Job 24:13
Job 24:13 in Multiple Translations
Then there are those who rebel against the light, not knowing its ways or staying on its paths.
They are of those that rebel against the light; they know not the ways thereof, nor abide in the paths thereof.
These are of them that rebel against the light; They know not the ways thereof, Nor abide in the paths thereof.
Then there are those who are haters of the light, who have no knowledge of its ways, and do not go in them.
These are people who rebel against the light. They do not want to know its ways, or to stay on its paths.
These are they, that abhorre the light: they know not the wayes thereof, nor continue in the paths thereof.
They have been among rebellious ones of light, They have not discerned His ways, Nor abode in His paths.
“These are of those who rebel against the light. They don’t know its ways, nor stay in its paths.
They are of those that rebel against the light; they know not its ways, nor abide in its paths.
They have been rebellious to the light, they have not known his ways, neither have they returned by his paths.
Some wicked people avoid the light because they do evil things in the dark; they do not walk on roads that are lighted.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 24:13
BAB
Word Study
Hover over any word to see its amplified meaning. Click a word to explore its full definition and translation comparisons.
Amplified text is generated using scripting to tie together English translations for comparison. Always refer to the core BSB translation and original Hebrew/Greek text for accuracy. Anomalies may occur.
Job 24:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
הֵ֤מָּה
הָיוּ֮
בְּֽ/מֹרְדֵ֫י
א֥וֹר
לֹֽא
הִכִּ֥ירוּ
דְרָכָ֑י/ו
וְ/לֹ֥א
יָ֝שְׁב֗וּ
בִּ/נְתִיבֹתָֽי/ו
הֵ֤מָּה
hêm
H1992
they(masc.)
Pron
הָיוּ֮
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
בְּֽ/מֹרְדֵ֫י
mârad
H4775
to rebel
Prep | V-Qal
א֥וֹר
ʼôwr
H216
light
N-cs
לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
הִכִּ֥ירוּ
nâkar
H5234
to recognize
V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp
דְרָכָ֑י/ו
derek
H1870
way
N-cp | Suff
וְ/לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
יָ֝שְׁב֗וּ
yâshab
H3427
to dwell
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
בִּ/נְתִיבֹתָֽי/ו
nâthîyb
H5410
path
Prep | N-cp | Suff
Hebrew Word Study
Select any word above to explore its original meaning, root, and usage across Scripture.
Use ← → arrow keys to navigate between words.
Hebrew Word Reference — Job 24:13
הֵ֤מָּה
hêm
H1992
"they(masc.)"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to refer to a group of men, emphasizing that it is specifically them. It is often translated as 'they' or 'them' in the Bible, and appears in books like Exodus and Isaiah.
Definition: they, these, the same, who
Usage: Occurs in 524 OT verses. KJV: it, like, [idiom] (how, so) many (soever, more as) they (be), (the) same, [idiom] so, [idiom] such, their, them, these, they, those, which, who, whom, withal, ye. See also: Genesis 3:7; Deuteronomy 19:17; 2 Kings 1:18.
הָיוּ֮
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
בְּֽ/מֹרְדֵ֫י
mârad
H4775
"to rebel"
Prep | V-Qal
To rebel means to resist or defy authority, like the Israelites who rebelled against God in the wilderness. This Hebrew word is used to describe rebellion against human leaders, like kings, or against God Himself. It appears in stories like Exodus and Numbers.
Definition: 1) to rebel, revolt, be rebellious 1a) (Qal) to rebel, revolt 1a1) against human king 1a2) against God 1a3) against light (poetic)
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: rebel(-lious). See also: Genesis 14:4; 2 Chronicles 36:13; Isaiah 36:5.
א֥וֹר
ʼôwr
H216
"light"
N-cs
Light, including natural light from the sun or stars, and also spiritual light from God. It can refer to happiness, prosperity, or understanding. In the Bible, God is often described as the source of light and life.
Definition: 1) light 1a) light of day 1b) light of heavenly luminaries (moon, sun, stars) 1c) day-break, dawn, morning light 1d) daylight 1e) lightning 1f) light of lamp 1g) light of life 1h) light of prosperity 1i) light of instruction 1j) light of face (fig.) 1k) Jehovah as Israel's light
Usage: Occurs in 110 OT verses. KJV: bright, clear, [phrase] day, light (-ning), morning, sun. See also: Genesis 1:3; Psalms 78:14; Psalms 4:7.
לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
הִכִּ֥ירוּ
nâkar
H5234
"to recognize"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp
To alienate or treat as foreign, as seen in the story of Moses and the Egyptians in Exodus. This verb means to scrutinize or look intently at someone, often with suspicion or disregard. It is used to describe the actions of biblical characters towards others.
Definition: 1) to recognise, acknowledge, know, respect, discern, regard 1a) (Niphal) to be recognised 1b) (Piel) to regard 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to regard, observe, pay attention to, pay regard to, notice 1c2) to recognise (as formerly known), perceive 1c3) to be willing to recognise or acknowledge, acknowledge with honour 1c4) to be acquainted with 1c5) to distinguish, understand 1d) (Hithpael) to make oneself known
Usage: Occurs in 47 OT verses. KJV: acknowledge, [idiom] could, deliver, discern, dissemble, estrange, feign self to be another, know, take knowledge (notice), perceive, regard, (have) respect, behave (make) self strange(-ly). See also: Genesis 27:23; 1 Kings 20:41; Psalms 103:16.
דְרָכָ֑י/ו
derek
H1870
"way"
N-cp | Suff
Derek refers to a road or path, and can also mean a way of life or manner of action. It is often used to describe a journey or direction, and can be used figuratively to describe a person's character or moral path.
Definition: : road/route 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner 1a) road, way, path 1b) journey 1c) direction 1d) manner, habit, way 1e) of course of life (fig.) 1f) of moral character (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 626 OT verses. KJV: along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 3:24; Deuteronomy 28:29; 1 Kings 15:34.
וְ/לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יָ֝שְׁב֗וּ
yâshab
H3427
"to dwell"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.
בִּ/נְתִיבֹתָֽי/ו
nâthîyb
H5410
"path"
Prep | N-cp | Suff
In the Bible, this word means a path or road that people walk on, like a beaten track. It appears in books like Isaiah and Jeremiah, referring to a traveler's journey. The word is used to describe a way or pathway.
Definition: 1) trodden with the feet, path, pathway 2) path, pathway, traveller
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: path(-way), [idiom] travel(-ler), way. See also: Judges 5:6; Proverbs 3:17; Psalms 78:50.
Study Notes — Job 24:13
Show Verse Quote Highlights
- Context
- Cross References
- Job 24:13 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 24:13
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 24:13
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 24:13
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 24:13
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 24:13
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 24:13
- Cambridge Bible on Job 24:13
- Barnes' Notes on Job 24:13
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 24:13
- Sermons on Job 24:13
Context — Job: Judgment for the Wicked
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.
14When daylight is gone, the murderer rises to kill the poor and needy; in the night he is like a thief. 15The eye of the adulterer watches for twilight. Thinking, ‘No eye will see me,’ he covers his face.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John 3:19–20 | And this is the verdict: The Light has come into the world, but men loved the darkness rather than the Light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come into the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. |
| 2 | Proverbs 4:19 | But the way of the wicked is like the darkest gloom; they do not know what makes them stumble. |
| 3 | Jude 1:6 | And the angels who did not stay within their own domain but abandoned their proper dwelling—these He has kept in eternal chains under darkness, bound for judgment on that great day. |
| 4 | 2 Thessalonians 2:10–12 | and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth that would have saved them. For this reason God will send them a powerful delusion so that they believe the lie, in order that judgment may come upon all who have disbelieved the truth and delighted in wickedness. |
| 5 | 1 John 2:19 | They went out from us, but they did not belong to us. For if they had belonged to us, they would have remained with us. But their departure made it clear that none of them belonged to us. |
| 6 | John 9:39–41 | Then Jesus declared, “For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind may see and those who see may become blind.” Some of the Pharisees who were with Him heard this, and they asked Him, “Are we blind too?” “If you were blind,” Jesus replied, “you would not be guilty of sin. But since you claim you can see, your guilt remains.” |
| 7 | 2 Peter 2:20–22 | If indeed they have escaped the corruption of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, only to be entangled and overcome by it again, their final condition is worse than it was at first. It would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness than to have known it and then to turn away from the holy commandment passed on to them. Of them the proverbs are true: “A dog returns to its vomit,” and, “A sow that is washed goes back to her wallowing in the mud.” |
| 8 | John 12:35 | Then Jesus told them, “For a little while longer, the Light will be among you. Walk while you have the Light, so that darkness will not overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going. |
| 9 | Romans 3:11–17 | There is no one who understands, no one who seeks God. All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one.” “Their throats are open graves; their tongues practice deceit.” “The venom of vipers is on their lips.” “Their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness.” “Their feet are swift to shed blood; ruin and misery lie in their wake, and the way of peace they have not known.” |
| 10 | Romans 2:17–24 | Now you, if you call yourself a Jew; if you rely on the law and boast in God; if you know His will and approve of what is superior because you are instructed by the law; if you are convinced that you are a guide for the blind, a light for those in darkness, an instructor of the foolish, a teacher of infants, because you have in the law the embodiment of knowledge and truth— you, then, who teach others, do you not teach yourself? You who preach against stealing, do you steal? You who forbid adultery, do you commit adultery? You who abhor idols, do you rob temples? You who boast in the law, do you dishonor God by breaking the law? As it is written: “God’s name is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you.” |
Job 24:13 Summary
Job 24:13 talks about people who intentionally reject and oppose God's truth and guidance, which is like rebelling against the light. This means they don't want to follow God's ways or paths, and instead, they choose to stay in the darkness. According to John 8:12, Jesus is the light of the world, and when we follow Him, we will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. By choosing to follow God's light, we can experience His love, peace, and guidance in our lives, as described in Psalm 23:4, where God's rod and staff comfort us, even in the darkest valley.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to rebel against the light in Job 24:13?
