Job 18:14
Job 18:14 in Multiple Translations
He is torn from the shelter of his tent and is marched off to the king of terrors.
His confidence shall be rooted out of his tabernacle, and it shall bring him to the king of terrors.
He shall be rooted out of his tent wherein he trusteth; And he shall be brought to the king of terrors.
He is pulled out of his tent where he was safe, and he is taken away to the king of fears.
They are torn from the homes they trusted in and taken to the king of terrors.
His hope shalbe rooted out of his dwelling, and shall cause him to go to the King of feare.
Drawn from his tent is his confidence, And it causeth him to step to the king of terrors.
He will be rooted out of the security of his tent. He will be brought to the king of terrors.
His confidence shall be rooted out of his tabernacle, and it shall bring him to the king of terrors.
Let his confidence be rooted out of his tabernacle, and let destruction tread upon him like a king.
When they died, they were snatched away from their tents and brought to the one who rules over the dead.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 18:14
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Job 18:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יִנָּתֵ֣ק
מֵ֭/אָהֳל/וֹ
מִבְטַח֑/וֹ
וְ֝/תַצְעִדֵ֗/הוּ
לְ/מֶ֣לֶךְ
בַּלָּהֽוֹת
יִנָּתֵ֣ק
nâthaq
H5423
to tear
V-Niphal-Imperf-3ms
מֵ֭/אָהֳל/וֹ
ʼôhel
H168
tent
Prep | N-ms | Suff
מִבְטַח֑/וֹ
mibṭâch
H4009
confidence
N-ms | Suff
וְ֝/תַצְעִדֵ֗/הוּ
tsâʻad
H6805
to march
Conj | V-Hiphil-Imperf-3fs | Suff
לְ/מֶ֣לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
Prep | N-ms
בַּלָּהֽוֹת
ballâhâh
H1091
terror
N-fp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 18:14
יִנָּתֵ֣ק
nâthaq
H5423
"to tear"
V-Niphal-Imperf-3ms
To tear or pull something away from something else, like pulling a plant out of the ground or separating two things, is what this word means, and it can also describe being separated or torn apart.
Definition: 1) to pull or tear or draw off or away or apart, draw out, pluck up, break, lift, root out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to draw away 1a2) to draw or pull off 1a3) to pull or tear away 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be drawn away, be drawn out 1b2) to be torn apart or in two, be snapped 1b3) to be separated 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to tear apart, snap 1c2) to tear out, tear up, tear away 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to draw away 1d2) to drag away 1e) (Hophal) to be drawn away
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: break (off), burst, draw (away), lift up, pluck (away, off), pull (out), root out. See also: Leviticus 22:24; Isaiah 5:27; Psalms 2:3.
מֵ֭/אָהֳל/וֹ
ʼôhel
H168
"tent"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for a tent, often used to describe the tabernacle or a nomad's home. In Exodus 33:7-11, it refers to the sacred tent where God meets with Moses.
Definition: : tent 1) tent 1a) nomad's tent, and thus symbolic of wilderness life, transience 1b) dwelling, home, habitation 1c) the sacred tent of Jehovah (the tabernacle) Also means: o.hel (אֹ֫הֶל ": home" H0168H)
Usage: Occurs in 314 OT verses. KJV: covering, (dwelling) (place), home, tabernacle, tent. See also: Genesis 4:20; Leviticus 14:23; Joshua 22:4.
מִבְטַח֑/וֹ
mibṭâch
H4009
"confidence"
N-ms | Suff
Mibtach means a place of trust or confidence, like a refuge where one can feel secure and assured.
Definition: 1) trust, confidence, refuge 1a) act of confiding 1b) object of confidence 1c) state of confidence, security
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: confidence, hope, sure, trust. See also: Job 8:14; Proverbs 21:22; Psalms 40:5.
וְ֝/תַצְעִדֵ֗/הוּ
tsâʻad
H6805
"to march"
Conj | V-Hiphil-Imperf-3fs | Suff
This word means to march or step regularly, like pacing or striding. In the Bible, it can also mean to mount or hurl something. The KJV translates it as 'bring', 'go', or 'march'.
Definition: 1) to step, march, stride 1a) (Qal) to step, march 1b) (Hiphil) to cause to march
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: bring, go, march (through), run over. See also: Genesis 49:22; Psalms 68:8; Proverbs 7:8.
לְ/מֶ֣לֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
בַּלָּהֽוֹת
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.
Study Notes — Job 18:14
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 18:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 18:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 18:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 18:14
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 18:14
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 18:14
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 18:14
- Cambridge Bible on Job 18:14
- Barnes' Notes on Job 18:14
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 18:14
- Sermons on Job 18:14
Context — Bildad: God Punishes the Wicked
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.
