Job 15:18
Job 15:18 in Multiple Translations
what was declared by wise men and was not concealed from their fathers,
Which wise men have told from their fathers, and have not hid it:
(Which wise men have told From their fathers, and have not hid it;
(The things which wise men have got from their fathers, and have not kept secret from us;
This is what wise men have said, confirmed by their ancestors,
Which wise men haue tolde, as they haue heard of their fathers, and haue not kept it secret:
Which the wise declare — And have not hid — from their fathers.
(which wise men have told by their fathers, and have not hidden it;
Which wise men have told from their fathers, and have not hid it :
Wise men confess and hide not their fathers.
things that wise men have told me, truths that their ancestors did not keep hidden.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 15:18
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Job 15:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֲשֶׁר
חֲכָמִ֥ים
יַגִּ֑ידוּ
וְ/לֹ֥א
כִֽ֝חֲד֗וּ
מֵ/אֲבוֹתָֽ/ם
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
חֲכָמִ֥ים
châkâm
H2450
wise
Adj
יַגִּ֑ידוּ
nâgad
H5046
to tell
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3mp
וְ/לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
כִֽ֝חֲד֗וּ
kâchad
H3582
to hide
V-Piel-Perf-3cp
מֵ/אֲבוֹתָֽ/ם
ʼâb
H1
father
Prep | N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 15:18
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
חֲכָמִ֥ים
châkâm
H2450
"wise"
Adj
This word means wise or skilled, describing someone intelligent or crafty, like a cunning man or a prudent leader.
Definition: 1) wise, wise (man) 1a) skilful (in technical work) 1b) wise (in administration) 1c) shrewd, crafty, cunning, wily, subtle 1d) learned, shrewd (class of men) 1e) prudent 1f) wise (ethically and religiously)
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: cunning (man), subtil, (un-), wise((hearted), man). See also: Genesis 41:8; Proverbs 16:14; Psalms 49:11.
יַגִּ֑ידוּ
nâgad
H5046
"to tell"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3mp
To tell or declare something openly, as in Genesis 3:11 where God asks Adam to tell the truth. It means to stand boldly and announce something to someone present. In Exodus 32:27, Moses tells the Levites to declare their actions to the people.
Definition: 1) to be conspicuous, tell, make known 1a) (Hiphil) to tell, declare 1a1) to tell, announce, report 1a2) to declare, make known, expound 1a3) to inform of 1a4) to publish, declare, proclaim 1a5) to avow, acknowledge, confess 1a5a) messenger (participle) 1b) (Hophal) to be told, be announced, be reported
Usage: Occurs in 344 OT verses. KJV: bewray, [idiom] certainly, certify, declare(-ing), denounce, expound, [idiom] fully, messenger, plainly, profess, rehearse, report, shew (forth), speak, [idiom] surely, tell, utter. See also: Genesis 3:11; 1 Samuel 14:33; 2 Kings 9:15.
וְ/לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | 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.
כִֽ֝חֲד֗וּ
kâchad
H3582
"to hide"
V-Piel-Perf-3cp
Kachad means to hide or conceal, and can also mean to destroy or cut off. It is used to describe being hidden or effaced.
Definition: 1) to hide, conceal, cut off, cut down, make desolate, kick 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be hidden 1a2) to be effaced, be destroyed, be cut off 1b) (Piel) to cover, hide 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to hide 1c2) to efface, annihilate
Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: conceal, cut down (off), desolate, hide. See also: Genesis 47:18; Job 22:20; Psalms 40:11.
מֵ/אֲבוֹתָֽ/ם
ʼâb
H1
"father"
Prep | N-mp | Suff
In Hebrew, this word means father, whether literal or figurative. It is used to describe God as the father of his people, as well as human fathers like Abraham. The word is about a paternal relationship or authority.
Definition: 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)
Usage: Occurs in 1060 OT verses. KJV: chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. See also: Genesis 2:24; Genesis 42:37; Leviticus 19:3.
Study Notes — Job 15:18
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- Job 15:18 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 15:18
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 15:18
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 15:18
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 15:18
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 15:18
- Cambridge Bible on Job 15:18
- Barnes' Notes on Job 15:18
- Sermons on Job 15:18
Context — Eliphaz: Job Does Not Fear God
16how much less man, who is vile and corrupt, who drinks injustice like water?
17Listen to me and I will inform you. I will describe what I have seen,
18what was declared by wise men and was not concealed from their fathers,
19to whom alone the land was given when no foreigner passed among them. 20A wicked man writhes in pain all his days; only a few years are reserved for the ruthless.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 8:8 | Please inquire of past generations and consider the discoveries of their fathers. |
| 2 | Isaiah 38:19 | The living, only the living, can thank You, as I do today; fathers will tell their children about Your faithfulness. |
| 3 | Psalms 71:18 | Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, until I proclaim Your power to the next generation, Your might to all who are to come. |
| 4 | Job 15:10 | Both the gray-haired and the aged are on our side— men much older than your father. |
| 5 | Psalms 78:3–6 | that we have heard and known and our fathers have relayed to us. We will not hide them from their children, but will declare to the next generation the praises of the LORD and His might, and the wonders He has performed. For He established a testimony in Jacob and appointed a law in Israel, which He commanded our fathers to teach to their children, that the coming generation would know them— even children yet to be born— to arise and tell their own children |
Job 15:18 Summary
This verse is talking about the wisdom and insights that have been passed down from one generation to the next. It's saying that the wise men of the past shared their knowledge openly with their families and communities, and that this wisdom is still valuable and relevant today, as seen in Psalm 119:105 and Proverbs 22:17-21. Just like how we can learn from the experiences and insights of those who have come before us, such as the apostle Paul in 2 Timothy 3:14-17, we can also share our own wisdom and insights with others. By doing so, we can build on the foundations laid by our ancestors and create a brighter future for ourselves and those around us, as encouraged in Jeremiah 29:11 and Ephesians 2:20.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the wise men's declarations were not concealed from their fathers?
