Job 36:19
Job 36:19 in Multiple Translations
Can your wealth or all your mighty effort keep you from distress?
Will he esteem thy riches? no, not gold, nor all the forces of strength.
Will thy cry avail, that thou be not in distress, Or all the forces of thy strength?
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Will your cry for help sustain you when troubles come?
Wil he regard thy riches? he regardeth not golde, nor all them that excel in strength.
Doth He value thy riches? He hath gold, and all the forces of power.
Would your wealth sustain you in distress, or all the might of your strength?
Will he esteem thy riches? no , not gold, nor all the forces of strength.
Lay down thy greatness without tribulation, and all the mighty of strength.
If you are deceived by those things, it certainly will not [RHQ] help you to cry out when you are distressed; all of your strength will not help you.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 36:19
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Job 36:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הֲ/יַעֲרֹ֣ךְ
שׁ֭וּעֲ/ךָ
לֹ֣א
בְ/צָ֑ר
וְ֝/כֹ֗ל
מַאֲמַצֵּי
כֹֽחַ
הֲ/יַעֲרֹ֣ךְ
ʻârak
H6186
to arrange
Part | V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
שׁ֭וּעֲ/ךָ
shûwaʻ
H7769
cry
N-ms | Suff
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
בְ/צָ֑ר
bᵉtsar
H1222
gold
Prep | Adj
וְ֝/כֹ֗ל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | N-ms
מַאֲמַצֵּי
maʼămâts
H3981
power
N-mp
כֹֽחַ
kôach
H3581
reptile
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 36:19
הֲ/יַעֲרֹ֣ךְ
ʻârak
H6186
"to arrange"
Part | V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to value or arrange things in order. It is used in various contexts, like setting up an army for battle or estimating the value of something, as seen in 1 Kings 10.
Definition: 1) to arrange, set or put or lay in order, set in array, prepare, order, ordain, handle, furnish, esteem, equal, direct, compare 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to arrange or set or lay in order, arrange, state in order, set forth (a legal case), set in place 1a2) to compare, be comparable
Usage: Occurs in 72 OT verses. KJV: put (set) (the battle, self) in array, compare, direct, equal, esteem, estimate, expert (in war), furnish, handle, join (battle), ordain, (lay, put, reckon up, set) (in) order, prepare, tax, value. See also: Genesis 14:8; 1 Chronicles 12:39; Psalms 5:4.
שׁ֭וּעֲ/ךָ
shûwaʻ
H7769
"cry"
N-ms | Suff
A cry or halloo in the Bible refers to a loud shout for help or a call to action. It can also mean opulence or riches, although the exact meaning is sometimes uncertain.
Definition: 1) cry, cry for help, cry out 2) opulence 2a) meaning uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: cry, riches. See also: Job 30:24; Job 36:19.
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
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.
בְ/צָ֑ר
bᵉtsar
H1222
"gold"
Prep | Adj
This word refers to gold, a valuable and precious ore. It is often used to describe the wealth and riches of kings and temples.
Definition: precious ore, gold, ring-gold
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: gold. See also: Job 36:19.
וְ֝/כֹ֗ל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
מַאֲמַצֵּי
maʼămâts
H3981
"power"
N-mp
This Hebrew word refers to power or strength, often describing the resources or force that someone has. It is used to convey a sense of ability or capability. The concept of power is central to many biblical stories.
Definition: strength, force, power
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: force. See also: Job 36:19.
כֹֽחַ
kôach
H3581
"reptile"
N-ms
Koach means strength or power, referring to human, angelic, or God's might. It can also describe the strength of animals or the produce of soil.
Definition: 1) a small reptile, probably a kind of lizard, which is unclean 1a) perhaps an extinct animal, exact meaning is unknown
Usage: Occurs in 121 OT verses. KJV: ability, able, chameleon, force, fruits, might, power(-ful), strength, substance, wealth. See also: Genesis 4:12; Job 36:5; Psalms 22:16.
