Job 22:10
Job 22:10 in Multiple Translations
Therefore snares surround you, and sudden peril terrifies you;
Therefore snares are round about thee, and sudden fear troubleth thee;
Therefore snares are round about thee, And sudden fear troubleth thee,
For this cause nets are round your feet, and you are overcome with sudden fear.
That's why you're surrounded by traps to catch you, and why you suddenly panic in terror.
Therefore snares are round about thee, and feare shall suddenly trouble thee:
Therefore round about thee [are] snares, And trouble thee doth fear suddenly.
Therefore snares are around you. Sudden fear troubles you,
Therefore snares are around thee, and sudden fear troubleth thee;
Therefore art thou surrounded with snares, and sudden fear troubleth thee.
Because of all that, now there are pits around you for you to fall into, and suddenly there are things that terrify you and cause you to tremble.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 22:10
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Job 22:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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עַל
כֵּ֭ן
סְבִיבוֹתֶ֣י/ךָ
פַחִ֑ים
וִֽ֝/יבַהֶלְ/ךָ
פַּ֣חַד
פִּתְאֹֽם
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
כֵּ֭ן
kên
H3651
right
Part
סְבִיבוֹתֶ֣י/ךָ
çâbîyb
H5439
around
N-cp | Suff
פַחִ֑ים
pach
H6341
snare
N-mp
וִֽ֝/יבַהֶלְ/ךָ
bâhal
H926
to dismay
Conj | V-Piel-Imperf-3ms | Suff
פַּ֣חַד
pachad
H6343
dread
N-ms
פִּתְאֹֽם
pithʼôwm
H6597
suddenly
Adv
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 22:10
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.
כֵּ֭ן
kên
H3651
"right"
Part
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means 'so' or 'thus', often used to show agreement or confirmation, like in the book of Genesis. It can also mean 'rightly' or 'justly', as in doing something the correct way. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: adv adj 1) right, just, honest, true, veritable 1a) right, just, honest 1b) correct 1c) true, veritable
Usage: Occurs in 737 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] after that (this, -ward, -wards), as... as, [phrase] (for-) asmuch as yet, [phrase] be (for which) cause, [phrase] following, howbeit, in (the) like (manner, -wise), [idiom] the more, right, (even) so, state, straightway, such (thing), surely, [phrase] there (where) -fore, this, thus, true, well, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:7; Exodus 37:19; Judges 7:17.
סְבִיבוֹתֶ֣י/ךָ
çâbîyb
H5439
"around"
N-cp | Suff
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.
פַחִ֑ים
pach
H6341
"snare"
N-mp
This word refers to a thin, flat piece of metal, like a plate. It can also describe a net used for catching animals, spread out like a thin sheet of metal.
Definition: 1) bird trap, trap, snare 1a) bird trap (literal) 1b) of calamities, plots, source or agent of calamity (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: gin, (thin) plate, snare. See also: Exodus 39:3; Psalms 142:4; Psalms 11:6.
וִֽ֝/יבַהֶלְ/ךָ
bâhal
H926
"to dismay"
Conj | V-Piel-Imperf-3ms | Suff
This verb means to be alarmed or agitated, often suddenly. It's used in the Bible to describe people's reactions to frightening events, like battles or natural disasters. It can also mean to hurry or act hastily.
Definition: 1) to disturb, alarm, terrify, hurry, be disturbed, be anxious, be afraid, be hurried, be nervous 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be disturbed, dismayed, terrified, anxious 1a2) to be in haste, be hasty 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to make haste, act hastily, be hurried, be hastened 1b2) to dismay, terrify 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to hasten 1c2) hastened, hastily gained (part.) 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to hasten, hurry, make haste 1d2) to dismay, terrify
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: be (make) affrighted (afraid, amazed, dismayed, rash), (be, get, make) haste(-n, -y, -ily), (give) speedy(-ily), thrust out, trouble, vex. See also: Genesis 45:3; Psalms 6:4; Psalms 2:5.
פַּ֣חַד
pachad
H6343
"dread"
N-ms
This word refers to a feeling of terror or dread, often caused by something sudden or frightening. In the Bible, it describes the fear of God or the dread of His judgment. The prophet Isaiah used it to describe the terror of God's wrath.
Definition: 1) terror, dread 1a) dread 1b) object of dread
Usage: Occurs in 48 OT verses. KJV: dread(-ful), fear, (thing) great (fear, -ly feared), terror. See also: Genesis 31:42; Job 39:22; Psalms 14:5.
