Job 22:18
Job 22:18 in Multiple Translations
But it was He who filled their houses with good things; so I stay far from the counsel of the wicked.
Yet he filled their houses with good things: but the counsel of the wicked is far from me.
Yet he filled their houses with good things: But the counsel of the wicked is far from me.
Though he made their houses full of good things: but the purpose of the evil-doers is far from me!
And yet he was the one who had filled their homes with good things—but I don't accept their way of thinking.
Yet hee filled their houses with good things: but let the counsell of the wicked be farre from me.
And he hath filled their houses [with] good: (And the counsel of the wicked Hath been far from me.)
Yet he filled their houses with good things, but the counsel of the wicked is far from me.
Yet he filled their houses with good things : but the counsel of the wicked is far from me.
Whereas he had filled their houses with good things: whose way of thinking be far from me.
But it was God who filled their houses with good things, so I cannot at all understand why wicked people think like they do.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 22:18
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Job 22:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/ה֤וּא
מִלֵּ֣א
בָתֵּי/הֶ֣ם
ט֑וֹב
וַ/עֲצַ֥ת
רְ֝שָׁעִ֗ים
רָ֣חֲקָה
מֶֽ/נִּי
וְ/ה֤וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Conj | Pron
מִלֵּ֣א
mâlêʼ
H4390
to fill
V-Piel-Perf-3ms
בָתֵּי/הֶ֣ם
bayith
H1004
place
N-mp | Suff
ט֑וֹב
ṭôwb
H2896
pleasant
Adj
וַ/עֲצַ֥ת
ʻêtsâh
H6098
counsel
Conj | N-fs
רְ֝שָׁעִ֗ים
râshâʻ
H7563
wicked
Adj
רָ֣חֲקָה
râchaq
H7368
to remove
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
מֶֽ/נִּי
min
H4480
from
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 22:18
וְ/ה֤וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Conj | Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
מִלֵּ֣א
mâlêʼ
H4390
"to fill"
V-Piel-Perf-3ms
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.
בָתֵּי/הֶ֣ם
bayith
H1004
"place"
N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
ט֑וֹב
ṭôwb
H2896
"pleasant"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means good or welfare, describing something that is beneficial or pleasing, like a good deed or a happy time. It is used in many contexts, including Genesis and Psalms. This word is often translated as 'good' or 'beautiful'.
Definition: adj 1) good, pleasant, agreeable 1a) pleasant, agreeable (to the senses) 1b) pleasant (to the higher nature) 1c) good, excellent (of its kind) 1d) good, rich, valuable in estimation 1e) good, appropriate, becoming 1f) better (comparative) 1g) glad, happy, prosperous (of man's sensuous nature) 1h) good understanding (of man's intellectual nature) 1i) good, kind, benign 1j) good, right (ethical) Aramaic equivalent: tav (טָב "fine" H2869)
Usage: Occurs in 521 OT verses. KJV: beautiful, best, better, bountiful, cheerful, at ease, [idiom] fair (word), (be in) favour, fine, glad, good (deed, -lier, -liest, -ly, -ness, -s), graciously, joyful, kindly, kindness, liketh (best), loving, merry, [idiom] most, pleasant, [phrase] pleaseth, pleasure, precious, prosperity, ready, sweet, wealth, welfare, (be) well(-favoured). See also: Genesis 1:4; Ruth 2:22; 2 Chronicles 3:8.
וַ/עֲצַ֥ת
ʻêtsâh
H6098
"counsel"
Conj | N-fs
This Hebrew word means counsel or advice, implying a plan or purpose. It is used in the Bible when describing wise decision-making.
Definition: counsel, advice, purpose
Usage: Occurs in 85 OT verses. KJV: advice, advisement, counsel(l-(or)), purpose. See also: Deuteronomy 32:28; Psalms 107:11; Psalms 1:1.
רְ֝שָׁעִ֗ים
râshâʻ
H7563
"wicked"
Adj
This word describes someone who is morally wrong, a bad person who is guilty of crime or sin against God or others. It is used to describe the wicked in biblical stories, such as in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) wicked, criminal 1a) guilty one, one guilty of crime (subst) 1b) wicked (hostile to God) 1c) wicked, guilty of sin (against God or man)
Usage: Occurs in 248 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] condemned, guilty, ungodly, wicked (man), that did wrong. See also: Genesis 18:23; Psalms 101:8; Psalms 1:1.
רָ֣חֲקָה
râchaq
H7368
"to remove"
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
To remove or go far away, as in Genesis 21:16 where Hagar is sent away by Abraham. It means to create distance or separate oneself from something or someone.
