Job 19:10
Job 19:10 in Multiple Translations
He tears me down on every side until I am gone; He uproots my hope like a tree.
He hath destroyed me on every side, and I am gone: and mine hope hath he removed like a tree.
He hath broken me down on every side, and I am gone; And my hope hath he plucked up like a tree.
I am broken down by him on every side, and I am gone; my hope is uprooted like a tree.
He tears me down from all sides until I am finished; he has destroyed my hope like a tree that is uprooted.
He hath destroyed mee on euery side and I am gone: and he hath remoued mine hope like a tree.
He breaketh me down round about, and I go, And removeth like a tree my hope.
He has broken me down on every side, and I am gone. He has plucked my hope up like a tree.
He hath destroyed me on every side, and I am gone: and my hope hath he removed like a tree.
He hath destroyed me on every side, and I am lost, and he hath taken away my hope, as from a tree that is plucked up.
He batters me from every side, and I will soon die. He has caused me to no longer confidently expect him to do good things for me.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 19:10
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Job 19:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יִתְּצֵ֣/נִי
סָ֭בִיב
וָ/אֵלַ֑ךְ
וַ/יַּסַּ֥ע
כָּ֝/עֵ֗ץ
תִּקְוָתִֽ/י
יִתְּצֵ֣/נִי
nâthats
H5422
to tear
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms | Suff
סָ֭בִיב
çâbîyb
H5439
around
N-cs
וָ/אֵלַ֑ךְ
yâlak
H3212
to walk
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs
וַ/יַּסַּ֥ע
nâçaʻ
H5265
to set out
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
כָּ֝/עֵ֗ץ
ʻêts
H6086
tree
Prep | N-ms
תִּקְוָתִֽ/י
tiqvâh
H8615
cord
N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 19:10
יִתְּצֵ֣/נִי
nâthats
H5422
"to tear"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms | Suff
The act of tearing down or destroying something, like a wall or a city, is what this word describes, and it can also mean to overthrow or defeat someone.
Definition: 1) to pull down, break down, cast down, throw down, beat down, destroy, overthrow, break out (teeth) 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pull down 1a2) to break down, break off 1b) (Niphal) to be pulled or broken down 1c) (Piel) to tear down 1d) (Pual) to be torn down 1e) (Hophal) to be broken, be broken down
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: beat down, break down (out), cast down, destroy, overthrow, pull down, throw down. See also: Exodus 34:13; 2 Chronicles 23:17; Psalms 52:7.
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.
וָ/אֵלַ֑ךְ
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
וַ/יַּסַּ֥ע
nâçaʻ
H5265
"to set out"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
In the Bible, this word means to set out or start a journey, like the Israelites departing from Egypt, or to remove something, as in pulling up tent pins.
Definition: 1) to pull out, pull up, set out, journey, remove, set forward, depart 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pull out or up 1a2) to set out, depart 1a3) to journey, march 1a4) to set forth (of wind) 1b) (Niphal) to be pulled up, be removed, be plucked up 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to set out, lead out, cause to spring up 1c2) to remove, quarry
Usage: Occurs in 140 OT verses. KJV: cause to blow, bring, get, (make to) go (away, forth, forward, onward, out), (take) journey, march, remove, set aside (forward), [idiom] still, be on his (go their) way. See also: Genesis 11:2; Numbers 33:9; Psalms 78:26.
כָּ֝/עֵ֗ץ
ʻêts
H6086
"tree"
Prep | N-ms
This Hebrew word for tree or wood refers to a strong and firm object, like a tree or a wooden plank, as seen in the carpentry work of Jesus' earthly father Joseph in Matthew 13:55.
Definition: : wood 1) tree, wood, timber, stock, plank, stalk, stick, gallows 1a) tree, trees 1b) wood, pieces of wood, gallows, firewood, cedar-wood, woody flax
Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] carpenter, gallows, helve, [phrase] pine, plank, staff, stalk, stick, stock, timber, tree, wood. See also: Genesis 1:11; Joshua 9:23; Psalms 1:3.
תִּקְוָתִֽ/י
tiqvâh
H8615
"cord"
N-fs | Suff
In Hebrew, this word for hope means a cord that attaches or expectancy, like waiting for something to happen. It appears in the Bible as a feeling of expectation or a thing someone longs for. The KJV translates it as hope or expectation.
Definition: cord
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: expectation(-ted), hope, live, thing that I long for. See also: Joshua 2:18; Psalms 62:6; Psalms 9:19.
Study Notes — Job 19:10
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 19:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 19:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 19:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 19:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 19:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 19:10
- Cambridge Bible on Job 19:10
- Barnes' Notes on Job 19:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 19:10
- Sermons on Job 19:10
Context — Job: My Redeemer Lives
8He has blocked my way so I cannot pass; He has veiled my paths with darkness.
