Job 22:26
Job 22:26 in Multiple Translations
Surely then you will delight in the Almighty and lift up your face to God.
For then shalt thou have thy delight in the Almighty, and shalt lift up thy face unto God.
For then shalt thou delight thyself in the Almighty, And shalt lift up thy face unto God.
For then you will have delight in the Ruler of all, and your face will be lifted up to God.
Then you will find delight in the Almighty, and be able to face him without feeling ashamed.
And thou shalt then delite in the Almightie, and lift vp thy face vnto God.
For then on the Mighty thou delightest thyself, And dost lift up unto God thy face,
For then you will delight yourself in the Almighty, and will lift up your face to God.
For then shalt thou have thy delight in the Almighty, and shalt lift up thy face to God.
Then shalt thou abound in delights in the Almighty, and shalt lift up thy face to God.
you will be happy because of your close relationship with God, and you will be able to approach him [IDM] confidently.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 22:26
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Job 22:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּי
אָ֭ז
עַל
שַׁדַּ֣י
תִּתְעַנָּ֑ג
וְ/תִשָּׂ֖א
אֶל
אֱל֣וֹהַּ
פָּנֶֽי/ךָ
כִּי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
אָ֭ז
ʼâz
H227
then
Adv
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
שַׁדַּ֣י
Shadday
H7706
Almighty
N-proper
תִּתְעַנָּ֑ג
ʻânag
H6026
to delight
V-Hithpael-Imperf-2ms
וְ/תִשָּׂ֖א
nâsâʼ
H5375
to lift
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
אֱל֣וֹהַּ
ʼĕlôwahh
H433
god
N-ms
פָּנֶֽי/ךָ
pânîym
H6440
face
N-cp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 22:26
כִּי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
אָ֭ז
ʼâz
H227
"then"
Adv
This Hebrew word refers to a past time or place, often used to describe something that happened earlier. It can also be used as a conjunction to show a cause-and-effect relationship. In the Bible, it appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) then, at that time 1a) temporal expressions 1a1) then (past) 1a2) then, if...then (future) 1a3) earlier 1b) logical expressions 1b1) in that case 1b2) that (being so)
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: beginning, for, from, hitherto, now, of old, once, since, then, at which time, yet. See also: Genesis 4:26; 1 Chronicles 22:13; Psalms 2:5.
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.
שַׁדַּ֣י
Shadday
H7706
"Almighty"
N-proper
Shadday means Almighty, referring to God's great power. It is another name for the Lord, emphasizing His strength and might. This name is used in the Bible to describe God's power and authority.
Definition: Shaddai, the Almighty (God) Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G) This name means almighty, most powerful
Usage: Occurs in 48 OT verses. KJV: Almighty. See also: Genesis 17:1; Job 22:25; Psalms 68:15.
תִּתְעַנָּ֑ג
ʻânag
H6026
"to delight"
V-Hithpael-Imperf-2ms
Anag means to delight or be soft, and can also imply being effeminate or luxurious. It is used to describe being happy or taking delight in something, as seen in various Bible translations.
Definition: 1) to be soft, be delicate, be dainty 1a) (Pual) to be delicate 1b) (Hithpael) 1b1) to be of dainty habit, be pampered 1b2) to be happy about, take exquisite delight 1b3) to make merry over, make sport of
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: delicate(-ness), (have) delight (self), sport self. See also: Deuteronomy 28:56; Isaiah 55:2; Psalms 37:4.
וְ/תִשָּׂ֖א
nâsâʼ
H5375
"to lift"
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to lift or raise something, and it's used in many ways, like lifting a burden or raising someone's status. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often talking about God lifting people up. It's about supporting or carrying something or someone.
Definition: : raise/take_up 1) to lift, bear up, carry, take 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lift, lift up 1a2) to bear, carry, support, sustain, endure 1a3) to take, take away, carry off, forgive 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be lifted up, be exalted 1b2) to lift oneself up, rise up 1b3) to be borne, be carried 1b4) to be taken away, be carried off, be swept away 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to lift up, exalt, support, aid, assist 1c2) to desire, long (fig.) 1c3) to carry, bear continuously 1c4) to take, take away 1d) (Hithpael) to lift oneself up, exalt oneself 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to cause one to bear (iniquity) 1e2) to cause to bring, have brought
Usage: Occurs in 609 OT verses. KJV: accept, advance, arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring (forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease, exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive, furnish, further, give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable ([phrase] man), lade, lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, [idiom] needs, obtain, pardon, raise (up), receive, regard, respect, set (up), spare, stir up, [phrase] swear, take (away, up), [idiom] utterly, wear, yield. See also: Genesis 4:13; Numbers 4:2; 1 Samuel 14:3.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
אֱל֣וֹהַּ
ʼĕlôwahh
H433
"god"
N-ms
Eloah refers to God or a deity, and is used to describe the one true God or false gods. It is often translated as God in the KJV, and is related to the word Elohim, which also refers to God.