Definition: v 1) to be or become far, be or become distant, be removed, go far away 1a) (Qal) to be far, be distant 1b) (Piel) to send far away, extend 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make or exhibit distance, be gone far 1c2) to remove, put far away 2) (Niphal) loose v inf (as adv) 3) at a distance
Usage: Occurs in 56 OT verses. KJV: (a-, be, cast, drive, get, go, keep (self), put, remove, be too, (wander), withdraw) far (away, off), loose, [idiom] refrain, very, (be) a good way (off). See also: Genesis 21:16; Psalms 119:150; Psalms 22:12.
מֶֽ/נִּי
min
H4480
"from"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
Study Notes — Job 22:18
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- Job 22:18 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 22:18
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 22:18
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 22:18
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 22:18
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 22:18
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 22:18
- Cambridge Bible on Job 22:18
- Barnes' Notes on Job 22:18
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 22:18
- Sermons on Job 22:18
Context — Eliphaz: Can a Man Be of Use to God?
16They were snatched away before their time, and their foundations were swept away by a flood.
17They said to God, ‘Depart from us. What can the Almighty do to us?’
18But it was He who filled their houses with good things; so I stay far from the counsel of the wicked.
19The righteous see it and are glad; the innocent mock them: 20‘Surely our foes are destroyed, and fire has consumed their excess.’Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 21:16 | Still, their prosperity is not in their own hands, so I stay far from the counsel of the wicked. |
| 2 | Job 12:6 | The tents of robbers are safe, and those who provoke God are secure— those who carry their god in their hands. |
| 3 | Acts 14:17 | Yet He has not left Himself without testimony to His goodness: He gives you rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness.” |
| 4 | Psalms 17:14 | from such men, O LORD, by Your hand— from men of the world whose portion is in this life. May You fill the bellies of Your treasured ones and satisfy their sons, so they leave their abundance to their children. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 12:2 | You planted them, and they have taken root. They have grown and produced fruit. You are ever on their lips, but far from their hearts. |
| 6 | 1 Samuel 2:7 | The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts. |
| 7 | Psalms 1:1 | Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. |
| 8 | Acts 15:16 | ‘After this I will return and rebuild the fallen tent of David. Its ruins I will rebuild, and I will restore it, |
Job 22:18 Summary
This verse is saying that even though some people are very wicked, God still gives them many good things. The speaker of this verse is saying that they want to stay away from the advice of wicked people because they know that God will ultimately judge them. This is similar to what we read in Psalm 37:1-2, where we are told not to be envious of wrongdoers, but to trust in the Lord and do good. We can learn from this verse that God is a good and generous God, who gives us many blessings, even when we don't deserve them, as seen in Matthew 5:45.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main point of Job 22:18?
The main point of Job 22:18 is that despite the wickedness of some people, God is still the one who provides them with good things, as seen in the verse 'But it was He who filled their houses with good things'; this is reminiscent of Psalm 73:3, where the Psalmist notes the prosperity of the wicked.
Why does the speaker say they stay far from the counsel of the wicked?
The speaker says they stay far from the counsel of the wicked because they recognize that the wicked ultimately reject God, as seen in Job 22:17, and the speaker wants to avoid their fate, which is destruction, as warned in Proverbs 10:27.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the book of Job?
This verse is part of a larger discussion in the book of Job about the nature of God and the fate of the wicked, with Job 22:18 highlighting God's sovereignty and provision, even for those who reject Him, much like in Romans 2:4, where it is written that God's kindness is meant to lead people to repentance.
What can we learn from the contrast between the wicked and the righteous in this verse?
We can learn that God's judgment is not based on outward appearances or circumstances, but on the heart, as seen in 1 Samuel 16:7, and that the righteous will ultimately be glad and mock the destruction of the wicked, as stated in Job 22:19-20.
Reflection Questions
- How do I respond when I see the wicked prospering, and what can I learn from their example?
- In what ways have I seen God provide for me, even when I didn't deserve it, and how can I cultivate a sense of gratitude for His goodness?
- What are some ways that I can 'stay far from the counsel of the wicked' in my own life, and what are the benefits of doing so?
- How can I balance the desire to see justice done with the recognition that God's ways are not my ways, and that His timing is not always my timing?
