Job 17:15
Job 17:15 in Multiple Translations
where then is my hope? Who can see any hope for me?
And where is now my hope? as for my hope, who shall see it?
Where then is my hope? And as for my hope, who shall see it?
Where then is my hope? and who will see my desire?
So then where is my hope? Can anyone see any hope for me?
Where is then now mine hope? or who shall consider the thing, that I hoped for?
And where [is] now my hope? Yea, my hope, who doth behold it?
where then is my hope? As for my hope, who will see it?
And where is now my hope? as for my hope, who will see it?
Where is now then my expectation, and who considereth my patience?
But if I say those things, ◄will there be anything good that I can confidently expect to happen to me?/there will be nothing good that I can confidently expect to happen to me.► [RHQ] ◄Is there anyone who knows anything good that I can expect when I am in the grave?/No one knows anything good that I can expect when I am in the grave.► [RHQ]
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 17:15
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Job 17:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ֭/אַיֵּה
אֵפ֣וֹ
תִקְוָתִ֑/י
וְ֝/תִקְוָתִ֗/י
מִ֣י
יְשׁוּרֶֽ/נָּה
וְ֭/אַיֵּה
ʼayêh
H346
where?
Conj | Part
אֵפ֣וֹ
ʼêphôw
H645
then
Adv
תִקְוָתִ֑/י
tiqvâh
H8615
cord
N-fs | Suff
וְ֝/תִקְוָתִ֗/י
tiqvâh
H8615
cord
Conj | N-fs | Suff
מִ֣י
mîy
H4310
who?
Part
יְשׁוּרֶֽ/נָּה
shûwr
H7789
to see
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 17:15
וְ֭/אַיֵּה
ʼayêh
H346
"where?"
Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for where, used to ask for the location of someone or something. It appears in various biblical contexts, including rhetorical questions.
Definition: 1) where? 1a) of persons, things 1b) rhetorical
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: where. See also: Genesis 18:9; Isaiah 33:18; Psalms 42:4.
אֵפ֣וֹ
ʼêphôw
H645
"then"
Adv
This Hebrew word is used to point to a specific time or place, often translated as then or now. In Genesis 26:22, Isaac uses this word to mark the time when he finally finds success and prosperity.
Definition: 1) then, now, so 1a) (who) then, (what) then (with interrog) 1b) then (with imperative-i.e. know then) 1c) if...then (with adv)
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: here, now, where? See also: Genesis 27:33; Job 17:15; Proverbs 6:3.
תִקְוָתִ֑/י
tiqvâh
H8615
"cord"
N-fs | Suff
In Hebrew, this word for hope means a cord that attaches or expectancy, like waiting for something to happen. It appears in the Bible as a feeling of expectation or a thing someone longs for. The KJV translates it as hope or expectation.
Definition: cord
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: expectation(-ted), hope, live, thing that I long for. See also: Joshua 2:18; Psalms 62:6; Psalms 9:19.
וְ֝/תִקְוָתִ֗/י
tiqvâh
H8615
"cord"
Conj | N-fs | Suff
In Hebrew, this word for hope means a cord that attaches or expectancy, like waiting for something to happen. It appears in the Bible as a feeling of expectation or a thing someone longs for. The KJV translates it as hope or expectation.
Definition: cord
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: expectation(-ted), hope, live, thing that I long for. See also: Joshua 2:18; Psalms 62:6; Psalms 9:19.
מִ֣י
mîy
H4310
"who?"
Part
This word is used to ask questions like who, whose, or whom. It can also be used to express a wish, like would that or whoever. It appears in many forms throughout the Bible, often in phrases like O that or what.
Definition: who?, whose?, whom?, would that, whoever, whosoever
Usage: Occurs in 342 OT verses. KJV: any (man), [idiom] he, [idiom] him, [phrase] O that! what, which, who(-m, -se, -soever), [phrase] would to God. See also: Genesis 3:11; 2 Samuel 15:4; Psalms 4:7.
יְשׁוּרֶֽ/נָּה
shûwr
H7789
"to see"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms | Suff
To see or observe something, like a spy watching from a distance, as in the story of Moses sending scouts to Canaan. It can also mean to care for or regard someone, showing concern for their well-being. This word is used in many biblical stories.
Definition: 1) to see, behold, observe, regard 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to behold, observe 1a2) to regard 1a3) to watch, watch (stealthily), lie in wait
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: behold, lay wait, look, observe, perceive, regard, see. See also: Numbers 23:9; Job 34:29; Jeremiah 5:26.
Study Notes — Job 17:15
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 17:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 17:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 17:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 17:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 17:15
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 17:15
- Cambridge Bible on Job 17:15
- Barnes' Notes on Job 17:15
- Sermons on Job 17:15
Context — Job Prepares for Death
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 13:15 | Though He slay me, I will hope in Him. I will still defend my ways to His face. |
| 2 | Job 19:10 | He tears me down on every side until I am gone; He uproots my hope like a tree. |
| 3 | Job 6:11 | What strength do I have, that I should still hope? What is my future, that I should be patient? |
| 4 | Job 4:6 | Is your reverence not your confidence, and the uprightness of your ways your hope? |
| 5 | Job 7:6 | My days are swifter than a weaver’s shuttle; they come to an end without hope. |
Job 17:15 Summary
[Job is feeling very sad and hopeless in this verse, and he's wondering if there's any way for things to get better. He's asking if anyone can see a way out of his difficult situation. This is a reminder that it's okay to feel overwhelmed and to express our emotions to God, as seen in Psalms 34:17-18, where it says that God is near to the brokenhearted. We can trust that God is with us, even when things seem darkest, and that He can bring hope and comfort to our lives, as promised in Jeremiah 29:11.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Job's emotional state in this verse?
