Job 5:23
Job 5:23 in Multiple Translations
For you will have a covenant with the stones of the field, and the wild animals will be at peace with you.
For thou shalt be in league with the stones of the field: and the beasts of the field shall be at peace with thee.
For thou shalt be in league with the stones of the field; And the beasts of the field shall be at peace with thee.
For you will be in agreement with the stones of the earth, and the beasts of the field will be at peace with you.
for you will be at peace with the stones of the field and the wild animals will be at peace with you.
For the stones of the fielde shall be in league with thee, and the beastes of the field shall be at peace with thee.
(For with sons of the field [is] thy covenant, And the beast of the field Hath been at peace with thee.)
For you will be allied with the stones of the field. The animals of the field will be at peace with you.
For thou shalt be in league with the stones of the field: and the beasts of the field shall be at peace with thee.
But thou shalt have a covenant with the stones of the lands, and the beasts of the earth shall be at pence with thee.
You will not worry about having big rocks in your fields that will make plowing difficult, and you will not worry about being attacked by wild animals there.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 5:23
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Job 5:23 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּ֤י
עִם
אַבְנֵ֣י
הַ/שָּׂדֶ֣ה
בְרִיתֶ֑/ךָ
וְ/חַיַּ֥ת
הַ֝/שָּׂדֶ֗ה
הָשְׁלְמָה
לָֽ/ךְ
כִּ֤י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
עִם
ʻim
H5973
with
Prep
אַבְנֵ֣י
ʼeben
H68
stone
N-fp
הַ/שָּׂדֶ֣ה
sâdeh
H7704
field
Art | N-ms
בְרִיתֶ֑/ךָ
bᵉrîyth
H1285
covenant
N-fs | Suff
וְ/חַיַּ֥ת
chay
H2416
alive
Conj | N-fs
הַ֝/שָּׂדֶ֗ה
sâdeh
H7704
field
Art | N-ms
הָשְׁלְמָה
shâlam
H7999
to complete
V-Hophal-Perf-3fs
לָֽ/ךְ
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 5:23
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.
עִם
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Prep
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
אַבְנֵ֣י
ʼeben
H68
"stone"
N-fp
In the Bible, this word refers to a stone, which could be a rock, a weight, or even a precious gem. It is used to describe a variety of objects, from building materials to hailstones. The KJV translates it as stone or weight.
Definition: : weight 1) stone (large or small) 1a) common stone (in natural state) 1b) stone, as material 1b1) of tablets 1b2) marble, hewn stones 1c) precious stones, stones of fire 1d) stones containing metal (ore), tool for work or weapon 1e) weight 1f) plummet (stones of destruction) also made of metal 1g) stonelike objects, eg hailstones, stony heart, ice 1h) sacred object, as memorial Samuel set up to mark where God helped Israel to defeat the Philistines 1i) (simile) 1i1) sinking in water, motionlessness 1i2) strength, firmness, solidity 1i3) commonness 1j) (metaph) 1j1) petrified with terror 1j2) perverse, hard heart
Usage: Occurs in 239 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] carbuncle, [phrase] mason, [phrase] plummet, (chalk-, hail-, head-, sling-) stone(-ny), (divers) weight(-s). See also: Genesis 2:12; 1 Samuel 6:15; Psalms 91:12.
הַ/שָּׂדֶ֣ה
sâdeh
H7704
"field"
Art | N-ms
A field or land is what this word represents, often referring to a flat area of land used for cultivation or as a habitat for wild animals, as described in the book of Genesis. It can also mean a plain or a country, as opposed to a mountain or sea. This term is used in the story of Ruth and Boaz.
Definition: 1) field, land 1a) cultivated field 1b) of home of wild beasts 1c) plain (opposed to mountain) 1d) land (opposed to sea)
Usage: Occurs in 309 OT verses. KJV: country, field, ground, land, soil, [idiom] wild. See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 28:38; Nehemiah 12:29.
בְרִיתֶ֑/ךָ
bᵉrîyth
H1285
"covenant"
N-fs | Suff
A covenant is a promise or agreement between people or between God and people, like a treaty or alliance. It is first mentioned in the Bible in Genesis, where God makes a covenant with Abraham. This concept is central to the Bible.