9He has stripped me of my honor and removed the crown from my head.
10He tears me down on every side until I am gone; He uproots my hope like a tree.
11His anger burns against me, and He counts me among His enemies. 12His troops advance together; they construct a ramp against me and encamp around my tent.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 24:20 | The womb forgets them; the worm feeds on them; they are remembered no more. So injustice is like a broken tree. |
| 2 | Psalms 37:35–36 | I have seen a wicked, ruthless man flourishing like a well-rooted native tree, yet he passed away and was no more; though I searched, he could not be found. |
| 3 | 2 Corinthians 4:8–9 | We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed. |
| 4 | Job 12:14 | What He tears down cannot be rebuilt; the man He imprisons cannot be released. |
| 5 | Job 8:13–18 | Such is the destiny of all who forget God; so the hope of the godless will perish. His confidence is fragile; his security is in a spider’s web. He leans on his web, but it gives way; he holds fast, but it does not endure. He is a well-watered plant in the sunshine, spreading its shoots over the garden. His roots wrap around the rock heap; he looks for a home among the stones. If he is uprooted from his place, it will disown him, saying, ‘I never saw you.’ |
| 6 | Job 1:13–19 | One day, while Job’s sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house, a messenger came and reported to Job: “While the oxen were plowing and the donkeys were grazing nearby, the Sabeans swooped down and took them away. They put the servants to the sword, and I alone have escaped to tell you!” While he was still speaking, another messenger came and reported: “The fire of God fell from heaven. It burned and consumed the sheep and the servants, and I alone have escaped to tell you!” While he was still speaking, another messenger came and reported: “The Chaldeans formed three bands, raided the camels, and took them away. They put the servants to the sword, and I alone have escaped to tell you!” While he was still speaking, another messenger came and reported: “Your sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house, 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!” |
| 7 | Job 6:11 | What strength do I have, that I should still hope? What is my future, that I should be patient? |
| 8 | Job 2:7 | So Satan went out from the presence of the LORD and infected Job with terrible boils from the soles of his feet to the crown of his head. |
| 9 | Psalms 88:13–18 | But to You, O LORD, I cry for help; in the morning my prayer comes before You. Why, O LORD, do You reject me? Why do You hide Your face from me? From my youth I was afflicted and near death. I have borne Your terrors; I am in despair. Your wrath has swept over me; Your terrors have destroyed me. All day long they engulf me like water; they enclose me on every side. You have removed my beloved and my friend; darkness is my closest companion. |
| 10 | Lamentations 2:5–6 | The Lord is like an enemy; He has swallowed up Israel. He has swallowed up all her palaces and destroyed her strongholds. He has multiplied mourning and lamentation for the Daughter of Judah. He has laid waste His tabernacle like a garden booth; He has destroyed His place of meeting. The LORD has made Zion forget her appointed feasts and Sabbaths. In His fierce anger He has despised both king and priest. |
Job 19:10 Summary
In Job 19:10, Job is expressing his deep pain and sense of loss, feeling like God is tearing him down on every side and uprooting his hope. This means that Job feels completely overwhelmed and helpless, like a tree being pulled out of the ground. Even in the midst of this suffering, Job is still trying to trust in God, just like the Psalmist in Psalm 13:5, who trusted in God's lovingkindness. As we reflect on this verse, we can remember that God is always in control, even when we don't understand what He is doing, as stated in Romans 8:28.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to 'tear me down on every side' as stated in Job 19:10?
This phrase suggests a complete and utter destruction, leaving one feeling helpless and vulnerable, much like the Psalmist in Psalm 38:4, who felt the weight of his sins bearing down on him.
How does Job's statement about God uprooting his hope like a tree relate to his overall trust in God?
Despite his current suffering, Job's trust in God remains, as seen in his declaration in Job 13:15, where he affirms his trust in God even in the face of death.
Is Job accusing God of being unjust or unloving in Job 19:10?
Job is expressing his deep pain and sense of loss, but he is not accusing God of being unjust; rather, he is acknowledging God's sovereignty, as seen in Isaiah 45:7, where God declares that He is the One who brings both light and darkness.
What does this verse reveal about Job's emotional state?
This verse reveals Job's feelings of desperation, hopelessness, and despair, as he feels that God is against him, much like the emotions expressed by the Psalmist in Psalm 42:5-6, who felt forgotten by God.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I feel like God is 'tearing me down' or challenging my faith, and how can I respond to these challenges?
- How can I, like Job, maintain my trust in God even when I don't understand what He is doing in my life?