Job is expressing deep despair and hopelessness, feeling that his situation is so bleak that he cannot see any way out, as also seen in Psalms 42:11 where the psalmist asks God why he is cast down.
Is Job losing faith in God?
Although Job is struggling to understand his circumstances, he is not rejecting his faith in God, as evidenced by his statement in Job 13:15, where he says 'Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him.'
What is the significance of Job's question about hope?
Job's question highlights the human need for hope, especially in times of suffering, and points to the importance of trusting in God's sovereignty, as expressed in Proverbs 3:5-6, which encourages us to trust in the Lord with all our heart.
How can we relate to Job's feelings of hopelessness?
We can all identify with feeling overwhelmed and hopeless at times, but as Romans 5:3-5 reminds us, suffering can produce perseverance, character, and hope, and we can find comfort in God's presence, as promised in Matthew 28:20, where Jesus says 'I am with you always.'
Reflection Questions
- What are the things in my life that make me feel hopeless, and how can I bring them before God in prayer?
- How can I, like Job, express my emotions honestly to God without fearing His response?
- In what ways can I trust in God's sovereignty, even when my circumstances seem unbearable?
- What are some Bible verses that bring me hope and comfort in times of despair, and how can I meditate on them to strengthen my faith?
Gill's Exposition on Job 17:15
And where [is] now my hope?.... Not the grace of hope, which was in his heart; and though it might sometimes be low in exercise, it could not be lost; it is an anchor, sure and steadfast, and is one
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 17:15
And where is now my hope? as for my hope, who shall see it? And where. Where, then is my hope? The apodosis to Job 17:13-14. Who shall see at-fulfilled? namely, the "hope" (Job 11:18) which they held out to him of restoration.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 17:15
Where is now my hope? and what then is become of that hope which you advised me to entertain? My hope, i.e. the fulfilling of my hope, or the happiness which you would have me expect; hope being put for the thing hoped for, as . Who shall see it? no man shall see it: it shall never be.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 17:15
Job 17:15 And where [is] now my hope? as for my hope, who shall see it?Ver. 15. And where is now my hope? &c.] Heb. And where is my hope? sc. of restoration to my pristine prosperity, which you have so often promised me, who am now ready set upon the confines of death? Job was past the Cape of Good Hope in his own apprehension; but God turned again his captivity, Job 42:10 Qui nihil sperare potest desperet nihil. Who is able to hope for nothing, despairs for nothing. Job did well to propound death to himself, and prepare for it by such a before mentioned familiarity; but yet he should have better thought of the infinite power and goodness of God, who raiseth the dead, and delighteth to help such as are forsaken of their hopes. "Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver," 2 Corinthians 1:10. The Hebrew word that signifieth hope signifieth also a line, because by hope the heart should be stretched out as a line to the thing it hopeth for; and because it signifieth also a congregation, therefore some render this verse thus, And where now is my congregation? And as for my congregation, who shall see it? q.d. I have no other family or familiars but what are to be found in the grave, Jeremiah 3:17 Genesis 3:19.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 17:15
Verse 15. And where is now my hope?] In the circumstances in which I am found, of what use can hope be? Were I to form the expectation of future good, who could ever see it realized? Is it then any wonder that I should complain and bemoan my wretched lot?
Cambridge Bible on Job 17:15
15. If in fact and in his own feeling Job so surely belongs to death, where is the brilliant hope which his friends hold out, and who shall ever see such a hope realized? or, who can perceive a trace of it? His hope in truth is another (Job 17:13).
Barnes' Notes on Job 17:15
And where is now my hope? - What hope have I of life? What possibility is there of my escape from death? Who shall see it? - That is, who will see any hopes that I may now cherish fulfilled.
Sermons on Job 17:15
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The Call of God - a Loving Father in Heaven by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of finding comfort and consolation in God during times of tribulation. He highlights the repetition of the words "comfort" and |
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The Abrahamic Faith (2 of 2) by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding and maintaining the covenant with God. They highlight how divorce within the church reflects a loss of the se |
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The Battle for Life (2 of 2) by Art Katz | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of preaching the word of God with authenticity and power. He emphasizes that preaching is not about charisma or personal chara |
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Job - Part 2 by John Piper | In this sermon, Job is depicted as a faithful servant of God who endures great suffering and loss. Job responds to his trials by tearing his clothes and falling face down on the gr |
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Special Meetings 04 Psalm 84: by John W. Bramhall | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on Psalm 84 and divides it into three sections: finding God, following God, and fellowshipping with God. The first section emphasizes the import |
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There Is Still a Song by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the prophet Habakkuk and his cry to God about the evil and oppression he sees in the world. Habakkuk questions why God allows such injustice |
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Distress of Job - Part 2 by W.F. Anderson | The video is a sermon on the book of Job in the Bible. It begins by describing the structure of the book, with a prologue and three cycles of speeches between Job and his friends. |