our hands to a foreign god, would not God have discovered, since He knows the secrets of the heart? |
| 9 | Job 18:18 | He is driven from light into darkness and is chased from the inhabited world. |
| 10 | Deuteronomy 31:28 | Assemble before me all the elders of your tribes and all your officers so that I may speak these words in their hearing and call heaven and earth to witness against them. |
Job 20:27 Summary
[This verse means that God will make sure everyone knows about the bad things that wicked people have done, like a big announcement in the sky. It's like when someone does something wrong and everyone finds out, and they can't hide it anymore (Psalm 92:15). The earth will also rise up against them, which means that the natural world will work against them, making their lives harder and more difficult (Romans 8:20-22). This is a reminder that God is always just and fair, and He will make sure that everyone gets what they deserve.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the heavens to expose someone's iniquity?
This phrase suggests that God will make the wicked person's sin known to all, as seen in Isaiah 30:1-5, where God declares that He will make the sins of the wicked visible to all.
How does the earth rise up against the wicked?
This could refer to the natural consequences of sin, such as poverty, famine, or disease, as described in Deuteronomy 28:15-68, where God warns of the consequences of disobedience.
Is this verse talking about a specific person or a general principle?
While the verse is addressed to a specific wicked person, the principle applies to all who refuse to repent and turn to God, as seen in Proverbs 10:24, where it is written that the fear of the wicked will come upon them.
What is the relationship between this verse and the rest of the chapter?
This verse is part of a larger description of the fate of the wicked, as seen in Job 20:25-29, where it is written that the wicked will face total darkness and God's wrath.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God has exposed sin in my own life, and how have I responded?
- How can I ensure that I am not hiding or justifying my own sin, but rather bringing it before God in repentance?
- What are some natural consequences of sin that I see in the world around me, and how can I use these as a reminder to turn to God?
- How can I trust in God's justice and righteousness, even when it seems like the wicked are prospering?
Gill's Exposition on Job 20:27
The heaven shall reveal his iniquity,.... Either God the Maker and Possessor of heaven, who dwells there, and is sometimes so called, Daniel 4:25; who sees and knows all things, even those that are
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 20:27
The heaven shall reveal his iniquity; and the earth shall rise up against him. All creation is at enmity with him, and proclaims his guilt, which he would fain conceal.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 20:27
The heaven shall reveal his iniquity, i.e. God shall be a swift witness against him by some extraordinary judgments: still he reflects upon Job’ s case, and the fire from heaven, Job 1. The earth i.e. all creatures upon earth shall conspire with God to destroy him.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 20:27
Job 20:27 The heaven shall reveal his iniquity; and the earth shall rise up against him.Ver. 27. The heaven shall reveal his iniquity] Job had called heaven and earth to record his innocence, Job 16:19. This is not to do now, saith Zophar, for all creatures have conspired thy ruin, and contributed thereunto, wind, fire, Sabeans, &c., so that he that hath but half an eye may see thee to be a wicked person. Such as are wicked indeed, not only secundum dici, as Job, but secundum esse, as Ahab, cannot look to heaven above, or to earth beneath, without horror to think even these, if other witnesses fail, shall bring to light their secret sins, and come to give testimony against them before the great Judge at the last day. And the earth shall arise up against him] Night will convert itself into noon against the evildoers; and silence prove a speaking evidence. Earth cried Cain guilty, the stars in their courses fought against Sisera as a traitor and rebel to the highest majesty; yea, Servi ut taceant iumenta loquentur, the ass hath a verdict to pass upon Balaam. A bird of the air shall carry the voice that but whispereth treason, Ecclesiastes 10:20. Yea, if nothing else will reveal iniquity, it will reveal itself. It will prove like the ointment of the right hand, of which Solomon saith, that it bewrayeth itself, Proverbs 27:16.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 20:27
(27) The heaven shall reveal his iniquity.—All nature shall combine to bring about his ruin, which is, in fact, decreed by God. We here take leave of Zophar, who does not reply again; he has exhausted himself, notwithstanding Job 20:2.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 20:27
Verse 27. The heaven shall reveal his iniquity; and the earth shall rise up against him.] Another allusion, if I mistake not, to the destruction of Korah and his company. The heaven revealed their iniquity; God declared out of heaven his judgment of their rebellion. "And the glory of the Lord appeared unto all the congregation;" Numbers 16:20, c. And then the earth rose up against them. "The ground clave asunder that was under them, and the earth opened her mouth and swallowed them up and they went down alive into the pit, and the earth closed upon them;" Numbers 16:31-33.
Cambridge Bible on Job 20:27
27. Heaven and earth conspire together against the sinner. There may be allusion to Job’s appeal to the earth, ch. Job 16:18, and his pretended assurance of having a witness in heaven, ch. Job 16:19, Job 19:25. Heaven “reveals” his iniquity in the chastisements, e.g. the fire of heaven, ch. Job 1:16, that fall on him; and earth rises up against him in the hostility of men, ch. Job 1:15; Job 1:17, cf. ch. Job 17:6.
Barnes' Notes on Job 20:27
The heaven shall reveal his iniquity - The meaning here is, that the whole creation would conspire against such a man. Heaven and earth would be arrayed against him.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 20:27
27. The heaven… and the earth — Zophar may have had in mind Job’s appeal to the heaven and earth, (Job 16:18-19.) With the good man, Eliphaz had said, (Job 5:22-23,) all nature stands in loving
Sermons on Job 20:27
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All Hail King Jesus by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of choosing to serve God wholeheartedly. He states that there are only two sides in the world: those who are with the king (J |
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The Sheep and the Goats by David Servant | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the parable of the rich man who plans to build bigger barns to store his abundant crops. The preacher emphasizes that life does not consist |
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Out of the Heart Proceed Evil Thoughts by Joshua Daniel | In this sermon, Joshua Daniel discusses the topic of persecution faced by Christians and the challenges they encounter. He highlights the subtle forms of persecution, such as being |
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Hyper-Grace and Religious Hypocrisy in the Last Days - (Carter Conlon, Zac Poonen) by Compilations | This sermon emphasizes the danger of covering up sin with self-made righteousness, leading to a false sense of security and a lack of repentance. It warns against the consequences |
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Everything Is Revealed Before the Word of God by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the consequences of hiding secrets and the importance of exposing everything to the light of God. He shares three stories of individuals who |
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The Insanity of Sin - Part 2 by Joy Dawson | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on Luke chapter 12 verses 2 and 3, which talk about nothing being hidden that will not be revealed. The preacher emphasizes the importance of n |
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Gospel Meetings-Shannon Hills 02 by Worth Ellis | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of following a specific order in obtaining knowledge and salvation. She explains that just as there is a specific sequence in |