Job 27:22
Job 27:22 in Multiple Translations
It hurls itself against him without mercy as he flees headlong from its power.
For God shall cast upon him, and not spare: he would fain flee out of his hand.
For God shall hurl at him, and not spare: He would fain flee out of his hand.
God sends his arrows against him without mercy; he goes in flight before his hand.
The wind blows at them with full force; they try desperately to escape.
And God shall cast vpon him and not spare, though he would faine flee out of his hand.
And it casteth at him, and doth not spare, From its hand he diligently fleeth.
For it hurls at him, and does not spare, as he flees away from his hand.
For God shall cast upon him, and not spare: he would fain flee out of his hand.
And he shall cast upon him, and shall not spare: out of his hand he would willingly flee.
That wind strikes them without pitying them while they are running away, trying to escape from its force/power [MTY].
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 27:22
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Job 27:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/יַשְׁלֵ֣ךְ
עָ֭לָי/ו
וְ/לֹ֣א
יַחְמֹ֑ל
מִ֝/יָּד֗/וֹ
בָּר֥וֹחַ
יִבְרָֽח
וְ/יַשְׁלֵ֣ךְ
shâlak
H7993
to throw
Conj | V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
עָ֭לָי/ו
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
וְ/לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
יַחְמֹ֑ל
châmal
H2550
to spare
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
מִ֝/יָּד֗/וֹ
yâd
H3027
hand
Prep | N-cs | Suff
בָּר֥וֹחַ
bârach
H1272
to flee
V-Qal-Ptc
יִבְרָֽח
bârach
H1272
to flee
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 27:22
וְ/יַשְׁלֵ֣ךְ
shâlak
H7993
"to throw"
Conj | V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
To throw or cast away is the meaning of this Hebrew verb. It is used in various contexts, including throwing lots or casting out something unwanted. The word appears in stories like Jonah being thrown into the sea.
Definition: 1) to throw, cast, hurl, fling 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to throw, cast, throw away, cast off, shed, cast down 1a2) to cast (lots) (fig) 1b) (Hophal) 1b1) to be thrown, be cast 1b2) to be cast forth or out 1b3) to be cast down 1b4) to be cast (metaph)
Usage: Occurs in 121 OT verses. KJV: adventure, cast (away, down, forth, off, out), hurl, pluck, throw. See also: Genesis 21:15; Nehemiah 9:11; Psalms 2:3.
עָ֭לָי/ו
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
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.
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.
יַחְמֹ֑ל
châmal
H2550
"to spare"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
To spare or have pity is the meaning of this Hebrew verb, as seen in Genesis 43:14, where Joseph spares his brothers. It shows compassion and mercy towards others.
Definition: (Qal) to spare, pity, have compassion on
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: have compassion, (have) pity, spare. See also: Exodus 2:6; Jeremiah 21:7; Proverbs 6:34.
מִ֝/יָּד֗/וֹ
yâd
H3027
"hand"
Prep | N-cs | Suff
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists
Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.
בָּר֥וֹחַ
bârach
H1272
"to flee"
V-Qal-Ptc
To flee means to run away quickly, as seen in the Bible when people escaped from danger or pursued others, like in the story of David and Absalom.
Definition: 1) to go through, flee, run away, chase, drive away, put to flight, reach, shoot (extend), hurry away 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, pass through 1a2) to flee 1a3) to hasten, come quickly 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to pass through 1b2) to cause to flee, put to flight 1b3) to drive away
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: chase (away); drive away, fain, flee (away), put to flight, make haste, reach, run away, shoot. See also: Genesis 16:6; 1 Kings 11:17; Psalms 3:1.
יִבְרָֽח
bârach
H1272
"to flee"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
To flee means to run away quickly, as seen in the Bible when people escaped from danger or pursued others, like in the story of David and Absalom.