Definition: 1) covenant, alliance, pledge 1a) between men 1a1) treaty, alliance, league (man to man) 1a2) constitution, ordinance (monarch to subjects) 1a3) agreement, pledge (man to man) 1a4) alliance (of friendship) 1a5) alliance (of marriage) 1b) between God and man 1b1) alliance (of friendship) 1b2) covenant (divine ordinance with signs or pledges) 2) (phrases) 2a) covenant making 2b) covenant keeping 2c) covenant violation
Usage: Occurs in 264 OT verses. KJV: confederacy, (con-) feder(-ate), covenant, league. See also: Genesis 6:18; Judges 20:27; Psalms 25:10.
וְ/חַיַּ֥ת
chay
H2416
"alive"
Conj | N-fs
In the Bible, this word means life or being alive. It can refer to physical life, like in Genesis 1:20, or spiritual life, like in Psalm 30:5.
Definition: adj 1) living, alive 1a) green (of vegetation) 1b) flowing, fresh (of water) 1c) lively, active (of man) 1d) reviving (of the springtime) Aramaic equivalent: chay (חַי "living" H2417)
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] age, alive, appetite, (wild) beast, company, congregation, life(-time), live(-ly), living (creature, thing), maintenance, [phrase] merry, multitude, [phrase] (be) old, quick, raw, running, springing, troop. See also: Genesis 1:20; Deuteronomy 4:9; 2 Kings 5:16.
הַ֝/שָּׂדֶ֗ה
sâdeh
H7704
"field"
Art | N-ms
A field or land is what this word represents, often referring to a flat area of land used for cultivation or as a habitat for wild animals, as described in the book of Genesis. It can also mean a plain or a country, as opposed to a mountain or sea. This term is used in the story of Ruth and Boaz.
Definition: 1) field, land 1a) cultivated field 1b) of home of wild beasts 1c) plain (opposed to mountain) 1d) land (opposed to sea)
Usage: Occurs in 309 OT verses. KJV: country, field, ground, land, soil, [idiom] wild. See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 28:38; Nehemiah 12:29.
הָשְׁלְמָה
shâlam
H7999
"to complete"
V-Hophal-Perf-3fs
This verb means to be at peace or to make peace with someone. It is used in the Bible to describe a state of safety or friendship. In the KJV, it is translated as 'make amends' or 'be at peace'.
Definition: 1) to be complete, be sound 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be complete, be finished, be ended 1a2) to be sound, be uninjured 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to complete, finish 1b2) to make safe 1b3) to make whole or good, restore, make compensation 1b4) to make good, pay 1b5) to requite, recompense, reward 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be performed 1c2) to be repaid, be requited 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to complete, perform 1d2) to make an end of Aramaic equivalent: she.lam (שְׁלֵם "be complete" H8000)
Usage: Occurs in 107 OT verses. KJV: make amends, (make an) end, finish, full, give again, make good, (re-) pay (again), (make) (to) (be at) peace(-able), that is perfect, perform, (make) prosper(-ous), recompense, render, requite, make restitution, restore, reward, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 44:4; Psalms 7:5; Psalms 22:26.
לָֽ/ךְ
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Prep | Suff
Study Notes — Job 5:23
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 5:23 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 5:23
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 5:23
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 5:23
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 5:23
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 5:23
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 5:23
- Cambridge Bible on Job 5:23
- Barnes' Notes on Job 5:23
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 5:23
- Sermons on Job 5:23
Context — Eliphaz Continues: God Blesses those Who Seek Him
21You will be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, and will not fear havoc when it comes.
22You will laugh at destruction and famine, and need not fear the beasts of the earth.
23For you will have a covenant with the stones of the field, and the wild animals will be at peace with you.
24You will know that your tent is secure, and find nothing amiss when inspecting your home. 25You will know that your offspring will be many, your descendants like the grass of the earth.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Leviticus 26:6 | And I will give peace to the land, and you will lie down with nothing to fear. I will rid the land of dangerous animals, and no sword will pass through your land. |
| 2 | Hosea 2:18 | On that day I will make a covenant for them with the beasts of the field and the birds of the air and the creatures that crawl on the ground. And I will abolish bow and sword and weapons of war in the land, and will make them lie down in safety. |
| 3 | Daniel 6:22 | My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, and I have done no wrong against you, O king.” |
| 4 | Psalms 91:12–13 | They will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. You will tread on the lion and cobra; you will trample the young lion and serpent. |
| 5 | Isaiah 11:6–9 | The wolf will live with the lamb, and the leopard will lie down with the goat; the calf and young lion and fatling will be together, and a little child will lead them. The cow will graze with the bear, their young will lie down together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox. The infant will play by the cobra’s den, and the toddler will reach into the viper’s nest. They will neither harm nor destroy on all My holy mountain, for the earth will be full of the knowledge of the LORD as the sea is full of water. |
| 6 | Romans 8:38–39 | For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. |
| 7 | Ezekiel 14:15–16 | Or if I send wild beasts through the land to leave it childless and desolate, with no man passing through it for fear of the beasts, then as surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, even if these three men were in it, they could not deliver their own sons or daughters. They alone would be delivered, but the land would be desolate. |
Job 5:23 Summary
This verse means that when we are in a good relationship with God, we can expect to have a sense of peace and harmony with the world around us, even with things that might normally be scary or threatening, like wild animals. This is not a promise that we will never face danger, but rather that we can trust God to take care of us, as seen in Psalm 91:4. It's like having a special agreement with the natural world, where we can live in harmony with creation, just like Adam and Eve did in the Garden of Eden, as described in Genesis 2:8-14. As we trust in God, we can experience this kind of peace and harmony in our everyday lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to have a covenant with the stones of the field in Job 5:23?
