Job 7:14
Job 7:14 in Multiple Translations
then You frighten me with dreams and terrify me with visions,
Then thou scarest me with dreams, and terrifiest me through visions:
Then thou scarest me with dreams, And terrifiest me through visions:
Then you send dreams to me, and visions of fear;
then you scare me so much with dreams and terrify me with visions
Then fearest thou me with dreames, and astonishest me with visions.
And thou hast affrighted me with dreams, And from visions thou terrifiest me,
then you scare me with dreams and terrify me through visions,
Then thou scarest me with dreams, and terrifiest me through visions:
Thou wilt frighten me with dreams and terrify me with visions.
But then you give me dreams that cause me to be afraid; you give me visions that terrify me,
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 7:14
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Job 7:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/חִתַּתַּ֥/נִי
בַ/חֲלֹמ֑וֹת
וּֽ/מֵ/חֶזְיֹנ֥וֹת
תְּבַעֲתַֽ/נִּי
וְ/חִתַּתַּ֥/נִי
châthath
H2865
to to be dismayed
Conj | V-Piel-2ms | Suff
בַ/חֲלֹמ֑וֹת
chălôwm
H2472
dream
Prep | N-mp
וּֽ/מֵ/חֶזְיֹנ֥וֹת
chizzâyôwn
H2384
vision
Conj | Prep | N-mp
תְּבַעֲתַֽ/נִּי
bâʻath
H1204
to terrify
V-Piel-Imperf-2ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 7:14
וְ/חִתַּתַּ֥/נִי
châthath
H2865
"to to be dismayed"
Conj | V-Piel-2ms | Suff
To be completely broken or shattered, either physically or emotionally, causing fear or dismay, as in Psalm 6:2.
Definition: 1) to be shattered, be dismayed, be broken, be abolished, be afraid 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be shattered, be broken 1a2) to be dismayed 1b) (Niphal) to be broken, be dismayed 1c) (Piel) to be shattered, be dismayed, be scared 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to be dismayed 1d2) to dismay, terrify 1d3) to shatter
Usage: Occurs in 45 OT verses. KJV: abolish, affright, be (make) afraid, amaze, beat down, discourage, (cause to) dismay, go down, scare, terrify. See also: Deuteronomy 1:21; Isaiah 37:27; Isaiah 8:9.
בַ/חֲלֹמ֑וֹת
chălôwm
H2472
"dream"
Prep | N-mp
This Hebrew word means a dream, which can be ordinary or have a prophetic meaning, as seen in the Bible where God communicates through dreams. It appears in the story of Joseph in Genesis. The word is also used in Joel 2:28.
Definition: 1) dream 1a) dream (ordinary) 1b) dream (with prophetic meaning) Aramaic equivalent: che.lem (חֵ֫לֶם "dream" H2493)
Usage: Occurs in 54 OT verses. KJV: dream(-er). See also: Genesis 20:3; Deuteronomy 13:2; Psalms 73:20.
וּֽ/מֵ/חֶזְיֹנ֥וֹת
chizzâyôwn
H2384
"vision"
Conj | Prep | N-mp
Chizzayon refers to a vision or revelation, often received through dreams or divine communication. It appears in various forms, including ecstatic states and prophetic oracles.
Definition: 1) vision 1a) vision (in the ecstatic state) 1a1) valley of vision (perhaps fig. of Jerusalem or Hinnom) 1b) vision (in the night) 1c) vision, oracle, prophecy (in divine communication)
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: vision. See also: 2 Samuel 7:17; Job 33:15; Isaiah 22:1.
תְּבַעֲתַֽ/נִּי
bâʻath
H1204
"to terrify"
V-Piel-Imperf-2ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means to terrify or startle someone, causing them to be overtaken by sudden fear or panic. It is used to describe a strong emotional response to a situation.
Definition: 1) to terrify, startle, fall upon, dismay, be overtaken by sudden terror 1a) (Niphal) to be terrified 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to fall upon, overwhelm 1b2) to terrify
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: affright, be (make) afraid, terrify, trouble. See also: 1 Samuel 16:14; Job 13:11; Psalms 18:5.
