Job 27:19
Job 27:19 in Multiple Translations
He lies down wealthy, but will do so no more; when he opens his eyes, all is gone.
The rich man shall lie down, but he shall not be gathered: he openeth his eyes, and he is not.
He lieth down rich, but he shall not be gathered to his fathers; He openeth his eyes, and he is not.
He goes to rest full of wealth, but does so for the last time: on opening his eyes, he sees it there no longer.
They go to bed rich, but never again! For when they wake up, it's all gone.
When the rich man sleepeth, he shall not be gathered to his fathers: they opened their eyes, and he was gone.
Rich he lieth down, and he is not gathered, His eyes he hath opened, and he is not.
He lies down rich, but he will not do so again. He opens his eyes, and he is not.
The rich man shall lie down, but he shall not be gathered: he openeth his eyes, and he is not.
The rich man when he shall sleep shall take away nothing with him: he shall open his eyes and find nothing.
Wicked people are rich when they lie down at night, but when they wake up in the morning, they find out that their money has disappeared.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 27:19
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Job 27:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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עָשִׁ֣יר
יִ֭שְׁכַּב
וְ/לֹ֣א
יֵאָסֵ֑ף
עֵינָ֖י/ו
פָּקַ֣ח
וְ/אֵינֶֽ/נּוּ
עָשִׁ֣יר
ʻâshîyr
H6223
rich
Adj
יִ֭שְׁכַּב
shâkab
H7901
to lie down
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
וְ/לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
יֵאָסֵ֑ף
ʼâçaph
H622
to gather
V-Niphal-Imperf-3ms
עֵינָ֖י/ו
ʻayin
H5869
eye
N-cd | Suff
פָּקַ֣ח
pâqach
H6491
to open
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
וְ/אֵינֶֽ/נּוּ
ʼayin
H369
nothing
Conj | Part | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 27:19
עָשִׁ֣יר
ʻâshîyr
H6223
"rich"
Adj
In the Bible, the Hebrew word for 'rich' describes someone with wealth or noble status. It is used to describe people who are wealthy, like the rich man in certain parables. The word is often translated as 'rich' in English Bibles.
Definition: adj 1) rich, wealthy n 2) the rich, the wealthy, rich man
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: rich (man). See also: Exodus 30:15; Proverbs 18:23; Psalms 45:13.
יִ֭שְׁכַּב
shâkab
H7901
"to lie down"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
To lie down can mean to rest, sleep, or have sexual relations, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible. It can also mean to relax or be at rest.
Definition: : lay_down/lie_with 1) to lie down 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lie, lie down, lie on 1a2) to lodge 1a3) to lie (of sexual relations) 1a4) to lie down (in death) 1a5) to rest, relax (fig) 1b) (Niphal) to be lain with (sexually) 1c) (Pual) to be lain with (sexually) 1d) (Hiphil) to make to lie down 1e) (Hophal) to be laid
Usage: Occurs in 194 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, cast down, (lover-)lay (self) (down), (make to) lie (down, down to sleep, still with), lodge, ravish, take rest, sleep, stay. See also: Genesis 19:4; 1 Kings 11:43; Psalms 3:6.
וְ/לֹ֣א
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.
יֵאָסֵ֑ף
ʼâçaph
H622
"to gather"
V-Niphal-Imperf-3ms
To gather means to bring people or things together, often for a purpose like worship or community. It can also mean to take away or remove something, like gathering a harvest. This word appears in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) to gather, receive, remove, gather in 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to gather, collect 1a2) to gather (an individual into company of others) 1a3) to bring up the rear 1a4) to gather and take away, remove, withdraw 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to assemble, be gathered 1b2) (pass of Qal 1a2) 1b2a) to be gathered to one's fathers 1b2b) to be brought in or into (association with others) 1b3) (pass of Qal 1a4) 1b3a) to be taken away, removed, perish 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to gather (harvest) 1c2) to take in, receive into 1c3) rearguard, rearward (subst) 1d) (Pual) to be gathered 1e) (Hithpael) to gather oneself or themselves
Usage: Occurs in 188 OT verses. KJV: assemble, bring, consume, destroy, felch, gather (in, together, up again), [idiom] generally, get (him), lose, put all together, receive, recover (another from leprosy), (be) rereward, [idiom] surely, take (away, into, up), [idiom] utterly, withdraw. See also: Genesis 6:21; 1 Chronicles 11:13; Psalms 26:9.