15Fire resides in his tent; burning sulfur rains down on his dwelling. 16The roots beneath him dry up, and the branches above him wither away.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Proverbs 10:28 | The hope of the righteous is joy, but the expectations of the wicked will perish. |
| 2 | Psalms 55:4 | My heart murmurs within me, and the terrors of death assail me. |
| 3 | Job 11:20 | But the eyes of the wicked will fail, and escape will elude them; they will hope for their last breath.” |
| 4 | 1 Corinthians 15:55–56 | “Where, O Death, is your victory? Where, O Death, is your sting?” The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. |
| 5 | Hebrews 2:15 | and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death. |
| 6 | Job 24:17 | For to them, deep darkness is their morning; surely they are friends with the terrors of darkness! |
| 7 | Job 8:14 | His confidence is fragile; his security is in a spider’s web. |
| 8 | Proverbs 14:32 | The wicked man is thrown down by his own sin, but the righteous man has a refuge even in death. |
| 9 | Psalms 112:10 | The wicked man will see and be grieved; he will gnash his teeth and waste away; the desires of the wicked will perish. |
| 10 | Job 8:22 | Your enemies will be clothed in shame, and the tent of the wicked will be no more.” |
Job 18:14 Summary
Job 18:14 talks about someone being taken away from their safe place and marched off to meet the 'king of terrors', which means death or something very frightening. This verse reminds us that the things we think keep us safe on earth can be taken away, and our real safety comes from God (as seen in Psalm 23:4). It encourages us to think about where our true security lies, not in our homes or possessions, but in our relationship with God (as mentioned in Proverbs 18:10). By focusing on God, we can face life's challenges with courage, knowing He is our true shelter.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 'king of terrors' refer to in Job 18:14?
The 'king of terrors' is likely a reference to death or Satan, as seen in Hebrews 2:14-15, where Jesus delivers us from the fear of death, and in 1 Corinthians 15:55, where death is personified as being defeated by Jesus.
Is Job 18:14 talking about a literal tent or is it a metaphor?
In Job 18:14, the 'tent' is likely a metaphor for Job's home or place of security, similar to how God is described as our refuge in Psalm 91:9-10, emphasizing the idea that our true security comes from God, not earthly dwellings.
What is the significance of being 'torn from the shelter of his tent' in Job 18:14?
Being 'torn from the shelter of his tent' signifies the removal of comfort and security, leaving one exposed to fear and terror, much like the experience described in Deuteronomy 28:63-64, where disobedience leads to loss of peace and security.
How does Job 18:14 relate to our lives today?
Job 18:14 reminds us that our earthly securities are temporary and can be taken away, pointing us to seek our eternal security in God, as encouraged in Colossians 3:2-3, where our focus should be on things above, not on earthly things.
Reflection Questions
- What are the things in my life that I consider my 'shelter' or 'tent', and how would I feel if they were taken away?
- How does the concept of the 'king of terrors' make me think about my own mortality and the afterlife?
- In what ways can I apply the lesson of Job 18:14 to trust more in God's eternal security rather than earthly comforts?
- What are some 'terrors' that I face in my life, and how can I lean on God's presence and promises to overcome them?
Gill's Exposition on Job 18:14
His confidence shall be rooted out of his tabernacle,.... That which his confidence was placed in, his wealth and riches, his family, particularly his children, in all which he placed his confidence
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 18:14
His confidence shall be rooted out of his tabernacle, and it shall bring him to the king of terrors. Confidence - all that the father trusted in for domestic happiness-children, fortune, etc.; referring to Job's losses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 18:14
His confidence, i.e. all the matter of his confidence, his riches, children, &c. Out of his tabernacle, i.e. out of his habitation. It shall bring him, to wit, the loss of his confidence. To the king of terrors; either, 1. Into extreme fears and horrors of mind. Or, 2. To death, which even Aristotle called the most terrible of all terribles. And this it will do, either because it will expose him to his enemies, who will kill him; or because the sense of his disappointments, and losses, and dangers will oppress his spirits, and break his heart.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 18:14
Job 18:14 His confidence shall be rooted out of his tabernacle, and it shall bring him to the king of terrors.Ver. 14. And his confidence shall be rooted out of his tabernacle] Whatsoever he trusteth in about his house shall be pulled up by the roots, or grubbed up. Thus it befell Doeg, Psalms 52:7. And this disappointment, this broken confidence of his, shall bring him, or make him go, to the king of terrors; i.e. to death, that most terrible of terribles, as the philosopher calleth it (Aristot.). Or the devil (as R. Solomon interpreteth it), that black prince, Ephesians 6:12, to whom wicked men are brought by death, which to them is not only nature’ s slaughterman, but God’ s curse, and hell’ s purveyor. Hence Revelation 6:8, death haleth hell at the heels of it.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 18:14