Gill's Exposition on Job 22:18
Yet he filled their houses with good [things],.... With temporal good things, with this world's good, with plenty of providential goodness; earthly enjoyments are good things in themselves, and in
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 22:18
Yet he filled their houses with good things: but the counsel of the wicked is far from me.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 22:18
Yet it is true that for a time God did prosper them, as he did thee; which also was the aggravation of their sin, and that which hastened their ruin: but at last, and in due time, God cut them off in a tremendous and exemplary manner; as he will also do thee, if thou dost not repent. But the counsel of the wicked is far from me; he repeats Job’ s words, , not without reflection and some kind of derision. Thou didst say so, but without sufficient reason, and against thy own principle, that God carries himself indifferently towards good and bad; but I, who have observed God’ s terrible judgments upon wicked men, have much more reason to abhor their counsels which had so sad an issue.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 22:18
Job 22:18 Yet he filled their houses with good [things]: but the counsel of the wicked is far from me.Ver. 18. Yet he filled their houses with good things] Heb. With good; that is, with all precious and pleasant riches, whereof he gave them both plenty and propriety, but no otherwise than as Joseph caused his cup to be conveyed into Benjamin’ s sack, the better to furnish out an indictment against him. And as Benjamin’ s pretended theft was held more heinous, by how much his welcome was the greater, for he had a five fold portion; so shall it one day fare with such rich wretches, as whose bellies God filleth with his hidden treasure, and whose houses he filleth top-full with good things. - Eutrapelus cuicunque nocere volebat. Vestimenta dabat pretiosa - (Horat.) Well might Eliphaz add, all things reckoned. But (or yet) the counsel of the wicked is (or be) far from me] See these words expounded Job 20:16, where Job hath the very same. Sed ea vult illi eripere Eliphaz, saith a learned interpreter. But Eliphaz will needs take them away from him, and it is as if be should say, Thou, O Job, seemest by thy words and with thy mouth to detest the counsel of the wicked; but thy doings declare the contrary, while thou so many ways celebrate the prosperity of the ungodly. To me, therefore, and to all righteous men, who do heartily hate the wicked, and do seriously set forth God’ s just judgments against them, doth this speech better agree and more truly appertain, &c. And as for these righteous men, let me tell thee further,
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 22:18
(18) Yet he filled their houses.—The bitterness of his irony now reaches its climax in that he adopts the very formula of repudiation Job had himself used (Job 14:16).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 22:18
Verse 18. But the counsel of the wicked is far from me.] Sarcastically quoting Job's words, Job 21:14; Job 21:16. Job, having in the preceding chapter described the wicked, who said unto the Almighty, "Depart from us," &c., adds, But the counsel of the wicked is far from me. Eliphaz here, having described the impious, among whom he evidently ranks Job, makes use of the same expression, as if he had said, "Thank God, I have no connection with you nor your companions, nor is my mind contaminated by your creed."
Cambridge Bible on Job 22:18
18. Eliphaz expresses his abhorrence of the ingratitude and evil principles of such men, repeating the words employed by Job, ch. Job 21:16 (far be from me the counsel of the wicked); but while Job referred to the worldly prosperity of such persons, in spite of their ungodliness, Eliphaz lays stress upon their sure destruction, and how the righteous see in their downfall an illustration of God’s righteous rule of the world (Job 22:19-20).
Barnes' Notes on Job 22:18
Yet he filled their houses with good things - This is undoubtedly a biting sarcasm. Job had maintained that such people were prosperous. “Yes,” says Eliphaz, “their houses were well filled!
Whedon's Commentary on Job 22:18
18. Good things — Job had said their good is not in their hand, Job 21:16.
Sermons on Job 22:18
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God Works Through His Son by George Warnock | In this sermon transcript, the speaker invites a pastor named Rodney Hart to share his testimony. Rodney explains that he had been preaching holiness with a dry heart and harboring |
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Be Sure by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, the speaker begins by sharing a conversation he had with someone who had committed a serious crime but claimed to have found salvation. The speaker emphasizes that |
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Acts 14_pt1 by Bill Gallatin | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the message of grace and redemption. He highlights that God loves His people and desires to show Himself faithful. The preacher also discuss |
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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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Man's Misconceptions of the Works of God. by Horatius Bonar | Horatius Bonar emphasizes that God's governance and judgment over nations are evident through natural phenomena, which serve as His voice and means of communication with humanity. |
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Four Voices: Part 1 by Warren Wiersbe | Warren Wiersbe preaches on the importance of discernment in a noisy world filled with conflicting voices, emphasizing the need for truth amidst propaganda. He highlights the four v |
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What a Pitiful Perishing Portion Is That! by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the futility of placing one's hope and satisfaction in worldly things, describing how those who are worldly-minded have only the transient pleasures of thi |