Job 22:15
Job 22:15 in Multiple Translations
Will you stay on the ancient path that wicked men have trod?
Hast thou marked the old way which wicked men have trodden?
Wilt thou keep the old way Which wicked men have trodden?
Will you keep the old way by which evil men went?
Why do you insist on following the traditional thinking of the wicked?
Hast thou marked the way of the worlde, wherein wicked men haue walked?
The path of the age dost thou observe, That men of iniquity have trodden?
Will you keep the old way, which wicked men have trodden,
Hast thou marked the old way which wicked men have trodden?
Dost thou desire to keep the path of ages, which wicked men have trodden?
Will you continue to conduct your life the old way that evil people have done for many years?
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 22:15
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Job 22:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הַ/אֹ֣רַח
עוֹלָ֣ם
תִּשְׁמֹ֑ר
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
דָּרְכ֣וּ
מְתֵי
אָֽוֶן
הַ/אֹ֣רַח
ʼôrach
H734
way
Part | N-cs
עוֹלָ֣ם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
forever
N-ms
תִּשְׁמֹ֑ר
shâmar
H8104
to keep
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
דָּרְכ֣וּ
dârak
H1869
to tread
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
מְתֵי
math
H4962
man
N-mp
אָֽוֶן
ʼâven
H205
evil
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 22:15
הַ/אֹ֣רַח
ʼôrach
H734
"way"
Part | N-cs
A way or path, describing a road or journey, whether physical or metaphorical. This term is used to talk about travel, direction, and life's journey, often in wisdom literature and prophetic writings. It is found in books like Proverbs and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) way, path 1a) path, road 1b) the path, way, passing of life (fig.) 1c) way of living (fig.) 1d) traveller, wayfarer (meton) Aramaic equivalent: o.rach (אֹ֫רַח "way" H0735)
Usage: Occurs in 58 OT verses. KJV: manner, path, race, rank, traveller, troop, (by-, high-) way. See also: Genesis 18:11; Proverbs 1:19; Psalms 8:9.
עוֹלָ֣ם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
"forever"
N-ms
This word means forever or always, describing something that lasts an eternity. It is used in the Bible to describe God's eternal nature and his lasting promises.
Definition: : old/ancient 1) long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world 1a) ancient time, long time (of past) 1b) (of future) 1b1) for ever, always 1b2) continuous existence, perpetual 1b3) everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity
Usage: Occurs in 413 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for, (n-)) ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of) old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world ([phrase] without end). Compare H5331 (נֶצַח), H5703 (עַד). See also: Genesis 3:22; 1 Kings 8:13; Psalms 5:12.
תִּשְׁמֹ֑ר
shâmar
H8104
"to keep"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
To keep or obey means to protect, attend to, or guard something, like keeping a promise or watching over someone, as seen in the commands to observe the Sabbath.
Definition: : obey/observe 1) to keep, guard, observe, give heed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to keep, have charge of 1a2) to keep, guard, keep watch and ward, protect, save life 1a2a) watch, watchman (participle) 1a3) to watch for, wait for 1a4) to watch, observe 1a5) to keep, retain, treasure up (in memory) 1a6) to keep (within bounds), restrain 1a7) to observe, celebrate, keep (sabbath or covenant or commands), perform (vow) 1a8) to keep, preserve, protect 1a9) to keep, reserve 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be on one's guard, take heed, take care, beware 1b2) to keep oneself, refrain, abstain 1b3) to be kept, be guarded 1c) (Piel) to keep, pay heed 1d) (Hithpael) to keep oneself from
Usage: Occurs in 440 OT verses. KJV: beward, be circumspect, take heed (to self), keep(-er, self), mark, look narrowly, observe, preserve, regard, reserve, save (self), sure, (that lay) wait (for), watch(-man). See also: Genesis 2:15; Deuteronomy 11:1; 1 Kings 14:8.
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
דָּרְכ֣וּ
dârak
H1869
"to tread"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
To tread means to walk or step on something, and is used in the Bible to describe various actions, such as treading a press or leading an army. In Exodus 15:6 and Psalm 60:12, the word is used to describe God's power and leadership, highlighting His ability to guide and direct His people.
Definition: 1) to tread, bend, lead, march 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to tread, march, march forth 1a2) to tread on, tread upon 1a3) to tread (a press) 1a4) to tread (bend) a bow 1a5) archer, bow-benders (participle) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to tread, tread down 1b2) to tread (bend with the foot) a bow 1b3) to cause to go, lead, march, tread
Usage: Occurs in 59 OT verses. KJV: archer, bend, come, draw, go (over), guide, lead (forth), thresh, tread (down), walk. See also: Numbers 24:17; Proverbs 4:11; Psalms 7:13.
