Job 15:29
Job 15:29 in Multiple Translations
He will no longer be rich; his wealth will not endure. His possessions will not overspread the land.
He shall not be rich, neither shall his substance continue, neither shall he prolong the perfection thereof upon the earth.
He shall not be rich, neither shall his substance continue, Neither shall their possessions be extended on the earth.
He does not get wealth for himself, and is unable to keep what he has got; the heads of his grain are not bent down to the earth.
They will lose their riches, their wealth will not endure, their possessions will not spread over the earth.
He shall not be rich, neither shall his substance continue, neither shall he prolong the perfection thereof in the earth.
He is not rich, nor doth his wealth rise, Nor doth he stretch out on earth their continuance.
He will not be rich, neither will his substance continue, neither will their possessions be extended on the earth.
He shall not be rich, neither shall his substance continue, neither shall he prolong the perfection of it upon the earth.
He shall not be enriched, neither shall his substance continue, neither shall he push his root in the earth.
But they will not remain rich very long; Everything that they own will be taken from them; their possessions will all disappear.
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Job 15:29 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לֹֽא
יֶ֭עְשַׁר
וְ/לֹא
יָק֣וּם
חֵיל֑/וֹ
וְ/לֹֽא
יִטֶּ֖ה
לָ/אָ֣רֶץ
מִנְלָֽ/ם
לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
יֶ֭עְשַׁר
ʻâshar
H6238
to enrich
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
וְ/לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
יָק֣וּם
qûwm
H6965
-kamai
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
חֵיל֑/וֹ
chayil
H2428
Helech
N-ms | Suff
וְ/לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
יִטֶּ֖ה
nâṭâh
H5186
to stretch
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
לָ/אָ֣רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Prep | N-cs
מִנְלָֽ/ם
minleh
H4512
gain
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 15:29
לֹֽא
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.
יֶ֭עְשַׁר
ʻâshar
H6238
"to enrich"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to become or make rich, often describing financial prosperity or wealth, as seen in the story of Solomon's riches in 1 Kings 10. It is translated as 'to be rich' or 'enrich' in the KJV.
Definition: 1) to be or become rich or wealthy, enrich, pretend to be rich 1a) (Qal) to be or become rich 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to make rich 1b2) to gain riches 1c) (Hithpael) to enrich oneself, pretend to be rich
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: be(-come, en-, make, make self, wax) rich, make (1 Kings 22:48 marg). See H6240 (עָשָׂר). See also: Genesis 14:23; Proverbs 13:7; Psalms 49:17.
וְ/לֹא
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.
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.
חֵיל֑/וֹ
chayil
H2428
"Helech"
N-ms | Suff
This word represents strength, might, or power, whether physical, financial, or military. In the Bible, it's used to describe the strength of God or the wealth of a nation, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:17-18.
Definition: § Helech = "your army" a place near Arvad and Gammad
Usage: Occurs in 221 OT verses. KJV: able, activity, ([phrase]) army, band of men (soldiers), company, (great) forces, goods, host, might, power, riches, strength, strong, substance, train, ([phrase]) valiant(-ly), valour, virtuous(-ly), war, worthy(-ily). See also: Genesis 34:29; 2 Chronicles 13:3; Psalms 18:33.
וְ/לֹֽא
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.
יִטֶּ֖ה
nâṭâh
H5186
"to stretch"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
To stretch or spread out, often used to describe physical movement, but also moral deflection, as seen in the story of Israel's decline in the book of Judges.
Definition: 1) to stretch out, extend, spread out, pitch, turn, pervert, incline, bend, bow 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stretch out, extend, stretch, offer 1a2) to spread out, pitch (tent) 1a3) to bend, turn, incline 1a3a) to turn aside, incline, decline, bend down 1a3b) to bend, bow 1a3c) to hold out, extend (fig.) 1b) (Niphal) to be stretched out 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to stretch out 1c2) to spread out 1c3) to turn, incline, influence, bend down, hold out, extend, thrust aside, thrust away
Usage: Occurs in 207 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afternoon, apply, bow (down, -ing), carry aside, decline, deliver, extend, go down, be gone, incline, intend, lay, let down, offer, outstretched, overthrown, pervert, pitch, prolong, put away, shew, spread (out), stretch (forth, out), take (aside), turn (aside, away), wrest, cause to yield. See also: Genesis 12:8; Psalms 31:3; Psalms 17:6.
לָ/אָ֣רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Prep | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
מִנְלָֽ/ם
minleh
H4512
"gain"
N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means gain or wealth, like a profit or income. It is used in the Bible to describe something that is complete or perfect. The meaning is not entirely clear.
Definition: 1) gain, wealth, acquisition 1a) meaning uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: perfection. See also: Job 15:29.
Study Notes — Job 15:29
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 15:29 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 15:29
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 15:29
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 15:29
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 15:29
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 15:29
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 15:29
- Cambridge Bible on Job 15:29
- Barnes' Notes on Job 15:29
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 15:29
- Sermons on Job 15:29
Context — Eliphaz: Job Does Not Fear God
27Though his face is covered with fat and his waistline bulges with flesh,
28he will dwell in ruined cities, in abandoned houses destined to become rubble.
