Job 22:22
Job 22:22 in Multiple Translations
Receive instruction from His mouth, and lay up His words in your heart.
Receive, I pray thee, the law from his mouth, and lay up his words in thine heart.
Receive, I pray thee, the law from his mouth, And lay up his words in thy heart.
Be pleased to take teaching from his mouth, and let his words be stored up in your heart.
Listen to what he tells you and keep his words in mind.
Receiue, I pray thee, the law of his mouth, and lay vp his words in thine heart.
Receive, I pray thee, from His mouth a law, And set His sayings in thy heart.
Please receive instruction from his mouth, and lay up his words in your heart.
Receive, I pray thee, the law from his mouth, and lay up his words in thy heart.
Receive the law of his mouth, and lay up his words in thy heart.
Allow him to teach you, and keep thinking about what he has told you.
Berean Standard Amplified — Job 22:22
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Job 22:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
קַח
נָ֣א
מִ/פִּ֣י/ו
תּוֹרָ֑ה
וְ/שִׂ֥ים
אֲ֝מָרָ֗י/ו
בִּ/לְבָבֶֽ/ךָ
קַח
lâqach
H3947
to take
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
נָ֣א
nâʼ
H4994
please
Part
מִ/פִּ֣י/ו
peh
H6310
lip
Prep | N-ms | Suff
תּוֹרָ֑ה
tôwrâh
H8451
instruction
N-fs
וְ/שִׂ֥ים
sûwm
H7760
to set
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2ms
אֲ֝מָרָ֗י/ו
ʼêmer
H561
word
N-mp | Suff
בִּ/לְבָבֶֽ/ךָ
lêbâb
H3824
heart
Prep | N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 22:22
קַח
lâqach
H3947
"to take"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
This Hebrew word means to take or get something, and it is used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to take a wife, to take possession of something, or to receive a gift. For example, in Genesis 2:22, God takes a rib from Adam to create Eve.
Definition: : take 1) to take, get, fetch, lay hold of, seize, receive, acquire, buy, bring, marry, take a wife, snatch, take away 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take, take in the hand 1a2) to take and carry along 1a3) to take from, take out of, take, carry away, take away 1a4) to take to or for a person, procure, get, take possession of, select, choose, take in marriage, receive, accept 1a5) to take up or upon, put upon 1a6) to fetch 1a7) to take, lead, conduct 1a8) to take, capture, seize 1a9) to take, carry off 1a10) to take (vengeance) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be captured 1b2) to be taken away, be removed 1b3) to be taken, brought unto 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be taken from or out of 1c2) to be stolen from 1c3) to be taken captive 1c4) to be taken away, be removed 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be taken unto, be brought unto 1d2) to be taken out of 1d3) to be taken away 1e) (Hithpael) 1e1) to take hold of oneself 1e2) to flash about (of lightning)
Usage: Occurs in 909 OT verses. KJV: accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. See also: Genesis 2:15; Genesis 34:17; Exodus 30:23.
נָ֣א
nâʼ
H4994
"please"
Part
The Hebrew word 'nâ'' is used to express a polite request, like 'please' or 'I pray', and is often added to verbs to make them more polite. In the Bible, it appears in passages like Ezra's reading of the law to the people.
Definition: 1) I (we) pray, now, please 1a) used in entreaty or exhortation
Usage: Occurs in 374 OT verses. KJV: I beseech (pray) thee (you), go to, now, oh. See also: Genesis 12:11; Judges 4:19; 1 Kings 13:6.
מִ/פִּ֣י/ו
peh
H6310
"lip"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to the mouth, lips, or edge of something, and can also mean a portion or side of something. It is often used to describe speech or the act of speaking. This word appears in various forms, such as mouth, lip, or edge.
