Job 22:16
Job 22:16 in Multiple Translations
They were snatched away before their time, and their foundations were swept away by a flood.
Which were cut down out of time, whose foundation was overflown with a flood:
Who were snatched away before their time, Whose foundation was poured out as a stream,
Who were violently taken away before their time, who were overcome by the rush of waters:
They were taken before their time; all they had built was washed away.
Which were cut downe before the time, whose foundation was as a riuer that ouerflowed:
Who have been cut down unexpectedly, A flood is poured out on their foundation.
who were snatched away before their time, whose foundation was poured out as a stream,
Who were cut down out of time, whose foundation was overflowed with a flood!
Who were taken away before their time, and a flood hath overthrown their foundation.
They suddenly died while they were still young; they disappeared like everything disappears when there is a flood [MET].
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 22:16
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Job 22:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֲשֶֽׁר
קֻמְּט֥וּ
וְ/לֹא
עֵ֑ת
נָ֝הָ֗ר
יוּצַ֥ק
יְסוֹדָֽ/ם
אֲשֶֽׁר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
קֻמְּט֥וּ
qâmaṭ
H7059
to seize
V-Pual-Perf-3cp
וְ/לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
עֵ֑ת
ʻêth
H6256
time
N-cs
נָ֝הָ֗ר
nâhâr
H5104
river
N-ms
יוּצַ֥ק
yâtsaq
H3332
to pour
V-Hophal-Imperf-3ms
יְסוֹדָֽ/ם
yᵉçôwd
H3247
foundation
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 22:16
אֲשֶֽׁר
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.
קֻמְּט֥וּ
qâmaṭ
H7059
"to seize"
V-Pual-Perf-3cp
The Hebrew word qâmaṭ means to seize or destroy something, like cutting down a tree or filling something with wrinkles. It appears in the Bible as a way to describe sudden or forceful actions, such as in battles or natural disasters. This word is used to convey a sense of power or intensity.
Definition: 1) to seize 1a) (Qal) to seize 1b) (Pual) to be snatched away prematurely
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: cut down, fill with wrinkles. See also: Job 16:8; Job 22:16.
וְ/לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
עֵ֑ת
ʻêth
H6256
"time"
N-cs
Eth means time, especially now or when, and can refer to an event, experience, or occasion. It is often used to describe a specific moment or period.
Definition: 1) time 1a) time (of an event) 1b) time (usual) 1c) experiences, fortunes 1d) occurrence, occasion
Usage: Occurs in 258 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] after, (al-) ways, [idiom] certain, [phrase] continually, [phrase] evening, long, (due) season, so (long) as, (even-, evening-, noon-) tide, (meal-), what) time, when. See also: Genesis 8:11; 2 Chronicles 35:17; Psalms 1:3.
נָ֝הָ֗ר
nâhâr
H5104
"river"
N-ms
In the Bible, a river symbolizes prosperity, like the Nile or Euphrates, and is often used figuratively. It appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing the life-giving waters of the Promised Land. This word is also used to describe underground streams.
Definition: 1) stream, river 1a) stream, river 1b) (underground) streams Aramaic equivalent: ne.har (נְהַר "river" H5103H)
Usage: Occurs in 108 OT verses. KJV: flood, river. See also: Genesis 2:10; Psalms 93:3; Psalms 24:2.
יוּצַ֥ק
yâtsaq
H3332
"to pour"
V-Hophal-Imperf-3ms
This verb means to pour something out, like liquid or metal, and can also imply making something firm or hard. It's used in books like Isaiah 44:3 and Jeremiah 10:14.
Definition: : pour 1) to pour, flow, cast, pour out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pour, pour out 1a2) to cast 1a3) to flow 1b) (Hiphil) to pour, pour out 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be poured 1c2) cast, molten (participle) 1c3) being firmly established (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 49 OT verses. KJV: cast, cleave fast, be (as) firm, grow, be hard, lay out, molten, overflow, pour (out), run out, set down, stedfast. See also: Genesis 28:18; 1 Kings 7:24; Psalms 41:9.
יְסוֹדָֽ/ם
yᵉçôwd
H3247
"foundation"
N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to a literal or figurative foundation, like the base of a building or the starting point of a plan. It's used in descriptions of construction and repair in the Bible. The concept is essential in understanding biblical architecture and planning.
Definition: 1) foundation, base 1a) foundation 1b) base, bottom
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: bottom, foundation, repairing See also: Exodus 29:12; 2 Chronicles 24:27; Psalms 137:7.
Study Notes — Job 22:16
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 22:16 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 22:16
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 22:16
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 22:16
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 22:16
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 22:16
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 22:16
- Cambridge Bible on Job 22:16
- Barnes' Notes on Job 22:16
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 22:16
- Sermons on Job 22:16
Context — Eliphaz: Can a Man Be of Use to God?
