Job 18:19
Job 18:19 in Multiple Translations
He has no offspring or posterity among his people, no survivor where he once lived.
He shall neither have son nor nephew among his people, nor any remaining in his dwellings.
He shall have neither son nor son’s son among his people, Nor any remaining where he sojourned.
He has no offspring or family among his people, and in his living-place there is no one of his name.
They have no children or descendants among their people, and no survivors where they used to live.
Hee shall neither haue sonne nor nephewe among his people, nor any posteritie in his dwellings.
He hath no continuator, Nor successor among his people, And none is remaining in his dwellings.
He will have neither son nor grandson among his people, nor any remaining where he lived.
He shall neither have son nor nephew among his people, nor any remaining in his dwellings.
His seed shall not subsist, nor his offspring among his people, nor any remnants in his country.
They will have no children or grandchildren, no descendants where they previously lived.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 18:19
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Job 18:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לֹ֘א
נִ֤ין
ל֣/וֹ
וְ/לֹא
נֶ֣כֶד
בְּ/עַמּ֑/וֹ
וְ/אֵ֥ין
שָׂ֝רִ֗יד
בִּ/מְגוּרָֽי/ו
לֹ֘א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
נִ֤ין
nîyn
H5209
offspring
N-ms
ל֣/וֹ
Prep | Suff
וְ/לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
נֶ֣כֶד
neked
H5220
progeny
N-ms
בְּ/עַמּ֑/וֹ
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
Prep | N-ms | Suff
וְ/אֵ֥ין
ʼayin
H369
nothing
Conj | Part
שָׂ֝רִ֗יד
sârîyd
H8300
survivor
N-ms
בִּ/מְגוּרָֽי/ו
mâgûwr
H4033
sojourning
Prep | N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 18:19
לֹ֘א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
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.
נִ֤ין
nîyn
H5209
"offspring"
N-ms
This term refers to offspring or descendants, often used to describe a son or child. It emphasizes the idea of progeny or family lineage, as seen in biblical genealogies.
Definition: offspring, posterity
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: son. See also: Genesis 21:23; Job 18:19; Isaiah 14:22.
ל֣/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
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.
נֶ֣כֶד
neked
H5220
"progeny"
N-ms
This word means offspring or progeny, describing a person's descendants. It's used in the Bible to describe family relationships, like a nephew or grandson.
Definition: progeny, posterity
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: nephew, son's son. See also: Genesis 21:23; Job 18:19; Isaiah 14:22.
בְּ/עַמּ֑/וֹ
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
וְ/אֵ֥ין
ʼayin
H369
"nothing"
Conj | Part
This word means nothing or not, often used to indicate the absence of something, as in Genesis 1:2 where the earth was without form. It emphasizes the idea of something lacking or non-existent.
Definition: 1) nothing, not, nought n 1a) nothing, nought neg 1b) not 1c) to have not (of possession) adv 1d) without w/prep 1e) for lack of
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: else, except, fail, (father-) less, be gone, in(-curable), neither, never, no (where), none, nor, (any, thing), not, nothing, to nought, past, un(-searchable), well-nigh, without. Compare H370 (אַיִן). See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 14:27; 1 Kings 15:22.
שָׂ֝רִ֗יד
sârîyd
H8300
"survivor"
N-ms
A survivor is someone who remains alive after a difficult event, and this word is used to describe those who are left after a disaster or war. It can also refer to a remnant of people who continue to exist despite challenges. The Bible often uses this term to describe the remaining Israelites.
Definition: 1) survivor, remnant, that which is left 1a) survivor
Usage: Occurs in 28 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] alive, left, remain(-ing), remnant, rest. See also: Numbers 21:35; 2 Kings 10:11; Isaiah 1:9.
בִּ/מְגוּרָֽי/ו
mâgûwr
H4033
"sojourning"
Prep | N-mp | Suff
This Hebrew word means a temporary or permanent place to live, like a home or dwelling. It appears in the Bible when talking about where people lived, like the Israelites in a foreign land. The KJV translates it as dwelling or pilgrimage.
Definition: 1) sojourning place, dwelling-place, sojourning 1a) dwelling-place 1b) sojourning, lifetime
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: dwelling, pilgrimage, where sojourn, be a stranger. Compare H4032 (מָגוֹר). See also: Genesis 17:8; Exodus 6:4; Psalms 55:16.
