Job 18:12
Job 18:12 in Multiple Translations
His strength is depleted, and calamity is ready at his side.
His strength shall be hungerbitten, and destruction shall be ready at his side.
His strength shall be hunger-bitten, And calamity shall be ready at his side.
His strength is made feeble for need of food, and destruction is waiting for his falling footstep.
Hunger robs them of strength; disaster waits for them when they fall.
His strength shalbe famine: and destruction shalbe readie at his side.
Hungry is his sorrow, And calamity is ready at his side.
His strength will be famished. Calamity will be ready at his side.
His strength shall be hunger-bitten, and destruction shall be ready at his side.
Let his strength be wasted with famine, and let hunger invade his ribs.
They became hungry, with the result that they had no strength. They experienced disasters [PRS] constantly.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 18:12
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Job 18:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
יְהִי
רָעֵ֥ב
אֹנ֑/וֹ
וְ֝/אֵ֗יד
נָכ֥וֹן
לְ/צַלְעֽ/וֹ
יְהִי
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
רָעֵ֥ב
râʻêb
H7457
hungry
Adj
אֹנ֑/וֹ
ʼôwn
H202
strength
N-ms | Suff
וְ֝/אֵ֗יד
ʼêyd
H343
calamity
Conj | N-ms
נָכ֥וֹן
kûwn
H3559
to establish
V-Niphal
לְ/צַלְעֽ/וֹ
tsêlâʻ
H6763
side
Prep | N-cs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 18:12
יְהִי
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
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.
רָעֵ֥ב
râʻêb
H7457
"hungry"
Adj
A person who is hungry is described by this Hebrew word, which appears in books like Deuteronomy and Amos. Hunger can be a physical or emotional state, and the Bible addresses both aspects.
Definition: 1) hungry 1a) hungry 1b) hungry man (subst) 1c) of failing strength (fig)
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: hunger bitten, hungry. See also: 1 Samuel 2:5; Psalms 146:7; Psalms 107:5.
אֹנ֑/וֹ
ʼôwn
H202
"strength"
N-ms | Suff
In the book of Job, this word refers to physical strength, wealth, or ability, highlighting God's power and might.
Definition: 1) vigour, generative power 2) wealth 3) physical strength (of men and behemoth)
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: force, goods, might, strength, substance. See also: Genesis 49:3; Psalms 78:51; Psalms 105:36.
וְ֝/אֵ֗יד
ʼêyd
H343
"calamity"
Conj | N-ms
This Hebrew word means calamity or disaster, and can also mean oppression or misfortune. It's used in the Bible to describe difficult times, like in the book of Job.
Definition: 1) distress, burden, calamity 1a) burden (of the righteous) 1b) calamity (of nation) 1c) disaster (of wicked) 1d) day of calamity
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: calamity, destruction. See also: Deuteronomy 32:35; Proverbs 6:15; Psalms 18:19.
נָכ֥וֹן
kûwn
H3559
"to establish"
V-Niphal
This verb means to set something up or establish it, like setting up a tent or appointing someone to a position, as seen in Isaiah 7:14.
Definition: : prepare/direct 1) to be firm, be stable, be established 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be set up, be established, be fixed 1a1a) to be firmly established 1a1b) to be established, be stable, be secure, be enduring 1a1c) to be fixed, be securely determined 1a2) to be directed aright, be fixed aright, be steadfast (moral sense) 1a3) to prepare, be ready 1a4) to be prepared, be arranged, be settled 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to establish, set up, accomplish, do, make firm 1b2) to fix, make ready, prepare, provide, provide for, furnish 1b3) to direct toward (moral sense) 1b4) to arrange, order 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be established, be fastened 1c2) to be prepared, be ready 1d) (Polel) 1d1) to set up, establish 1d2) to constitute, make 1d3) to fix 1d4) to direct 1e) (Pulal) to be established, be prepared 1f) (Hithpolel) to be established, be restored
Usage: Occurs in 211 OT verses. KJV: certain(-ty), confirm, direct, faithfulness, fashion, fasten, firm, be fitted, be fixed, frame, be meet, ordain, order, perfect, (make) preparation, prepare (self), provide, make provision, (be, make) ready, right, set (aright, fast, forth), be stable, (e-) stablish, stand, tarry, [idiom] very deed. See also: Genesis 41:32; Job 18:12; Psalms 5:10.
לְ/צַלְעֽ/וֹ
tsêlâʻ
H6763
"side"
Prep | N-cs | Suff
This word refers to a side or a rib, and it's used to describe parts of the body or objects. It's also used architecturally to describe beams or planks in buildings like the temple.