To rebel against the light means to intentionally reject and oppose God's truth and guidance, as seen in Job 24:13, which is similar to what is described in John 3:19-20, where people love darkness rather than light because their deeds are evil.
How can someone not know the ways or paths of the light?
According to Job 24:13, those who rebel against the light do not know its ways or paths, which suggests a willful ignorance or hardness of heart, as described in Romans 1:18-23, where people suppress the truth about God and His creation.
What is the consequence of rebelling against the light?
The consequence of rebelling against the light is spiritual darkness and separation from God, as seen in Job 24:13 and supported by verses like Isaiah 59:9-10, where people stumble and grope in the darkness, unable to find their way.
Can someone who has rebelled against the light still come to know God?
Yes, according to 2 Peter 3:9, God is patient and wants everyone to come to repentance, and in 1 John 1:7, it is written that if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus cleanses us from all sin.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways do I rebel against God's light in my own life, and what steps can I take to surrender to His truth?
- How can I be a light in the darkness for those around me who may be rebelling against God's truth?
- What are some ways I can intentionally seek to know and follow God's paths, as described in Psalm 119:105, where the word of God is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path?
- What are the dangers of willful ignorance or hardness of heart, as described in Hebrews 3:7-11, and how can I cultivate a heart that is soft and receptive to God's truth?
Gill's Exposition on Job 24:13
They are of those that rebel against the light,.... The light of nature, acting contrary to the dictates of their own consciences, in being guilty of the inhumanity, barbarity, and cruelty they were
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 24:13
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 24:13
This is added as the general character of the persons before mentioned, and as a great aggravation of their wickedness, that they were not modest sinners, which were ashamed of their evil ways, and therefore sinned in the dark, and in secret, as some who here follow; but sinned impudently in the face of the sun, and in spite of all their light, as well the light of reason and conscience, which abhors and condemns their wicked actions, as the light of Divine revelation, which was then in good measure imparted to the church and people of God in this time, and shortly after was committed to writing; all which they set at defiance, sinning with manifest contempt of God, and of men, and of their own consciences. They know not; either, 1. They do not desire or care to know them; they are willingly ignorant of them. Or, 2. They do not approve, nor love, nor choose them; as knowing frequently signifies in the Scripture use. The ways thereof, i.e. of the light, or in such ways and courses as are agreeable to the light. Or, in his ways, i.e. in the ways of God, who is oft understood in this book where he is not expressed. Nor abide in the paths thereof; if they do some good actions, yet they do not persevere in well-doing, they are not constant and fixed in a good course of life.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 24:13
Job 24:13 They are of those that rebel against the light; they know not the ways thereof, nor abide in the paths thereof.Ver. 13. They are of those that rebel against the light] Against the common light of the sun, say some, which they are ready to curse (as the Atlantes, a people of Ethiopia, are said to do), and could wish extinct, that they might sin unseen (Herodot.). Others more fitly understand it of the light of nature and Scripture; against which wicked atheists rise up and rebel; as malcontents and mutineers do against lawful authority. In the poor blind Ethnics it is to be seen that some few principles and notions of good and evil, right and wrong, truth and falsehood, are yet to be found in corrupt nature; like as when cities and great buildings are overthrown by war, some towers, some pinnacles, survive the violence. Now some desperate sinners against their own souls take the boldness to tear out these principles, that might any way disturb their course in sin; and to take an order with their natural consciences, clapping up those prophets from God, close prisoners, Romans 1:18, till at length all that little light is lost, that rush candle quite extinct. When wine is poured out of a cup the sides are yet moist. But when it is rinsed and wiped, then remaineth not the least taste. Even so that glimmering of divine light left in the natural man is so defaced by obstinace in sin, that not the least spark thereof remaineth. These bats have flown so long against that light, that at length they have put it out. And whereas to those that live under the ordinances there is another light risen, viz. that of God’ s word and works, graceless wretches shut their windows, lest this light should come in upon them, as the Pharisees did, John 3:18.