Study Notes — Job 7:14
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 7:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 7:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 7:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 7:14
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 7:14
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 7:14
- Cambridge Bible on Job 7:14
- Barnes' Notes on Job 7:14
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 7:14
- Sermons on Job 7:14
Context — Job Continues: Life Seems Futile
12Am I the sea, or the monster of the deep, that You must keep me under guard?
13When I think my bed will comfort me and my couch will ease my complaint,
14then You frighten me with dreams and terrify me with visions,
15so that I would prefer strangling and death over my life in this body. 16I loathe my life! I would not live forever. Leave me alone, for my days are but a breath.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Daniel 2:1 | In the second year of his reign, Nebuchadnezzar had dreams that troubled his spirit, and sleep escaped him. |
| 2 | Genesis 41:8 | In the morning his spirit was troubled, so he summoned all the magicians and wise men of Egypt. Pharaoh told them his dreams, but no one could interpret them for him. |
| 3 | Genesis 40:5–7 | both of these men—the Egyptian king’s cupbearer and baker, who were being held in the prison—had a dream on the same night, and each dream had its own meaning. When Joseph came to them in the morning, he saw that they were distraught. So he asked the officials of Pharaoh who were in custody with him in his master’s house, “Why are your faces so downcast today?” |
| 4 | Judges 7:13–14 | And as Gideon arrived, a man was telling his friend about a dream. “Behold, I had a dream,” he said, “and I saw a loaf of barley bread come tumbling into the Midianite camp. It struck the tent so hard that the tent overturned and collapsed.” His friend replied: “This is nothing less than the sword of Gideon son of Joash, the Israelite. God has delivered Midian and the whole camp into his hand.” |
| 5 | Matthew 27:19 | While Pilate was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent him this message: “Have nothing to do with that innocent man, for I have suffered terribly in a dream today because of Him.” |
Job 7:14 Summary
In this verse, Job is saying that even when he tries to rest, God is still speaking to him in frightening dreams and visions. This is causing Job a lot of fear and anxiety, as he feels like he can't escape God's presence, similar to what is described in Psalm 139:7-12. But even in the midst of this fear, Job is still talking to God and being honest about his emotions, which is an important example for us to follow, as seen in 1 Peter 5:7. We can learn from Job's experience that God is always with us, even when we're scared or overwhelmed, and that we can trust in His goodness and love, as stated in Jeremiah 29:11.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Job experiencing in this verse?
Job is experiencing frightening dreams and terrifying visions from God, which is causing him great distress and fear, as seen in Job 7:14, similar to the emotional turmoil described in Psalm 42:5
Why is God allowing Job to suffer in this way?
The Bible does not give a direct answer to this question, but it is clear that God is allowing Job to be tested and refined, as stated in Job 23:10 and 1 Peter 1:7, to reveal His glory and Job's faithfulness
How can we relate to Job's experience in this verse?
Many people have experienced nightmares or terrifying visions, and can relate to Job's fear and anxiety, as expressed in Job 7:14, and can find comfort in knowing that God is still with them, as promised in Matthew 28:20 and Hebrews 13:5
What can we learn from Job's response to his suffering?
Job's response to his suffering, as seen in Job 7:14, teaches us to be honest with God about our emotions and fears, as expressed in Psalm 51:17, and to trust in His sovereignty and goodness, as stated in Romans 8:28
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God has spoken to you through dreams or visions, and how have you responded?
- How do you typically handle fear and anxiety, and what can you learn from Job's experience in this verse?
- In what ways can you relate to Job's feeling of being overwhelmed and frightened, and how can you find comfort in God's presence?
- What are some things that you can do to cultivate a deeper trust in God's sovereignty and goodness, even in the midst of suffering?
Gill's Exposition on Job 7:14
Then thou scarest me with dreams,.... Not with dreams and visions being told him, as were by Eliphaz, Job 4:13; but with dreams he himself dreamed; and which might arise from the force of his
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 7:14
Am I a sea, or a whale, that thou settest a watch over me? Why dost thou deny me the comfort of care-assuaging sleep? Why scarest thou me with frightful dreams?