מְתֵי
math
H4962
"man"
N-mp
This Hebrew word refers to a grown man, as seen in Genesis 14:24 and Numbers 31:28. It can also mean a few men or a small group of people, depending on the context. The word is used to describe adult males in various biblical stories.
Definition: 1) male, man 1a) males, men 1b) few men (in prose) 1b1) less emphasis on sex 1c) men (poetic) 1c1) less emphasis on sex
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] few, [idiom] friends, men, persons, [idiom] small. See also: Genesis 34:30; Job 19:19; Psalms 17:14.
אָֽוֶן
ʼâven
H205
"evil"
N-ms
This word refers to evil, wickedness, or trouble, often describing idolatry or iniquity, and is used in various KJV translations to convey a sense of wrongdoing.
Definition: 1) trouble, wickedness, sorrow 1a) trouble, sorrow 1b) idolatry 1c) trouble of iniquity, wickedness Also means: a.ven (אָ֫וֶן ": trouble" H0205H)
Usage: Occurs in 79 OT verses. KJV: affliction, evil, false, idol, iniquity, mischief, mourners(-ing), naught, sorrow, unjust, unrighteous, vain, vanity, wicked(-ness). Compare H369 (אַיִן). See also: Numbers 23:21; Psalms 94:23; Psalms 5:6.
Study Notes — Job 22:15
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 22:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 22:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 22:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 22:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 22:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 22:15
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 22:15
- Cambridge Bible on Job 22:15
- Barnes' Notes on Job 22:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 22:15
- Sermons on Job 22:15
Context — Eliphaz: Can a Man Be of Use to God?
13Yet you say: ‘What does God know? Does He judge through thick darkness?
14Thick clouds veil Him so He does not see us as He traverses the vault of heaven. ’
15Will you stay on the ancient path that wicked men have trod?
16They were snatched away before their time, and their foundations were swept away by a flood. 17They said to God, ‘Depart from us. What can the Almighty do to us?’Cross References
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| 1 | Luke 17:26–27 | Just as it was in the days of Noah, so also will it be in the days of the Son of Man: People were eating and drinking, marrying and being given in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark. Then the flood came and destroyed them all. |
| 2 | Genesis 6:5 | Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great upon the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was altogether evil all the time. |
| 3 | Genesis 6:11–13 | Now the earth was corrupt in the sight of God, and full of violence. And God looked upon the earth and saw that it was corrupt; for all living creatures on the earth had corrupted their ways. Then God said to Noah, “The end of all living creatures has come before Me, because through them the earth is full of violence. Now behold, I will destroy both them and the earth. |
Job 22:15 Summary
This verse is asking if we will continue to follow the same path that wicked people have followed in the past. It's like asking if we will keep doing the same things that have led others astray. The Bible warns us that following the path of wickedness can lead to severe consequences, as seen in Job 22:16. We should instead choose to follow the path of righteousness, as advised in Proverbs 4:14-15 and Psalm 119:101, and trust in God's guidance and wisdom to help us navigate life's journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 'ancient path' mentioned in Job 22:15?
The 'ancient path' refers to the well-worn trail of sinful behavior that has been followed by many throughout history, as seen in Jeremiah 6:16, where it is written that the people had forsaken the good way and were following the path of the wicked.
Why does Eliphaz ask Job if he will stay on this path?
Eliphaz asks Job this question because he believes that Job's suffering may be a result of his own sin, and he wants Job to consider whether he has been following in the footsteps of the wicked, as warned in Psalm 1:1, which says blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked.
Is it possible to avoid following the path of the wicked?
Yes, it is possible to avoid following the path of the wicked, as Proverbs 4:14-15 advises us to avoid the path of the wicked and instead choose the path of righteousness, and as Psalm 119:101 says, we can keep our feet from every wicked way.
What are the consequences of staying on the ancient path of wickedness?
The consequences of staying on the ancient path of wickedness are severe, as seen in Job 22:16, which says that those who follow this path will be snatched away before their time, and their foundations will be swept away by a flood, and as warned in Matthew 7:13-14, the path of destruction is broad and many will follow it.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I may be following the ancient path of wickedness in my own life, and how can I turn away from it?
- How can I discern whether I am walking in the counsel of the wicked, and what steps can I take to avoid it?
- What are some biblical examples of people who followed the path of righteousness, and what can I learn from their experiences?
