Job 24:11
Job 24:11 in Multiple Translations
They crush olives within their walls; they tread the winepresses, but go thirsty.
Which make oil within their walls, and tread their winepresses, and suffer thirst.
They make oil within the walls of these men; They tread their winepresses, and suffer thirst.
Between the lines of olive-trees they make oil; though they have no drink, they are crushing out the grapes.
In the olive groves they work to produce oil, but do not taste it; they tread the winepress, but are thirsty.
They that make oyle betweene their walles, and treade their wine presses, suffer thirst.
Between their walls they make oil, Wine-presses they have trodden, and thirst.
They make oil within the walls of these men. They tread wine presses, and suffer thirst.
Who make oil within their walls, and tread their wine-presses, and suffer thirst.
They have taken their rest at noon among the stores of them, who after having trodden the winepresses suffer thirst.
Poor people press olives to make olive oil; they tread on grapes to make juice for wine, but they are not allowed to drink any of it when they become thirsty.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 24:11
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Job 24:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בֵּין
שׁוּרֹתָ֥/ם
יַצְהִ֑ירוּ
יְקָבִ֥ים
דָּ֝רְכ֗וּ
וַ/יִּצְמָֽאוּ
בֵּין
bêyn
H996
between
Prep
שׁוּרֹתָ֥/ם
shûwr
H7791
wall
N-fp | Suff
יַצְהִ֑ירוּ
tsâhar
H6671
to press
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3mp
יְקָבִ֥ים
yeqeb
H3342
wine
N-mp
דָּ֝רְכ֗וּ
dârak
H1869
to tread
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
וַ/יִּצְמָֽאוּ
tsâmêʼ
H6770
to thirst
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 24:11
בֵּין
bêyn
H996
"between"
Prep
Between is the meaning of this preposition, used to show a location or a choice, like either or, as seen in Exodus where it describes the space between two objects.
Definition: : between between, among, in the midst of (with other preps), from between
Usage: Occurs in 248 OT verses. KJV: among, asunder, at, between (-twixt...and), [phrase] from (the widest), [idiom] in, out of, whether (it be...or), within. See also: Genesis 1:4; Joshua 24:7; Psalms 68:14.
שׁוּרֹתָ֥/ם
shûwr
H7791
"wall"
N-fp | Suff
A row or wall, like the walls of Jerusalem, as described in the book of Nehemiah. It can also refer to a row of plants, like a vineyard, as seen in the story of Jonah and the vine. This word is used to describe structures or arrangements in the Bible.
Definition: wall
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: wall. See also: Genesis 49:22; Job 24:11; Psalms 18:30.
יַצְהִ֑ירוּ
tsâhar
H6671
"to press"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3mp
This Hebrew verb means to press out oil, as in extracting it from olives, and is used in various Bible translations to describe this process. It appears in contexts like making oil for lamps or cooking. In the Bible, it is often associated with everyday tasks.
Definition: (Hiphil) to press oil, press out oil, glisten
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: make oil. See also: Job 24:11.
יְקָבִ֥ים
yeqeb
H3342
"wine"
N-mp
A wine vat is a container for holding wine, specifically a trough or press where grapes are crushed to make wine. It is also called a wine-press.
Definition: wine vat, wine-press
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: fats, presses, press-fat, wine(-press). See also: Numbers 18:27; Isaiah 5:2; Proverbs 3:10.
דָּ֝רְכ֗וּ
dârak
H1869
"to tread"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
To tread means to walk or step on something, and is used in the Bible to describe various actions, such as treading a press or leading an army. In Exodus 15:6 and Psalm 60:12, the word is used to describe God's power and leadership, highlighting His ability to guide and direct His people.
Definition: 1) to tread, bend, lead, march 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to tread, march, march forth 1a2) to tread on, tread upon 1a3) to tread (a press) 1a4) to tread (bend) a bow 1a5) archer, bow-benders (participle) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to tread, tread down 1b2) to tread (bend with the foot) a bow 1b3) to cause to go, lead, march, tread
Usage: Occurs in 59 OT verses. KJV: archer, bend, come, draw, go (over), guide, lead (forth), thresh, tread (down), walk. See also: Numbers 24:17; Proverbs 4:11; Psalms 7:13.
וַ/יִּצְמָֽאוּ
tsâmêʼ
H6770
"to thirst"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to feel thirsty, either physically or spiritually, and is used in the Bible to describe a strong desire or longing, like in Psalm 42:2 where David thirsts for God. It can also refer to a lack of something, like water or satisfaction. It is often used figuratively.
Definition: (Qal) to be thirsty
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: (be a-, suffer) thirst(-y). See also: Exodus 17:3; Psalms 42:3; Psalms 63:2.
Study Notes — Job 24:11
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 24:11 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 24:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 24:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 24:11
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 24:11
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 24:11
- Cambridge Bible on Job 24:11
- Barnes' Notes on Job 24:11
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 24:11
- Sermons on Job 24:11
Context — Job: Judgment for the Wicked
9The fatherless infant is snatched from the breast; the nursing child of the poor is seized for a debt.
10Without clothing, they wander about naked. They carry the sheaves, but still go hungry.
11They crush olives within their walls; they tread the winepresses, but go thirsty.