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?’ 18But it was He who filled their houses with good things; so I stay far from the counsel of the wicked.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 15:32 | It will be paid in full before his time, and his branch will not flourish. |
| 2 | Genesis 7:17–24 | For forty days the flood kept coming on the earth, and the waters rose and lifted the ark high above the earth. So the waters continued to surge and rise greatly on the earth, and the ark floated on the surface of the waters. Finally, the waters completely inundated the earth, so that all the high mountains under all the heavens were covered. The waters rose and covered the mountaintops to a depth of fifteen cubits. And every living thing that moved upon the earth perished—birds, livestock, animals, every creature that swarms upon the earth, and all mankind. Of all that was on dry land, everything that had the breath of life in its nostrils died. And every living thing on the face of the earth was destroyed—man and livestock, crawling creatures and birds of the air; they were blotted out from the earth, and only Noah and those with him in the ark remained. And the waters prevailed upon the earth for 150 days. |
| 3 | Psalms 55:23 | But You, O God, will bring them down to the Pit of destruction; men of bloodshed and deceit will not live out half their days. But I will trust in You. |
| 4 | Matthew 24:37–39 | As it was in the days of Noah, so will it be at the coming of the Son of Man. For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark. And they were oblivious, until the flood came and swept them all away. So will it be at the coming of the Son of Man. |
| 5 | 2 Peter 2:5 | if He did not spare the ancient world when He brought the flood on its ungodly people, but preserved Noah, a preacher of righteousness, among the eight; |
| 6 | Genesis 7:11 | In the six hundredth year of Noah’s life, on the seventeenth day of the second month, all the fountains of the great deep burst forth, and the floodgates of the heavens were opened. |
| 7 | 1 Peter 3:19–20 | in whom He also went and preached to the spirits in prison who disobeyed long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In the ark a few people, only eight souls, were saved through water. |
| 8 | Job 14:19 | as water wears away the stones and torrents wash away the soil, so You destroy a man’s hope. |
| 9 | Psalms 102:24 | I say: “O my God, do not take me in the midst of my days! Your years go on through all generations. |
| 10 | Matthew 7:26–27 | But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell—and great was its collapse!” |
Job 22:16 Summary
This verse is saying that people who reject God will be suddenly and unexpectedly destroyed, like a flood sweeping away a foundation. This is a warning to us to make sure we are building our lives on a firm foundation, like our relationship with God, as described in Matthew 7:24-27. If we reject God, we will face His judgment, but if we trust in Him, we can have confidence that He will guide and protect us, even in difficult times, as seen in Psalm 23:4. By trusting in God's sovereignty and goodness, we can find peace and security, even in the midst of uncertainty and chaos.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be 'snatched away before their time' in Job 22:16?
This phrase refers to the sudden and premature death of the wicked, as seen in Psalm 73:18-19, where the psalmist describes the sudden destruction of the wicked, and in Psalm 55:23, where it is written that God will bring the wicked down to destruction.
What kind of 'flood' is being referred to in this verse?
The 'flood' in Job 22:16 is likely a metaphor for a catastrophic event or judgment from God, similar to the flood in Genesis 6-9, which was a real historical event that destroyed the wicked and preserved the righteous.
Is this verse saying that God is responsible for the death of the wicked?
While God is sovereign over all things, including the timing and manner of our deaths, this verse is emphasizing the consequence of rejecting God, as seen in Job 22:17, where the wicked say to God, 'Depart from us', and in Romans 1:18-32, where it is written that those who reject God will face His wrath.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of the book of Job?
This verse is part of Eliphaz's second speech to Job, in which he is trying to convince Job that his suffering must be a result of his own sin, but this verse actually highlights the mystery of God's sovereignty and the unpredictability of life, as seen in Ecclesiastes 9:11-12, where it is written that time and chance happen to all men.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I might be 'sweeping away' my own foundations through sinful choices or rebellion against God?
- How can I ensure that my life is built on a firm foundation, like the rock of Jesus Christ, as described in Matthew 7:24-27?
- What are some areas in my life where I might be tempted to say, 'Depart from us', to God, and how can I instead cultivate a deeper desire for His presence and guidance?
- In what ways can I trust in God's sovereignty, even when I don't understand the circumstances of my life, and how can I find comfort in His promise to work all things together for my good, as seen in Romans 8:28?