פִּתְאֹֽם
pithʼôwm
H6597
"suddenly"
Adv
This word means happening suddenly or quickly, like an unexpected event. It is used in the Bible to describe surprising things that happen to people like Jacob and Joseph.
Definition: adv 1) suddenly, surprisingly subst 2) suddenness
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: straightway, sudden(-ly). See also: Numbers 6:9; Proverbs 7:22; Psalms 64:5.
Study Notes — Job 22:10
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 22:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 22:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 22:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 22:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 22:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 22:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 22:10
- Cambridge Bible on Job 22:10
- Barnes' Notes on Job 22:10
- Sermons on Job 22:10
Context — Eliphaz: Can a Man Be of Use to God?
8while the land belonged to a mighty man, and a man of honor lived on it.
9You sent widows away empty-handed, and the strength of the fatherless was crushed.
10Therefore snares surround you, and sudden peril terrifies you;
11it is so dark you cannot see, and a flood of water covers you. 12Is not God as high as the heavens? Look at the highest stars, how lofty they are!Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 18:8–10 | For his own feet lead him into a net, and he wanders into its mesh. A trap seizes his heel; a snare grips him. A noose is hidden in the ground, and a trap lies in his path. |
| 2 | Job 13:21 | Withdraw Your hand from me, and do not let Your terror frighten me. |
| 3 | Job 6:4 | For the arrows of the Almighty have pierced me; my spirit drinks in their poison; the terrors of God are arrayed against me. |
| 4 | Psalms 11:6 | On the wicked He will rain down fiery coals and sulfur; a scorching wind will be their portion. |
| 5 | 1 Thessalonians 5:3 | While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. |
| 6 | Proverbs 1:27 | when your dread comes like a storm, and your destruction like a whirlwind, when distress and anguish overwhelm you. |
| 7 | Job 19:6 | then understand that it is God who has wronged me and drawn His net around me. |
| 8 | Proverbs 3:25–26 | Do not fear sudden danger or the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from the snare. |
Job 22:10 Summary
[This verse, Job 22:10, tells us that when we do wrong, problems can surround us and scare us, like traps that we can't escape. This is similar to what happens when we disobey God's commands, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:15, where it says that disobedience will lead to curses. However, if we turn to God and seek His forgiveness, He can help us escape these traps and guide us towards a path of righteousness, as described in Psalm 34:17, where it says that the Lord delivers the righteous from all their troubles.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that snares surround the person in Job 22:10?
The snares in Job 22:10 refer to the traps or pitfalls that come as a result of one's own actions, much like the consequences described in Proverbs 26:27, where it says that those who dig a pit will fall into it themselves.
Is the sudden peril in Job 22:10 a form of judgment from God?
The sudden peril in Job 22:10 can indeed be seen as a form of judgment, as it is a consequence of the person's actions, similar to what is described in Isaiah 3:11, where it says that wickedness will be punished.
How does this verse relate to the concept of sowing and reaping?
The concept of sowing and reaping, as described in Galatians 6:7-8, is relevant to Job 22:10, as the snares and sudden peril can be seen as a result of the person's actions, where they have sown seeds of sin and are now reaping the consequences.
What is the purpose of God allowing these snares and peril to come into our lives?
The purpose of God allowing these snares and peril can be seen as a form of discipline, as described in Hebrews 12:5-11, where it says that God disciplines those He loves, to correct and guide them towards a path of righteousness.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I may be surrounded by snares, and how can I seek God's guidance to escape them?
- How have I contributed to the sudden peril in my life, and what steps can I take to change my ways and seek God's forgiveness?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of sowing and reaping to my life, to ensure that I am sowing seeds of righteousness and reaping a harvest of blessing?
- How can I trust in God's sovereignty and love, even when faced with snares and sudden peril, and how can I use these experiences to grow in my faith?
Gill's Exposition on Job 22:10
Therefore snares [are] round about thee,.... Not what occasion sin, draw into it, and issue in it, as inward corruptions, the temptations of Satan, and the things of this world, but punishments;
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 22:10
Therefore snares are round about thee, and sudden fear troubleth thee; Snares - alluding to Job's admission (Job 19:6; cf. Job 18:10; Proverbs 22:5, "Snares are in the way of the froward").
