Job 34:22
Job 34:22 in Multiple Translations
There is no darkness or deep shadow where the workers of iniquity can hide.
There is no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.
There is no darkness, nor thick gloom, Where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.
There is no dark place, and no thick cloud, in which the workers of evil may take cover.
There is no darkness so deep where people who do evil can hide themselves from him.
There is no darkenesse nor shadowe of death, that the workers of iniquitie might be hid therein.
There is no darkness nor death-shade, For workers of iniquity to be hidden there;
There is no darkness, nor thick gloom, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.
There is no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.
There is no darkness, and there is no shadow of death, where they may be hid who work iniquity.
There is no gloom or darkness [DOU] that is so dark that sinners can hide from him in that darkness.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 34:22
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Job 34:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֵֽין
חֹ֭שֶׁךְ
וְ/אֵ֣ין
צַלְמָ֑וֶת
לְ/הִסָּ֥תֶר
שָׁ֝֗ם
פֹּ֣עֲלֵי
אָֽוֶן
אֵֽין
ʼayin
H369
nothing
Part
חֹ֭שֶׁךְ
chôshek
H2822
darkness
N-ms
וְ/אֵ֣ין
ʼayin
H369
nothing
Conj | Part
צַלְמָ֑וֶת
tsalmâveth
H6757
shadow
N-ms
לְ/הִסָּ֥תֶר
çâthar
H5641
to hide
Prep | V-Niphal-Inf-a
שָׁ֝֗ם
shâm
H8033
there
Adv
פֹּ֣עֲלֵי
pâʻal
H6466
to work
V-Qal
אָֽוֶן
ʼâven
H205
evil
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 34:22
אֵֽין
ʼayin
H369
"nothing"
Part
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.
חֹ֭שֶׁךְ
chôshek
H2822
"darkness"
N-ms
This word refers to darkness, both physical and spiritual. It can also mean misery, destruction, or wickedness. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a state of being without light or hope.
Definition: 1) darkness, obscurity 1a) darkness 1b) secret place
Usage: Occurs in 77 OT verses. KJV: dark(-ness), night, obscurity. See also: Genesis 1:2; Psalms 35:6; Psalms 18:12.
וְ/אֵ֣ין
ʼayin
H369
"nothing"
Conj | Part
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.
צַלְמָ֑וֶת
tsalmâveth
H6757
"shadow"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means a shadow of death, or a place of deep darkness and distress, like the grave. It appears in the Bible as a metaphor for extreme danger or calamity. In the KJV, it is translated as 'shadow of death'.
Definition: 1) death-shadow, deep shadow, deep darkness, shadow of death 1a) death-shadow 1b) death-shadow, deep shadow, darkness 1c) death-shadow (of distress, extreme danger) (fig) 1d) death-shadow (of place of the dead) (fig)
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: shadow of death. See also: Job 3:5; Job 38:17; Psalms 23:4.
לְ/הִסָּ֥תֶר
çâthar
H5641
"to hide"
Prep | V-Niphal-Inf-a
This word means to hide or conceal something, like covering it up. It can also mean to keep something secret or hidden from others, as in Psalm 27:5.
Definition: 1) to hide, conceal 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to hide oneself 1a2) to be hidden, be concealed 1b) (Piel) to hide carefully 1c) (Pual) to be hidden carefully, be concealed 1d) (Hiphil) to conceal, hide 1e) (Hithpael) to hide oneself carefully Aramaic equivalent: se.tar (סְתַר "to hide" H5642A)
Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: be absent, keep close, conceal, hide (self), (keep) secret, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 4:14; Psalms 55:13; Psalms 10:11.
שָׁ֝֗ם
shâm
H8033
"there"
Adv
The Hebrew word sham means there or then, often used to describe a location or point in time. It can also mean thither or thence, indicating movement or direction. This word is used frequently in the Bible to provide context and clarify the setting of a story.