(14) His confidence shall be rooted out.—Rather, he shall be rooted out of his tent which he trusted was his own.The king of terrors.—Perhaps the most remarkable personification of unseen forces to be found in the Bible.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 18:14
Verse 14. His confidence shall be rooted out] His dwelling-place, how well soever fortified, shall now he deemed utterly insecure. And it shall bring him to the king of terrors.] Or, as Mr. Good translates, "And dissolution shall invade him as a monarch." He shall be completely and finally overpowered. The phrase king of terrors has been generally thought to mean death; but it is not used in any such way in the text. For למלך בלהות lemelech ballahoth, to the king of destructions, one of De Rossi's MSS. has כמלך kemelech, "as a king;" and one, instead of בלהות ballahoth, with ו vau holem, to indicate the plural, terrors or destructions, has בלהות ballahuth, with ו vau shurek, which is singular, and signifies terror, destruction. So the Vulgate seems to have read, as it translates, Et calcet super eum, quasi rex, interitis; "And shall tread upon him as a king or destroyer. Or as a king who is determined utterly to destroy him." On this verse the bishop of Killala, Dr. Stock, says, "I am sorry to part with a beautiful phrase in our common version, the king of terrors, as descriptive of death; but there is no authority for it in the Hebrew text." It may however be stated that death has been denominated by similar epithets both among the Greeks and Romans, So Virgil, AEn. vi., ver. 100. ________Quando hic inferni janua regis Dicitur. "The gates of the king of hell are reported to be here." And OVID, Metam. lib. v., ver. 356, 359.
Inde tremit tellus: et rex pavit ipse silentum. Hanc metuens cladem, tenebrosa sede tyrannus Exierat. "Earth's inmost bowels quake, and nature groans; His terrors reach the direful KING of HELL. Fearing this destruction, the tyrant left his gloomy court." And in SOPHOCLES, (OEdip. Colon., ver. 1628, edit. Johnson.) Εννυχιωναναξ, Αιδωνευ. "O Pluto, king of shades." That is, the invisible demon, who dwells in darkness impenetrable. Old COVERDALE translates: Very fearfulnesse shall bringe him to the kynge.
Cambridge Bible on Job 18:14
14. The meaning is, He shall be plucked out of his tent wherein he trusted, And he shall be brought to the king of terrors. In the phrase “his tent wherein he trusted” Bildad goes back to his former figure of the sinner’s house which he grasps to maintain himself, ch. Job 8:15. The “king of terrors” is death. In Psalms 49:14 a somewhat different figure is employed, that of a shepherd: The wicked “like sheep are put in Sheol, Death herds them,” cf. Isaiah 28:15. Death is personified as rex tremendus, Virg. Geo. 4:469 (Hitzig); there is no reference to Satan, who has rule in the realm of death, Hebrews 2:14, nor to any mythical personage like the Pluto of classical antiquity. The last scenes of the sinner’s fate have been described: he sought to flee from terrors, he is brought at last to the king of them.
Then the fate of those belonging to him is stated.
Barnes' Notes on Job 18:14
His confidence shall be rooted out of his tabernacle - Security shall forsake his dwelling, and he shall be subject to constant alarms.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 18:14
14. His confidence… his tabernacle — He shall be torn from his tent, his confidence; that on which he relies.
Sermons on Job 18:14
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Our Daily Homily - Job by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer reflects on the life of Job, emphasizing the importance of vigilance against temptation during times of festivity and the necessity of prayer and intercession for loved |
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The King of Terrors. by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer addresses the fear of death, historically referred to as the 'King of Terrors,' emphasizing how ancient cultures were haunted by the unknown associated with death and th |
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The Sacred Anchor by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson preaches about the Christian's chief happiness being in the future, looking for the blessed hope of heaven. He emphasizes the act of 'looking' with desire, joy, and p |
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Hope by William Cowper | William Cowper preaches about the transformative power of hope in the face of despair and the importance of genuine faith in God's mercy and grace. He contrasts the emptiness of wo |
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The Objects, Grounds, and Evidences of the Hope of the Righteous by Samuel Davies | Samuel Davies preaches about the objects, grounds, and evidences of the hope of the righteous in contrast to the despair of the wicked in death. He emphasizes the importance of hav |
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(How to Understand the Kjv Bible) 38 Psalm 55 by Keith Simons | Keith Simons explores Psalm 55, reflecting on the betrayal of King David by his trusted advisor Ahithophel, paralleling it with Judas Iscariot's betrayal of Jesus. The psalm expres |
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The Hermit Crab by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson reflects on King David's weariness and desire for peace amidst struggles, paralleling it with the life of hermit crabs that abandon their fight for survival. He emp |