Job 20:10
Job 20:10 in Multiple Translations
His sons will seek the favor of the poor, for his own hands must return his wealth.
His children shall seek to please the poor, and his hands shall restore their goods.
His children shall seek the favor of the poor, And his hands shall give back his wealth.
His children are hoping that the poor will be kind to them, and his hands give back his wealth.
Their children will have to pay back the poor; they will have to return their wealth.
His children shall flatter the poore, and his hands shall restore his substance.
His sons do the poor oppress, And his hands give back his wealth.
His children will seek the favor of the poor. His hands will give back his wealth.
His children shall seek to please the poor, and his hands shall restore their goods.
His children shall be oppressed with want, and his hands shall render him his sorrow.
Their children will be forced to return the valuable things that those children stole from poor people [DOU].
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 20:10
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Job 20:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בָּ֭נָי/ו
יְרַצּ֣וּ
דַלִּ֑ים
וְ֝/יָדָ֗י/ו
תָּשֵׁ֥בְנָה
אוֹנֽ/וֹ
בָּ֭נָי/ו
bên
H1121
son
N-mp | Suff
יְרַצּ֣וּ
râtsâh
H7521
to accept
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp
דַלִּ֑ים
dal
H1800
poor
Adj
וְ֝/יָדָ֗י/ו
yâd
H3027
hand
Conj | N-cd | Suff
תָּשֵׁ֥בְנָה
shûwb
H7725
to return
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3fp
אוֹנֽ/וֹ
ʼôwn
H202
strength
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 20:10
בָּ֭נָי/ו
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
יְרַצּ֣וּ
râtsâh
H7521
"to accept"
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to accept or be pleased with something, like God accepting our prayers. It appears in Psalms and Proverbs, showing God's favor towards us. This word is about being satisfied or delighted.
Definition: 1) to be pleased with, be favourable to, accept favourably 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be pleased with, be favourable to 1a2) to accept 1a3) to be pleased, be determined 1a4) to make acceptable, satisfy 1a5) to please 1b) (Niphal) to be accepted, be pleased with 1c) (Piel) to seek favour of 1d) (Hiphil) to please, pay off 1e) (Hithpael) to make oneself acceptable or pleasing
Usage: Occurs in 55 OT verses. KJV: (be) accept(-able), accomplish, set affection, approve, consent with, delight (self), enjoy, (be, have a) favour(-able), like, observe, pardon, (be, have, take) please(-ure), reconcile self. See also: Genesis 33:10; Psalms 50:18; Psalms 40:14.
דַלִּ֑ים
dal
H1800
"poor"
Adj
The Hebrew word for someone who is poor or weak, often describing those in need of help or assistance. In the book of Proverbs, it warns against oppressing the poor, and in Psalm 35:10, it describes the needy and the poor. The word is also used in Isaiah 41:17.
Definition: low, poor, weak, thin, one who is low
Usage: Occurs in 46 OT verses. KJV: lean, needy, poor (man), weaker. See also: Exodus 23:3; Proverbs 19:17; Psalms 41:2.
וְ֝/יָדָ֗י/ו
yâd
H3027
"hand"
Conj | N-cd | Suff
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists
Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.
תָּשֵׁ֥בְנָה
shûwb
H7725
"to return"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3fp
This Hebrew word means to return or turn back, and can be used literally or figuratively. It is often used to describe someone returning to God or repenting from sin, as seen in the book of Psalms and the prophets.
Definition: : return 1) to return, turn back 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn back, return 1a1a) to turn back 1a1b) to return, come or go back 1a1c) to return unto, go back, come back 1a1d) of dying 1a1e) of human relations (fig) 1a1f) of spiritual relations (fig) 1a1f1) to turn back (from God), apostatise 1a1f2) to turn away (of God) 1a1f3) to turn back (to God), repent 1a1f4) turn back (from evil) 1a1g) of inanimate things 1a1h) in repetition 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to bring back 1b2) to restore, refresh, repair (fig) 1b3) to lead away (enticingly) 1b4) to show turning, apostatise 1c) (Pual) restored (participle) 1d) (Hiphil) to cause to return, bring back 1d1) to bring back, allow to return, put back, draw back, give back, restore, relinquish, give in payment 1d2) to bring back, refresh, restore 1d3) to bring back, report to, answer 1d4) to bring back, make requital, pay (as recompense) 1d5) to turn back or backward, repel, defeat, repulse, hinder, reject, refuse 1d6) to turn away (face), turn toward 1d7) to turn against 1d8) to bring back to mind 1d9) to show a turning away 1d10) to reverse, revoke 1e) (Hophal) to be returned, be restored, be brought back 1f) (Pulal) brought back
Usage: Occurs in 953 OT verses. KJV: ((break, build, circumcise, dig, do anything, do evil, feed, lay down, lie down, lodge, make, rejoice, send, take, weep)) [idiom] again, (cause to) answer ([phrase] again), [idiom] in any case (wise), [idiom] at all, averse, bring (again, back, home again), call (to mind), carry again (back), cease, [idiom] certainly, come again (back), [idiom] consider, [phrase] continually, convert, deliver (again), [phrase] deny, draw back, fetch home again, [idiom] fro, get (oneself) (back) again, [idiom] give (again), go again (back, home), (go) out, hinder, let, (see) more, [idiom] needs, be past, [idiom] pay, pervert, pull in again, put (again, up again), recall, recompense, recover, refresh, relieve, render (again), requite, rescue, restore, retrieve, (cause to, make to) return, reverse, reward, [phrase] say nay, send back, set again, slide back, still, [idiom] surely, take back (off), (cause to, make to) turn (again, self again, away, back, back again, backward, from, off), withdraw. See also: Genesis 3:19; Numbers 8:25; Judges 8:13.
