Job 27:23
Job 27:23 in Multiple Translations
It claps its hands at him and hisses him out of his place.
Men shall clap their hands at him, and shall hiss him out of his place.
Men shall clap their hands at him, And shall hiss him out of his place.
Men make signs of joy because of him, driving him from his place with sounds of hissing.
People clap their hands at them and hiss at them wherever they are.”
Euery man shall clap their hands at him, and hisse at him out of their place.
It clappeth at him its hands, And it hisseth at him from his place.
Men will clap their hands at him, and will hiss him out of his place.
Men shall clap their hands at him, and shall hiss him out of his place.
He shall clasp his hands upon him, and shall hiss at him, beholding his place.
That wind is like someone clapping his hands [MET] at them to ridicule them, howling at them wherever they run to.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 27:23
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Job 27:23 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יִשְׂפֹּ֣ק
עָלֵ֣י/מוֹ
כַפֵּ֑י/מוֹ
וְ/יִשְׁרֹ֥ק
עָ֝לָ֗י/ו
מִ/מְּקֹמֽ/וֹ
יִשְׂפֹּ֣ק
çâphaq
H5606
to slap
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
עָלֵ֣י/מוֹ
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
כַפֵּ֑י/מוֹ
kaph
H3709
palm
N-fd | Suff
וְ/יִשְׁרֹ֥ק
shâraq
H8319
to whistle
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
עָ֝לָ֗י/ו
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
מִ/מְּקֹמֽ/וֹ
mâqôwm
H4725
place
Prep | N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 27:23
יִשְׂפֹּ֣ק
çâphaq
H5606
"to slap"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
To suffice or be enough is the meaning of this Hebrew word. It can also mean to clap hands in satisfaction or grief. The KJV translates it as 'clap, smite, strike, suffice, wallow'.
Definition: 1) to clap, slap 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to slap, clap 1a2) to slap, chastise 1a3) to splash, throw up 1b) (Hiphil) to cause to clap
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: clap, smite, strike, suffice, wallow. See also: Numbers 24:10; Isaiah 2:6; Jeremiah 31:19.
עָלֵ֣י/מוֹ
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.
כַפֵּ֑י/מוֹ
kaph
H3709
"palm"
N-fd | Suff
In the Bible, this word refers to the palm of the hand, like in Exodus 29 where it describes the priest's hands being filled with offerings. It can also symbolize power or strength, like in Psalm 16. It's about the hand or its shape.
Definition: : palm/hand 1) palm, hand, sole, palm of the hand, hollow or flat of the hand 1a) palm, hollow or flat of the hand 1b) power 1c) sole (of the foot) 1d) hollow, objects, bending objects, bent objects 1d1) of thigh-joint 1d2) pan, vessel (as hollow) 1d3) hollow (of sling) 1d4) hand-shaped branches or fronds (of palm trees) 1d5) handles (as bent)
Usage: Occurs in 180 OT verses. KJV: branch, [phrase] foot, hand((-ful), -dle, (-led)), hollow, middle, palm, paw, power, sole, spoon. See also: Genesis 8:9; 2 Chronicles 6:13; Psalms 7:4.
וְ/יִשְׁרֹ֥ק
shâraq
H8319
"to whistle"
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
To whistle or hiss is the meaning of this Hebrew word, used to express scorn or call out to someone. In the Bible, it appears in books like Job and Jeremiah, often as a sign of derision or warning.
Definition: 1) to hiss, whistle, pipe 1a) (Qal) to hiss (as a signal)
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: hiss. See also: 1 Kings 9:8; Jeremiah 50:13; Isaiah 5:26.
עָ֝לָ֗י/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.
מִ/מְּקֹמֽ/וֹ
mâqôwm
H4725
"place"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
Maqom means a place or location, like a city or a region. It can also refer to a condition of the body or mind. This term is used to describe a wide range of locations and situations.