29He will no longer be rich; his wealth will not endure. His possessions will not overspread the land.
30He will not escape from the darkness; the flame will wither his shoots, and the breath of God’s mouth will carry him away. 31Let him not deceive himself with trust in emptiness, for emptiness will be his reward.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 27:16–17 | Though he heaps up silver like dust and piles up a wardrobe like clay, what he lays up, the righteous will wear, and his silver will be divided by the innocent. |
| 2 | Psalms 49:16–17 | Do not be amazed when a man grows rich, when the splendor of his house increases. For when he dies, he will carry nothing away; his abundance will not follow him down. |
| 3 | James 1:11 | For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its flower falls and its beauty is lost. So too, the rich man will fade away in the midst of his pursuits. |
| 4 | Luke 12:19–21 | Then I will say to myself, “You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take it easy. Eat, drink, and be merry!”’ But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be required of you. Then who will own what you have accumulated?’ This is how it will be for anyone who stores up treasure for himself but is not rich toward God.” |
| 5 | Luke 16:2 | So he called him in to ask, ‘What is this I hear about you? Turn in an account of your management, for you cannot be manager any longer.’ |
| 6 | Job 22:15–20 | Will you stay on the ancient path that wicked men have trod? They were snatched away before their time, and their foundations were swept away by a flood. They said to God, ‘Depart from us. What can the Almighty do to us?’ But it was He who filled their houses with good things; so I stay far from the counsel of the wicked. The righteous see it and are glad; the innocent mock them: ‘Surely our foes are destroyed, and fire has consumed their excess.’ |
| 7 | Job 20:22–28 | In the midst of his plenty, he will be distressed; the full force of misery will come upon him. When he has filled his stomach, God will vent His fury upon him, raining it down on him as he eats. Though he flees from an iron weapon, a bronze-tipped arrow will pierce him. It is drawn out of his back, the gleaming point from his liver. Terrors come over him. Total darkness is reserved for his treasures. A fire unfanned will consume him and devour what is left in his tent. The heavens will expose his iniquity, and the earth will rise up against him. The possessions of his house will be removed, flowing away on the day of God’s wrath. |
| 8 | James 5:1–3 | Come now, you who are rich, weep and wail over the misery to come upon you. Your riches have rotted and moths have eaten your clothes. 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. |
| 9 | Luke 16:19–22 | Now there was a rich man dressed in purple and fine linen, who lived each day in joyous splendor. And a beggar named Lazarus lay at his gate, covered with sores and longing to be fed with the crumbs that fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores. One day the beggar died and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s side. And the rich man also died and was buried. |
Job 15:29 Summary
This verse, Job 15:29, is saying that just because someone is rich, it doesn't mean they will always be rich or that their wealth will bring them happiness, as seen in the story of the rich fool in Luke 12:13-21. In fact, wealth and possessions can be taken away at any moment, and they are not a guarantee of lasting security or happiness, as warned in Proverbs 27:24. Instead of putting our trust in wealth, we should put our trust in God, who is the only one who can provide true and lasting security, as seen in Psalm 23:1-4 and Jeremiah 9:23-24. By trusting in God, we can find true peace and happiness, regardless of our circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main point of Job 15:29?
The main point of Job 15:29 is that wealth and riches are not a guarantee of lasting success or security, as seen in the life of Job, who lost everything despite being a righteous man, as described in the book of Job, and as warned in Proverbs 27:24, which says that riches are not forever.
Is it wrong to be rich according to Job 15:29?
No, being rich in itself is not wrong, as evidenced by the story of Abraham in Genesis 13:2, who was blessed with wealth by God, but the problem arises when one's trust is in their wealth rather than in God, as warned in 1 Timothy 6:10 and Job 31:24-25.
What does it mean for possessions not to overspread the land?
This phrase in Job 15:29 means that the person's wealth and influence will not continue to grow or spread, but will instead be limited or even taken away, much like the warning in Psalm 49:10-12, which says that wealth and possessions are not a guarantee of lasting legacy or security.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the book of Job?
Job 15:29 is part of a larger conversation between Job and his friends, in which they are discussing the nature of suffering and the character of God, as seen in Job 1:1-3, and this verse specifically highlights the fleeting nature of earthly wealth and security, as also seen in Job 1:21.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I have put my trust in wealth or material possessions, rather than in God, and how can I shift my focus?
- How do I respond when my wealth or possessions are taken away, and what does this reveal about my heart and my trust in God, in light of Job 1:21-22?
- In what ways can I use my wealth and possessions to bless others and bring glory to God, as seen in the example of the good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37?
- What are some things that I can do to store up treasures in heaven, rather than on earth, as Jesus teaches in Matthew 6:19-21?