- How can I keep my feet from every wicked way, as Psalm 119:101 advises, and what role does God's Word play in helping me to do so?
Gill's Exposition on Job 22:15
Hast thou marked the old way which wicked men have trodden?] The evil way that wicked men have walked in ever since man apostatized from God, the way of Cain and his descendants, who were of the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 22:15
Hast thou marked the old way which wicked men have trodden? Marked - rather, Dost thou keep to? i:e., wish to follow (so Hebrew, 2 Samuel 22:22). If so, beware of sharing their end.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 22:15
Heb. the way of antiquity, i.e. of men living in ancient times, or former ages. By this way is here meant, either, 1. Their course or common practice; or, 2. Their end or success; as the way is taken, ,8; and as death, which is, and is called, the end of all men, , is also called the way of all the earth, .
Trapp's Commentary on Job 22:15
Job 22:15 Hast thou marked the old way which wicked men have trodden?Ver. 15. Hast thou, marked the old way] Heb. The way of old. Broughton rendereth it, the way of the old world; of those ungodly ones before the flood. Hereby it appeareth, say our learned annotators, that Job lived before the deliverance out of Egypt, because he mentioneth the creation and the flood, but not the deliverance; which, had he known, it would have afforded him an excellent argument to prove that godly men might be in great affliction, as the Israelites were in Egypt; and his friends a plausible argument that God useth to destroy wicked men for their sin, as he did the Egyptians in the Red Sea. Which wicked men have trodden?] Heb. Mortals of iniquity or vanity. Viri nequam et nequaquam, vel nihili, Men of wickedness with a witness. The face of the old world was grown so foul, that God was fain to wash it with a flood. All was out of order in family, State, and Church.
In the family was found luxury and unlawful marriages. In the State tyranny, violence, rapacity, and injustice. In the Church contempt of God’ s word, and a fond opinion that God did not order all by his providence, but that a man might do well enough without him. Now that this was the opinion of those antediluvian Belialists, some have gathered from this text, which they read thus, Wilt thou follow the old way; that is, the tenet of those old sinners against their own souls, whom God, for their damnable security and licentiousness (the products of such a portentous opinion), buried all together in one universal grave of waters?
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 22:15
(15) Hast thou marked the old way . . .?—Rather, Dost thou keep the old way which the wicked men trod? Dost thou hold their tenets?
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 22:15
Verse 15. Hast thou marked the old way] This is supposed to be another accusation; as i! he had said, "Thou hollowest the same way that the wicked of old have walked in." Here is an evident allusion to the FLOOD, as is particularly noted in the next verse.
Cambridge Bible on Job 22:15
15. It was under a similar feeling in regard to God that the great sinners before the Flood filled the earth with violence, and Eliphaz asks Job whether he will go the length of accepting the principles and following the conduct of such men? Compare the words of Elihu, ch. Job 34:8. Hast thou marked the old way] Rather, wilt thou keep …? i. e. follow the path they walked in.
Barnes' Notes on Job 22:15
Hast thou marked the old way which wicked men have trodden? - Hast thou seen what has happened in former times to wicked people? Job had maintained that God did not deal with people in this world according to their character.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 22:15
15. Hast thou marked — Wilt thou keep. The old way — Hebrew, òåìí. He probably means the way of the antediluvians. A man’s faith, or voidness of faith, is a finger-pointer to the life he leads.
Sermons on Job 22:15
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The Way Which Wicked Men Have Trodden by Edward Payson | Edward Payson preaches about the importance of considering the old way that wicked men have trodden, leading to destruction, as highlighted in Job 22:15-17 and Matthew 7:13. He des |
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As in the Days of Noah & Lot by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of not relying on our feelings but on the witness of the Holy Spirit in our lives. He references John Wesley's preaching on R |
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The Days of Noah (Cd Quality) by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher expresses concern about the state of the world and the lack of compassion shown towards those in need. He references a news report about the contras an |
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The End Times (Luke 17-26) - Part 1 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker highlights the excessive focus on entertainment and pleasure in today's society. He emphasizes the negative impact of television, which he believes is d |
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This Way to Happiness: What to Do Until the King Comes by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the progression of human history as depicted in the book of Daniel. He explains that society is deteriorating and becoming weaker over time. |
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Pressures, Tests and Challenges - Part 1 by Derek Prince | This sermon delves into the teachings of Jesus regarding His second coming, emphasizing the unknown timing known only to God the Father. It explores the parallels between the days |
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Coming of Jesus Christ by G.B. Duncan | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the finality of separation that will occur on the day of God's final action. He emphasizes that this event will happen suddenly and without a |