- What are some ways that I can 'uproot' my own hopes and desires to align them with God's will, as expressed in Proverbs 3:5-6?
- In what ways can I, like Job, acknowledge God's sovereignty over my life, even in the midst of suffering or uncertainty?
Gill's Exposition on Job 19:10
He hath destroyed me on every side,.... To be "troubled on every side" is much, as the apostles were, 2 Corinthians 4:8; but to be destroyed on every side, and all around, is more, and denotes utter
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 19:10
He hath destroyed me on every side, and I am gone: and mine hope hath he removed like a tree. He hath destroyed me on every side, and I am gone: and mine hope hath he removed like a tree.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 19:10
On every side, i.e. in all respects, and to all intents and purposes; my person, and family, and estate. I am gone, i.e. I am a lost and dead man. Going is oft put for dying, as . Mine hope, i.e. all my hopes of the present life, as he oft expresseth it; but not of the life to come, as appears from ,16 19:25, &c. Like a tree; which being once plucked up by the roots, never groweth again.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 19:10
Job 19:10 He hath destroyed me on every side, and I am gone: and mine hope hath he removed like a tree.Ver. 10. He hath destroyed me on every side] Heb. He hath demolished me, he hath pulled me down piece meal, as an old house is taken down part by part. See Leviticus 14:45 Judges 8:17. God had made and fashioned Job’ s body together round about, Job 10:8, and now he destroyeth it round about. The body of a man is a wonderful fabric, wherein the bones are the timber work, the head the upper lodging, the eyes as windows, the eyelids as casements, the brows as pent houses, the ears as watch towers, the mouth as a door to take in that which shall uphold the building, and keep it in repair; the stomach as a kitchen to dress that which is conveyed into it; the guts and baser parts as sinks belonging to the house, &c. All these were decaying apace in Job as he thought. And I am gone] That is, I am as good as gone already; every day I yield somewhat unto death, I am free among the dead, free of that company. And my hope hath he removed like a tree] He hath not left me so much as hope (which is the last comfort of the afflicted) of ever recovering here my health, wealth, and former enjoyments; but hath left me as a tree that is plucked up by the roots, and so can never grow again. A saint may be at that pass here in regard to his outward estate, that there may be to him neither hope for the better nor place for worse (Melch.
Adam). This was Cranmer’ s case.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 19:10
Verse 10. Mine hope hath he removed like a tree.] There is no more hope of my restoration to affluence, authority, and respect, than there is that a tree shall grow and flourish, whose roots are extracted from the earth. I am pulled up by the roots, withered, and gone.
Cambridge Bible on Job 19:10
10. He hath destroyed] Rather, he breaketh me down; the figure of a building. In the second clause the image is that of a great tree torn up by the roots, whose fall is pitiful. The words, and I am gone, refer to his inevitable death from his disease, which he regards as already virtually come, as is expressed in the next clause—his hope (of life or recovery) is removed like a tree.
Barnes' Notes on Job 19:10
He hath destroyed me on every side - He has left me nothing. The word which is used here is that which is commonly applied to which is used here is that which is commonly applied to destroying cities, towns, and houses.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 19:10
10. Destroyed — ðúö, a word in common use for the pulling down of buildings. Removed — Uprooted. By these figures Job expresses complete destruction.
Sermons on Job 19:10
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God Is Faithful at All Times by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson addresses the profound struggles of a godly woman who feels overwhelmed by suffering and despair, despite her faithfulness in prayer and devotion. She expresses fee |
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If God Could Keep Me From Trouble, Then Why Doesn't He? by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of trusting in the Lord and doing good. He encourages the audience to look for opportunities to do good and to rely on God's p |
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God's Terribleness and Gentleness by Joseph Parker | Joseph Parker preaches about the contrasting truths of God's power and restraint, emphasizing the importance of understanding and embracing both aspects. He illustrates how God's p |
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This Is the Portion of a Wicked Man From God. by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the inevitable connection between wrongdoing and its consequences, as illustrated in the Book of Job. He reflects on the beliefs of Eastern peoples regarding |
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Waiting Rather Than Fretting by A.W. Tozer | A.W. Tozer emphasizes the inevitability of external stimuli that cause vexation in our lives, suggesting that true deliverance from a fretting spirit comes through humility, self-d |
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We Should Obey God by Clement of Rome | Clement of Rome emphasizes the importance of obeying God rather than following prideful and divisive leaders who incite conflict. He warns against yielding to the harmful inclinati |
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The Way of the Cross by Devern Fromke | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience about the importance of giving thanks in all circumstances. While resting in a car, the speaker's car was hit by another ve |