This phrase suggests that the wisdom passed down through generations was not hidden or reserved for a select few, but was openly shared among family and community, much like the wisdom shared in Proverbs 1:8 and Deuteronomy 4:9.
How does this verse relate to the idea of tradition and cultural heritage?
The fact that the wise men's declarations were not concealed from their fathers implies a strong sense of tradition and cultural heritage, where valuable knowledge and insights are passed down from one generation to the next, as seen in Psalm 78:4 and Exodus 10:2.
What is the significance of 'wise men' in this verse?
The term 'wise men' refers to individuals who have gained insight and understanding through experience, study, and reflection, much like the wise men described in Job 12:12 and 1 Kings 3:12, who are characterized by their discernment and good judgment.
How does this verse fit into the broader context of the book of Job?
This verse is part of Eliphaz's response to Job, where he is emphasizing the importance of tradition and the wisdom of the past, as seen in Job 8:8-10, and encouraging Job to consider the insights of those who have come before him, such as the patriarchs in Genesis 12:1-3 and 17:1-14.
Reflection Questions
- What are some wise sayings or proverbs that have been passed down to me from my family or community, and how can I apply them to my life?
- In what ways can I seek out wisdom and insight from those who have come before me, whether through scripture, such as Isaiah 46:10, or through the experiences of older and wiser individuals?
- How can I balance the importance of tradition and cultural heritage with the need to seek out new knowledge and understanding, as encouraged in Proverbs 1:7 and 9:10?
- What are some ways that I can share my own wisdom and insights with others, whether through teaching, mentoring, or simply sharing my experiences, as seen in Matthew 28:18-20 and 2 Timothy 2:2?
Gill's Exposition on Job 15:18
Which wise men have told from their fathers,.... Men wise in the best sense, not to do evil, but to do good; not worldly wise men, but such who have wisdom, sound wisdom in the inward parts; who are
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 15:18
Which wise men have told from their fathers, and have not hid it: 'Which, as handed down from their fathers, wise men have told, and have not concealed.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 15:18
Wise men; who are most able to be witnesses and judges in these matters. From their fathers, or ancestors; who diligently observed this, and carefully transmitted their own judgment and experience successively to their posterity. Have not hid it; they judged it to be so certain and important a truth, that they would not conceal it in their own breasts, but made conscience of publishing it for the instruction and comfort of succeeding ages.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 15:18
Job 15:18 Which wise men have told from their fathers, and have not hid [it]:Ver. 18. Which wise men have told from their fathers] Who have carefully and faithfully transmitted it as a doctrinal truth to us, their posterity, from hand to hand. For in Job’ s time it is likely that the Scriptures were not yet written. Which, or, which things wise men Who did, in their generations, Deum recte cognoscere et colere, rightly know and worship God, which is the highest wisdom, saith Lactantius. Have told] Have spoken it so plainly and plentifully, as if they had showed us the things acted before our eyes. From their fathers] Who were careful to instil good instructions and heavenly truths into the minds of their children, their familiars, and families, as did Abraham, Genesis 18:17-19, and others according to God’ s own appointment, Deuteronomy 6:1-2 And have not hid it] But communicated it for the good of many. Light is diffusive of itself. Knowledge is perfected while it is communicated. The more you teach and impart to others, eo ditior ac doctior fias, saith one, the richer and more skilfull you become (Bodin. Theat.
Nat. p. 9). It is not the pouring out which drieth up the streams of grace, like that oil, 2 Kings 4:6. See Proverbs 11:24-25 Psalms 78:2-4.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 15:18
(18) Which wise men have told from their fathers.—Here he adopts the language of Bildad (Job 8:8), appealing both to his own experience and that of universal tradition in an age prior to civil commotion and foreign disturbance.
Cambridge Bible on Job 15:18
18. The doctrine of Eliphaz is no novelty,—it is his (Job 15:17), but it is the consistent moral tradition of the wise from generation to generation. The phrase “have told … and have not hid” means, have told openly, it is matter of public consent and teaching among them; cf. Isaiah 3:9, where the same words occur.
Barnes' Notes on Job 15:18
Which wise men have told from their fathers - Which they have received from their ancestors and communicated to others. Knowledge among the ancients was communicated chiefly by tradition from father to son.
Sermons on Job 15:18
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A Life of Victory in the Midst of Troubles by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of staying true to one's faith and not compromising with the world. He warns against trying to win people over by conforming |
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Orthodoxy (How to Discern 3) by Anton Bosch | Anton Bosch addresses the issue of individual interpretation of the Bible, emphasizing the importance of aligning our understanding with orthodox doctrine that has been established |
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Old Testament Survey - Part 21 by Dick Woodward | The sermon focuses on the Book of Deuteronomy, highlighting the transition of the second generation of God's people entering the promised land of Canaan after the first generation |
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Duty of the Present to the Coming Generation. by Edward Payson | Edward Payson preaches about the duty of one generation to praise and declare God's works to the next generation, emphasizing the importance of transmitting religious knowledge and |
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The Open Hand of God by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of observing a small duck swimming against a powerful stormy ocean. Through this observation, the speaker reflects on the d |
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Contributions of the 1st and 2nd Awakening by Winkie Pratney | This sermon delves into the importance of surrendering our hearts to God, emphasizing the need for a perfect heart devoted to Him, exploring the concept of holiness and the obligat |
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Old Men Shall Dream Dreams by Carter Conlon | This sermon from Acts chapter 2 emphasizes the power of older individuals to dream divine dreams and speak into the lives of the next generation. It highlights the importance of gr |