Job 18:11
Job 18:11 in Multiple Translations
Terrors frighten him on every side and harass his every step.
Terrors shall make him afraid on every side, and shall drive him to his feet.
Terrors shall make him afraid on every side, And shall chase him at his heels.
He is overcome by fears on every side, they go after him at every step.
Terrors scare the wicked, coming at them from every side, chasing them, biting at their heels.
Fearefulnesse shall make him afrayde on euery side, and shall driue him to his feete.
Round about terrified him have terrors, And they have scattered him — at his feet.
Terrors will make him afraid on every side, and will chase him at his heels.
Terrors shall make him afraid on every side, and shall drive him to his feet.
Fears shall terrify him on every side, and shall entangle his feet.
Everywhere they went, there were things that caused them to be terrified; it was as though those things were pursuing them and biting at their heels.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 18:11
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Job 18:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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סָ֭בִיב
בִּֽעֲתֻ֣/הוּ
בַלָּה֑וֹת
וֶ/הֱפִיצֻ֥/הוּ
לְ/רַגְלָֽי/ו
סָ֭בִיב
çâbîyb
H5439
around
N-cs
בִּֽעֲתֻ֣/הוּ
bâʻath
H1204
to terrify
V-Piel-Perf-3cp | Suff
בַלָּה֑וֹת
ballâhâh
H1091
terror
N-fp
וֶ/הֱפִיצֻ֥/הוּ
pûwts
H6327
to scatter
Conj | V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp | Suff
לְ/רַגְלָֽי/ו
regel
H7272
foot
Prep | N-fd | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 18:11
סָ֭בִיב
çâbîyb
H5439
"around"
N-cs
This word describes something that surrounds or encompasses, like a circle or neighborhood, and can also mean around or about, as in on every side. It is used to describe physical locations and proximity. The KJV translates it as about or circuit.
Definition: : around/border subst 1) places round about, circuit, round about adv 2) in a circuit, a circuit, round about prep 3) in the circuit, from every side
Usage: Occurs in 282 OT verses. KJV: (place, round) about, circuit, compass, on every side. See also: Genesis 23:17; 1 Kings 7:24; Psalms 3:7.
בִּֽעֲתֻ֣/הוּ
bâʻath
H1204
"to terrify"
V-Piel-Perf-3cp | 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.
בַלָּה֑וֹת
ballâhâh
H1091
"terror"
N-fp
This word means terror or destruction, causing alarm and trouble. It is used to describe dreadful events in the Bible, such as wars and disasters.
Definition: terror, destruction, calamity, dreadful event
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: terror, trouble. See also: Job 18:11; Psalms 73:19; Isaiah 17:14.
וֶ/הֱפִיצֻ֥/הוּ
pûwts
H6327
"to scatter"
Conj | V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp | Suff
To shatter means to break something into pieces, either physically or figuratively. It can also mean to disperse or scatter people or things, as seen in various Bible translations.
Definition: 1) to scatter, be dispersed, be scattered 1a) (Qal) to be dispersed, be scattered 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be scattered 1b2) to be spread abroad 1c) (Hiphil) to scatter 1d) Hithpael) scatter
Usage: Occurs in 66 OT verses. KJV: break (dash, shake) in (to) pieces, cast (abroad), disperse (selves), drive, retire, scatter (abroad), spread abroad. See also: Genesis 10:18; Jeremiah 10:21; Psalms 18:15.
לְ/רַגְלָֽי/ו
regel
H7272
"foot"
Prep | N-fd | Suff
This word also means a foot, like when God says he will tread on the wicked in Malachi 4:3. It's used to describe human and animal feet, as well as the base of objects like tables or idols.
Definition: 1) foot 1a) foot, leg 1b) of God (anthropomorphic) 1c) of seraphim, cherubim, idols, animals, table 1d) according to the pace of (with prep) 1e) three times (feet, paces) Aramaic equivalent: re.gal (רְגַל "foot" H7271)
Usage: Occurs in 232 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] be able to endure, [idiom] according as, [idiom] after, [idiom] coming, [idiom] follow, (broken-)foot(-ed, -stool), [idiom] great toe, [idiom] haunt, [idiom] journey, leg, [phrase] piss, [phrase] possession, time. See also: Genesis 8:9; 2 Samuel 22:39; Psalms 8:7.