Definition: : lip/mouth peh 1) mouth 1a) mouth (of man) 1b) mouth (as organ of speech) 1c) mouth (of animals) 1d) mouth, opening, orifice (of a well, river, etc) 1e) extremity, end pim 2) a weight equal to one third of a shekel, occurs only in 1Sa 13:21
Usage: Occurs in 460 OT verses. KJV: accord(-ing as, -ing to), after, appointment, assent, collar, command(-ment), [idiom] eat, edge, end, entry, [phrase] file, hole, [idiom] in, mind, mouth, part, portion, [idiom] (should) say(-ing), sentence, skirt, sound, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, tenor, [idiom] to, [phrase] two-edged, wish, word. See also: Genesis 4:11; Deuteronomy 21:17; Ezra 9:11.
תּוֹרָ֑ה
tôwrâh
H8451
"instruction"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for instruction or law, referring to the Ten Commandments or the first five books of the Bible, guiding human behavior and moral code.
Definition: 1) law, direction, instruction 1a) instruction, direction (human or divine) 1a1) body of prophetic teaching 1a2) instruction in Messianic age 1a3) body of priestly direction or instruction 1a4) body of legal directives 1b) law 1b1) law of the burnt offering 1b2) of special law, codes of law 1c) custom, manner 1d) the Deuteronomic or Mosaic Law
Usage: Occurs in 213 OT verses. KJV: law. See also: Genesis 26:5; Nehemiah 8:7; Psalms 1:2.
וְ/שִׂ֥ים
sûwm
H7760
"to set"
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2ms
This Hebrew word means to put or place something, and is used in many different ways in the Bible, such as to appoint or determine something. It is first used in Genesis to describe God's creation. In the KJV, it is translated as 'appoint' or 'set' in various contexts.
Definition: : make/establish 1) to put, place, set, appoint, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to put, set, lay, put or lay upon, lay (violent) hands on 1a2) to set, direct, direct toward 1a2a) to extend (compassion) (fig) 1a3) to set, ordain, establish, found, appoint, constitute, make, determine, fix 1a4) to set, station, put, set in place, plant, fix 1a5) to make, make for, transform into, constitute, fashion, work, bring to pass, appoint, give 1b) (Hiphil) to set or make for a sign 1c) (Hophal) to be set
Usage: Occurs in 550 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring, call (a name), care, cast in, change, charge, commit, consider, convey, determine, [phrase] disguise, dispose, do, get, give, heap up, hold, impute, lay (down, up), leave, look, make (out), mark, [phrase] name, [idiom] on, ordain, order, [phrase] paint, place, preserve, purpose, put (on), [phrase] regard, rehearse, reward, (cause to) set (on, up), shew, [phrase] stedfastly, take, [idiom] tell, [phrase] tread down, (over-)turn, [idiom] wholly, work. See also: Genesis 2:8; Leviticus 20:5; 1 Samuel 21:13.
אֲ֝מָרָ֗י/ו
ʼêmer
H561
"word"
N-mp | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to a word or speech, like a promise or command from God. It is used in books like Genesis and Exodus to describe God's conversations with people.
Definition: utterance, speech, word, saying, promise, command
Usage: Occurs in 47 OT verses. KJV: answer, [idiom] appointed unto him, saying, speech, word. See also: Genesis 49:21; Psalms 141:6; Psalms 5:2.
בִּ/לְבָבֶֽ/ךָ
lêbâb
H3824
"heart"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
The heart is the innermost part of a person, including their mind, will, and emotions. In the book of Psalms, David talks about his heart being heavy with sorrow, while in the book of Proverbs, it discusses the importance of guarding one's heart.
Definition: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, soul, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage Aramaic equivalent: le.vav (לְבַב "heart" H3825)
Usage: Occurs in 230 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] bethink themselves, breast, comfortably, courage, ((faint), (tender-) heart(-ed), midst, mind, [idiom] unawares, understanding. See also: Genesis 20:5; 1 Chronicles 17:2; Psalms 4:5.
Study Notes — Job 22:22
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 22:22 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 22:22
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 22:22
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 22:22
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 22:22
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 22:22
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 22:22
- Cambridge Bible on Job 22:22
- Barnes' Notes on Job 22:22
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 22:22
- Sermons on Job 22:22
Context — Eliphaz: Can a Man Be of Use to God?