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 7:14
With sad and dreadful dreams, arising either from that melancholy humour which is now so fixed in me, and predominant over me, or from the devil’ s malice, who by thy permission disturbs me in this manner; so that I am afraid to go to sleep, and my remedy proves as bad as my disease. Visions are the same thing with dreams; for there were not only day visions, which were offered to men’ s sight when they were awake; but also night visions, which were presented to men’ s fancy in their sleep and dreams. See 41:1,2 Da 2:1,31 4:5,10.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 7:14
Job 7:14 Then thou scarest me with dreams, and terrifiest me through visions:Ver. 14. Then thou scarest me with dreams] Extremam tentationem describit, saith Vatablus; and the devil doubtless had a great hand in this business (for it was within his commission, and he would not neglect any part of it); but Job taketh notice of none but God, the chief agent, and to him he applieth himself. His providence is exercised even about dreams, which, in melancholy people, happen (especially when they are sick) to be oftentimes very horrid and hideous; as that they fall down from some high place, commit some capital offence, are slain, torn in pieces by devils, &c. Bishop Foliot’ s terrible night vision was before mentioned. Richard III, after the murder of his two innocent nephews, and Charles IX of France, after the Parisian Massacre, had such dreadful dreams, that they became a terror to themselves and to all about them. But to instance in better men: Calvin in the year of grace 1562, being sick of the gout, dreamed that he heard a great noise of drums beaten up most vehemently, as they use to be in warlike marches (Beza in Vita). Pareua also, A.D. 1618, saw in a dream the city of Heidelberg set on fire in many places, and the prince elector’ s palace all on a light flame: this he set down the next morning in his dairy, and added these words, O Deus clementissime, averte sinistrum omen, &c., O most merciful God, turn aside this evil omen. (Philip Par. in Vita Patris). Such fearful dreams cause a sick sleep, and a worse waking. This Job complaineth of here; and yet more fully in the next words.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 7:14
Verse 14. Thou sparest me with dreams] There is no doubt that Satan was permitted to haunt his imagination with dreadful dreams and terrific appearances; so that, as soon as he fell asleep, he was suddenly roused and alarmed by those appalling images. He needed rest by sleep, but was afraid to close his eyes because of the horrid images which were presented to his imagination. Could there be a state more deplorable than this?
Cambridge Bible on Job 7:14
13, 14. Further description of the plagues employed to subdue him. ease my complaint] Complaint always means complaining, not malady; ch. Job 9:27, Job 10:1, Job 21:4, Job 23:2. When he looks for sleep That knits up the ravelled sleeve of care, Balm of hurt minds, instead of finding it he is scared with dreams and terrified through visions. Such distressing dreams and terrors in sleep are said to be one of the symptoms of Elephantiasis.
Barnes' Notes on Job 7:14
Then thou scarest me - This is an address to God. He regarded him as the source of his sorrows, and he expresses his sense of this in language indeed very beautiful, but far from reverence. With dreams - see Job 7:4.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 7:14
14. Dreams — According to Avicenna, those afflicted with elephantiasis suffer from frequent melancholy dreams.
Sermons on Job 7:14
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Nebuchadnezzars Dream by Peter Bisset | In this sermon, the preacher draws parallels between the story of Daniel and the plight of sinners who are under the sentence of death. He emphasizes that it doesn't matter what me |
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God's Provision for the Children of Israel by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the provision of God for the children of Israel as they journeyed through the wilderness. He begins by highlighting the contrasting rea |
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Spirit and Soul by Watchman Nee | Watchman Nee emphasizes the necessity for believers to recognize their spirit, as it is the primary means through which God communicates with humanity. He explains that many Christ |
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Fire 21 Conference by Brian Guerin | Brian Guerin shares a prophetic message at the Fire 21 Conference, emphasizing the need to break barriers that hinder the flow of the Holy Spirit, likening them to a beaver dam tha |
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Our Daily Homily - Judges by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the persistent nature of evil habits in our lives, likening them to the Canaanites who resisted being dislodged from the land. He reminds us that as believers |
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Pilate's Wife - Part 2 by John Piper | In this sermon, the preacher vividly describes the scene of Jesus' crucifixion and the emotional turmoil experienced by those who witnessed it. The preacher emphasizes the innocenc |
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Pilate's Wife - Part 3 by John Piper | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Pilate's wife, Claudia, and her encounter with Jesus. The sermon begins by emphasizing the power of God and how nothing can sta |