Job 29:11
Job 29:11 in Multiple Translations
For those who heard me called me blessed, and those who saw me commended me,
When the ear heard me, then it blessed me; and when the eye saw me, it gave witness to me:
For when the ear heard me, then it blessed me; And when the eye saw me, it gave witness unto me:
For when it came to their ears, men said that I was truly happy; and when their eyes saw, they gave witness to me;
Everyone who listened to me praised me; whoever saw me commended me,
And when the eare heard me, it blessed me: and when the eye sawe me, it gaue witnesse to me.
For the ear heard, and declareth me happy, And the eye hath seen, and testifieth [to] me.
For when the ear heard me, then it blessed me, and when the eye saw me, it commended me,
When the ear heard me , then it blessed me; and when the eye saw me , it gave witness to me:
The ear that heard me blessed me, and the eye that saw me gave witness to me:
When they [SYN] all heard what I told them, they said good things about me. When they [SYN] saw me (OR, what I had done), they commended me,
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Job 29:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּ֤י
אֹ֣זֶן
שָׁ֭מְעָה
וַֽ/תְּאַשְּׁרֵ֑/נִי
וְ/עַ֥יִן
רָ֝אֲתָ֗ה
וַ/תְּעִידֵֽ/נִי
כִּ֤י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
אֹ֣זֶן
ʼôzen
H241
ear
N-fs
שָׁ֭מְעָה
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
וַֽ/תְּאַשְּׁרֵ֑/נִי
ʼâshar
H833
to bless
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3fs | Suff
וְ/עַ֥יִן
ʻayin
H5869
eye
Conj | N-cs
רָ֝אֲתָ֗ה
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
וַ/תְּעִידֵֽ/נִי
ʻûwd
H5749
to uphold
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 29:11
כִּ֤י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
אֹ֣זֶן
ʼôzen
H241
"ear"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for ear, referring to the body part or the ability to hear, is used in various contexts, including listening to God's voice in Psalm 40:6. It can also mean to uncover or reveal something, as in 1 Samuel 20:2.
Definition: : ear 1) ear, as part of the body 2) ear, as organ of hearing 3) (subjective) to uncover the ear to reveal; the receiver of divine revelation
Usage: Occurs in 179 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] advertise, audience, [phrase] displease, ear, hearing, [phrase] show. See also: Genesis 20:8; Psalms 40:7; Psalms 10:17.
שָׁ֭מְעָה
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.
Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound
Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.
וַֽ/תְּאַשְּׁרֵ֑/נִי
ʼâshar
H833
"to bless"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3fs | Suff
To bless means to make someone happy or content. In the Bible, it can also mean to guide or lead someone in the right direction, like in the book of Psalms.
Definition: 1) to go straight, walk, go on, advance, make progress 1a)(Qal) to go straight on, make progress 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to go straight on, advance 1b2) to lead on (causative) 1b3) to set right, righten 1b4) to pronounce happy, call blessed 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be advanced, be led on 1c2) to be made happy, be blessed
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: (call, be) bless(-ed, happy), go, guide, lead, relieve. See also: Genesis 30:13; Proverbs 23:19; Psalms 41:3.
וְ/עַ֥יִן
ʻayin
H5869
"eye"
Conj | N-cs
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.
רָ֝אֲתָ֗ה
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
וַ/תְּעִידֵֽ/נִי
ʻûwd
H5749
"to uphold"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3fs | Suff
To testify means to repeat or affirm something, like a witness in court. In the Bible, it appears in Deuteronomy 4:26 and Isaiah 44:26. It involves speaking up or warning others.
Definition: 1) to return, repeat, go about, do again 1a) (Piel) to surround, go round and round 1b) (Pilel) to restore, relieve 1c) (Hithpalel) to be restored
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: admonish, charge, earnestly, lift up, protest, call (take) to record, relieve, rob, solemnly, stand upright, testify, give warning, (bear, call to, give, take to) witness. See also: Genesis 43:3; Nehemiah 13:15; Psalms 20:9.
Study Notes — Job 29:11
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 29:11 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 29:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 29:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 29:11
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 29:11
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 29:11
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 29:11
- Cambridge Bible on Job 29:11
- Barnes' Notes on Job 29:11
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 29:11
- Sermons on Job 29:11
Context — Job’s Former Blessings
9The princes refrained from speaking and covered their mouths with their hands.
10The voices of the nobles were hushed, and their tongues stuck to the roofs of their mouths.
11For those who heard me called me blessed, and those who saw me commended me,
12because I rescued the poor who cried out and the fatherless who had no helper. 13The dying man blessed me, and I made the widow’s heart sing for joy.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Luke 4:22 | All spoke well of Him and marveled at the gracious words that came from His lips. “Isn’t this the son of Joseph?” they asked. |
| 2 | Job 31:20 | if his heart has not blessed me for warming him with the fleece of my sheep, |
| 3 | Proverbs 29:2 | When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan. |
| 4 | Luke 11:27 | As Jesus was saying these things, a woman in the crowd raised her voice and said, “Blessed is the womb that bore You, and blessed are the breasts that nursed You!” |
Job 29:11 Summary
[This verse, Job 29:11, tells us that people who heard Job and saw him thought he was a blessed person. This means they believed God was with him and was pleased with his life. Job was a man of integrity and kindness, and people noticed this about him, much like the way God notices our actions and rewards us, as seen in Matthew 6:4. As we seek to live a life that pleases God, we can trust that He will bless us and use us to bless others, just like He did with Job.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that those who heard Job called him blessed?