Study Notes — Job 18:11
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 18:11 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 18:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 18:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 18:11
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 18:11
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 18:11
- Cambridge Bible on Job 18:11
- Barnes' Notes on Job 18:11
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 18:11
- Sermons on Job 18:11
Context — Bildad: God Punishes the Wicked
9A trap seizes his heel; a snare grips him.
10A noose is hidden in the ground, and a trap lies in his path.
11Terrors frighten him on every side and harass his every step.
12His strength is depleted, and calamity is ready at his side. 13It devours patches of his skin; the firstborn of death devours his limbs.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 15:21 | Sounds of terror fill his ears; in his prosperity the destroyer attacks him. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 6:25 | Do not go out to the fields; do not walk the road. For the enemy has a sword; terror is on every side. |
| 3 | Leviticus 26:36 | As for those of you who survive, I will send a faintness into their hearts in the lands of their enemies, so that even the sound of a windblown leaf will put them to flight. And they will flee as one flees the sword, and fall when no one pursues them. |
| 4 | Job 20:25 | It is drawn out of his back, the gleaming point from his liver. Terrors come over him. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 49:29 | They will take their tents and flocks, their tent curtains and all their goods. They will take their camels for themselves. They will shout to them: ‘Terror is on every side!’ |
| 6 | Jeremiah 46:5 | Why am I seeing this? They are terrified, they are retreating; their warriors are defeated, they flee in haste without looking back; terror is on every side!” declares the LORD. |
| 7 | 2 Kings 7:6–7 | For the Lord had caused the Arameans to hear the sound of chariots, horses, and a great army, so that they said to one another, “Look, the king of Israel must have hired the kings of the Hittites and Egyptians to attack us.” Thus the Arameans had arisen and fled at twilight, abandoning their tents and horses and donkeys. The camp was intact, and they had run for their lives. |
| 8 | Job 20:8 | He will fly away like a dream, never to be found; he will be chased away like a vision in the night. |
| 9 | Job 6:4 | For the arrows of the Almighty have pierced me; my spirit drinks in their poison; the terrors of God are arrayed against me. |
| 10 | Psalms 53:5 | There they are, overwhelmed with dread, where there was nothing to fear. For God has scattered the bones of those who besieged you. You put them to shame, for God has despised them. |
Job 18:11 Summary
This verse, Job 18:11, describes a person who is surrounded by fears and anxieties, feeling threatened from all sides. It's like being in a state of constant alarm, never knowing what's going to happen next. But as believers, we can trust in God's presence and protection, just like the Psalmist did in Psalm 23:4, where it says, 'Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.' We can also remember that God is our refuge and strength, as stated in Psalm 46:1, and that He is able to deliver us from all our fears.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for terrors to frighten someone on every side?
This phrase suggests a state of constant fear and anxiety, where the person feels threatened from all directions, much like the Psalmist in Psalm 118:10-12, who was surrounded by enemies but trusted in God for deliverance.
Is this verse describing a physical or spiritual reality?
While the context of Job 18 suggests a physical scenario, the concept of terrors frightening someone on every side can also be applied to spiritual warfare, as seen in Ephesians 6:12, where believers are encouraged to put on the armor of God to withstand spiritual attacks.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of the book of Job?
This verse contributes to the book's exploration of suffering and the nature of God, highlighting the intense pressure and fear that Job is experiencing, which is a key aspect of his story and ultimately leads to a deeper understanding of God's character, as seen in Job 42:2-6.
What can we learn from this verse about the consequences of sin?
This verse, in the context of Job 18, suggests that sin can lead to a life of fear, anxiety, and turmoil, as seen in the description of the wicked person's fate, but it also points to the importance of trusting in God, as emphasized in Proverbs 3:5-6, which encourages believers to trust in the Lord with all their heart.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I feel like I'm being 'frightened on every side' by terrors, and how can I apply the principles of trusting in God to those situations?
- In what ways can I, like Job, trust in God's sovereignty and goodness even when faced with overwhelming pressures and fears?
- How can I distinguish between legitimate concerns and irrational fears, and what role does faith play in helping me to overcome those fears?
- What are some spiritual 'terrors' that I may be facing, such as fear of the future or fear of failure, and how can I use Scripture to overcome them?
