Job 22:27
Job 22:27 in Multiple Translations
You will pray to Him, and He will hear you, and you will fulfill your vows.
Thou shalt make thy prayer unto him, and he shall hear thee, and thou shalt pay thy vows.
Thou shalt make thy prayer unto him, and he will hear thee; And thou shalt pay thy vows.
You will make your prayer to him, and be answered; and you will give effect to your oaths.
You will pray to him, and he will hear you, and you will keep your promises to him.
Thou shalt make thy praier vnto him, and he shall heare thee, and thou shalt render thy vowes.
Thou dost make supplication unto Him, And He doth hear thee, And thy vows thou completest.
You will make your prayer to him, and he will hear you. You will pay your vows.
Thou shalt make thy prayer to him, and he shall hear thee, and thou shalt pay thy vows.
Thou shalt pray to him, and he will hear thee, and thou shalt pay vows.
You will pray to him, and he will do what you request him to do; you will do the things that you promised him that you would do.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 22:27
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Job 22:27 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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תַּעְתִּ֣יר
אֵ֭לָי/ו
וְ/יִשְׁמָעֶ֑/ךָּ
וּ/נְדָרֶ֥י/ךָ
תְשַׁלֵּֽם
תַּעְתִּ֣יר
ʻâthar
H6279
to pray
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms
אֵ֭לָי/ו
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
וְ/יִשְׁמָעֶ֑/ךָּ
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3ms | Suff
וּ/נְדָרֶ֥י/ךָ
neder
H5088
vow
Conj | N-mp | Suff
תְשַׁלֵּֽם
shâlam
H7999
to complete
V-Piel-Imperf-2ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 22:27
תַּעְתִּ֣יר
ʻâthar
H6279
"to pray"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms
This word means to pray or make supplication, often involving burning incense in worship. It is used to describe interceding or listening to prayer, and appears in various forms throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to pray, entreat, supplicate 1a) (Qal) to pray, entreat 1b) (Niphal) to be supplicated, be entreated 1c) (Hiphil) to make supplication, plead
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: intreat, (make) pray(-er). See also: Genesis 25:21; Judges 13:8; Isaiah 19:22.
אֵ֭לָי/ו
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep | Suff
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.
וְ/יִשְׁמָעֶ֑/ךָּ
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3ms | Suff
To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.
Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound
Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.
וּ/נְדָרֶ֥י/ךָ
neder
H5088
"vow"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
A vow is a promise made to God, like the one Jephthah made in Judges 11:30-31. It can also refer to the thing promised, such as an offering. Vows are recorded in the Bible as important commitments.
Definition: vow, votive offering
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: vow(-ed). See also: Genesis 28:20; Deuteronomy 12:11; Psalms 22:26.
תְשַׁלֵּֽם
shâlam
H7999
"to complete"
V-Piel-Imperf-2ms
This verb means to be at peace or to make peace with someone. It is used in the Bible to describe a state of safety or friendship. In the KJV, it is translated as 'make amends' or 'be at peace'.
Definition: 1) to be complete, be sound 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be complete, be finished, be ended 1a2) to be sound, be uninjured 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to complete, finish 1b2) to make safe 1b3) to make whole or good, restore, make compensation 1b4) to make good, pay 1b5) to requite, recompense, reward 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be performed 1c2) to be repaid, be requited 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to complete, perform 1d2) to make an end of Aramaic equivalent: she.lam (שְׁלֵם "be complete" H8000)
Usage: Occurs in 107 OT verses. KJV: make amends, (make an) end, finish, full, give again, make good, (re-) pay (again), (make) (to) (be at) peace(-able), that is perfect, perform, (make) prosper(-ous), recompense, render, requite, make restitution, restore, reward, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 44:4; Psalms 7:5; Psalms 22:26.
Study Notes — Job 22:27
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 22:27 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 22:27
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 22:27
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 22:27
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 22:27
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 22:27
- Cambridge Bible on Job 22:27
- Barnes' Notes on Job 22:27
- Sermons on Job 22:27
Context — Eliphaz: Can a Man Be of Use to God?
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. 29When men are brought low and you say, ‘Lift them up!’ then He will save the lowly.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 58:9 | Then you will call, and the LORD will answer; you will cry out, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’ If you remove the yoke from your midst, the pointing of the finger and malicious talk, |
| 2 | Psalms 116:1 | I love the LORD, for He has heard my voice— my appeal for mercy. |
| 3 | 1 John 5:14–15 | And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him. |
| 4 | Psalms 50:14–15 | Sacrifice a thank offering to God, and fulfill your vows to the Most High. Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.” |
| 5 | Psalms 91:15 | When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him. |
| 6 | Psalms 66:17–20 | I cried out to Him with my mouth and praised Him with my tongue. If I had cherished iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not have listened. But God has surely heard; He has attended to the sound of my prayer. Blessed be God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld from me His loving devotion! |
| 7 | Job 33:26 | He prays to God and finds favor; he sees God’s face and shouts for joy, and God restores His righteousness to that man. |
| 8 | Ecclesiastes 5:4 | When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it, because He takes no pleasure in fools. Fulfill your vow. |
| 9 | Psalms 66:13–14 | I will enter Your house with burnt offerings; I will fulfill my vows to You— the vows that my lips promised and my mouth spoke in my distress. |
| 10 | Job 34:28 | They caused the cry of the poor to come before Him, and He heard the outcry of the afflicted. |
Job 22:27 Summary
This verse, Job 22:27, is a promise that when we pray to God, He will hear us and help us keep our promises to Him. It means that God wants to have a personal relationship with us, where we talk to Him and listen to His response, like a friend (as seen in John 15:15). When we pray, we can trust that God will answer us and help us fulfill our commitments to Him, which is a key part of our walk with Him (as mentioned in Psalm 37:5-6). By praying and keeping our vows, we can experience God's presence and guidance in our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'pray to Him' in Job 22:27?