12From the city, men groan, and the souls of the wounded cry out, yet God charges no one with wrongdoing. 13Then there are those who rebel against the light, not knowing its ways or staying on its paths.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | James 5:4 | Look, the wages you withheld from the workmen who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of Hosts. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 22:13 | “Woe to him who builds his palace by unrighteousness, and his upper rooms without justice, who makes his countrymen serve without pay, and fails to pay their wages, |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 25:4 | Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain. |
Job 24:11 Summary
In Job 24:11, we see a picture of people who have everything they need to be happy and fulfilled, but they still lack the most basic necessities of life. This is a reminder that true satisfaction and joy come not from material possessions or wealth, but from a deep relationship with God (as seen in Psalm 23:1-4 and John 6:35). Despite their outward prosperity, these people are inwardly empty and unfulfilled, highlighting the importance of seeking first the kingdom of God and His righteousness (Matthew 6:33). By trusting in God's provision and care, we can find true satisfaction and joy, even in the midst of hardship and struggle.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'crush olives within their walls' in Job 24:11?
This phrase refers to the process of extracting oil from olives, which was a common practice in ancient times, as seen in Deuteronomy 33:24 and Micah 6:15. The fact that they do this within their walls suggests a sense of security and prosperity, yet they still go thirsty.
Why do the people in Job 24:11 go thirsty despite having access to winepresses?
This is a picture of irony and injustice, highlighting the disparity between the haves and have-nots, similar to what is described in Amos 4:1 and Isaiah 5:8. Despite being surrounded by abundance, they lack the basic necessities of life.
What is the main point of Job 24:11 in the context of the book of Job?
This verse is part of Job's lamentation of the injustices he sees in the world, where the poor and vulnerable are exploited, as also mentioned in Job 31:16-20 and Proverbs 31:8-9. It underscores the cry for justice and righteousness in a world filled with suffering and pain.
How does Job 24:11 relate to our lives today?
This verse reminds us of the importance of caring for the poor and the marginalized, as taught in Proverbs 19:17 and Matthew 25:31-46. It challenges us to examine our own lives and consider how we can help alleviate the suffering of those around us.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I see injustice and disparity in my own community, and how can I be a voice for the voiceless?
- In what ways do I prioritize my own comforts and desires over the needs of others, and what changes can I make to live a more selfless life?
- How do I respond when I see others struggling or going without, and what can I do to help meet their physical and spiritual needs?
- What does it mean for me to 'go thirsty' in a spiritual sense, and how can I cultivate a deeper hunger and thirst for righteousness in my own life?
Gill's Exposition on Job 24:11
[Which] make oil within their walls,.... Not the poor within their own walls; as if the sense was, that they made their oil in a private manner within the walls of their houses, or in their cellars,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 24:11
Some remove the landmarks; they violently take away flocks, and feed thereof. Instances of the wicked doing the worst deeds with seeming impunity. Some - the wicked.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 24:11
To wit, the poor man last mentioned. Within their walls; either, 1. Within their own walls, i.e. in private and secret places, for fear of the oppressors. Or rather, 2. Within the walls of the rich oppressors, for their use and benefit; for the poor, alas! had no walls, nor houses, nor oliveyards, nor vineyards left to them, but they were violently spoiled of and driven away from all those things, as was said in the foregoing verses. Their wine-presses, i.e. the grapes in their wine-presses, by a metonymy of the thing containing for the thing contained. Suffer thirst; because they are not permitted to quench their thirst out of the wine which they make, though their labor’ s both need and deserve refreshment.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 24:11
Job 24:11 [Which] make oil within their walls, [and] tread [their] winepresses, and suffer thirst.Ver. 11. Which make oil within their walls, &c.]
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 24:11
Verse 11. Make oil within their walls] Thus stripped of all that on which they depended for clothing and food, they are obliged to become vassals to their lord, labour in the fields on scanty fare, or tread their wine-presses, from the produce of which they are not permitted to quench their thirst.
Cambridge Bible on Job 24:11
11. A similar contrast between “tread the winepresses” and “suffer thirst.” The expression “within their walls” refers to the walled, well-protected vineyards of the rich nobility, within which these miserable serfs tread out abundant wine all the while that they themselves pant with thirst.
Barnes' Notes on Job 24:11
Which made oil within their walls - Or rather, they compel them to express oil within their walls.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 24:11
11. Within their walls — Compare Proverbs 24:31. Tread… presses — See note, Job 1:13.
Sermons on Job 24:11
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Vii. the Commercial Sign by Lewis Sperry Chafer | Lewis Sperry Chafer discusses the last Biblical sign of the times mentioned in James 5:1-8, focusing on the 'heaping up' of treasures in 'the last days,' which signifies an increas |
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Ii. Abuses to Be Discussed in Councils by Martin Luther | Martin Luther preaches against the abuses in the Roman Catholic Church, particularly focusing on the corruption, greed, and exploitation of power by the pope, cardinals, and bishop |
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Jeremiah 22 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith addresses God's complaints against the leaders and prophets in Jeremiah 22, emphasizing how the kings have exploited their positions for personal gain, leading to spiri |
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A Continual Allowance by J. Wilbur Chapman | J. Wilbur Chapman preaches on the contrasting lives of Jehoiakim and Jehoiachin, illustrating the consequences of sin and the eventual restoration and redemption offered by God. Th |
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Muzzled Christians by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story about neglecting his children and realizing the importance of giving them attention. He then relates this to the parable of the |
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Gift of a Pastor by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of listening to the word of God with a sincere and open heart. He highlights that our attitude towards the preacher can influ |
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Tent Making 1 Cor 9 by George Verwer | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of following five principles in preaching the word of God. These principles include being enthusiastic, learning the product t |