Job 21:23
Job 21:23 in Multiple Translations
One man dies full of vigor, completely secure and at ease.
One dieth in his full strength, being wholly at ease and quiet.
One dieth in his full strength, Being wholly at ease and quiet:
One comes to his end in complete well-being, full of peace and quiet:
One person dies in good health, totally comfortable and secure.
One dyeth in his full strength, being in all ease and prosperitie.
This [one] dieth in his perfect strength, Wholly at ease and quiet.
One dies in his full strength, being wholly at ease and quiet.
One dieth in his full strength, being wholly at ease and quiet.
One man dieth strong, and hale, rich and happy.
Some people die while they are very healthy, while they are peaceful, when they are not afraid of anything.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 21:23
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Job 21:23 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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זֶ֗ה
יָ֭מוּת
בְּ/עֶ֣צֶם
תֻּמּ֑/וֹ
כֻּ֝לּ֗/וֹ
שַׁלְאֲנַ֥ן
וְ/שָׁלֵֽיו
זֶ֗ה
zeh
H2088
this
Pron
יָ֭מוּת
mûwth
H4191
to die
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
בְּ/עֶ֣צֶם
ʻetsem
H6106
bone
Prep | N-fs
תֻּמּ֑/וֹ
tôm
H8537
integrity
N-ms | Suff
כֻּ֝לּ֗/וֹ
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms | Suff
שַׁלְאֲנַ֥ן
shalʼănân
H7946
at ease
Adj
וְ/שָׁלֵֽיו
shâlêv
H7961
at ease
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 21:23
זֶ֗ה
zeh
H2088
"this"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning this or that, used to point out a specific person or thing. It appears in many contexts, including Genesis and Psalms, to indicate something specific. The KJV translates it as he, here, or it.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, another, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 1061 OT verses. KJV: he, [idiom] hence, [idiom] here, it(-self), [idiom] now, [idiom] of him, the one...the other, [idiom] than the other, ([idiom] out of) the (self) same, such (a one) that, these, this (hath, man), on this side...on that side, [idiom] thus, very, which. Compare H2063 (זֹאת), H2090 (זֹה), H2097 (זוֹ), H2098 (זוּ). See also: Genesis 5:1; Exodus 10:17; Numbers 14:16.
יָ֭מוּת
mûwth
H4191
"to die"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to die, either literally or as a punishment, and is used in books like Genesis and Exodus. It can also mean to perish or be killed. This concept is seen in the story of Adam and Eve, where death enters the world as a result of sin.
Definition: 1) to die, kill, have one executed 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to die 1a2) to die (as penalty), be put to death 1a3) to die, perish (of a nation) 1a4) to die prematurely (by neglect of wise moral conduct) 1b) (Polel) to kill, put to death, dispatch 1c) (Hiphil) to kill, put to death 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be killed, be put to death 1d1a) to die prematurely
Usage: Occurs in 695 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death, destroy(-er), (cause to, be like to, must) die, kill, necro(-mancer), [idiom] must needs, slay, [idiom] surely, [idiom] very suddenly, [idiom] in (no) wise. See also: Genesis 2:17; Exodus 21:18; Numbers 35:21.
בְּ/עֶ֣צֶם
ʻetsem
H6106
"bone"
Prep | N-fs
In the original Hebrew, this word refers to a bone or the body, and can also mean the substance or essence of something. It is used in many parts of the Bible, including in the book of Genesis and Psalms, to describe the physical body.
Definition: : bone/limb 1) bone, essence, substance 1a) bone 1a1) body, limbs, members, external body 1b) bone (of animal) 1c) substance, self
Usage: Occurs in 108 OT verses. KJV: body, bone, [idiom] life, (self-) same, strength, [idiom] very. See also: Genesis 2:23; Job 33:19; Psalms 6:3.
תֻּמּ֑/וֹ
tôm
H8537
"integrity"
N-ms | Suff
This word means being complete or having integrity, and is used to describe someone who is innocent and morally pure. In the Bible, it describes people who are full of integrity and live with simplicity. It is often translated as 'integrity' or 'upright'.