אוֹנֽ/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.
Study Notes — Job 20:10
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- Context
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- Job 20:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 20:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 20:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 20:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 20:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 20:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 20:10
- Cambridge Bible on Job 20:10
- Barnes' Notes on Job 20:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 20:10
- Sermons on Job 20:10
Context — Zophar: Destruction Awaits the Wicked
8He will fly away like a dream, never to be found; he will be chased away like a vision in the night.
9The eye that saw him will see him no more, and his place will no longer behold him.
10His sons will seek the favor of the poor, for his own hands must return his wealth.
11The youthful vigor that fills his bones will lie down with him in the dust. 12Though evil is sweet in his mouth and he conceals it under his tongue,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 20:18 | He must return the fruit of his labor without consuming it; he cannot enjoy the profits of his trading. |
| 2 | Luke 19:8 | But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord, half of my possessions I give to the poor, and if I have cheated anyone, I will repay it fourfold.” |
| 3 | Job 27:16–17 | Though he heaps up silver like dust and piles up a wardrobe like clay, what he lays up, the righteous will wear, and his silver will be divided by the innocent. |
| 4 | Exodus 9:2 | But if you continue to restrain them and refuse to let them go, |
| 5 | Job 5:4 | His sons are far from safety, crushed in court without a defender. |
| 6 | Proverbs 28:3 | A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food. |
| 7 | Exodus 12:36 | And the LORD gave the people such favor in the sight of the Egyptians that they granted their request. In this way they plundered the Egyptians. |
| 8 | 2 Samuel 12:6 | Because he has done this thing and has shown no pity, he must pay for the lamb four times over.” |
| 9 | Exodus 22:3 | But if it happens after sunrise, there is guilt for his bloodshed. A thief must make full restitution; if he has nothing, he himself shall be sold for his theft. |
| 10 | Proverbs 6:31 | Yet if caught, he must pay sevenfold; he must give up all the wealth of his house. |
Job 20:10 Summary
This verse is saying that the wicked person's children will have to beg for help from the poor, because their father's wealth will be taken away. This is a warning that our actions have consequences, and that we cannot accumulate wealth and power at the expense of others without facing judgment, as seen in Proverbs 22:16. We should instead seek to use our resources to bless others, and to seek God's favor, rather than trying to accumulate wealth for ourselves, as seen in Matthew 6:19-21. By doing so, we can avoid the consequences of the wicked and instead experience God's blessing, as seen in Psalm 112:1-3.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that 'his sons will seek the favor of the poor'?
This phrase suggests that the wicked person's children will be reduced to a state of poverty and will have to beg for favor from those they once oppressed, as seen in Proverbs 28:27, where it is written that those who give to the poor will not lack, but those who hide their eyes from them will have many curses.
Why must 'his own hands return his wealth'?
This phrase implies that the wicked person's wealth will be taken away, and he will not be able to enjoy it, much like the warning in Deuteronomy 28:43-44, where it is written that the stranger will become the head and the native-born will become the tail, if the Israelites do not obey God's commands.
Is this verse talking about God's judgment on the wicked?
Yes, this verse is describing the consequences of a wicked person's actions, as seen in Psalm 37:1-2, where it is written that the wicked will be cut off, but those who wait for the Lord will inherit the land.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the book of Job?
This verse is part of a larger discussion about the nature of God's justice and the consequences of wickedness, as seen in Job 27:13-23, where it is written that the wicked will not enjoy their wealth, but it will be taken away from them.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I may be like the wicked person in this verse, trying to accumulate wealth and power at the expense of others?