Definition: 1) there, thither 1a) there 1b) thither (after verbs of motion) 1c) from there, thence 1d) then (as an adverb of time) Aramaic equivalent: tam.mah (תַּמָּה "there" H8536)
Usage: Occurs in 732 OT verses. KJV: in it, [phrase] thence, there (-in, [phrase] of, [phrase] out), [phrase] thither, [phrase] whither. See also: Genesis 2:8; Exodus 21:33; Deuteronomy 19:4.
פֹּ֣עֲלֵי
pâʻal
H6466
"to work"
V-Qal
To work or do something is the meaning of this Hebrew verb, often used to describe habitual or systematic actions. It can also mean to make or practise something.
Definition: 1) to do, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do 1a2) to make
Usage: Occurs in 55 OT verses. KJV: commit, (evil-) do(-er), make(-r), ordain, work(-er). See also: Exodus 15:17; Psalms 59:3; Psalms 5:6.
אָֽוֶן
ʼâven
H205
"evil"
N-ms
This word refers to evil, wickedness, or trouble, often describing idolatry or iniquity, and is used in various KJV translations to convey a sense of wrongdoing.
Definition: 1) trouble, wickedness, sorrow 1a) trouble, sorrow 1b) idolatry 1c) trouble of iniquity, wickedness Also means: a.ven (אָ֫וֶן ": trouble" H0205H)
Usage: Occurs in 79 OT verses. KJV: affliction, evil, false, idol, iniquity, mischief, mourners(-ing), naught, sorrow, unjust, unrighteous, vain, vanity, wicked(-ness). Compare H369 (אַיִן). See also: Numbers 23:21; Psalms 94:23; Psalms 5:6.
Study Notes — Job 34:22
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 34:22 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 34:22
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 34:22
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 34:22
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 34:22
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 34:22
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 34:22
- Cambridge Bible on Job 34:22
- Barnes' Notes on Job 34:22
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 34:22
- Sermons on Job 34:22
Context — Elihu Confirms God’s Justice
20They die in an instant, in the middle of the night. The people convulse and pass away; the mighty are removed without human hand.
21For His eyes are on the ways of a man, and He sees his every step.
22There is no darkness or deep shadow where the workers of iniquity can hide.
23For God need not examine a man further or have him approach for judgment. 24He shatters the mighty without inquiry and sets up others in their place.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Hebrews 4:13 | Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. |
| 2 | Amos 9:2–3 | Though they dig down to Sheol, from there My hand will take them; and though they climb up to heaven, from there I will pull them down. Though they hide themselves atop Carmel, there I will track them and seize them; and though they hide from Me at the bottom of the sea, there I will command the serpent to bite them. |
| 3 | Proverbs 10:29 | The way of the LORD is a refuge to the upright, but destruction awaits those who do evil. |
| 4 | Psalms 139:11–12 | If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me, and the light become night around me”— even the darkness is not dark to You, but the night shines like the day, for darkness is as light to You. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 23:24 | “Can a man hide in secret places where I cannot see him?” declares the LORD. “Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?” declares the LORD. |
| 6 | Job 3:5 | May darkness and gloom reclaim it, and a cloud settle over it; may the blackness of the day overwhelm it. |
| 7 | Job 31:3 | Does not disaster come to the unjust and calamity to the workers of iniquity? |
| 8 | Job 24:17 | For to them, deep darkness is their morning; surely they are friends with the terrors of darkness! |
| 9 | 1 Corinthians 4:5 | Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God. |
| 10 | Isaiah 9:2 | The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned. |
Job 34:22 Summary
This verse means that God can see everything we do, even if we try to hide it. There's no place that's dark enough or secret enough for us to escape God's notice, just like it says in Psalm 90:8 that our secret sins are in the light of God. This should encourage us to live honestly and openly, knowing that God sees our every step, as mentioned in Job 31:4, where Job says that God observes his paths and counts all his steps. By living in the light of God's presence, we can have a clearer conscience and a deeper relationship with Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that there is no darkness where the workers of iniquity can hide?
This means that God's presence and knowledge are everywhere, and those who do evil cannot escape His notice, as stated in Psalm 139:7-12, where David writes that God's Spirit is everywhere and that no one can flee from His presence.
Is this verse saying that God is all-knowing?