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 22:10
For these and the like crimes. The cause of thy ruin is not secret from God’ s sovereign power, and unsearchable judgments, (as thou pretendest,) but plain and manifest, even thy own crying sins. Snares are round about thee; thou art encompassed with dangers and calamities. Sudden fear: beside thy present miseries, thou art tormented with the dread and expectation of further and sorer judgments.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 22:10
Job 22:10 Therefore snares [are] round about thee, and sudden fear troubleth thee;Ver. 10. Therefore snares are round about thee] Flagitium et flagellum sunt sicut acus et filum, Sin and punishment are tied together with chains of adamant. Eliphaz having with more earnestness than truth set forth Job’ s sins, now discourseth about his snares. Four punishments he assureth him of, and every one worse than the other. 1. He shall be ensnared; 2. Frightened; 3. Benighted; 4. Overwhelmed, if repentance step not in and take up the matter, as Job 22:22. And it is as if he should say, Seek not after any other cause of thy calamities than thy before mentioned wickedness; neither seek any other way to get off than by confessing and forsaking them, that thou mayest have mercy. And sudden fear troubleth thee] Fear is a troublesome passion; and sudden evils are very terrible, because they expectorate a man’ s abilities, and render him helpless, shiftless, comfortless.
See this in Saul, who, surprised with sudden horror at his destiny read him by the devil, fell straightway all along on the earth like an ox, and was sore afraid, and there was no strength in him, 1 Samuel 28:20. Job also had his fears, but then he had his cordials too, that kept him from falling under them.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 22:10
(10, 11) Snares . . . about thee.—That is, Fear troubleth thee, or darkness, &c. “If darkness and abundance of waters cover thee so that thou canst not see, is not God in the high heavens, though thou canst not see Him. God is too great to take note of the affairs of men, their sin or their good deeds. He is so far off that He cannot see what goes on in the earth, for His dwelling-place is in heaven.” Eliphaz attributes to Job the kind of sentiments that he had himself attributed to the wicked man in the last chapter, Job 22:14, &c.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 22:10
Verse 10. Therefore snares] As thou hast dealt with others, so has God, in his retributive providence, dealt with thee. As thou hast spoiled, so art thou spoiled. Thou art taken in a net from which thou canst not escape. There is an allusion here to the hunting of the elephant: he is driven into an inclosure in the woods, passing from strait to strait, till brought into a narrow point, from which he cannot escape; and then his consternation is great, and his roaring terrible. God hath hunted thee down, as men hunt down those wild and dangerous beasts. See on Job 18:21
Cambridge Bible on Job 22:10
10, 11. The consequence of this inhumanity and injustice is seen in the snares and terrors from God that surround Job. 11. This verse should probably be read, Or seest thou not the darkness, And the floods of waters that cover thee? i. e. dost thou not perceive the true meaning of the darkness and the overwhelming calamities that have come on thee? On the figures comp. ch. Job 18:18; Job 11:16; Job 27:20. See Job’s reply, ch. Job 23:16-17.
Barnes' Notes on Job 22:10
Therefore snares are round about thee - “Snares” were used for catching wild animals and birds, and the word then came to denote any sudden calamity; see Job 18:8-10.
Sermons on Job 22:10
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The Cup of Wrath by Andrew Bonar | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the severity of God's wrath and the consequences of sin. He uses imagery of the seven seals, trumpets, and vials from the book of Revelation |
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The Folly of Looking Back in Fleeing Out of Sodom by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches about the folly of looking back when fleeing out of Sodom, drawing parallels between the destruction of Jerusalem and the end of the world to the judgment |
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The Vain Securities of the Wicked by Thomas Vincent | Thomas Vincent delivers a powerful sermon on the certainty and dreadfulness of the burnings of hell, emphasizing that they are prepared for the wicked and graceless individuals as |
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Fire and Brimstone in Hell, to Burn the Wicked by Thomas Vincent | Thomas Vincent preaches a powerful sermon on the horrors of hell, describing the future flames and torments awaiting the wicked in vivid detail. He emphasizes the certainty of hell |
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2 Queries About Hell by Christopher Love | Christopher Love preaches about the existence of hell, providing evidence from both the confessions of heathens and the testimony of Scripture. He emphasizes that the nature of sin |
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Judgement Seat 1-31-91 - Part 1 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the corruption and violence present in the world today. He criticizes the politicians in Washington for their involvement in financial scand |
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Death, and After This, the Judgment by Rolfe Barnard | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the certainty of death and the judgment that follows. He mentions significant events in recent history, such as the televised funeral servi |