Definition: 1) to go through, flee, run away, chase, drive away, put to flight, reach, shoot (extend), hurry away 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, pass through 1a2) to flee 1a3) to hasten, come quickly 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to pass through 1b2) to cause to flee, put to flight 1b3) to drive away
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: chase (away); drive away, fain, flee (away), put to flight, make haste, reach, run away, shoot. See also: Genesis 16:6; 1 Kings 11:17; Psalms 3:1.
Study Notes — Job 27:22
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 27:22 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 27:22
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 27:22
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 27:22
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 27:22
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 27:22
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 27:22
- Cambridge Bible on Job 27:22
- Barnes' Notes on Job 27:22
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 27:22
- Sermons on Job 27:22
Context — The Wicked Man’s Portion
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.
22It hurls itself against him without mercy as he flees headlong from its power.
23It claps its hands at him and hisses him out of his place.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Peter 2:4–5 | For if God did not spare the angels when they sinned, but cast them deep into hell, placing them in chains of darkness to be held for judgment; if He did not spare the ancient world when He brought the flood on its ungodly people, but preserved Noah, a preacher of righteousness, among the eight; |
| 2 | Ezekiel 24:14 | I, the LORD, have spoken; the time is coming, and I will act. I will not refrain or show pity, nor will I relent. I will judge you according to your ways and deeds,’ declares the Lord GOD.” |
| 3 | Job 11:20 | But the eyes of the wicked will fail, and escape will elude them; they will hope for their last breath.” |
| 4 | Ezekiel 5:11 | Therefore as surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, because you have defiled My sanctuary with all your detestable idols and abominations, I Myself will withdraw My favor; I will not look upon you with pity, nor will I spare you. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 13:14 | I will smash them against one another, fathers and sons alike, declares the LORD. I will allow no mercy or pity or compassion to keep Me from destroying them.’” |
| 6 | Ezekiel 9:5–6 | And as I listened, He said to the others, “Follow him through the city and start killing; do not show pity or spare anyone! Slaughter the old men, the young men and maidens, the women and children; but do not go near anyone who has the mark. Now begin at My sanctuary.” So they began with the elders who were before the temple. |
| 7 | Romans 8:32 | He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also, along with Him, freely give us all things? |
| 8 | Amos 2:14 | Escape will fail the swift, the strong will not prevail by his strength, and the mighty will not save his life. |
| 9 | Joshua 10:11 | As they fled before Israel along the descent from Beth-horon to Azekah, the LORD cast down on them large hailstones from the sky, and more of them were killed by the hailstones than by the swords of the Israelites. |
| 10 | Deuteronomy 32:23 | I will heap disasters upon them; I will spend My arrows against them. |
Job 27:22 Summary
This verse is describing a powerful and merciless force that is coming against someone who is trying to flee from it. The force is too strong, and the person is overwhelmed by its power. This is a picture of what happens when we try to run from God's judgment, as seen in Romans 1:18-32. We can trust in God's mercy and power, and not try to flee from Him, but instead run to Him for refuge, as seen in Psalm 46:1-3 and Proverbs 18:10.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 'it' that is hurling itself against the person in Job 27:22?
The 'it' refers to the powerful and merciless force of God's judgment, as seen in Job 27:20-23, which is a description of the terror and destruction that comes upon the wicked, similar to what is described in Psalms 1:3-6 and Isaiah 57:20-21.
Why does the verse say 'he flees headlong from its power'?
This phrase indicates that the person is trying to escape the judgment of God, but it is too powerful and overwhelming, as seen in Amos 5:19, where it is written that the day of the Lord is a day of darkness and not light, and in 1 Thessalonians 5:3, where it is written that destruction will come upon the wicked suddenly.
Is this verse talking about a literal storm or a spiritual one?
While the language used is similar to that of a literal storm, the context suggests that it is a spiritual storm, a time of God's judgment and wrath, as seen in Jeremiah 23:19 and Ezekiel 13:10-16.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the book of Job?
This verse is part of Job's speech in which he is describing the fate of the wicked, and it serves as a contrast to his own experiences and the question of why he, a righteous man, is suffering, as seen in Job 1:1-3 and Job 42:1-6.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I try to flee from God's power and judgment in my own life?