They hate it because their deeds are evil, saith our Saviour; they spurn and scorn at it, saith Solomon, Proverbs 1:7.; they are willingly ignorant, saith Peter; they wink wilfully, saith Austin, martyr; Ut liberius peccent, libenter ignorant, saith Bernard, they rebel against the light, as Balaam did when he set his face toward the wilderness, and would needs curse howsoever. Or as Pharaoh, who sat not down under the miracle Moses wrought, but sent for the magicians. How many are there in this day, who, after conviction, get the bit between their teeth, like unruly horses, and run away! They know not the ways thereof] A carnal heart is not willing to know what it should do, lest it should do what it would not do. Of such Bernard saith, that they seek straws to put out their own eyes with, Festucam quaerunt ut oculos eruant. If they seek after God’ s ways, it is but as a coward seeketh after his enemy, with a hope he shall not find him.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 24:13
(13) They are of those that rebel against the light.—A very remarkable expression, which seems to anticipate the teaching of St. John (Job 1:9, &c.).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 24:13
Verse 13. They - rebel against the light] Speaking of wicked men. They rebel against the light of God in their consciences, and his light in his word. They are tyrants in grain, and care neither for God nor the poor. They know not the ways thereof - they will not learn their duty to God or man. Nor abide in the paths thereof - if brought at any time to a better mind, they speedily relapse; and are steady only in cruelty and mischief. This is the character of the oppressors of suffering humanity, and of sinners audacious and hardened. This whole verse Mr. Good translates in the following manner: - They are indignant of the light; They respect not its progress; And will not return to its paths. They hate good; they regard not its operation; they go out of the way of righteousness, and refuse to return.
Cambridge Bible on Job 24:13
13–17. The outrages perpetrated by a different class of wrongdoers, the murderer (Job 24:14), the adulterer (Job 24:15), and the robber (Job 24:16). Those described in former verses pursued their violent course openly, they had law or at least custom on their side, and their cruelties did no more than illustrate the rights of property; those now mentioned are “rebels against the light” and operate under cover of the darkness.
Barnes' Notes on Job 24:13
They are of those that rebel against the light - That is, they hate the light: compare John 3:20. It is unpleasant to them, and they perform their deeds in the night.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 24:13
Second half — AGAINST THE LIGHT AND AGAINST GOD, — WHOM ON ACCOUNT OF THE SECRECY OF THEIR CRIMES HEAVEN ALONE CAN PUNISH — EVEN THESE ESCAPE FROM ALL EARTHLY , BY AN DEATH, Job 24:13-25.First
Sermons on Job 24:13
| Sermon | Description | |
|---|---|---|
|
On Through the Darkness by Mary Wilder Tileston | Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about the importance of trusting in the Lord and waiting patiently for Him, even when the way seems dark. She emphasizes the need to bring our unwilli |
|
Greatest of These Is Love by Corrie Ten Boom | In this sermon transcript, the speaker shares their experiences and beliefs about the importance of spreading the word of God. They mention their work with feeble-minded children a |
|
Wolves by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker begins by referencing Matthew chapter 13, where Jesus tells a parable about a man who sowed good seed in his field, but an enemy came and sowed weeds am |
|
A Portrait No Artist Can Paint by C.H. Spurgeon | The sermon transcript discusses the description of Jesus Christ as seen by John in the isle of Patmos. It emphasizes the impossibility of capturing the glory of Christ's face throu |
|
Light Rejected by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the parable of the wedding feast from Matthew 22. He emphasizes that God has sent his servants to invite people to the wedding, but many have |
|
Unpardonable Sin by William P. Nicholson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the fact that preaching the gospel is a serious matter because it deals with the eternal destiny of human beings. He shares a story from the |
|
Reaching the Lost in Uncertain Times by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the importance of unity and love among believers in reaching the lost in a world filled with darkness and tension. It highlights the need for Christians to l |