עֵינָ֖י/ו
ʻayin
H5869
"eye"
N-cd | Suff
This word can mean a spring or fountain, but also refers to the eye or a source of something. It is often translated as affliction, outward appearance, or countenance, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 828 OT verses. KJV: affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). See also: Genesis 3:5; Exodus 34:9; Deuteronomy 28:67.
פָּקַ֣ח
pâqach
H6491
"to open"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to open, like opening your eyes or ears to something new. It can also mean being observant and aware of your surroundings. In the Bible, it is used to describe physical and spiritual awakening.
Definition: 1) to open (the eyes) 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to open (the eyes) 1a2) to open (the ears) 1b) (Niphal) to be opened
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: open. See also: Genesis 3:5; Psalms 146:8; Proverbs 20:13.
וְ/אֵינֶֽ/נּוּ
ʼayin
H369
"nothing"
Conj | Part | Suff
This word means nothing or not, often used to indicate the absence of something, as in Genesis 1:2 where the earth was without form. It emphasizes the idea of something lacking or non-existent.
Definition: 1) nothing, not, nought n 1a) nothing, nought neg 1b) not 1c) to have not (of possession) adv 1d) without w/prep 1e) for lack of
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: else, except, fail, (father-) less, be gone, in(-curable), neither, never, no (where), none, nor, (any, thing), not, nothing, to nought, past, un(-searchable), well-nigh, without. Compare H370 (אַיִן). See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 14:27; 1 Kings 15:22.
Study Notes — Job 27:19
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 27:19 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 27:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 27:19
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 27:19
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 27:19
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 27:19
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 27:19
- Cambridge Bible on Job 27:19
- Barnes' Notes on Job 27:19
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 27:19
- Sermons on Job 27:19
Context — The Wicked Man’s Portion
17what he lays up, the righteous will wear, and his silver will be divided by the innocent.
18The house he built is like a moth’s cocoon, like a hut set up by a watchman.
19He lies down wealthy, but will do so no more; when he opens his eyes, all is gone.
20Terrors overtake him like a flood; a tempest sweeps him away in the night. 21The east wind carries him away, and he is gone; it sweeps him out of his place.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 24:24 | They are exalted for a moment, then they are gone; they are brought low and gathered up like all others; they are cut off like heads of grain. |
| 2 | Psalms 58:9 | Before your pots can feel the burning thorns— whether green or dry— He will sweep them away. |
| 3 | Psalms 73:19–20 | How suddenly they are laid waste, completely swept away by terrors! Like one waking from a dream, so You, O Lord, awaken and despise their form. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 8:2 | They will be exposed to the sun and moon, and to all the host of heaven which they have loved, served, followed, consulted, and worshiped. Their bones will not be gathered up or buried, but will become like dung lying on the ground. |
| 5 | Matthew 3:12 | His winnowing fork is in His hand to clear His threshing floor and to gather His wheat into the barn; but He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.” |
| 6 | Job 20:7–9 | he will perish forever, like his own dung; those who had seen him will ask, ‘Where is he?’ He will fly away like a dream, never to be found; he will be chased away like a vision in the night. The eye that saw him will see him no more, and his place will no longer behold him. |
| 7 | Job 21:30 | Indeed, the evil man is spared from the day of calamity, delivered from the day of wrath. |
| 8 | Job 21:23–26 | One man dies full of vigor, completely secure and at ease. His body is well nourished, and his bones are rich with marrow. Yet another man dies in the bitterness of his soul, having never tasted prosperity. But together they lie down in the dust, and worms cover them both. |
| 9 | Job 14:10 | But a man dies and is laid low; he breathes his last, and where is he? |
| 10 | Job 30:23 | Yes, I know that You will bring me down to death, to the place appointed for all the living. |
Job 27:19 Summary
This verse is saying that even if someone has a lot of wealth and possessions, it can all be taken away in an instant. This is a reminder that true security and happiness come from God, not from the things we own (Psalm 16:11). We should trust in God's sovereignty and provision, rather than in our own wealth or abilities, and remember that our true riches are in heaven, not on earth (Matthew 6:19-21). By trusting in God and using our resources to bless others, we can store up treasures that will last forever.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the wealthy person will lie down but not do so again?