20‘Surely our foes are destroyed, and fire has consumed their excess.’
21Reconcile now and be at peace with Him; thereby good will come to you.
22Receive instruction from His mouth, and lay up His words in your heart.
23If you return to the Almighty, you will be restored. If you remove injustice from your tents 24and consign your gold to the dust and the gold of Ophir to the stones of the ravines,Cross References
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| 1 | Psalms 119:11 | I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You. |
| 2 | Job 23:12 | I have not departed from the command of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my daily bread. |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 4:1–2 | Hear now, O Israel, the statutes and ordinances I am teaching you to follow, so that you may live and may enter and take possession of the land that the LORD, the God of your fathers, is giving you. You must not add to or subtract from what I command you, so that you may keep the commandments of the LORD your God that I am giving you. |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 6:6–9 | These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as reminders on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorposts of your houses and on your gates. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 15:16 | Your words were found, and I ate them. Your words became my joy and my heart’s delight. For I bear Your name, O LORD God of Hosts. |
| 6 | Proverbs 4:21 | Do not lose sight of them; keep them within your heart. |
| 7 | Proverbs 4:4 | he taught me and said, “Let your heart lay hold of my words; keep my commands and you will live. |
| 8 | Luke 2:19 | But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. |
| 9 | Matthew 13:52 | Then He told them, “For this reason, every scribe who has been discipled in the kingdom of heaven is like a homeowner who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.” |
| 10 | Matthew 12:35 | The good man brings good things out of his good store of treasure, and the evil man brings evil things out of his evil store of treasure. |
Job 22:22 Summary
This verse is reminding us to listen to God's teachings and to remember them in our hearts. It's like storing away a special treasure that we can draw on whenever we need guidance or comfort. By doing so, we can develop a deeper relationship with God and live a life that is pleasing to Him, as we see in Psalm 1:1-3, where the person who meditates on God's law is blessed and prosperous. As we prioritize God's words, we can expect to see positive changes in our lives, just as Jesus taught in Luke 6:45, that the good person brings out good things from the good stored up in their heart.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'receive instruction from His mouth'?
This means to listen to and obey God's teachings, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:3, where Moses reminds the Israelites that God taught them to rely on His words for life, just as we do with food for our bodies.
Why is it important to 'lay up His words in your heart'?
Storing God's words in our hearts helps us to remember and apply them in our daily lives, which is a key part of the Christian walk, as encouraged in Psalm 119:11 and Colossians 3:16.
How does this verse relate to my everyday life?
This verse reminds us to prioritize God's teachings and make them a central part of our being, guiding our thoughts, feelings, and actions, much like the call to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind in Matthew 22:37.
What role does obedience play in this verse?
Obedience to God's instructions, as mentioned in this verse, is crucial for a deep and meaningful relationship with Him, as seen in John 14:15, where Jesus teaches that if we love Him, we will keep His commandments.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways can I intentionally receive instruction from God's mouth today?
- What are some of God's words that I can lay up in my heart this week, and how can I apply them in my life?
- How does my heart respond to God's teachings, and what changes can I make to be more receptive to His instruction?
- What are some practical steps I can take to prioritize God's words in my daily life, and what benefits can I expect to see as a result?