Study Notes — Job 18:19
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 18:19 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 18:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 18:19
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 18:19
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 18:19
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 18:19
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 18:19
- Cambridge Bible on Job 18:19
- Barnes' Notes on Job 18:19
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 18:19
- Sermons on Job 18:19
Context — Bildad: God Punishes the Wicked
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.
20Those in the west are appalled at his fate, while those in the east tremble in horror. 21Surely such is the dwelling of the wicked and the place of one who does not know God.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeremiah 22:30 | This is what the LORD says: “Enroll this man as childless, a man who will not prosper in his lifetime. None of his descendants will prosper to sit on the throne of David or to rule again in Judah.” |
| 2 | Isaiah 14:21–22 | Prepare a place to slaughter his sons for the iniquities of their forefathers. They will never rise up to possess a land or cover the earth with their cities. “I will rise up against them,” declares the LORD of Hosts. “I will cut off from Babylon her name and her remnant, her offspring and her posterity,” declares the LORD. |
| 3 | Job 20:26–28 | Total darkness is reserved for his treasures. A fire unfanned will consume him and devour what is left in his tent. The heavens will expose his iniquity, and the earth will rise up against him. The possessions of his house will be removed, flowing away on the day of God’s wrath. |
| 4 | Isaiah 5:8–9 | Woe to you who add house to house and join field to field until no place is left and you live alone in the land. I heard the LORD of Hosts declare: “Surely many houses will become desolate, great mansions left unoccupied. |
| 5 | Job 1:19 | when suddenly a mighty wind swept in from the desert and struck the four corners of the house. It collapsed on the young people and they are dead, and I alone have escaped to tell you!” |
| 6 | Job 8:4 | When your children sinned against Him, He gave them over to their rebellion. |
| 7 | Psalms 109:13 | May his descendants be cut off; may their name be blotted out from the next generation. |
| 8 | Job 42:13–16 | And he also had seven sons and three daughters. He named his first daughter Jemimah, his second Keziah, and his third Keren-happuch. No women as beautiful as Job’s daughters could be found in all the land, and their father granted them an inheritance among their brothers. After this, Job lived 140 years and saw his children and their children to the fourth generation. |
| 9 | Job 27:14–15 | Though his sons are many, they are destined for the sword; and his offspring will never have enough food. His survivors will be buried by the plague, and their widows will not weep for them. |
Job 18:19 Summary
[This verse is saying that the wicked will not have any children or descendants to carry on their name or legacy, which was a big deal in biblical times, as seen in Psalms 127:3-5. It's like they will be completely forgotten, and that's a pretty scary thought. It reminds us that our actions have consequences, and if we choose to live apart from God, we will ultimately be left with nothing, as seen in Job 18:17-18. This verse encourages us to seek a relationship with God and live a life that honors Him, so that we can leave a lasting legacy that brings glory to Him, as seen in Matthew 5:16.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of having no offspring or posterity in the context of Job 18:19?
In biblical times, having a large family was a sign of God's blessing, as seen in Psalms 127:3-5, so to have no offspring or posterity was a curse, emphasizing the severity of God's judgment on the wicked.
How does this verse relate to the concept of legacy?
This verse highlights that the wicked will leave no lasting legacy, unlike the righteous who will be remembered for their faith, as seen in Hebrews 11:4, where Abel's faith is still remembered today.
Is this verse suggesting that the wicked will have no family at all?
Not necessarily, as the focus is on the lack of descendants or survivors within their community, rather than a complete absence of family, emphasizing the isolation and desolation of the wicked, as seen in Job 18:17-18.
What does this verse teach us about God's justice?
This verse teaches us that God's justice is not just about punishing the wicked, but also about removing their influence and legacy, as seen in Job 18:21, where the dwelling of the wicked is described as a place of darkness and horror.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which the wicked may try to leave a lasting legacy, and how does God thwart these efforts?
- How does the concept of having no offspring or posterity challenge my own priorities and values?
- In what ways can I, as a follower of God, leave a lasting legacy that honors Him, as seen in Psalms 112:1-3?
- What does this verse reveal about the nature of God's judgment, and how should it impact my own walk with Him?