- How can I use my resources to bless others, rather than seeking to accumulate wealth for myself, as seen in Acts 2:45?
- What does it mean for me to 'return' my wealth to God, and how can I do that in a practical way, as seen in Malachi 3:10?
- In what ways can I seek to 'seek the favor of the poor' in my own life, and what would that look like, as seen in Isaiah 58:6-7?
Gill's Exposition on Job 20:10
His children shall seek to please the poor,.... In this and some following verses the miserable state of a wicked man is described, and which begins with his children, who are often visited in wrath
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 20:10
His children shall seek to please the poor, and his hands shall restore their goods. Seek to please - `atone to the poor' (by restoring the property of which they been robbed by the father) (DeWette).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 20:10
Shall seek to please the poor; either, 1. To get some small relief from them in their extreme necessity. Or rather, 2. Lest they should revenge themselves of them for the great and many injuries which their father did them, or seek to the magistrate for reparations. His hands shall restore their goods, by the sentence of the judge, to whom the oppressed poor will appeal, notwithstanding all their entreaties and endeavours to dissuade them from so-doing.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 20:10
Job 20:10 His children shall seek to please the poor, and his hands shall restore their goods.Ver. 10. His children shall seek to please the poor] Tenuiores sunt ipsis tenuibus, saith Junius; shall be poorer than the poorest, and full glad to comply with them, and humour them, to beg with them, if not to beg of them. A just hand of God upon oppressors, whose work it hath been to make many poor; and now their posterity are brought to extreme poverty. Such shame consult these men to their houses, besides their sin against their own souls, Habakkuk 2:10. Some read it thus, The poor shall oppress his children; and how grievous that is, see Proverbs 28:3. A heathen historian observed that Dionysius, after his death, paid dear for his sacrilege, in the disasters that befell his children (Val. lib. 1, cap. 2). And his hands shall restore their goods] Or, For his hands shall, &c. They should indeed restore their ill gotten goods, though to the impoverishing of their posterity, though they left their children no more but a wallet, to beg from door to door. But such are rare birds; most men will rather venture it than be drawn, Zacchaeus like, to make restitution. God must give them a vomit, as Job 20:20, or they will lay up nothing; part they will not with those murdering morsels, that riches of iniquity they have devoured, but what they can nor will nor choose, as being compelled to do it either by law or force, either by justice or violence.
The right owners do not always receive what was by wrench or wile gotten from them; but these oppressors or their imps are many times rooked or robbed by others as bad as themselves (as the usurious Jews are in this day by the injurious Papists, who use them as spunges, which they may squeeze at their pleasure); God so disposing and ordering the disorders of men to his own glory.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 20:10
(10) His children shall seek to please the poor.—That is, shall seek their favour by making good what had been taken from them, or otherwise; or it may be rendered, the poor shall oppress his children.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 20:10
Verse 10. His children shall seek to please the poor] They shall be reduced to the lowest degree of poverty and want, so as to be obliged to become servants to the poor. Cursed be Ham, a servant of servants shall he be. There are cases where the poor actually serve the poor; and this is the lowest or most abject state of poverty. His hands shall restore their goods.] He shall be obliged to restore the goods that he has taken by violence. Mr. Good translates: His branches shall be involved in his iniquity; i.e., his children shall suffer on his account. "His own hands shall render to himself the evil that he has done to others." - Calmet. The clause is variously translated.
Cambridge Bible on Job 20:10
10. His children shall seek to please] Or, seek the favour of. The margin is possible, The poor shall oppress his children, but less suitable. restore their goods] Rather, his goods. He shall give back his wealth which he has gotten by unlawful and violent means. The first clause of Job 20:10 is closely connected with Job 20:9, and paints the abject condition of the sinner’s children after his death; the second clause of Job 20:10 and Job 20:11 return to the idea of the sinner’s destruction and assume that he is in life.
Barnes' Notes on Job 20:10
His children shall seek to please the poor - Margin, or, “the poor shall oppress his children.” The idea in the Hebrew seems to be, that his sons shall be reduced to the humiliating condition of
Whedon's Commentary on Job 20:10
10. Seek to please the poor — Some adopt the marginal reading, but the text is preferable. So low are they reduced that they fawn upon the poor, lest the latter take revenge for the mis-doings of the parents of the former.
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Self-Denial, an Element of Worship by George H. Morrison | George H. Morrison emphasizes the importance of self-sacrifice in worship, highlighting the need for thanksgiving, spiritual need, indebtedness to Christ, and self-denial to truly |