Gill's Exposition on Job 22:22
Receive, I pray thee, the law from his mouth,.... Not the law of Moses; for it is a question whether that was as yet, or could come to the knowledge of Job; rather any doctrine, as the word
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 22:22
Receive, I pray thee, the law from his mouth, and lay up his words in thine heart. Lay up - (Psalms 119:11, "Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee;" cf. Proverbs 2:1; Proverbs 4:10).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 22:22
Take the law and rule whereby thou governest thy thoughts, and words, and whole life, not from profane heathens, whose opinion concerning God’ s providence thou hast embraced, nor from thy own vain imaginations or violent passions, which have led thee into thy present errors and miscarriages, but from God, and from his word, and from his law, which is written in thy own mind, and from the doctrines and instructions of the holy men of God, who are all of our mind in this matter. Lay up his words in thine heart, i.e. do not only hear them with thine ears, but let them sink into thy heart being received there by hearty affection, and fixed by serious, and frequent, and practical consideration of them, ,51.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 22:22
Job 22:22 Receive, I pray thee, the law from his mouth, and lay up his words in thine heart.Ver. 22. Receive, I pray thee, the law from his mouth] Now he speaks Job fair whom before he had sufficiently ripped up, and roughly hewen without mercy, or so much as truth. That which he here persuadeth him to is to depend upon God for direction and success in all his enterprises; to consult with him upon all occasions, and not to do aught without his warranty and approbation. God’ s testimonies were David’ s delight and his counsellors, Psalms 119:24. All that advise not with these must needs be without understanding, a nation void of counsel, Deuteronomy 32:28. And lay up his words in thine heart] Heb. Put his word, as the tables were put in the ark; mingle God’ s word with faith in thine heart, as in a vessel. Cor autem sit carneum fide, the flinty heart is made fleshy by faith, and capable of divine impressions.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 22:22
(22) The law from his mouth.—It would be highly interesting to know whether by this law (Torah), the Law, the Torah, was in any way alluded to. One is naturally disposed to think that since Job seems to be the one Gentile book of the Old Testament, the one book in which the literature of Israel touches the world at large, it must, therefore, be prior to the Law, or else have been written in independence and ignorance of it. The former seems by far the more reasonable supposition, and certainly the life depicted appears to be that of the patriarchal times before the giving of the Law. And yet, on the other hand, it is hard to know what could be meant by “His words” prior to the Mosaic Revelation, unless, indeed, the expression is a witness to the consciousness of that inner revelation of the voice of God in the conscience which the holy in all ages have never wanted.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 22:22
Verse 22. Receive, I pray thee, the law from his mouth] Some, who wish to place Job before the law given by Moses, say that this means the Noahic precepts; others, that the law of nature is intended! Stuff and vanity! The allusion is plainly to the law given by God to the children of Israel, called here by way of emphasis, תורה torah, the LAW, which contained אמריו amaraiv, his WORDS, the words or sayings of God himself; consequently, it is not the Noahic precepts, nor the law of nature, neither of which were ever written or registered as the words of God's mouth.
Cambridge Bible on Job 22:22
22. the law] Or, instruction. The word is a general expression for “every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God,” as the parallel “his words” in the next clause indicates. Comp. Job’s reply to this advice, ch. Job 23:11-12.
Barnes' Notes on Job 22:22
Receive, I pray thee, the law from his mouth - Listen to his commands, and obey his precepts. And lay up his words in thine heart - Embrace his truth, and do not forget it.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 22:22
22. The law — Thorah, the law, written or unwritten. There is no evidence that this refers to the Mosaic law. The word thorah, so common in the Old Testament, appears only this once in Job.
Sermons on Job 22:22
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(1 Peter - Part 18): On Laying Aside Certain Things by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that it is God who infuses the element of eternity into everything. Without God's intervention, mortality and corruptibility are inevitable. |
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A Powerful Warning - Lest We Forget the Message by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the urgency of taking the Word of God seriously and being prepared for His soon coming. It calls for a return to intimacy with Christ, dependence on God, and |
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Be a Man (At Home and at Church) by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of bringing every aspect of our lives under the lordship of Christ. He highlights the need to bring our thought life, eyes, e |
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(2008 Usa Tour) Caleb, Give Me This Mountain! by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher begins by referencing the book of Joshua and briefly mentioning the story of Caleb. He then transitions to discussing the importance of being consumed |
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Men of Another Sort by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the importance of being men and women of the Word, seeking God through fasting, prayer, and obedience. It highlights the need for brokenness before God, a hu |
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Finished With the World by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the speaker expresses frustration and disappointment with the length and content of previous speakers at a gathering. He questions the prioritization of entertainme |
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(Education for Exultation) Building Our Lives on the Bible by John Piper | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the importance of the Bible in our lives and its role in bringing about exaltation in God. He emphasizes that all Scripture is inspired by Go |