This phrase suggests that the wealthy person's prosperity is short-lived, and they will soon experience a dramatic reversal of fortune, as seen in the story of Job himself (Job 1:13-22).
Is this verse saying that wealth is inherently bad or sinful?
No, this verse is not condemning wealth itself, but rather the fleeting nature of earthly riches and the dangers of trusting in them for security, as warned in 1 Timothy 6:17-19.
How does this verse relate to the concept of God's justice?
This verse highlights the idea that God's justice will ultimately prevail, and those who trust in their wealth rather than God will be left with nothing, as seen in the parable of the rich fool in Luke 12:13-21.
What is the main message of this verse for believers today?
The main message is to trust in God's sovereignty and provision, rather than in earthly wealth or possessions, and to remember that true security and riches come from a relationship with Him, as seen in Matthew 6:19-21 and Proverbs 30:8-9.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have seen wealth or material possessions bring a false sense of security in my own life or in the lives of those around me?
- How can I cultivate a deeper trust in God's provision and sovereignty, rather than relying on my own wealth or abilities?
- What are some practical steps I can take to store up treasures in heaven, rather than on earth, as Jesus teaches in Matthew 6:19-21?
- In what ways can I use my own resources and wealth to bless others and advance the kingdom of God, rather than simply accumulating more for myself?
Gill's Exposition on Job 27:19
The rich man shall lie down, but he shall not be gathered,.... That is, the wicked rich man; and the sense is, either he shall lie down upon his bed, but shall not be gathered to rest, shall get no
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 27:19
I will teach you by the hand of God: that which is with the Almighty will I not conceal. These words are contrary to Job's previous sentiments (notes, Job 21:22-33; Job 24:22-25).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 27:19
Shall lie down; either, 1. To sleep; as this word is used, , &c. Or, 2. In death, of which it is used, . He shall not be gathered, to wit, in burial, of which this word is used, 25:33. Instead of that honourable interment and burial with his fathers which he expected, he shall be buried with the burial of an ass; his carcass shall lie like dung upon the earth. He openeth his eyes so the sense is either, 1. He awaketh in the morning, promising to himself a happy day. Or, 2. He looks about him for help and relief in his extremity.
But the words are and may be rendered thus, one openeth his eyes, i.e. whilst a man can open his eyes, in a moment, or in the twinkling of an eye. He is not; he is as if he had never been, dead and gone, and his family and name extinct with him.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 27:19
Job 27:19 The rich man shall lie down, but he shall not be gathered: he openeth his eyes, and he [is] not.Ver. 19. The rich man shall lie down] That is, the wicked rich man, as James 5:1. Magna cognatio ut rei sic nominis, divitiis, et vitiis. He shall lie down, viz. in the streets, as being left homeless. But he shall not be gathered] i.e. Taken into house or harbour by any man; but abhorred by all for his former cruelty. He openeth his eyes, and he is not] He looketh about him on every side, but findeth no succour. There are that understand it of death: The rich man shall lie down, sc. in the dust of death; but shall not be gathered, that is, nec honorifice funerabitur; he shall not have the honour of a comely burial (Tigur.). Besides, he openeth his eyes, and he is not; upon his death bed he looks about for comfort (the mole, they say, never openeth her eyes till the pangs of death are upon her); but instead thereof shall see that threefold terrible spectacle, death, judgment, hell, and all to be passed through by his poor soul; hence, and no wonder.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 27:19
(19) But he shall not be gathered.—Some ancient versions read, “but he shall do so no more;” but the “gathering” may refer to his wealth. “He openeth his eyes, and it (i.e., his wealth) is not;” or it may mean that as soon as he opens his eyes, hoping to enjoy his riches, he shall be no more, but be suddenly cut off. This sense appears to accord with the following verses.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 27:19