Definition: 1) God 2) false god Aramaic equivalent: e.lah (אֱלָהּ "god" H0426)
Usage: Occurs in 59 OT verses. KJV: God, god. See H430 (אֱלֹהִים). See also: Deuteronomy 32:15; Job 22:26; Psalms 18:32.
פָּנֶֽי/ךָ
pânîym
H6440
"face"
N-cp | Suff
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
Study Notes — Job 22:26
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 22:26 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 22:26
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 22:26
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 22:26
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 22:26
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 22:26
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 22:26
- Cambridge Bible on Job 22:26
- Barnes' Notes on Job 22:26
- Sermons on Job 22:26
Context — Eliphaz: Can a Man Be of Use to God?
24and consign your gold to the dust and the gold of Ophir to the stones of the ravines,
25then the Almighty will be your gold and the finest silver for you.
26Surely then you will delight in the Almighty and lift up your face to God.
27You will pray to Him, and He will hear you, and you will fulfill your vows. 28Your decisions will be carried out, and light will shine on your ways.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 37:4 | Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart. |
| 2 | Isaiah 58:14 | then you will delight yourself in the LORD, and I will make you ride on the heights of the land and feed you with the heritage of your father Jacob.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken. |
| 3 | Job 27:10 | Will he delight in the Almighty? Will he call upon God at all times? |
| 4 | Job 11:15 | then indeed you will lift up your face without shame; you will stand firm and unafraid. |
| 5 | Romans 7:22 | For in my inner being I delight in God’s law. |
| 6 | Psalms 86:4 | Bring joy to Your servant, for to You, O Lord, I lift up my soul. |
| 7 | Song of Solomon 2:3 | Like an apricot tree among the trees of the forest is my beloved among the young men. I delight to sit in his shade, and his fruit is sweet to my taste. |
| 8 | 1 John 3:20–21 | Even if our hearts condemn us, God is greater than our hearts, and He knows all things. Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God, |
| 9 | Psalms 143:8 | Let me hear Your loving devotion in the morning, for I have put my trust in You. Teach me the way I should walk, for to You I lift up my soul. |
| 10 | Job 34:9 | For he has said, ‘It profits a man nothing that he should delight in God.’ |
Job 22:26 Summary
This verse is saying that when we put our trust in God and make Him our treasure, we will find joy and happiness in who He is. It's like Psalm 16:11 says, 'in Your presence is fullness of joy', and when we are in God's presence, we can lift up our faces to Him in confidence and trust. This means that we can come to God with our concerns and prayers, and He will hear us, as the next verse says. By delighting in the Almighty, we can experience a deeper sense of peace and joy, even in the midst of difficulties, as seen in Isaiah 26:3, which says that God will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to delight in the Almighty?
Delighting in the Almighty means to take great pleasure and joy in who God is and what He does, as seen in Psalm 37:4, which says to delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.
How can I lift up my face to God?
Lifting up your face to God is a posture of confidence, trust, and worship, as described in Psalm 24:3-6, where the psalmist asks who may ascend the hill of the Lord and stand in His holy place, and answers that it is the one who has clean hands and a pure heart.
Is this verse promising a trouble-free life if I delight in God?
While Job 22:26 does promise a deepening relationship with God, it does not guarantee a life free from troubles, as seen in John 16:33, where Jesus says that in the world we will have trouble, but to take heart because He has overcome the world.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the book of Job?
This verse is part of Eliphaz's second speech to Job, where he is encouraging Job to return to God and trust in His goodness, as also seen in Job 11:13-19, where Zophar encourages Job to be reconciled to God and experience His blessings.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can cultivate a deeper delight in the Almighty in my own life?
- How does my current relationship with God affect my ability to trust Him in difficult circumstances?
- What are some things that I can do to 'lift up my face' to God in worship and trust, even when I don't feel like it?
- How can I balance the promise of this verse with the reality of living in a fallen world, where troubles and hardships are a part of life?
