Job 11:17
Job 11:17 in Multiple Translations
Your life will be brighter than noonday; its darkness will be like the morning.
And thine age shall be clearer than the noonday; thou shalt shine forth, thou shalt be as the morning.
And thy life shall be clearer than the noonday; Though there be darkness, it shall be as the morning.
And your life will be brighter than day; though it is dark, it will become like the morning.
Your life will shine brighter than the noonday sun; even darkness will be like the morning.
Thine age also shall appeare more cleare then the noone day: thou shalt shine and bee as the morning.
And above the noon doth age rise, Thou fliest — as the morning thou art.
Life will be clearer than the noonday. Though there is darkness, it will be as the morning.
And thy age shall be clearer than the noon-day: thou shalt shine forth, thou shalt be as the morning.
And brightness like that of the noonday, shall arise to thee at evening: and when thou shalt think thyself consumed, thou shalt rise as the day star.
Your troubles will be ended, like the darkness ends at the dawn; it will be as though [MET] the sun is shining brightly on you, like it shines at noon.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 11:17
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Job 11:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּֽ֭/מִ/צָּהֳרַיִם
יָק֣וּם
חָ֑לֶד
תָּ֝עֻ֗פָ/ה
כַּ/בֹּ֥קֶר
תִּהְיֶֽה
וּֽ֭/מִ/צָּהֳרַיִם
tsôhar
H6672
midday
Conj | Prep | N-mp
יָק֣וּם
qûwm
H6965
-kamai
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
חָ֑לֶד
cheled
H2465
lifetime/world
N-ms
תָּ֝עֻ֗פָ/ה
ʻûwph
H5774
to fly
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs | Suff
כַּ/בֹּ֥קֶר
bôqer
H1242
morning
Prep | N-ms
תִּהְיֶֽה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 11:17
וּֽ֭/מִ/צָּהֳרַיִם
tsôhar
H6672
"midday"
Conj | Prep | N-mp
This word refers to a roof or a window, and can also mean noon or midday, likely due to the sun shining through a window at that time. It is used in descriptions of buildings and daily routines in the Bible.
Definition: 1) noon, midday 1a) noon (as specific time of day) 1b) noon (in simile as bright of happiness, blessing)
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: midday, noon(-day, -tide), window. See also: Genesis 6:16; Psalms 37:6; Psalms 55:18.
יָק֣וּם
qûwm
H6965
"-kamai"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
Qum means to rise or stand up, used in various contexts like rising to power or standing firm, as seen in Jeremiah and Ezra.
Definition: Combined with lev (לֵב "Leb" H3820B) § -Kamai = "my adversary" Leb-kamai, i.e., people of Gambulai
Usage: Occurs in 596 OT verses. KJV: abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising). See also: Genesis 4:8; Numbers 30:13; Ruth 4:10.
חָ֑לֶד
cheled
H2465
"lifetime/world"
N-ms
This word refers to a lifetime or the world as a temporary and fleeting thing, used to describe the shortness of life.
Definition: age, duration of life, the world
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: age, short time, world. See also: Job 11:17; Psalms 39:6; Psalms 17:14.
תָּ֝עֻ֗פָ/ה
ʻûwph
H5774
"to fly"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs | Suff
This word can mean flying or fainting, often due to darkness or gloom. It appears in books like Isaiah and Jeremiah, describing dramatic scenes.
Definition: v 1) to fly, fly about, fly away 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to fly, hover 1a2) to fly away 1b) (Hiphil) to cause to fly, light upon 1c) (Polel) 1c1) to fly about or to and fro 1c2) to cause to fly to and fro, brandish 1d) (Hithpolel) to fly away 2) (Qal) to cover, be dark
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: brandish, be (wax) faint, flee away, fly (away), [idiom] set, shine forth, weary. See also: Genesis 1:20; Proverbs 23:5; Psalms 18:11.
כַּ/בֹּ֥קֶר
bôqer
H1242
"morning"
Prep | N-ms
The break of day or morning, a time of new beginnings, as in the morning sacrifices in Exodus 29:39 or the resurrection of Jesus on the first day of the week in John 20:1.
Definition: 1) morning, break of day 1a) morning 1a1) of end of night 1a2) of coming of daylight 1a3) of coming of sunrise 1a4) of beginning of day 1a5) of bright joy after night of distress (fig.) 1b) morrow, next day, next morning
Usage: Occurs in 189 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase]) day, early, morning, morrow. See also: Genesis 1:5; 1 Samuel 11:11; Psalms 5:4.
תִּהְיֶֽה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
Study Notes — Job 11:17
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 11:17 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 11:17
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 11:17
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 11:17
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 11:17
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 11:17
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 11:17
- Cambridge Bible on Job 11:17
- Barnes' Notes on Job 11:17
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 11:17
- Sermons on Job 11:17
Context — Zophar Rebukes Job
15then indeed you will lift up your face without blemish; you will stand firm and unafraid.
