Job 18:17
Job 18:17 in Multiple Translations
The memory of him perishes from the earth, and he has no name in the land.
His remembrance shall perish from the earth, and he shall have no name in the street.
His remembrance shall perish from the earth, And he shall have no name in the street.
His memory is gone from the earth, and in the open country there is no knowledge of his name.
the memory of them fades from the earth; nobody remembers their names any more.
His remembrance shall perish from the earth, and he shall haue no name in the streete.
His memorial hath perished from the land, And he hath no name on the street.
His memory will perish from the earth. He will have no name in the street.
His remembrance shall perish from the earth, and he shall have no name in the street.
Let the memory of him perish from the earth and let not his name be renowned in the streets.
No one on the earth will remember them any more; no one on any street will even remember their names [MTY].
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 18:17
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Job 18:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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זִֽכְר/וֹ
אָ֭בַד
מִנִּי
אָ֑רֶץ
וְ/לֹא
שֵׁ֥ם
ל֝֗/וֹ
עַל
פְּנֵי
חֽוּץ
זִֽכְר/וֹ
zêker
H2143
memorial
N-ms | Suff
אָ֭בַד
ʼâbad
H6
to perish
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
מִנִּי
min
H4480
from
Prep
אָ֑רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
N-cs
וְ/לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
שֵׁ֥ם
shêm
H8034
name
N-ms
ל֝֗/וֹ
Prep | Suff
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
פְּנֵי
pânîym
H6440
face
N-cp
חֽוּץ
chûwts
H2351
outside
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 18:17
זִֽכְר/וֹ
zêker
H2143
"memorial"
N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means a memorial or remembrance, often referring to a reminder of something important, like a scent or a memory. It appears in the Bible to describe memorials to God. The word is used to recall significant events or people.
Definition: 1) memorial, remembrance 1a) remembrance, memory 1b) memorial
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: memorial, memory, remembrance, scent. See also: Exodus 3:15; Psalms 102:13; Psalms 6:6.
אָ֭בַד
ʼâbad
H6
"to perish"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To perish means to be destroyed or lost, whether it's a person, animal, or thing, like the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah in Genesis 19.
Definition: 1) perish, vanish, go astray, be destroyed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) perish, die, be exterminated 1a2) perish, vanish (fig.) 1a3) be lost, strayed 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to destroy, kill, cause to perish, to give up (as lost), exterminate 1b2) to blot out, do away with, cause to vanish, (fig.) 1b3) cause to stray, lose 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to destroy, put to death 1c1a) of divine judgment 1c2) object name of kings (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (אֲבַד "to destroy" H0007)
Usage: Occurs in 174 OT verses. KJV: break, destroy(-uction), [phrase] not escape, fail, lose, (cause to, make) perish, spend, [idiom] and surely, take, be undone, [idiom] utterly, be void of, have no way to flee. See also: Exodus 10:7; Psalms 112:10; Psalms 1:6.
מִנִּי
min
H4480
"from"
Prep
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
אָ֑רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
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.
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.
שֵׁ֥ם
shêm
H8034
"name"
N-ms
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
ל֝֗/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
פְּנֵי
pânîym
H6440
"face"
N-cp
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
חֽוּץ
chûwts
H2351
"outside"
N-ms
This word means outside or outdoors, referring to something beyond a wall or boundary. It can also mean a street or highway, as seen in various KJV translations, including abroad, field, and without.
Definition: outside, outward, street, the outside
Usage: Occurs in 158 OT verses. KJV: abroad, field, forth, highway, more, out(-side, -ward), street, without. See also: Genesis 6:14; 2 Chronicles 24:8; Psalms 18:43.
Study Notes — Job 18:17
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 18:17 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 18:17
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 18:17
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 18:17
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 18:17
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 18:17
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 18:17
- Cambridge Bible on Job 18:17
- Barnes' Notes on Job 18:17
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 18:17
- Sermons on Job 18:17
Context — Bildad: God Punishes the Wicked
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.
17The memory of him perishes from the earth, and he has no name in the land.
18He is driven from light into darkness and is chased from the inhabited world. 19He has no offspring or posterity among his people, no survivor where he once lived.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 34:16 | But the face of the LORD is against those who do evil, to wipe out all memory of them from the earth. |
| 2 | Proverbs 10:7 | The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot. |
| 3 | Psalms 109:13 | May his descendants be cut off; may their name be blotted out from the next generation. |
| 4 | Proverbs 2:22 | but the wicked will be cut off from the land, and the unfaithful will be uprooted. |
| 5 | Job 13:12 | Your maxims are proverbs of ashes; your defenses are defenses of clay. |
| 6 | Psalms 83:4 | saying, “Come, let us erase them as a nation; may the name of Israel be remembered no more.” |
Job 18:17 Summary
[This verse, Job 18:17, is saying that when someone lives a wicked life, they will eventually be forgotten, and their name will mean nothing to anyone. This is in contrast to those who live a righteous life, who will be remembered for their good deeds, as seen in Hebrews 6:10. The memory of the wicked will perish, just like their influence and power will fade away, as described in Psalms 37:36. We can learn from this verse the importance of living a life that honors God, so that our legacy will be one of love, kindness, and faithfulness, as seen in Matthew 25:40.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for someone's memory to perish from the earth?