Definition: 1) integrity, completeness 1a) completeness, fulness 1b) innocence, simplicity 1c) integrity
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: full, integrity, perfect(-ion), simplicity, upright(-ly, -ness), at a venture. See H8550 (תֻּמִּים). See also: Genesis 20:5; Psalms 26:11; Psalms 7:9.
כֻּ֝לּ֗/וֹ
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
שַׁלְאֲנַ֥ן
shalʼănân
H7946
"at ease"
Adj
This word describes a state of being 'at ease' or 'quiet', feeling secure and tranquil, like the peaceful times in the book of Psalms. It's about being free from worry.
Definition: at ease, quiet, secure
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: being at ease. See also: Job 21:23.
וְ/שָׁלֵֽיו
shâlêv
H7961
"at ease"
Conj | Adj
Being at ease means feeling peaceful and secure, like having no worries. In the Bible, it can also mean being prosperous or wealthy, but sometimes it can imply being too comfortable and becoming careless.
Definition: 1) quiet, at ease, prosperous 1a) at ease (of persons) 1b) quiet (of land) 1c) quiet, ease 1d) ease (subst)
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: (being) at ease, peaceable, (in) prosper(-ity), quiet(-ness), wealthy. See also: 1 Chronicles 4:40; Psalms 73:12; Jeremiah 49:31.
Study Notes — Job 21:23
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 21:23 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 21:23
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 21:23
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 21:23
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 21:23
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 21:23
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 21:23
- Cambridge Bible on Job 21:23
- Barnes' Notes on Job 21:23
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 21:23
- Sermons on Job 21:23
Context — Job: God Will Punish the Wicked
21For what does he care about his household after him, when the number of his months has run out?
22Can anyone teach knowledge to God, since He judges those on high?
23One man dies full of vigor, completely secure and at ease.
24His body is well nourished, and his bones are rich with marrow. 25Yet another man dies in the bitterness of his soul, having never tasted prosperity.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 20:22–23 | In the midst of his plenty, he will be distressed; the full force of misery will come upon him. When he has filled his stomach, God will vent His fury upon him, raining it down on him as he eats. |
| 2 | Luke 12:19–21 | Then I will say to myself, “You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take it easy. Eat, drink, and be merry!”’ But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be required of you. Then who will own what you have accumulated?’ This is how it will be for anyone who stores up treasure for himself but is not rich toward God.” |
| 3 | Psalms 73:4–5 | They have no struggle in their death; their bodies are well-fed. They are free of the burdens others carry; they are not afflicted like other men. |
| 4 | Psalms 49:17 | For when he dies, he will carry nothing away; his abundance will not follow him down. |
Job 21:23 Summary
[This verse, Job 21:23, talks about someone who dies with strength and health, feeling safe and comfortable. This is not a promise for everyone, as we see in the Bible that believers will face hard times, like in John 16:33. But for those who trust in God, He can give them a long and fulfilling life, as mentioned in Psalm 91:16. We can learn from this verse to trust in God's sovereignty and live our lives with purpose, using the gifts He has given us.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to die 'full of vigor' as mentioned in Job 21:23?
To die 'full of vigor' means to pass away with strength and health still present, not weakened by illness or age, as seen in the contrast with the alternative fate described in Job 21:25, and this can be a blessing from God as mentioned in Psalm 91:16.
Is the security and ease mentioned in this verse a promise for all believers?
The security and ease mentioned in Job 21:23 is not a universal promise for all believers, as the Bible teaches that believers will face various trials and tribulations, as seen in John 16:33 and 2 Timothy 3:12.
How does this verse relate to the overall message of the book of Job?
This verse is part of Job's argument that the righteous and the wicked often experience different outcomes in life, which is a major theme of the book of Job, and this is also seen in Ecclesiastes 7:15, where it is noted that the righteous may die before their time.
Can we apply the concept of dying 'full of vigor' to our own lives as believers?
As believers, we can apply the concept of dying 'full of vigor' by living our lives with purpose and passion, using the gifts and talents God has given us, and trusting in His sovereignty, as mentioned in Colossians 1:10 and 3:17.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to you to live a life 'full of vigor' and how can you apply this concept to your daily life?