16For you will forget your misery, recalling it only as waters gone by.
17Your life will be brighter than noonday; its darkness will be like the morning.
18You will be secure, because there is hope, and you will look around and lie down in safety. 19You will lie down without fear, and many will court your favor.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 58:8–10 | Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will come quickly. Your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard. Then you will call, and the LORD will answer; you will cry out, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’ If you remove the yoke from your midst, the pointing of the finger and malicious talk, and if you give yourself to the hungry and satisfy the afflicted soul, then your light will go forth in the darkness, and your night will be like noonday. |
| 2 | Psalms 37:6 | He will bring forth your righteousness like the dawn, your justice like the noonday sun. |
| 3 | Proverbs 4:18 | The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until midday. |
| 4 | Zechariah 14:6–7 | On that day there will be no light, no cold or frost. It will be a day known only to the LORD, without day or night; but when evening comes, there will be light. |
| 5 | Micah 7:8–9 | Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will arise; though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light. Because I have sinned against Him, I must endure the rage of the LORD, until He argues my case and executes justice for me. He will bring me into the light; I will see His righteousness. |
| 6 | Hosea 6:3 | So let us know— let us press on to know the LORD. As surely as the sun rises, He will appear; He will come to us like the rain, like the spring showers that water the earth. |
| 7 | Psalms 112:4 | Light dawns in the darkness for the upright— for the gracious, compassionate, and righteous. |
| 8 | 1 Chronicles 29:10 | Then David blessed the LORD in the sight of all the assembly and said: “May You be blessed, O LORD, God of our father Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. |
| 9 | Malachi 4:2 | “But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings, and you will go out and leap like calves from the stall. |
| 10 | Job 42:11–17 | All his brothers and sisters and prior acquaintances came and dined with him in his house. They consoled him and comforted him over all the adversity that the LORD had brought upon him. And each one gave him a piece of silver and a gold ring. So the LORD blessed Job’s latter days more than his first. He owned 14,000 sheep, 6,000 camels, 1,000 yoke of oxen, and 1,000 female donkeys. And he also had seven sons and three daughters. He named his first daughter Jemimah, his second Keziah, and his third Keren-happuch. No women as beautiful as Job’s daughters could be found in all the land, and their father granted them an inheritance among their brothers. After this, Job lived 140 years and saw his children and their children to the fourth generation. And so Job died, old and full of years. |
Job 11:17 Summary
This verse is a beautiful promise that our lives can be filled with joy, hope, and purpose, even in the midst of difficulties. It reminds us that God's presence can bring light and brightness to our lives, just like the sun shining at noonday (as seen in Psalm 23:4). When we trust in God and seek a deep relationship with Him, we can experience a life that is brighter than we ever thought possible, and our darkness can be replaced with the hope of a new beginning (as described in Lamentations 3:22-23). This is a promise that we can hold onto, no matter what challenges we face, and it reminds us to trust in God's goodness and love for us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for my life to be 'brighter than noonday'?
This phrase suggests a life filled with joy, hope, and clarity, much like the brightness of noonday, and is a promise of God's presence and blessing in our lives, as seen in Psalm 4:6-7 and Isaiah 58:10-11.
How can my darkness be 'like the morning'?
The darkness being like the morning implies that even in difficult times, there is hope for a new beginning and a brighter future, just as morning follows night, as described in Isaiah 9:2 and Lamentations 3:22-23.
Is this verse a promise for every believer?
Yes, this verse is a promise for every believer, reminding us that our lives can be filled with joy, hope, and purpose, regardless of our circumstances, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28.
What is the condition for experiencing this kind of life?
The condition for experiencing this kind of life is to trust in God and His promises, as seen in the surrounding verses, and to seek a deep and personal relationship with Him, as described in Job 11:13-16 and Proverbs 3:5-6.
Reflection Questions
- What are the darkest areas of my life right now, and how can I trust God to bring light and hope to those areas?
- In what ways can I reflect the brightness of God's presence in my life, even in the midst of challenges and difficulties?
- How can I hold onto the promise of a brighter future, even when my current circumstances seem overwhelming?
- What are some practical ways I can seek a deeper relationship with God, and trust in His promises for my life?