Definition: 1) standing place, place 1a) standing place, station, post, office 1b) place, place of human abode 1c) city, land, region 1d) place, locality, spot 1e) space, room, distance 1f) region, quarter, direction 1g) give place to, instead of
Usage: Occurs in 379 OT verses. KJV: country, [idiom] home, [idiom] open, place, room, space, [idiom] whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 1:9; Deuteronomy 12:3; 1 Kings 20:24.
Study Notes — Job 27:23
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 27:23 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 27:23
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 27:23
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 27:23
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 27:23
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 27:23
- Cambridge Bible on Job 27:23
- Barnes' Notes on Job 27:23
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 27:23
- Sermons on Job 27:23
Context — The Wicked Man’s Portion
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 | Lamentations 2:15 | All who pass by clap their hands at you in scorn. They hiss and shake their heads at the Daughter of Jerusalem: “Is this the city that was called the perfection of beauty, the joy of all the earth?” |
| 2 | 1 Kings 9:8 | And when this temple has become a heap of rubble, all who pass by it will be appalled and will hiss and say, ‘Why has the LORD done such a thing to this land and to this temple?’ |
| 3 | Zephaniah 2:15 | This carefree city that dwells securely, that thinks to herself: “I am it, and there is none besides me,” what a ruin she has become, a resting place for beasts. Everyone who passes by her hisses and shakes his fist. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 19:8 | I will make this city a desolation and an object of scorn. All who pass by will be appalled and will scoff at all her wounds. |
| 5 | Esther 9:22–25 | as the days on which the Jews gained rest from their enemies and the month in which their sorrow turned to joy and their mourning into a holiday. He wrote that these were to be days of feasting and joy, of sending gifts to one another and to the poor. So the Jews agreed to continue the custom they had started, as Mordecai had written to them. For Haman son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, the enemy of all the Jews, had plotted against the Jews to destroy them and had cast the Pur (that is, the lot) to crush and destroy them. But when it came before the king, he commanded by letter that the wicked scheme which Haman had devised against the Jews should come back upon his own head, and that he and his sons should be hanged on the gallows. |
| 6 | Revelation 18:20 | Rejoice over her, O heaven, O saints and apostles and prophets, because God has pronounced for you His judgment against her. |
| 7 | Micah 6:16 | You have kept the statutes of Omri and all the practices of Ahab’s house; you have followed their counsel. Therefore I will make you a desolation, and your inhabitants an object of contempt; you will bear the scorn of the nations. ” |
| 8 | Proverbs 11:10 | When the righteous thrive, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy. |
| 9 | Job 18:18 | He is driven from light into darkness and is chased from the inhabited world. |
Job 27:23 Summary
This verse, Job 27:23, is saying that when God decides to judge someone, it's like a powerful wind that sweeps them away without any mercy. The image of the wind 'clapping its hands' is like a big, triumphant cheer, but in a bad way, showing that God is totally against the wicked. This reminds us of God's holiness and justice, as seen in Psalm 119:137, where God is called righteous, and in Deuteronomy 32:4, where God's work is described as perfect. It's a call for us to be humble and turn to God, knowing that His power is not something to be taken lightly, and that we should seek His mercy, as in Psalm 51:1.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the east wind in Job 27:23?
The east wind in Job 27:21-23 symbolizes the powerful and merciless judgment of God, as seen in other passages like Isaiah 27:8, where it is used to describe God's disciplinary actions.
Why does the verse say 'it claps its hands'?
The phrase 'it claps its hands' in Job 27:23 is a figurative expression of scorn and derision, similar to what we see in Psalm 98:8, where the rivers clap their hands in praise, but here it's in a negative context, signifying the wind's triumphant rejection of the wicked.
How does this verse relate to God's character?
This verse highlights God's justice and righteousness, as seen in Deuteronomy 32:4, where God is described as a Rock, whose work is perfect, and all His ways are just, showing that God's power is not arbitrary, but an expression of His holy character.
What is the overall message of Job 27:23?