Gill's Exposition on Job 22:16
Which were cut down out of time,.... Sent out of time into eternity, time being no more with men, and they no longer in time, when death seizes upon them; or "before time" (a), before the common term
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 22:16
Which were cut down out of time, whose foundation was overflown with a flood: Cut down - rather, 'fettered,' as in Job 16:8; Job 1:1-22 :e., arrested by death.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 22:16
Out of time, i.e. before their time; who died a violent and untimely death. Whose foundation was overflown with a flood; who, together with their foundation, to wit, the earth, and all their supports and enjoyments in it, were destroyed by the general deluge; which doubtless was very well known to them, because they lived not long after it; and which was most proper for this argument. Or, whose foundation, i.e. all their power, and riches, and policy, upon which they build all their hopes and happiness, was like a flood poured forth; which made a great show and noise for a time, but speedily vanished and came to nothing.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 22:16
Job 22:16 Which were cut down out of time, whose foundation was overflown with a flood:Ver. 16. Which were cut down out of time] Or, Which grew full of wrinkles (as those that have long lain in the water are apt to do), and not time; that is, before that time of life that they had promised themselves on earth; or before they had fulfilled the days of their forefathers, who, though wicked above measure many of them, yet the flood could not come till Methuselah (the last alive of the ten patriarchs) were laid up. God cuts off some notoriously wicked sometimes, Intempeata morte abrepti (Jun.), when in the course of nature they might have lived longer, that they may do no more hurt, as the gardener destroyeth young henbane, and the countryman young vermins. Whose foundation was overflown with a flood] Heb. A river was poured upon their foundation. This some understand of that river of brimstone and fire poured from heaven upon Sodom and her sisters; but better take it of those in Noah’ s days, whose foundation (that is, the earth, that foundation of mankind; or their wealth and prosperity, whereon they thought themselves firmly founded, or their lives, &c.), were overflown with a flood; which came rushing in upon them with mighty force, and drowned the universe. And here the Hebrews make to be the middle of this book of Job, wherein they reckon in all one thousand and seventy verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 22:16
(16) Which were cut down out of time.—Or, which were snatched away before their time. It is generally supposed that there is an allusion here to the history of the Flood; if so, the reference is of course very important in its bearing on the age of that record, since the Book of Job can hardly fail to be very old itself. Whose foundation was overflown with a flood.—Or, upon whose foundation a stream was poured out; or, whose foundation became as a flowing stream; or, whose foundation is like a flowing stream: that is, their principles are infectious, and bear all before them.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 22:16
Verse 16. Whose foundation was overflown with a flood] The unrighteous in the days of Noah, who appear to have had an abundance of all temporal good, (Job 22:18,) and who surpassed the deeds of all the former wicked, said in effect to God, Depart from us. And when Noah preached unto them the terrors of the Lord, and the necessity of repentance, they rejected his preaching with, What can the Almighty do for us? Let him do his worst; we care not for him, Job 22:17. For למו lamo, to THEM, the Septuagint, Syriac, and Arabic have evidently read לנו lanu, to US. This reading quotes their own saying; the former reading narrates it in the third person. The meaning, however, is the same.
Cambridge Bible on Job 22:16
16. out of time] i. e. before their time, prematurely, by the judgment of God for their sin. Comp. Job 15:32. whose foundation was overthrown] lit. whose foundation was poured away and became a flood—that on which they stood became a flood in which they sank. The reference is probably to the Deluge, though others, e.g. Ewald, think of the Cities of the Plain.
Barnes' Notes on Job 22:16
Which were cut down - Who were suddenly destroyed by a flood. On the word used here (קמט qâmaṭ) see the notes at Job 16:8. It occurs only in that place and this.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 22:16
b. The wrath of God, intensified by such scepticism, visits the world, overthrowing the boastful wicked, and calling forth the triumphal songs of the righteous, Job 22:16-20.16. Cut down out of time, etc.
Sermons on Job 22:16
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Are You Ready for the Coming of Jesus by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of the coming of Jesus and the signs that will precede it. He references the scripture in Matthew 24, where Jesus compares his co |
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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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(Last Days) Like the Days of Noah and Lot by Zac Poonen | This sermon delves into the comparison between the days of Noah and the last days, emphasizing the prevalence of deception, persecution, self-love, materialism, and immorality. It |
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The End Times (Luke 17-26) - Part 2 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker expresses his deep concern for the spiritual state of America and England. He references Matthew 11:20-21, where Jesus rebukes the cities of Khorazin an |
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(1 John #14) It Is the Last Hour by J. Glyn Owen | In this sermon, the speaker begins by asking the audience to imagine themselves outside of our world, free from the constraints of time and space. He then introduces the concept of |
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Sinning Against the Light by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of reading and studying the word of God. He highlights that neglecting the Bible is a sin against the light and goes against |
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(Bible Analysis of Man) Man's Imagination by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of surrendering all thoughts, memories, conscience, and imagination to the Lord. The sermon focuses on the book of Genesis, s |