Gill's Exposition on Job 22:26
For then shall thou have thy delight in the Almighty,.... In the perfections of his nature, in the works of his hands, in his word and worship, in communion with him, and in the relation he stands in
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 22:26
For then shalt thou have thy delight in the Almighty, and shalt lift up thy face unto God. Lift up ... face ... - repeated from Zophar (Job 11:15).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 22:26
For; — so this verse contains a reason why he might confidently expect all those former outward blessings, because he should have God’ s favour, which is the spring and foundation of them. Or, surely, or, yea, moreover; for this particle chi is sometimes used by way of aggravation, or amplification, as 32:13. And this suits very well here; yea, God will do greater things than these for thee. Thou shalt have thy delight in the Almighty; thou shalt find delight not only in these outward comforts, but also and especially in God, whose face shall shine upon thee; who shall give time these things not in anger and wrath, as he doth to wicked men, but as pledges of his love and favour to thee, and of those greater and eternal blessings which he hath in store for thee; and accordingly thou shalt delight thyself in worshipping, enjoying, obeying, and serving God in and with all his mercies. Shalt lift up thy face unto God, i.e. look up to him by meditation and prayer, not as now thou dost, with horror and grief, which is signified by a dejected countenance, ; but with cheerfulness and confidence, as this phrase oft notes, as . See Poole "".
Trapp's Commentary on Job 22:26
Job 22:26 For then shalt thou have thy delight in the Almighty, and shalt lift up thy face unto God.Ver. 26. For then shalt thou have thy delight in the Almighty] As in thine only portion. Thou shalt enjoy him, which is the peak of human happiness; solace thyself in the fruition of him, taste and see how good the Lord is, and thereupon love him dearly, Psalms 18:1; not only with a love of desire, as Psalms 42:1-2, but of complacence, as Psalms 73:25-26, affecting not only a union, but a unity, with him; and conversing with him, as we may, in the mean while, in a fruitful and cheerful use of his holy ordinances. And shall lift up thy face unto God] Wrapping thyself in Christ’ s righteousness, thou shalt draw nigh to God with a humble boldness in duty, and not doubt but he will draw nigh to thee in mercy. It is said of Luther, that he prayed with so great reverence, as unto God; and yet with so great confidence, as to his friend (Melch. Ad. in Vita).
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 22:26
(26) Then shalt thou have thy delight in the Almighty.—Zophar had told him the same thing, that he should lift up his face without spot (Job 11:15).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 22:26
Verse 26. For then shalt thou have thy delight] Thou shalt know, from thy temporal prosperity, that God favours thee; and for his bounty thou shalt be grateful. How different is this doctrine from that of St. Paul and St. John! "Being justified by faith, we have peace with God, through our Lord Jesus." "Because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father!" "The Spirit himself beareth witness with our spirits that we are the children of God." "We glory in tribulation also, knowing that tribulation worketh patience; and patience, experience; and experience, hope: and hope maketh not ashamed, because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost, which is given unto us." "We love him because he first loved us." Tribulation itself was often a mark of God's favour.
Cambridge Bible on Job 22:26
26. lift up thy face unto God] i. e. in confidence, and no more ashamed by God’s afflictions. Cf. Job 10:15 and Job 11:15.
Barnes' Notes on Job 22:26
Shalt thou have thy delight in the Almighty - Instead of complaining of him as you now do, you would then find calm enjoyment in contemplating his character and his moral government.
Sermons on Job 22:26
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Whats Wrong With the Gospel - Part 1 by Keith Green | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding and embracing the journey of faith. They encourage listeners to seek solutions and growth in their spiritual |
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When God Stepped Down - Part 1 (Cd Quality) by Duncan Campbell | In this sermon, the preacher recounts a powerful revival that took place in a parish during the Lewis revival. The revival was sparked by a young man who read a portion of Psalm 24 |
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Christian Freedom: Grow Up and Be Free by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon on Galatians 4:1-18, the speaker emphasizes the importance of spiritual maturity in experiencing freedom in Christ. He distinguishes between age and maturity, statin |
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Grow Up and Be Free by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the theme of freedom and maturity in the context of the book of Galatians. The main message is that growing up spiritually leads to freedom i |
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Death of a Promise - Part 1 by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the principle of the death of a promise. He explains that when God intends to fulfill a promise or bring about a special blessing, He first p |
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Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire-I Interview: Jim Cymbala by Jim Cymbala | In this video, Harold Harper introduces an interview with Pastor Jim Symbola of the Brooklyn Tabernacle. The pastor's church has grown from a small congregation to a thriving commu |
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Be My Witnesses (Compilation) by Compilations | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of making a difference in the world and not living a self-consumed life. They urge listeners to not let the sun go down withou |