Definition: 1) side, rib, beam 1a) rib (of man) 1b) rib (of hill, ridge, etc) 1c) side-chambers or cells (of temple structure) 1d) rib, plank, board (of cedar or fir) 1e) leaves (of door) 1f) side (of ark) Aramaic equivalent: a.la (עֲלַע "rib" H5967)
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: beam, board, chamber, corner, leaf, plank, rib, side (chamber). See also: Genesis 2:21; Exodus 38:7; Ezekiel 41:26.
Study Notes — Job 18:12
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 18:12 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 18:12
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 18:12
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 18:12
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 18:12
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 18:12
- Cambridge Bible on Job 18:12
- Barnes' Notes on Job 18:12
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 18:12
- Sermons on Job 18:12
Context — Bildad: God Punishes the Wicked
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. 14He is torn from the shelter of his tent and is marched off to the king of terrors.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Samuel 2:36 | And everyone left in your house will come and bow down to him for a piece of silver or a morsel of bread, pleading, “Please appoint me to some priestly office so that I can eat a piece of bread.”’” |
| 2 | 1 Thessalonians 5:3 | While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. |
| 3 | Psalms 34:10 | Young lions go lacking and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing. |
| 4 | Psalms 109:10 | May his children wander as beggars, seeking sustenance far from their ruined homes. |
| 5 | 1 Samuel 2:5 | The well-fed hire themselves out for food, but the starving hunger no more. The barren woman gives birth to seven, but she who has many sons pines away. |
| 6 | 2 Peter 2:3 | In their greed, these false teachers will exploit you with deceptive words. The longstanding verdict against them remains in force, and their destruction does not sleep. |
| 7 | Isaiah 8:21 | They will roam the land, dejected and hungry. When they are famished, they will become enraged; and looking upward, they will curse their king and their God. |
| 8 | Psalms 7:12–14 | If one does not repent, God will sharpen His sword; He has bent and strung His bow. He has prepared His deadly weapons; He ordains His arrows with fire. Behold, the wicked man travails with evil; he conceives trouble and births falsehood. |
| 9 | Job 15:23–24 | He wanders about as food for vultures; he knows the day of darkness is at hand. Distress and anguish terrify him, overwhelming him like a king poised to attack. |
Job 18:12 Summary
This verse, Job 18:12, tells us that when someone's strength is used up, bad things can happen to them right away. It's like they're not protected anymore, and troubles can come at any moment, as seen in Psalm 38:9. Just like how our bodies need rest and food to stay strong, our spirits need nourishment and rest in God to stay resilient, as encouraged in Matthew 11:28-30. When we're feeling weak, we can turn to God for help and comfort, and trust that He will be our strength in times of trouble, as promised in Psalm 46:1.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for someone's strength to be depleted?
According to Job 18:12, when someone's strength is depleted, they are left vulnerable to calamity, which is ready to strike at any moment, much like the psalmist's cry for help in Psalm 38:9, where he feels his strength failing him.
Why is calamity described as being 'ready at his side'?
This phrase suggests that calamity is not just a possibility, but an imminent reality, constantly lurking and waiting to pounce, much like the warning in Proverbs 24:16, which cautions that the righteous may fall seven times, but the wicked will stumble into calamity.
Is this verse only talking about physical strength?
No, it's likely referring to a person's overall vitality and resilience, including their emotional and spiritual strength, as seen in Isaiah 40:29, where God gives strength to the weary and increases power to the weak.
How does this relate to our everyday lives?
This verse reminds us that we all face challenges and calamities in life, and when our strength is depleted, we must turn to God for help and comfort, as encouraged in Psalm 46:1, which says God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can recognize when my own strength is being depleted, and how can I seek God's help in those times?
- How can I trust in God's sovereignty and goodness when I'm facing calamity or difficult circumstances, as Job did in his suffering?
- In what ways can I be a source of strength and support for others who are struggling, as Galatians 6:2 encourages us to bear one another's burdens?
- What role does humility play in acknowledging our limitations and weaknesses, and how can I cultivate a humble heart in my own life, as seen in 1 Peter 5:6-7?