Gill's Exposition on Job 18:11
Terrors shall make him afraid on every side,.... Make him a "Magormissabib", or "terror on every side", as Pashur was a terror to himself, Jeremiah 20:3, and all his friends about him; these terrors
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 18:11
Terrors shall make him afraid on every side, and shall drive him to his feet. Terrors - often mentioned in this book (Job 18:14; Job 24:17, etc.) The terrors excited through an evil conscience are here personified.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 18:11
Terrors; both from men, and from God, and from his own unquiet mind and guilty conscience. Shall drive him to his feet; shall force him to flee hither and thither, and he knows not whither, being secure and safe no where, but pursued by terrors from place to place.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 18:11
Job 18:11 Terrors shall make him afraid on every side, and shall drive him to his feet.Ver. 11. Terrors shall make him afraid on every side] These terrors are, as it were, the cruel sergeants and merciless officers of that king of terrors, Job 18:14, arresting him, as it were, in the devil’ s name, and bringing him to justice, Apparitores et lictores (Jun.). How can it be but a terrible time with him, when death comes with a writ of Habeas corpus, Let you keep the body, and the devil with a writ of Habeas animam? Let you keep the spirit, when the cold earth must have his body, and hot hell hold his soul, according to that of the psalmist, "Let death seize upon them, and let them go down quick into hell: for wickedness is in their dwellings, and among them," Psalms 55:15. The sad forethought hereof causeth many unutterable griefs and grapings, perplexities of spirit and convulsions of soul, a very hell above ground, and a foretaste of eternal torments. The word here rendered terror signifieth utmost frights, such as put a man well nigh out of his wits and distract him. R. Solomon understandeth it to be devils; others to be furies, such as the poets feign. Most certain it is, that a body is not so tormented with stings or torn with stripes as a mind with remembrance of wicked actions and fear of future evils (Cic. Orat. pro Rose.
Amer.). And shall drive him to his feet] As they did Cain, that wretch, Qui factus est a corde sua fugitivus (Tertul.), who would fain have fled from his own conscience (if he could have known whither), and become a fugitive and a vagabond upon the earth, Genesis 4:12, seeking to outrun his terrors, which yet dogged him hard at the heels. They shall press him at his feet, so Broughton readeth this text.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 18:11
(11) Shall drive him to his feet.—Comp. Job 15:21. One feels very much tempted to understand this, as the English undoubtedly suggests, shall startle him to his feet, but the true meaning is, more probably, shall chase him at his heels.
Cambridge Bible on Job 18:11
11. This verse does not seem to give a picture of the sinner’s conscience, but rather of his consciousness at last. The preceding verses described how he walked on snares unwitting that they were there; now he awakens to the perception of his condition, he feels the complications that surround him, and would flee from the terrors that he has come to realize. and shall drive him to his feet] Rather, and drive him away at his heels. A spectral host of terrors pursue close behind him.
Barnes' Notes on Job 18:11
Terrors shall make him afraid - He shall be constantly subject to alarms, and shall never feel secure. “Terrors here are represented as allegorical persons, like the Furies in the Greek poets.” Noyes.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 18:11
11. Drive him — Chase him at his feet. These terrors, personified, resemble the furies of the Greek poets — their pursuit of the wicked man is so close that they are said to be at his heels.
Sermons on Job 18:11
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Christ and His Children by C.H. Spurgeon | The preacher delves into the concept of timidity, exploring its various facets such as lack of mental or moral strength, reticence, cowardice, and shameful fear. Drawing from bibli |
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"The Suffering of Christ From John's Gospel" ch.17:1 by Charles Alexander | In this sermon on John 17 and 18, the preacher delves into the profound significance of Jesus' words and actions leading up to His crucifixion. Jesus' prayer in John 17 reveals His |
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When God Says "Trust Me," He Means It! by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes God's unwavering faithfulness throughout history, illustrating how He has met the needs of His people, from providing manna in the wilderness to miraculo |
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An Example of God’s Purpose in Our Taking Spoils by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the spiritual warfare faced by David when the Amalekites attacked Ziklag, illustrating that such attacks are aimed at undermining God's eternal purpose. |
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Homily 12 on Ephesians by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom emphasizes the importance of living a life separate from the ways of the world, urging believers to walk in the path of God and not in the vanity of their minds lik |
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Psalm 53 by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches about the prevalence of wickedness in the world, emphasizing the folly of denying God's existence and the inherent corruption in those who reject Him. He highlig |