- In what ways can you trust in God's sovereignty, even in the face of uncertainty or suffering, as seen in Job's story?
- How can you use your gifts and talents to serve God and others, and what does this have to do with dying 'full of vigor'?
- What does this verse teach you about the nature of God and His relationship with humanity, and how can you apply this to your own relationship with Him?
Gill's Exposition on Job 21:23
One dieth in his full strength,.... Man is born a weak feeble creature, and it is by degrees, and through various stages of infancy, childhood, and youth, that he arrives to his full strength in
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 21:23
One dieth in his full strength, being wholly at ease and quiet. Literally, in the bone [ `etsem (H6106)] of his perfection - i:e., the full strength of unimpaired prosperity (Umbreit).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 21:23
One, to wit, either, 1. One of these wicked men, of whose condition he is here speaking. Or, 2. Any one man, whether good or bad. In his full strength; in a state of perfect health, and strength, and prosperity; all which this phrase implies.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 21:23
Job 21:23 One dieth in his full strength, being wholly at ease and quiet.Ver. 23. One dieth in his full strength] Iste moritur, There is one dieth in his very perfections; or, in the strength of his perfection, when he is in the zenith, in the highest degree, of earthly felicity; and he seemeth to point at some one eminent wicked person, well known to them all. Confer Ecclesiastes 9:2. God is pleased to do wonderful contradictory things in man’ s reason; so that we must needs confess an unsearchableness in his ways. In hoc opere, ratio humana talpa magis caeca est, saith Brentius; In this work of his, human reason is blinder than a mole. Averroes turned atheist upon it, and Aristotle was little better, as being accused at Athens and banished into Chalcis, quod de divinitate male sentiret. because he was thinking poorly about the gods. Being wholly at ease and quiet] At ease in body and quiet in mind. The common sort ask, What should ail such a man? The Irish, What such a one meaneth to die?
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 21:23
(23) One dieth.—Job enlarges on the inequality of human fate, showing that death is the only equaliser.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 21:23
Verse 23. One dieth in his full strength] In this and the three following verses Job shows that the inequality of fortune, goods, health, strength, c., decides nothing either for or against persons in reference to the approbation or disapprobation of God, as these various lots are no indications of their wickedness or innocence. One has a sudden, another a lingering death but by none of these can their eternal states be determined.
Cambridge Bible on Job 21:23
23. in his full strength] lit. in his very perfection, or completeness, meaning, in the full enjoyment of all that made his lot complete, wanting nothing—as the second clause explains.
Barnes' Notes on Job 21:23
One dieth in his full strength - Margin, “very perfection,” or, “in the strength of his perfection.” The meaning is, that he dies in the very prime and vigor of life, surrounded with everything that can contribute to comfort.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 21:23
23. One dieth — The wicked man whose life of uninterrupted prosperity he proceeds to describe.
Sermons on Job 21:23
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(Through the Bible) Job 21-30 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the psalmist's lamentation of his tragic condition and the bitterness he experiences. The psalmist questions why the wicked prosper while th |
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Five Solemn Facts by Oswald J. Smith | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes five solemn facts about salvation. Firstly, not everyone will be saved, and the listeners are urged to reflect on their own standing. Secondl |
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The Soul of a Man by Manley Beasley | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. He warns that those who do not believe in Jesus will face judgment at the great |
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Atlantic Lyman conf.1972-02 Studies in Daniel 04 by Joseph Balsan | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of King Nebuchadnezzar in the book of Daniel. King Nebuchadnezzar had a dream that he couldn't interpret, so he called upon Daniel |
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The Duty of Self-Denial by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson preaches on the duty of self-denial, emphasizing the need for Christians to deny their own righteousness and trust only in Christ's righteousness for salvation. He wa |
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The Possession of the Saints' Rest Is Not on Earth by Richard Baxter | Richard Baxter preaches about the folly of seeking rest in earthly enjoyments rather than in God, highlighting the tendency to prioritize material blessings over spiritual growth. |
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Money: Servant or Master? by Shane Idleman | Shane Idleman preaches about the dangers of placing our treasure in material wealth rather than in God, emphasizing that poverty does not equate to spirituality and the 'prosperity |