Gill's Exposition on Job 11:17
And [thine] age shall be clearer than the noonday,.... That is, the remainder of his days; the latter part of his life, which was yet to come, should be no more attended with the darkness of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 11:17
And thine age shall be clearer than the noonday; thou shalt shine forth, thou shalt be as the morning.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 11:17
Thine age, i.e. the remainder of thy life and time in this world. Shall be clearer, Heb. shall arise. Men are said to fall into troubles, and to arise out of them. Than the noon-day; or, above the noon-day, or above the sun at noon-day, when it is at its highest pitch, as well as in its greatest glory. Thou shalt shine forth: light in Scripture commonly signifies prosperity and glory, as ,6 38:15 . Or, if thou art in darkness, as this word properly signifies, , i.e. if thou comest into any distress and trouble. Shalt be as the morning, i.e. that night of trouble shall certainly and speedily be followed with the morning of deliverance and comfort, which, like the morning light, shall shine brighter and brighter until the perfect day.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 11:17
Job 11:17 And [thine] age shall be clearer than the noonday; thou shalt shine forth, thou shalt be as the morning.Ver. 17. And thine age shall be clearer than the noonday] The rest of thy life which thou givest for lost, shall be the very prime part of thy time for glory. Solid glory springeth out of innocence of life, beneficence toward all men, acts done valiantly and successfully with justice and moderation of mind; whereunto is added the constant applause of good men, proceeding from an admiration of so great virtue. This Zophar promiseth Job upon his true repentance, with a daily increase thereof, as the sun shineth more and more unto the perfect day. Fame followeth virtue, as the shadow doth the body at the very heels. "If there be any virtue, if any praise," saith the apostle, Philippians 4:8. Where the one is the other will be. Abel for his faith and righteousness is yet spoken of (as some render Hebrews 11:4), though dead long ago. "The righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance," Psalms 112:6. Thou shalt shine forth, thou shalt be as the morning] Isaiah 58:8.
Or, if thou dost wax obscure, yet thou shalt match the morning, which disperseth darkness, and conquers it by the approaching light. Look how the moon wadeth out of a cloud, so shall thine overcast righteousness "break forth as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday," Psalms 37:6.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 11:17
(17) Thine age shall be clearer than the noonday.—Rather, there shall arise for thee a lifetime brighter than the noonday; thou shalt soar on high; thou shalt be like the morning, which is conceived of as having wings (Psalms 139:9). (Comp. Malachi 4:2, of the Sun of Righteousness.) This is how we understand the word rendered thou shalt shine forth. Many take it as a substantive, meaning darkness, in which case we must render, though there be darkness, thou shalt be as the morning.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 11:17
Verse 17. Thine age shall be clearer than the noonday] The rest of thy life shall be unclouded prosperity. Thou shalt shine forth] Thou shalt be in this unclouded state, as the sun in the firmament of heaven, giving light and heat to all around thee. Thou shalt be as the morning.] Thus the sun of thy prosperity shall arise, and shine more and more unto the perfect day. This is the image which the sacred writer employs, and it is correct and elegant.
Cambridge Bible on Job 11:17
17. and thine age] Or, as we should say, and life, Psalms 17:14; Psalms 39:5. thou shalt shine forth] Rather, if there be darkness, it shall be as the morning. Even should temporary darkness occur it will not be utter, but light like the morning. This seems said in opposition to Job’s mournful words, ch. Job 10:22, “where the light is as darkness.” The present words might also mean that the darkness shall be not a continual obscurity but one which a morning comes to dispel.
Barnes' Notes on Job 11:17
And thine age - Thy life. This does not mean old age, but the idea is, that his life would be cheerful and happy.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 11:17
17. Thine age, etc. — Brighter than the noonday shall thy life arise. çìã, life, human life, because it glides so swiftly away. (Thus Gesenius, 474.) Thou shalt shine forth, etc. — Rather, (Thy) darkness shall be as the morning.
Sermons on Job 11:17
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Don't Have a Worthless Religion by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of reaching out and helping others. He uses the analogy of being like a well-watered garden, emphasizing that when we give an |
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A Man of Discipline by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of fasting and the type of fast that God desires. He emphasizes that God is not pleased with a fast that is only outwardly observ |
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Walking in Lowliness by Alan Martin | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the issue of speaking both blessings and curses from the same mouth. He emphasizes that this should not be the case, as a spring cannot produ |
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O Church Arise! by Tim Conway | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the urgency of working for the Lord while there is still time. He shares a personal experience of attending his class reunion and realizing |
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Spiritual Secrets of Smith Wigglesworth - Part 2 by George Storemont by Smith Wigglesworth | This sermon emphasizes the importance of faith, healing, and the power of God's Word. It shares stories of miraculous healings, the impact of faith in action, and the necessity of |
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The Ministry of Healing by Stanley H. Frodsham | Stanley H. Frodsham shares powerful testimonies of Smith Wigglesworth's unwavering faith in the healing power of Jesus Christ. Wigglesworth's ministry was marked by miraculous heal |
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The Fourfold Gospel in Isaiah by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson expounds on 'The Fourfold Gospel in Isaiah,' emphasizing salvation, sanctification, divine healing, and the Lord's coming. He highlights Isaiah's powerful messages of |