Study Notes — Job 36:19
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 36:19 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 36:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 36:19
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 36:19
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 36:19
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 36:19
- Cambridge Bible on Job 36:19
- Barnes' Notes on Job 36:19
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 36:19
- Sermons on Job 36:19
Context — Elihu Describes God’s Power
17But now you are laden with the judgment due the wicked; judgment and justice have seized you.
18Be careful that no one lures you with riches; do not let a large bribe lead you astray.
19Can your wealth or all your mighty effort keep you from distress?
20Do not long for the night, when people vanish from their homes. 21Be careful not to turn to iniquity, for this you have preferred to affliction.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Proverbs 11:4 | Riches are worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness brings deliverance from death. |
| 2 | Proverbs 11:21 | Be assured that the wicked will not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will escape. |
| 3 | James 5:3 | Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and consume your flesh like fire. You have hoarded treasure in the last days. |
| 4 | Zephaniah 1:18 | Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to deliver them on the Day of the LORD’s wrath. The whole earth will be consumed by the fire of His jealousy.” For indeed, He will make a sudden end of all who dwell on the earth. |
| 5 | Isaiah 37:36 | Then the angel of the LORD went out and struck down 185,000 men in the camp of the Assyrians. When the people got up the next morning, there were all the dead bodies! |
| 6 | Psalms 33:16–17 | No king is saved by his vast army; no warrior is delivered by his great strength. A horse is a vain hope for salvation; even its great strength cannot save. |
| 7 | Proverbs 10:2 | Ill-gotten treasures profit nothing, but righteousness brings deliverance from death. |
| 8 | Job 9:13 | God does not restrain His anger; the helpers of Rahab cower beneath Him. |
| 9 | Isaiah 2:20 | In that day men will cast away to the moles and bats their idols of silver and gold— the idols they made to worship. |
| 10 | Job 34:20 | They die in an instant, in the middle of the night. The people convulse and pass away; the mighty are removed without human hand. |
Job 36:19 Summary
This verse is saying that having a lot of money or being very strong and capable cannot protect us from hard times or troubles. We need to remember that God is the one who is truly in control and that we should trust in Him, not just in our own abilities or wealth, as we see in Psalm 37:3-7. This means that even when we face difficulties, we can have peace and confidence because we know that God is with us and cares for us. By trusting in God, we can find true security and hope, rather than relying on things that are uncertain and fleeting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main idea of Job 36:19?
The main idea of Job 36:19 is that wealth and human effort are insufficient to prevent distress or troubles, as stated in the verse 'Can your wealth or all your mighty effort keep you from distress?' This is reinforced by Psalm 49:6-7, which reminds us that we cannot redeem ourselves or others with wealth.
Is it wrong to have wealth according to this verse?
No, having wealth is not inherently wrong according to Job 36:19, but the verse warns against relying solely on wealth or human strength to save us from troubles, as seen in 1 Timothy 6:17, which advises us not to put our hope in wealth.
What kind of distress is being referred to in this verse?
The distress referred to in Job 36:19 can be any kind of trouble or hardship, whether it be financial, emotional, or physical, and it emphasizes our need to trust in God rather than our own abilities, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the book of Job?
Job 36:19 is part of a larger discussion about the nature of suffering and God's sovereignty, and it highlights the importance of trusting in God's wisdom and goodness, even in the midst of difficulties, as seen in Job 42:2-3.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways do I rely on my own strength or wealth to solve problems, and how can I shift my trust to God instead?
- What are some examples of 'distress' that I have faced or am currently facing, and how can I apply the truth of this verse to those situations?
- How does the idea that wealth and human effort are insufficient to prevent troubles challenge my worldview or priorities?
- What would it look like for me to live out the truth of this verse in my daily life, and what changes might I need to make to do so?
Gill's Exposition on Job 36:19
Will he esteem thy riches? [no], not gold, nor all the forces of strength.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 36:19
Will he esteem thy riches? no, not gold, nor all the forces of strength. Forces of strength - i:e., resources of wealth (Psalms 49:6-7; Proverbs 11:4, "Riches profit not in the day of wrath").