- How can I prepare myself for the storms of life, whether they be literal or spiritual?
- What does this verse teach me about the nature of God's judgment and wrath?
- In what ways can I trust in God's mercy and power, even in the midst of difficult circumstances?
Gill's Exposition on Job 27:22
For [God] shall cast upon him, and not spare,.... Cast his sins upon him, which will lie as an intolerable weight upon his conscience; and his wrath upon him, which being poured out like fire, he
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 27:22
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 27:22
God shall cast upon him his darts or plagues, one after another. And not spare, i.e. shall show no pity nor mercy to him, when he crieth to God for it. He would fain flee out of his hand; he earnestly desires and endeavours by all ways possible to escape the judgments of God, but all in vain.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 27:22
Job 27:22 For [God] shall cast upon him, and not spare: he would fain flee out of his hand.Ver. 22. For God shall cast upon him, and not spare] But set himself to inflict upon this cursed caitiff all the plagues written and unwritten in his book, full vials of vengeance; an evil, an only evil, even punishment without pity, misery without mercy, sorrow without succour, crying without comfort, mischief without measure, torments without end, and past imagination. He would fain flee out of his hand] But that will not be; like a wretched caitiff, he runs without resting, but God’ s hand pursueth him till he perisheth. He may shuffle from side to side, as Balaam’ s ass did; he may skip up and down, as the wounded deer; Sed haeret lateri lethalis arundo, the deadly dart sticks in his side, &c.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 27:22
(22) For God shall cast upon him.—The Authorised Version supplies God as the subject; but we obtain very good sense by understanding it of the man who constantly fled from his power now being only too glad of the opportunity of avenging himself on him, while he or others clap their hands at him, and hiss him from his place.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 27:22
Verse 22. God shall cast upon him] Or, rather, the storm mentioned above shall incessantly pelt him, and give him no respite; nor can he by any means escape from its fury.
Cambridge Bible on Job 27:22
22. shall cast upon him] i. e. shall shoot down upon him His destroying arrows, Numbers 35:20. Comp. again what Job says of himself, ch. Job 6:4, Job 16:13, “His arrows compass me round about, he cleaveth my reins and doth not spare.”
Barnes' Notes on Job 27:22
For God shall cast upon him - That is, God shall bring calamities upon him, or cast his thunderbolts upon him, and shall not pity him. He would fain flee - He would gladly escape from the wrath of God, but he is unable to do it.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 27:22
22. He would fain flee — Literally, Fleeing he flees. Hither and thither he flees before God’s hand, but in vain.
Sermons on Job 27:22
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Jude #4 - Sodom and Gomorrah by Chuck Missler | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the violence and indulgences of the flesh that are often portrayed in entertainment. He emphasizes the need for Christians to re-examine the |
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The Lord Has Promised to Deliver You by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker begins by reading verses from Psalm 34 that emphasize the theme of deliverance. He then prays for an anointing and discusses how God deals with violence |
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Prophets Who Are False and the One That Is True by L.R. Shelton Jr | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding God's judgment and the consequences of sin. He highlights the need to preach the truth, even if it is diffic |
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Three Warnings and the Remedy by L.R. Shelton Jr | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on three warnings given in 2 Peter 2:4-6. These warnings are set forth as examples of sin and destruction. The preacher emphasizes God's hatred |
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The Lord Knoweth How to Deliver the Godly by L.R. Shelton Jr | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the power of God to deliver His people from temptation and to punish the unjust. He emphasizes that the sovereign God of the Bible is all-pow |
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The Dawkind Delusion by Neale Brinkley | In this sermon, the speaker contrasts the viewpoint of Dawkins and his group with the message offered by the Bible. The Bible is presented as a source of hope and a solution to the |
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The True Grace of God by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of staying true to the true grace of God, highlighting the dangers of turning the grace of God into a license for sin. It warns against false |