Praying to God means communicating with Him in a personal and intimate way, as seen in Psalm 145:18, where it says that the Lord is near to all who call upon Him in truth.
Why does the verse say 'He will hear you'?
This phrase is a promise that God is always listening to our prayers, as stated in Jeremiah 33:3, which says 'Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.
What does 'you will fulfill your vows' mean in this context?
Fulfilling vows means keeping the promises we make to God, such as the vow of dedication and worship mentioned in Deuteronomy 23:21-23, where it emphasizes the importance of keeping our commitments to the Lord.
How can we apply this verse to our everyday lives?
We can apply this verse by making prayer a regular part of our daily routine, being faithful to our commitments to God, and trusting in His goodness and faithfulness, as expressed in Lamentations 3:22-23, which reminds us of God's lovingkindness and faithfulness.
Reflection Questions
- What are some things I can pray to God about, and how can I make sure I'm listening to His response?
- In what ways can I show my dedication and worship to God, and what vows can I make to Him?
- How can I trust that God will hear my prayers and fulfill my requests, even when the answer is not what I expected?
- What does it mean to 'delight in the Almighty' as mentioned in the previous verse, Job 22:26, and how can I cultivate this delight in my own life?
Gill's Exposition on Job 22:27
Thou shalt make thy prayer unto him,.... To God, and him only; for not a creature, angels, or men, are to be prayed to; and this is to be done in a supplicating, entreating way, as the word
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 22:27
Thou shalt make thy prayer unto him, and he shall hear thee, and thou shalt pay thy vows.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 22:27
Hear thee, i.e. answer thy prayers, and not disregard them, and hide himself from thee, as now he doth. Thou shalt pay thy vows, i.e. thou shalt obtain those blessings for which thou didst make vows to God, and therefore, according to thy obligation, shalt pay thy vows to him. The antecedent is here supposed and understood out of the consequent.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 22:27
Job 22:27 Thou shalt make thy prayer unto him, and he shall hear thee, and thou shalt pay thy vows.Ver. 27. Thou shalt make thy prayer unto him, and he shall hear thee] Yea, though thou multiply prayers, Multiplicabis verba tua (Mer.), and intercessions for thyself and others (as the word signifieth, and as afterwards Job did for Eliphaz and his fellows, or else it had gone worse with them), yet he shall hear thee in all. Thou shalt, as his favourite, have the royalty of his ear, and he shall say unto thee seriously, as Zedekiah did once to his courtiers soothingly, The king can deny you nothing. Iste vir potuit apud Deum quod voluit, said one concerning Luther, That man could have of God whatsoever he wanted. This David took (as well he might) for a singular mercy, Psalms 13:6; Psalms 66:20. And thou shalt pay thy vows] i.e. Thou shalt return thy thanks, and so shalt drive a holy trade, as it were, between heaven and earth. Nulla tibi a Duo nisi gratias agendi occasio dabifur. Thou shalt have unmiscarrying returns of thy suits; so that thou must be ready with thy praises after their prayers; for that is all thou shalt have to do. "Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in Sion; and unto thee shall the vow be performed.
O thou that hearest prayers, unto thee shall all flesh come," with their thanks in their hands as it were, Psalms 65:1-2.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 22:27
Verse 27. Thou shalt make thy prayer unto him] תעתיר tatir, thou shalt open or unbosom thyself. And when the heart prays, God hears; and the person, being blessed, vows fidelity, prays on, is supported, and enabled to pay his vows.
Cambridge Bible on Job 22:27
27. pay thy vows] In making requests in prayer it was customary to make a vow to sacrifice or offer unto the Lord if the prayer was granted. Job shall have cause to fulfil his vows, his prayers being heard.
Barnes' Notes on Job 22:27
Thou shalt make thy prayer unto him - God would then hear him, for he would be righteous. This was one of the blessings which would follow reconciliation. It is, in fact, one of the blessings of a return to God.
Sermons on Job 22:27
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Prayer as a Way of Walking in Love: A Personal Journey by Francis Chan | Francis Chan emphasizes the transformative power of prayer as a means of walking in love, sharing his personal journey of experiencing God's love through answered prayers. He recou |
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A Fast for Waters That Do Not Fail (Part 1) by John Piper | In this sermon, the speaker, Doug Nichols, emphasizes the importance of taking action and praying for more missionaries to bring the gospel to children suffering from malnutrition |
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God Is a Loving Heavenly Father by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of seeing God as a loving Father who cares deeply for His children. It challenges believers to view God from a heavenly perspective, understan |
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"Loose Him, and Let Him Go!" by T. Austin-Sparks | James emphasizes the importance of drawing near to God, highlighting the significance of approaching Him in worship and communion, seeking to enter into a close relationship with H |
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Isaiah Chapter 28 the Mystery of Prayer by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson explores the profound teachings of Isaiah on prayer, emphasizing that God is both the Hearer and Answerer of our prayers, always attentive to our needs even before we |
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Prayer and Character and Conduct by E.M. Bounds | E.M. Bounds emphasizes the profound connection between prayer, character, and conduct, asserting that prayer governs our actions and shapes our inner character. He explains that wh |
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And the Lord, Seeking His Laborer by St. Benedict of Nursia | St. Benedict of Nursia emphasizes the importance of seeking true and everlasting life by keeping our speech pure and turning away from evil, while actively pursuing peace. He remin |