Yes, this verse implies that God is all-knowing, as it says that His eyes are on the ways of a man and He sees his every step, which is also stated in Proverbs 15:3, where it says that the eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.
What is the significance of 'deep shadow' in this verse?
The 'deep shadow' refers to any place or situation that might seem to provide a hiding place or secrecy for those who do evil, but according to Job 34:22, even such places are not beyond God's notice, much like what is said in Jeremiah 23:24, where God says He fills heaven and earth and sees everything.
How does this verse relate to our daily lives?
This verse reminds us that our actions are always seen by God, and we should strive to live according to His will, as stated in Colossians 3:23-24, where it says that we should do everything for the Lord and remember that we will receive an inheritance from Him as our reward.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I might be trying to hide from God, and how can I bring them into the light?
- How does the knowledge that God sees everything I do affect my daily decisions and actions?
- In what ways can I apply the truth of God's all-seeing presence to my relationships and interactions with others?
- What does this verse teach me about the nature of God, and how can I deepen my understanding of His character?
Gill's Exposition on Job 34:22
[There is] no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 34:22
There is no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves. Shadow of death - thick darkness .
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 34:22
They may flatter themselves, or cheat others, by covering their wicked actions with plausible pretences and professions; but they cannot deceive God, nor keep their hearts and ways from his sight.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 34:22
Job 34:22 [There is] no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.Ver. 22. There is no darkness, nor shadow of death, &c.] Sinners would fain shroud and secrete themselves from God’ s all seeing eye; for which end they search all corners, with Adam, and hope that their evil pranks and practices shall never come to light; but that cannot be, for not only darkness and the shadow of death, but hell also, is naked before him, and destruction hath no covering, Job 26:6; See also Psalms 139:12 Amos 9:2-3 Hebrews 4:13. Where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves] Either from God’ s all seeing eye, or punishing hand. Adam is pulled out of the thicket; Manasseh from among the thorns; Zedekiah and his family from between the two walls; many Jews out of the privies and other lurking holes where they lay hidden, at the last destruction of Jerusalem.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 34:22
(22) There is no darkness.—As Job had perhaps seemed to imply in Job 24:13-16.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 34:22
Verse 22. There is no darkness] In this life; and no shadow of death in the other world-no annihilation in which the workers of iniquity may hide themselves, or take refuge.
Cambridge Bible on Job 34:22
20–28. God’s strict justice may be seen in His government of the peoples and their princes alike. His justice is unerring, for it is guided by omniscient insight. Punishing oppression, it avenges the cause of the poor and afflicted.
Barnes' Notes on Job 34:22
There is no darkness - No dark cavern which can furnish a place of concealment. The guilty usually take refuge in some obscure place where people cannot detect them.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 34:22
β The unerring righteouness of the divine government is made both possible and necessary by the OF GOD.
Sermons on Job 34:22
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Fear and Folly by James Smith | James Smith preaches on the consequences of sin as seen in Adam's fear and folly after disobeying God in the Garden of Eden. Sin leads to guilt, fear, and ultimately folly, causing |
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2 Corinthians Teaching - God Who Raises the Dead by K.P. Yohannan | K.P. Yohannan discusses the profound motivations behind Christian ministry as illustrated in 2 Corinthians, emphasizing the duality of the fear of the Lord and the love of Christ. |
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Attributes of God (Series 2): The Omniscience of God by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher uses the analogy of a cracked piece of glass being transformed into a beautiful piece of art to illustrate how God can turn our brokenness into somethi |
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(1 John #26) the Love That Casts Out Fear by J. Glyn Owen | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on 1 John chapter 4 verses 17 and 18. He emphasizes that our love is made perfect through our relationship with God. He explains that because G |
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The Deceitfulness of the Heart by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the deceptive nature of sin and the false promises it offers. He warns against being deceived by the temporary pleasures and illusions of si |
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Don't Flee From Difficulties by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Hagar from the book of Genesis. He emphasizes the importance of letting go of the past and surrendering to God's will. The preac |
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The Throne of Grace by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of worshiping the Lord in the beauty of holiness rather than relying on superficial appearances. He shares the story of Dunca |