This phrase is a metaphor for being in harmony with creation, similar to what is described in Isaiah 11:6-9, where predators and prey live in peace, and as seen in the Garden of Eden before the fall, as described in Genesis 1:29-30 and Genesis 2:19-20.
How can wild animals be at peace with me, as stated in Job 5:23?
This verse suggests that when we are in a right relationship with God, we can expect a measure of harmony with the natural world, as seen in the life of Adam before the fall, where he named the animals and they were not afraid of him, as recorded in Genesis 2:19-20.
Is Job 5:23 promising that I will never face danger from wild animals or natural disasters?
No, this verse is not a guarantee of physical safety, but rather a promise of spiritual peace and harmony with creation, as described in Romans 8:28, where we are told that all things work together for good for those who love God.
How does this verse relate to my everyday life?
This verse reminds us that our relationship with God affects every area of our lives, including our relationship with the natural world, and that as we trust in Him, we can experience a sense of peace and harmony, even in challenging circumstances, as described in Psalm 23:4.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can cultivate a sense of harmony with the natural world, and how might this reflect my relationship with God?
- How do I respond when I face challenges or dangers in the natural world, and what does this reveal about my trust in God?
- In what ways can I be a good steward of the creation that God has entrusted to me, and how might this impact my relationships with others and with the environment?
- What does it mean for me to have a 'covenant' with the stones of the field, and how can I apply this concept to my daily life?
Gill's Exposition on Job 5:23
For thou shalt be in league with the stones of the field,.... So as to receive no hurt from them, by walking among them, and even barefoot, which was usual in the eastern countries, see Psalms 91:12;
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 5:23
For thou shalt be in league with the stones of the field: and the beasts of the field shall be at peace with thee.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 5:23
Thou shalt be free from any annoyance by stones, either in thy walking or other postures, or in thy ploughing, as if they had made an inviolable league with thee. Stones may be, and in these stony countries were, hurtful to men many ways; either by bruising or hurting their feet when they walked barefoot, as the manner then was; or by giving them occasion of stumbling, or slipping, and falling; or by falling upon a man from a rock, or higher ground, as sometimes it hath happened; or filling his grounds, so as to hinder his ploughing, and make his lands unfruitful. Nay, the stones shall not only cease to be hurtful, but they shall be useful and beneficial to thee; they shall, as it were, present themselves to thee when thou hast occasion, either to sling them at thine enemies, as then was usual, , or to make fences to thy ground, or to build a house. This is a bold metaphor, but such are frequent, as in other authors, so also in Scripture, as . The beasts of the field; either, 1. The wild beasts; and then this is an addition to the former privilege; they shall not hurt thee, ; nay, they shall befriend thee, as being at peace with thee, here, . Or, 2. The tame beasts, who otherwise may be refractory and hurtful to a man, many having been killed by them.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 5:23
Job 5:23 For thou shalt be in league with the stones of the field: and the beasts of the field shall be at peace with thee.Ver. 23. For thou shall be in league with the stones of the field] Thou shall not dash thy foot against them (the Latins call a stone lapidem a laedendo pede, from hurting the foot that hitteth against them, Psalms 91:1-2.) They were wont of old to go barefoot (as Vatablus here noteth). And our chronicler telleth us of King Henry II, that, for a penance, going to Canterbury to the shrine of Thomas Becket, his bare feet with the hard stones were forced to yield bloody tokens of his devotion on the way. Or thus, the stones of the field shall not hinder thy harvest, as Matthew 13:6. Or being piled up for a mound, or wall, they shall not fall upon thee, and brain thee, as the stones of the wall of Aphek did the blasphemous Syrians, 1 Kings 20:33; as the town house did the insulting Philistines, Judges 16:30; as the house did Job’ s children, &c.; or, the stones out of the wall shall not cry out against thee, as Habakkuk 2:11, but all creatures shall be thy confederates; not only not hurting, but helping thee, all that may be. For as they are all armed against the wicked as rebels and traitors to the Divine majesty; so God hath promised to make a covenant for his saints with the beasts of the field, and with the fowls of heaven, &c., Rebellis facta est; quia homo numini, creatura homini (Aug.), Hosea 2:18. And the beasts of the field shall be at peace with thee] The tame beasts shall not only not