This phrase, as seen in Job 18:17, means that the person will be completely forgotten, leaving no lasting legacy or impact, much like the wicked in Psalms 34:16, who will be forgotten by the Lord.
Is this verse talking about a literal or figurative death?
While the surrounding verses in Job 18:15-19 describe a severe judgment, Job 18:17 is more focused on the idea that the wicked person's influence and memory will be erased, similar to how God describes the fate of the wicked in Proverbs 10:7.
How does this verse relate to the concept of legacy and remembrance in the Bible?
The Bible often talks about the importance of leaving a godly legacy, as seen in Proverbs 22:1, where a good name is considered better than great riches; in contrast, Job 18:17 highlights the consequences of living a wicked life, where one's memory and name are lost to history.
What can we learn from this verse about the importance of living a righteous life?
This verse teaches us that living a righteous life, as described in Psalms 1:1-3, is essential for leaving a lasting, positive impact on the world, whereas a life of wickedness will ultimately be forgotten, as seen in Job 18:17.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can ensure that my life and legacy will be remembered for good, rather than evil?
- How can I use my life to make a positive impact on those around me, so that my memory will be a blessing to others?
- What are some things that I can do to 'store up treasure in heaven' as Jesus teaches in Matthew 6:20, so that my life will have eternal significance?
- In what ways can I honor God with my life, so that He will be glorified through my legacy, as seen in 1 Corinthians 10:31?
Gill's Exposition on Job 18:17
His remembrance shall perish from the earth,.... Not only are the wicked forgotten of God in heaven, and are as the slain he remembers no more, unless it be to pour out his wrath upon them, and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 18:17
His remembrance shall perish from the earth, and he shall have no name in the street. Street. Men shall not speak of him in meeting in the highways.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 18:17
Instead of that honour and renown which he designed to have, both whilst he lived, and after his death, he is not so much as remembered, unless it be with contempt and reproach.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 18:17
Job 18:17 His remembrance shall perish from the earth, and he shall have no name in the street.Ver. 17. His remembrance shall perish from the earth] As a tree, when root and branch is gone, is clean forgotten, and no man remembereth where it grew; so shall it be with the wicked, Non celebrabitur eius nomen et fama, nisi in malum, Ecclesiastes 8:10 (Mercer). It is reckoned as a great benefit to a wicked man to have his memory die with him, which, if it be preserved, stinks in keeping, and remains as a curse and perpetual disgrace. And he shall have no name] i.e. No honourable name, no renown. A good name only is a name, Ecclesiastes 7:1, as a good wife only is a wife, Proverbs 18:22. Every married woman is not a wife. Zillah, Lamech’ s wife, was but the shadow of a wife, as her name also signifieth. In like sort, those only have a name in the streets or public places who are talked about for good; like the martyrs, who have left their names for a blessing, Isaiah 65:15, when as their wretched persecutors have left a vile snuff behind, their lamps being put out in obscurity.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 18:17
(17) His remembrance shall perish.—This is the doom which above all others is dreaded by the modern roamers of the desert. (Comp. also Jeremiah 35:19.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 18:17
Verse 17. His remembrance shall perish] He shall have none to survive him, to continue his name among men. No name in the street.] He shall never be a man of reputation; after his demise, none shall talk of his fame.
Cambridge Bible on Job 18:17
17. perish from the earth] Rather, from the land. in the street] Rather, on the face of the earth. The word means the outlying places (marg. to ch. Job 5:10), as opposed to the cultivated land, and “earth” as a word expressing wideness and distance seems nearest here.
Barnes' Notes on Job 18:17
His remembrance shall perish - His name - all recollection of him. Calamity shall follow him even after death; and that which every man desires, and every good man has, and honored name when he is dead, will be denied him.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 18:17
b. His name shall survive only to serve as a warning to subsequent generations, Job 18:17-21.17. Earth — Land. 1 Samuel 23:23. In the street — Literally, that which is outside, — open country.
Sermons on Job 18:17
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The Righteous by Robert B. Thompson | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the challenges of being a school teacher and dealing with disruptive students. He emphasizes the importance of being a shining light in the |
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And the Lord, Seeking His Laborer by St. Benedict of Nursia | St. Benedict of Nursia emphasizes the importance of seeking true and everlasting life by keeping our speech pure and turning away from evil, while actively pursuing peace. He remin |
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Jonathan Edwards by Leonard Ravenhill | Leonard Ravenhill reflects on the life and impact of Jonathan Edwards, highlighting him as a profound preacher and theologian whose passionate sermons ignited spiritual awakenings. |
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The Future Life - Personal Recognition in Heaven by W.B. Dunkum | W.B. Dunkum preaches about the composition of individuality symbolizing two worlds, with the body representing the present world and the soul representing the spiritual world. He d |
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Death-Beds by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot reflects on the blessed memory of the righteous, especially in their peaceful and triumphant death-beds, which serve as a powerful testimony to God's faithfulness and |
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Enduring Monuments by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot speaks about the desire for enduring monuments that outlast death, highlighting how individuals seek to be remembered even after they pass away. He contrasts physical |
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The New Anti-Semitism by Art Katz | Art Katz addresses the alarming rise of anti-Semitism, which he describes as 'the new anti-Semitism,' highlighting its resurgence in mainstream society, including universities and |