Gill's Exposition on Job 18:19
He shall neither have son nor nephew among his people,.... Neither son, nor son's son, or grandson; so the Targum, Jarchi, and Bar Tzemach; that is, he shall be childless, and have no heirs,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 18:19
He shall neither have son nor nephew among his people, nor any remaining in his dwellings. Nephew - (so Isaiah 14:22). But it is translated 'grandson' (Genesis 21:23): translate 'kinsman.'
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 18:19
But if any such survive, they shall be in the hands and power of strangers, or rather of their enemies.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 18:19
Job 18:19 He shall neither have son nor nephew among his people, nor any remaining in his dwellings.Ver. 19. He shall neither have son nor nephew, &c.] A sore affliction to be written childless, which yet is the portion of some good people, as Abel; many prophets and apostles, for whose comfort that is written, Isaiah 56:4-5. God, as he will be to his childless children better than ten sons; so he will give them in his house, and within his walls, a place and a name, better than of sons and of daughters, he will give them an everlasting name that shall never be cut off, 1 Samuel 1:8 Isaiah 56:5. Not so the ungodly, those men of God’ s hand, for though, full of children, they leave the rest of their substance to their babes, Psalms 17:14, yet it will prove to be but luctuosa faecunditas, as Jerome speaketh, they shall weep for their lost children, and not be comforted, because they are not. Or if they survive, they prove singular cuts and crosses to their wretched parents, who have cause enough to cry out, as Moses sometime did, Let me die out of hand, and not see my wretchedness, Numbers 11:15. They are filled with unmedicinable sorrows, in the loss either of their children, or of their estates by their wasteful children, so that they praise the dead above the living, and wish they had never been born, Ecclesiastes 4:2-3. Nor any remaining in his dwellings] When the soldiers slew the tyrant Maximinus and his son, at the siege of Aquileia, they cried out, Ex pessimo genere ne catulum quidem habendum, Of so ill a kind let not a whelp be kept alive.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 18:19
(19) He shall have neither son nor nephew.—“He shall have neither his own son’s son among his people, nor any remaining, where he sojourned.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 18:19
Verse 19. He shall neither have son nor nephew] Coverdale, following the Vulgate, translates thus: We shal neither have children ner kynss folk among his people, no ner eny posterite in his countrie: yonge and olde shal be astonyshed at his death.
Cambridge Bible on Job 18:19
19. son nor nephew] i. e. son nor grandson. So the word nephew (Lat nepos, through Fr. neveu) means in the English of the time— O thou most auncient grandmother of all, Why suffredst thou thy nephews dear to fall. Spens. Fa. Q. 1. 5. 22, (Michie, Bible Words and Phrases). In Genesis 21:23 the word is rendered son’s son. The Heb. expression is more general, he shall neither have offspring nor descendant.
Barnes' Notes on Job 18:19
He shall neither have son ... - All his family shall be cut off. He shall have no one to perpetuate his name or remembrance. All this Job could not help applying to himself, as it was doubtless intended he should.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 18:19
19. Son nor nephew — Literally, sprig nor sprout. Tyndale’s rendering is admirable — “He shall nether have chyldren nor kynsfolcks amonge hys people; noo, nor eny posterite in hys countrey” (places of sojourn).
Sermons on Job 18:19
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Threefold Vision (Alternative 2) by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being conscious of eternity rather than being focused on worldly possessions and self-image. He explains that there are fou |
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A Nation Under Wrath by Bertie Johnston | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the reasons behind the sudden drop in the economy, attributing it to fear and greed. He emphasizes that fear and greed are prevalent in socie |
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The Smell of Apostasy by Scott T. Brown | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on Isaiah chapter 5 and the judgment of God. He describes the judgment using three images: fire, a rotten root, and a blossom that vanishes. Th |
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Two Exhortations to Theodore After His Fall - Part 3 by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches about the importance of repentance and the dangers of despair, emphasizing the need to confess sins with true remorse and seek forgiveness through a genuin |
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Of Rules to Find Out Covetousness by William Gouge | William Gouge preaches on the dangers of covetousness, providing seven directions to help identify and avoid this sin. He emphasizes the importance of examining one's inward desire |
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Of Good Angels by John Wesley | John Wesley explores the role of good angels as ministering spirits sent by God to assist the heirs of salvation. He emphasizes that while ancient cultures had fragmented ideas abo |
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Through the Bible - Job - Part 2 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, Eliphaz begins by sharing a secret truth that was whispered to him in a vision. He emphasizes the fear and awe he experienced in the presence of God. Eliphaz critic |