This means that people who listened to Job's counsel and teaching considered him to be a source of spiritual blessing, much like the Psalmist in Psalm 1:1 who is blessed because he does not walk in the counsel of the wicked.
How did Job's reputation impact those around him?
Job's good reputation and character caused people to respect and commend him, as seen in Job 29:11, and this is similar to the way the Proverbs 31:28 woman is praised by her children and husband.
Is being commended by others the ultimate goal for a Christian?
While it is nice to be commended by others, the Bible teaches that our ultimate goal should be to please God, as seen in 2 Corinthians 5:9, and to have a clear conscience before Him.
How can I, like Job, gain a good reputation among those around me?
To gain a good reputation like Job, we must live a life of integrity, kindness, and compassion, as seen in Job 29:12-13, and trust in God's sovereignty, as expressed in Romans 8:28.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can be a blessing to those around me, like Job was to his community?
- How can I cultivate a reputation that is pleasing to God, even if it means being misunderstood by others?
- In what ways can I use my words and actions to bring commendation to God, rather than seeking to elevate myself?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to seek God's blessing and favor, rather than relying on human recognition?
Gill's Exposition on Job 29:11
When the ear heard [me], then it blessed me,.... The ear of the common people assembled together to hear causes tried, and how they would go; when they heard Job give his opinion in court, or the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 29:11
When the ear heard me, then it blessed me; and when the eye saw me, it gave witness to me: Blessed - extrolled my virtues (Proverbs 31:28).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 29:11
It blessed me, i.e. pronounced me to be a man blessed of God with eminent gifts and graces; or heartily prayed for God’ s blessing upon me, because of that wisdom and integrity which they saw in all my actions, and of the satisfaction which I gave to all, and the relief which I gave to the oppressed, by my righteous and equitable decrees in all causes which were brought before me. When the eye saw me, it gave witness to me; when my appearance gave them occasion to speak of me, they gave testimony to my pious, and just, and blameless conversation. So far was I from being, or being thought to be, guilty of those crimes wherewith you charge me; of which see .
Trapp's Commentary on Job 29:11
Job 29:11 When the ear heard [me], then it blessed me; and when the eye saw [me], it gave witness to me:Ver. 11. When the ear heard me, then it blessed me] That is, it praised me, and praised God for me, as for a common blessing; so weighty were my words, and so just my sentence, not unlike that of the Areopagites, in Athens, which was so upright, that none could ever say that he was unjustly condemned by them; but both parties, as well those that were cast as they that cast them, were alike contented, Hττωμενοιστεργουσιομοιωςτοιςκεκρατηκασι. And when the eye saw me, it gave witness to me] Job (though he neither sought it, nor was puffed up with it) had that Pulchrum monstrari, et dicier, Hic est. The like happiness befell Demosthenes at Athens and Pliny at Rome, ουτοςεστινο Dημοσθενης.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 29:11
(11) When the ear heard me, then it blessed me.—This is a direct negative to the charges of Eliphaz in Job 22:6, &c. He has felt them too deeply to pass them by in total silence.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 29:11
Verse 11. When the ear heard me] This and the six following verses present us with a fine exhibition of a man full of benevolence and charity, acting up to the highest dictates of those principles, and rendering the miserable of all descriptions happy, by the constant exercise of his unconfined philanthropy.
Cambridge Bible on Job 29:11
11–17. The ground of this universal reverence—Job’s benevolent care of the poor and his strict justice to their cause.
Barnes' Notes on Job 29:11
When the ear heard me. - A personification for “they who heard me speak, blessed me.” That is, they commended or praised me. And when the eye saw me - All who saw me.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 29:11
Second strophe — This prosperity rested on the solid basis is of benevolence, philanthropy, and righteousness, which had become habitual with him, as if incorporated into his very nature, Job 29:11-17.11.
Sermons on Job 29:11
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Freedom From the Spirit of Anger by S.M. Davis | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the influence of personal and impersonal spirits on our lives. He emphasizes the importance of discerning these spirits and ensuring that the |
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Jesus - Our Forerunner by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker uses the analogy of a millionaire living in a slum to illustrate how Jesus chose to live among us and teach us how to live with limited resources. The s |
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Words of Power and Grace by Joshua Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the importance of counting our blessings and acknowledging the works of God in our lives. It delves into the power of words and the impact they can have on o |
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Is Not This the Carpenter? by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for the church to bend their knees before God and surrender to His will. He encourages the congregation to trust in God's faithfuln |
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John's Gospel - a Higher Education by John Vissers | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of connecting our faith with our daily lives and the world around us. He highlights the significant investment many people mak |
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The Teaching of Christ by W.H. Griffith Thomas | W.H. Griffith Thomas delves into the profound teaching of Jesus Christ, emphasizing the impact He had on His contemporaries and the timeless relevance of His message. The essence o |
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Jesus, the Ultimate Example of Faith's Results by Bob Hoekstra | Bob Hoekstra preaches on the prophetic passage in Isaiah 50:4-7, highlighting Jesus as the ultimate example of faith and the blessed consequences of trusting in the Lord. Jesus, as |