Gill's Exposition on Job 15:29
He shall not be rich,.... Though his heart is set upon it, he is determined at any rate to be rich; he labours for it with all his might and main, and yet shall not attain what he is so desirous of;
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 15:29
He shall not be rich, neither shall his substance continue, neither shall he prolong the perfection thereof upon the earth.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 15:29
He shall not be rich, i. e not abide rich, but shall become poor. Neither shall his substance continue; what he had gotten shall be taken from him. The perfection thereof, i.e. the perfection of his substance, or that complete estate and glory which he hath attained, shall not be continued to him and to his posterity. Or, neither shall their perfection (i.e. that prosperity, and wealth, and power wherein they placed their perfection or happiness) spread itself, or be propagated or spread abroad, but shall be diminished and taken away. It is a metaphor from a tree. Compare .
Trapp's Commentary on Job 15:29
Job 15:29 He shall not be rich, neither shall his substance continue, neither shall he prolong the perfection thereof upon the earth.Ver. 29. He shall not be rich, neither shall his substance, &c.] If he be rich, it is for a mischief, neither is it likely long to continue with him, for God will blow upon and blast his substance, which is the fort and strength, Isaiah 10:14. He resolves he will be rich, 1 Timothy 6:9, and is set upon it. God, to cross him, saith here, He shall not be rich, but I will make a poor fool of him, according to that Jeremiah 17:11, "As the partridge sitteth on eggs and hatcheth them not; so he that getteth riches, and not by right, shall leave them in the midst of his days, and at his end shall be a fool." There is a curse upon unlawful practices, though men be industrious, as in Jehoiakim, Jeremiah 22:19 It is God that giveth power to get wealth, Deuteronomy 8:18. Our care can no more add a penny to our estate than it can a cubit to our stature, Matthew 6:27. He shall not prolong the perfection thereof] Vulgate, He shall not send forth his root in the earth. "A man shall not be established by wickedness," saith Solomon: "but the root of the righteous shall continue," Proverbs 12:3;
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 15:29
(29) He shall not be rich.—Now comes the destiny which awaits him in the judgment of the speaker. “Neither shall he prolong the perfection thereof upon the earth.” The word rendered “perfection thereof” occurs nowhere else, so that it is very doubtful what it means. Some render, “Neither shall their produce (that of the wicked) bend (luxuriantly) to the earth;” or, “their possessions or their achievements extend on the earth.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 15:29
Verse 29. He shall not be rich] The whole of what follows, to the end of the chapter, seems to be directed against Job himself, whom Eliphaz indirectly accuses of having been a tyrant and oppressor. The threatened evils are, 1. He shall not be rich, though he labours greatly to acquire riches. 2. His substance shall not continue - God will blast it, and deprive him of power to preserve it. 3. Neither shall he prolong the perfection thereof - all his works shall perish, for God will blot out his remembrance from under heaven.
Cambridge Bible on Job 15:29
17–35. Eliphaz instructs Job regarding the troubled conscience And the Disastrous Fate of the Wicked Man Having sufficiently rebuked Job’s presumption and irreverence Eliphaz proceeds to take up his principles, which “did away with the fear of God,” Job 15:4. They are such principles as Job gave forth ch. Job 9:22 seq., Job 12:6. The passage has two parts:— First, Job 15:17-19, a brief preface, in which Eliphaz states that his doctrine is that of the wise of all times among the pure-blooded races of men, who have never been contaminated by mixture with foreign tribes, and whose traditions are uncorrupted. Second, Job 15:20-35, the doctrine regarding the wicked man itself, in which there are three points: (1) the troubled conscience and presentiments of coming evil that continually haunt the evil man, Job 15:20-24; (2) the cause of this, his defiance of God and sensual life, Job 15:25-28; and (3) finally, a picture of his punishment and disastrous end, Job 15:29-35.
Barnes' Notes on Job 15:29
He shall not be rich - That is, he shall not continue rich; or he shall not again become rich. He shall be permanently poor. Neither shall his substance continue - His property.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 15:29
29. Neither shall he prolong the perfection, etc. — Their substance (riches — Furst) bendeth not to the ground. (Hirtzel, Stickel. etc.) The image is drawn from a tree whose branches bend with their weight of fruit.
Sermons on Job 15:29
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All Worldly Grandeur by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes that worldly riches, honors, and titles are temporary and will not accompany us after death. He illustrates death as a porter who strips individuals of the |
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1 Corinthians 12:1-2 by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches about the importance of understanding spiritual gifts and the manifestation of the Spirit, emphasizing the diversity of gifts given by the same Spirit for |
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The Beauty of Grace by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson preaches about the beauty of grace, emphasizing the connection between grace and peace, the meaning, author, necessity, and various aspects of grace. He delves into t |
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Living Complaints by J.C. Philpot | Greek Word Studies delves into the concept of 'kenodoxia', which refers to empty conceit or vain glory, describing the pursuit of personal praise and self-promotion that lacks eter |
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Five Solemn Facts by Oswald J. Smith | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes five solemn facts about salvation. Firstly, not everyone will be saved, and the listeners are urged to reflect on their own standing. Secondl |
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The Soul of a Man by Manley Beasley | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. He warns that those who do not believe in Jesus will face judgment at the great |
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Atlantic Lyman conf.1972-02 Studies in Daniel 04 by Joseph Balsan | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of King Nebuchadnezzar in the book of Daniel. King Nebuchadnezzar had a dream that he couldn't interpret, so he called upon Daniel |