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 36:19
If thou couldst recover thy lost wealth or strength, or thy friends would employ theirs on thy behalf, neither could the one ransom thee, nor the other rescue thee.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 36:19
Job 36:19 Will he esteem thy riches? [no], not gold, nor all the forces of strength.Ver. 19. Will he esteem thy riches?] Tremellius rendereth it, thy nobility. Others read it thus, Will he regard thy crying in thine adversity? Or, That thou shouldest not abide in adversity? See Proverbs 10:2; Proverbs 11:4, No, not gold] Which yet can do much with men. The Hebrew word signifieth finest gold, Job 22:24, and hath its name from defending, because gold is a man’ s defence: with men it may be so, but not with God, Zephaniah 1:18; see the note there. Others read it, No, not in affliction. Nor all the forces of strength] Which are poor things in comparison to God, whose weakness is stronger than men, 1 Corinthians 1:25. He need but to arise, and his enemies shall be scattered; yea, all that hate him shall fly before him, Psalms 68:1. As the rocks repel the greatest waves, so doth God his enemies, Conantia frangere franguut.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 36:19
(19) No, not gold, nor all the forces of strength.—The words here are doubtful. Some render, “Will He esteem thy riches, that thou be not in distress?” or, “all the forces of thy strength;” others, “Will thy cry avail, that thou be not in distress?” &c.; but there is authority for the Authorised Version.
Cambridge Bible on Job 36:19
19. No other ransom will avail,—not riches nor all the power of wealth. Only the purification of suffering will cleanse him from his evil (cf. ch. Job 34:36), and deliver him. Elihu demands with emphasis whether all his riches will be accepted as a ransom? It need not be said that the question is put merely for the purpose of heightening the effect of the idea in Job 36:18, that suffering is the only ransom possible. A similar thought is expressed in Psalms 49:7 : “None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him; for the redemption of their soul is too precious and it ceaseth for ever.” The word translated “without stint” (Conant) is lit. without straitness. The word is often used for distress (Job 36:16), and the clause might be rendered: will thy riches suffice (lit. be equal to it, ch. Job 28:19), without distress, i.e. such afflictions as those now suffered? This is rather flat.
The A. V. assumes that the expression is the word ore or gold, ch. Job 22:24, differently spelled. This assumption is both improbable in itself and contrary to the balance of the verse.
Barnes' Notes on Job 36:19
Will he esteem thy riches? - That is God will not regard thy riches as a reason why he should not cut you off, or as a ransom for your forfeited life.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 36:19
Strophe b — No resources of riches or might will suffice to redeem the soul out of God’s hand; therefore long not for the night, and, above all things, pervert not the afflictions of God into occasions of sin, Job 36:19-21.19.
Sermons on Job 36:19
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Preaching on Alcohol by Billy Sunday | This sermon emphasizes the need for righteousness and the importance of turning to Jesus for true fulfillment and purpose. It highlights the consequences of seeking satisfaction in |
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What Can We Take Into Eternity? by Peter Masters | This sermon emphasizes the reality that we enter and leave this world with nothing material, highlighting the importance of spiritual preparation for eternity. It contrasts the fat |
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The Three Great Woes of Hell by Steve Gallagher | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power of sin, the deceitfulness of riches, and the perversity of the human heart. He warns that unsaved individuals should tremble at th |
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Of Remedies Against Covetousness by William Gouge | William Gouge emphasizes the importance of preventing and addressing covetousness by following specific rules: understanding true happiness and the deceitfulness of riches, setting |
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The Price You Pay by Ralph Sexton | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the declaration in the Word of God that the wages of sin is death. However, he also highlights the interruption of hope and help that comes |
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This Is the Portion of a Wicked Man From God. by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the inevitable connection between wrongdoing and its consequences, as illustrated in the Book of Job. He reflects on the beliefs of Eastern peoples regarding |
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A Startling Statement by J. Wilbur Chapman | J. Wilbur Chapman preaches on the consequences of sin, emphasizing that the wicked shall not go unpunished, as seen in various Bible passages. He highlights the certainty of reapin |