Verse 19. The rich man shall lie down] In the grave. But he shall not be gathered] Neither have a respectable burial among men, nor be gathered with the righteous in the kingdom of God. It may be that Job alludes here to an opinion relative to the state of certain persons after death, prevalent in all nations in ancient times, viz., that those whose funeral rites had not been duly performed, wander about as ghosts, and find no rest. He openeth his eyes] In the morning of the resurrection. And he is not.] He is utterly lost and undone for ever. This seems to be the plain sense of the passage; and so all the versions appear to have understood it; but Reiske and some others, by making יאסף yeaseph an Arabic word, signifying, not the idea of gathering, but care, anxiety, c., have quite altered this sense of the passage and Mr. Good, who copies them, translates thus: Let the rich man lie down, and care not. I see no manner of occasion to resort to this interpretation, which, in my judgment, gives a sense inferior to that given above, or to the following: The rich man shall lie down-go to his rest, fully persuaded that his property is in perfect safety; but he shall not be gathered, or he shall not gather-make any farther addition to his stores: he openeth his eyes in the morning, when he is not-marauders in the night have stripped him of all his property, as in the case of Job himself; a case quite probable, and not unfrequent in Arabia, when a hostile tribe makes a sudden incursion, and carries off an immense booty. But I prefer the first meaning, as it is obtained without crucifying the text.
Coverdale translates: When the rich man dyeth, he carieth nothinge with him: he is gone in the twincklinge of an eye.
Cambridge Bible on Job 27:19
19. the rich man shall lie down] “Rich” is equivalent to “wicked,” Isaiah 53:9. The words might be rendered, he lieth down rich. shall not be gathered] The parallel in the next clause, he is not, suggests the general sense, he shall rise no more. Perhaps the most probable sense is that he shall not “be gathered and buried,” according to the passages, Jeremiah 8:2; Jeremiah 25:33, Ezekiel 29:5; he shall have no funeral solemnities but shall be carried away by a sudden destruction. Others assume (after the Sept.) a different vocalization, he shall do it (lie down) no more. This is rather flat. he openeth his eyes, and he is not] The words describe the suddenness of his destruction. The phrase is no more remarkable than that in 2 Kings 19:35, “When they arose early in the morning behold they were all dead corpses.” It is hardly necessary to circumscribe the words, “Hardly shall the sinner open his eyes, to view his destruction, when he is swept away.”
Barnes' Notes on Job 27:19
The rich man - That is, the rich man who is wicked. Shall lie down - Shalt die - for so the connection demands. But he shall not be gathered - In an honorable burial.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 27:19
Strophe c — Suddenly and with violence he dies, the scorn of nature and of man, rejected and shot at by God himself, Job 27:19-23.19. The rich… lie down — He lieth down rich.
Sermons on Job 27:19
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Yet a Little While, and They Are Gone. by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the fleeting nature of the wicked's power and the eternal security of the righteous, as illustrated in Job 24:24. He contrasts the fate of the wicked, who fac |
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Our Daily Homily - Job Part 2 by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer explores the profound themes of justice and divine knowledge in the Book of Job, emphasizing the connection between wrongdoing and its consequences. He highlights that w |
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Looking at God by A.W. Tozer | The preacher delves into the concept of 'lofty things' as described in the Bible, referring to proud obstacles or arrogant thoughts that exalt themselves against the knowledge of G |
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The Folly of Looking Back in Fleeing Out of Sodom by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches about the folly of looking back when fleeing out of Sodom, drawing parallels between the destruction of Jerusalem and the end of the world to the judgment |
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Husbanding by Abner Kauffman | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the importance of taking care of our homes and families. He uses the analogy of threshing instruments to emphasize that each family is uniqu |
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The Threshing Floor of Ornan by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a genuine and real relationship with God. He highlights the need for believers to have a solid foundation in their f |
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(Daniel) Daniel's Great Vision by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the speaker, Daniel, expresses his grief and troubled spirit. He seeks the interpretation of his dream from a created being. The interpretation reveals that the fou |