mischieve thee (as some they have done: Euripides the poet was torn in pieces with dogs; horses have been the death of many, &c.), but shall be serviceable and profitable unto thee; some alive, not dead, as the dog, horse; some dead, not alive, as the hog; some both, as the ox, sheep, &c. Ambrose hath a very strange story of a man slain at Antioch by night, by a soldier, in hope of spoil; this man’ s dog would not leave his master’ s dead corpse, but lay howling by it till daylight; many came in the morning to see that sad sight, and the murderer among the rest came, that he might be the less suspected. The dog no sooner saw this soldier but he ran fiercely at him, and would never stop barking and baiting at him till he saw him apprehended and carried to prison, where he confessed the fact and was for the same deservedly executed (Amb. in Hexaem.).
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 5:23
(23) For thou shalt be in league.—Literally, for with the stones of the field shall thy covenant be, and the beasts of the field shall be made to be at peace with thee.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 5:23
Verse 23. Thou shalt be in league with the stones of the field] Instead of אבני abney, stones, Mr. Good reads beney, sons, or produce; but this reading is not supported by any ancient version, nor, as far as I know, by any MS. yet collated. We must, therefore, take up the text as we find it, and make the best we can of the present reading. The Chaldee gives a plausible sense: Thou needest not to fear, "because thy covenant is on tables of stone, which are publicly erected in the field; and the Canaanites, which are compared to the beasts of the field, have made peace with thee." Perhaps the reference is to those rocks or strong holds, where banditti secured themselves and their prey, or where the emirs or neighbouring chiefs had their ordinary residence. Eliphaz may be understood as saying: Instead, then, of taking advantage of thee, as the Sabeans have done, the circumjacent chieftains will be confederate with thee; and the very beasts of the field will not be permitted to harm thy flocks. Coverdale seems to have had an idea of this kind, as we find he translates the verse thus: - But the castels in the londe shall be confederate with the, And the beastes of the felde shall give the peace. I believe the above to be the meaning of the place. See the next verse.
Cambridge Bible on Job 5:23
23. When man is at peace with God he is at peace with all God’s creation, he has a league with all nature and every creature: “We know that all things work together for good to them that love God,” Romans 8:28.
Barnes' Notes on Job 5:23
For thou shalt be in league with the stones of the field - In the Hebrew, “There shall be a covenant between thee and the stones of the field.” The sense is, they shall not harm thee.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 5:23
23. For thou shalt be in league with the stones of the field — Literally, For with the stones of the field (is) thy covenant.
Sermons on Job 5:23
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Admonish and Correct Each Other by Clement of Rome | Clement of Rome emphasizes the importance of praying for those who have fallen into sin, urging for meekness and humility so they may submit to the will of God. He encourages recei |
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Our Daily Homily - Leviticus by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the significance of offerings in Leviticus, particularly how Christ's sacrifice is a sweet-smelling savor to God, reflecting His complete devotion and obedien |
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God's Marriage Proposal by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, the preacher discusses a passage from the Bible in which God speaks to His people. The people had previously made a covenant with God, but it ended in failure and t |
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In Calm Repose by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the profound peace that God grants to His saints, as illustrated in Hosea 2:18, where believers are assured of safety and rest amidst earthly troubles and |
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Somewhat Spoken to a Weighty Question Concerning the Magistrate's Protection of the Innocent by Isaac Penington | Isaac Penington preaches about the importance of righteousness, peace, and the defense of the innocent by magistrates, emphasizing the need for nations to embrace a state of peace |
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All Things Work Together by Robert Haldane | Robert Haldane preaches on the comforting truth that all things work together for good for those who love God and are called according to His purpose. Believers are assured that ev |
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Learning to Be a Minister by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about John Wesley and his commitment to spending time with God every morning at 4 o'clock. The speaker emphasizes the importance of dedic |