The overall message of Job 27:23 is that God's judgment is swift and merciless towards the wicked, as also seen in Proverbs 10:25, where it says the wicked will be swept away, but the righteous will be established.
Reflection Questions
- How do I respond when I feel like I'm facing the 'east wind' of God's judgment or discipline in my life?
- In what ways can I align my heart with God's justice and righteousness, as expressed in this verse?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be experiencing 'sweeping away' by the winds of God's judgment, and how can I repent and seek His mercy?
- How can I balance the concept of God's mercy with His justice, as seen in this verse and other passages like Romans 11:22?
Gill's Exposition on Job 27:23
[Men] shall clap their hands at him,.... In a way of joy and triumph, scorn and derision, see Lamentations 2:15; either at the time of his death, being glad they are rid of him, Psalms 52:5; or
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 27:23
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 27:23
Men, who shall see and observe these things, shall clap their hands; partly, in token of their joy at the removal of such a public pest and tyrant; and partly, by way of astonishment; and partly, in contempt, and scorn, or derision; all which this gesture signifies in Scripture use; of which see . Shall hiss him, in token of their amazement, detestation, and derision. See . Out of his place; now that he is out of his place and power, which they durst not do whilst he was in his place. Or, the men of his place, that lived with him or near him, and daily felt the effects of his tyranny.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 27:23
Job 27:23 [Men] shall clap their hands at him, and shall hiss him out of his place.Ver 23. Men shall clap their hands at him, &c.] Heb. He shall clap, &c. Every he shall, or God shall, as some read it. God shall kick him off this stage of the world, and then men shall clap and hiss at him in sign of detestation; as they did once at Sejanus, Phocas, Richard III, whose miseries were a part of other men’ s happiness, who looked upon them as wolves and public pests.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 27:23
Verse 23. Men shall clap their hands at him] These two verses refer to the storm, which is to sweep away the ungodly; therefore the word God, in Job 27:22, and men in this verse, should be omitted. Ver. 22: "For it shall fall upon him, and not spare: flying from its power he shall continue to fly. Ver. 23. It shall clap its hands against him, and hiss, וישרק veyishrok, shriek, him out of his place." Here the storm is personified and the wicked actor is hissed and driven by it from off the stage. It seems it was an ancient method to clap the hands against and hiss a man from any public office, who had acted improperly in it. The populace, in European countries, express their disapprobation of public characters who have not pleased them in the same manner to the present day, by hisses, groans, and the like.
Cambridge Bible on Job 27:23
23. men shall clap their hands] Clapping the hands is a token of malignant gladness, Lamentations 2:15, and “hissing” a token of scorn and dislike, Jeremiah 49:17. See ch. Job 18:18, Job 20:27. Comp. what Job says of his own treatment by men, ch. Job 17:6, Job 30:9-14.
Barnes' Notes on Job 27:23
Men shall clap their hands at him - That is, they shall combine to drive him out of the world, and rejoice when he is gone.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 27:23
23. Men shall clap — It or he, used collectively. In the opinion of some, the storm is personified and represented as acting after the manner of men when they condemn and hiss a public character.
Sermons on Job 27:23
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The End of the Wicked Contemplated by the Righteous by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches about the end of the wicked contemplated by the righteous, emphasizing the fall of Babylon, the vengeance of God executed upon her, and the eternal punish |
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The Judgment of Babylon by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen preaches on the powerful significance of the word 'Hallelujah' in Revelation 19:1-7, emphasizing the joy in heaven when Babylon the harlot is judged and the corrupt syst |
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Moab Exposed by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the arrival of the tilters and the impending arrival of Moab. He warns Tobiah to leave because his time is up and advises those who are not h |
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(God and Man) Three Things God Requires by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of living by God's rules and not accumulating worldly possessions. He warns that those who prioritize material wealth will ult |
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From the Departure of the Jews From Babylon to Fadus the Roman Procurator by Flavius Josephus | Josephus recounts the tumultuous period following the assassination of Emperor Caius, where the senators deliberated on restoring democracy while the soldiers favored preserving th |