Gill's Exposition on Job 18:12
His strength shall be hungerbitten,.... Or "shall be famine" (u), or hunger, that is, shall be weakened by it; famine is a sore evil, and greatly weakens thee natural strength of men; want of food
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 18:12
His strength shall be hungerbitten, and destruction shall be ready at his side. The Hebrew is brief and bold, 'his strength is hungry.' Besides dangers at every step, the sinner's own strength is wasted by disease.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 18:12
His strength; either, 1. His children, which are, and are called, a man’ s strength, as ,5. Or rather, 2. His wealth, and power, and prosperity. Hunger-bitten, or famished, i.e. utterly consumed. Shall be ready at his side, i.e. shall follow him at the heels, as a most diligent servant, or constant companion.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 18:12
Job 18:12 His strength shall be hungerbitten, and destruction [shall be] ready at his side.Ver. 12. His strength shall be hunger bitten] Heb. His strength (or wealth) shall be famine, Fit famelicum robur eius. Or, Famine shall be his strength. He, who while, having health and wealth at will, fared deliciously and gathered strength, shall be hunger starved, and hardly have prisoner’ s pittance; so much only as will neither keep him alive nor suffer him to die. See 1 Samuel 2:5; 1 Samuel 2:36. It is as much, saith Brentius, as we use to say of an extreme poor or feeble person, his wealth is poverty, his strength weakness. And destruction shall be ready at his side] i.e. Shall suddenly and inevitably seize upon him, there will be no running away from it, for can a man run from his side? The word signifieth not an ordinary calamity, but a dreadful and direful destruction.
Some understand it to be the pleurisy, or ulcers in the side of a man. Others of rib rest, as they call it, tortures inflicted on condemned persons, as Hebrews 11:34, who are beaten with bats.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 18:12
(12) His strength.—By “strength” some understand his firstborn son, as Genesis 49:3, but it is not necessary to take it otherwise than literally. Destruction shall be ready at his side.—Or, according to some, for his halting; shall lie in wait for his tripping in order to overthrow him.
Cambridge Bible on Job 18:12
5–21. The disastrous end of the wicked, in the moral order of the world, is certain The last verse naturally led over to this idea, which is the theme of the speech. The idea is set out in a great variety of graphic figures, and the speech is studded with sententious and proverbial sayings in the manner of the speaker’s first discourse (ch. 8). The history of the wicked man’s downfall is followed through all its stages:— Job 18:5-7. The principle—the sinner’s light goes out. Job 18:8-11. The progress of his downfall. Job 18:12-14. The final scenes. Job 18:15-17.
The extinction of his race and name. Job 18:18-21. Men’s horror of his fate and memory. –7. The principle—the sinner’s light goes out. The word yea means “notwithstanding”—in spite of Job’s struggling against the law, the law remains and verifies itself universally. The bright beacon light on the sinner’s tent goes out, and the cheerful flame on his hearth shines no more. His home is desolate. The word “light” lends itself in all languages for such general use, as the Arab proverb says, Fate has put out my light—extinguished my prosperity. The picture here however is scarcely to be so generalized.
Barnes' Notes on Job 18:12
His strength shall be hungerbitten - Shall be exhausted by hunger or famine.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 18:12
Decade, a. — Ravenous calamity, maiming disease, (see note Job 2:7,) and inexorable death — three insatiate furies — remand the wicked to the king of terrors, while the doom of Sodom falls upon his
Sermons on Job 18:12
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Judgement Seat 1-31-91 - Part 1 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the corruption and violence present in the world today. He criticizes the politicians in Washington for their involvement in financial scand |
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Death, and After This, the Judgment by Rolfe Barnard | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the certainty of death and the judgment that follows. He mentions significant events in recent history, such as the televised funeral servi |
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Daniel as a Type of Godly Remnant by Reggie Kelly | Reggie Kelly delves into the critical and timely revelations found in the book of Daniel, emphasizing the importance of understanding prophetic interpretations and the significance |
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Twelfth Lesson. ‘Have Faith in God;’ Or, the Secret of Believing Prayer by Andrew Murray | Greek Word Studies delves into the meaning of 'asphales,' which signifies security, safety, and certainty, describing something unshakeable and immovable. This term is used in vari |
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The World War and What Followed by Arno Clemens Gaebelein | Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches about the events leading up to and during World War I, highlighting the divine inspiration behind the pre-written history of world affairs as penned |
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Signs of the Coming of Christ by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the signs of Christ's imminent return amidst the world's turmoil, reminding believers that while many may cry 'peace and safety,' sudden destruction is c |
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The Manner in Which the Salvation of the Soul Is to Be Sought by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches about the importance of undertaking great endeavors for our own salvation, using Noah's obedience in building the ark as an example. He emphasizes the tho |