Job 22:28
Job 22:28 in Multiple Translations
Your decisions will be carried out, and light will shine on your ways.
Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways.
Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee; And light shall shine upon thy ways.
Your purposes will come about, and light will be shining on your ways.
Whatever you decide to do will be successful, and wherever you go, light will shine on you.
Thou shalt also decree a thing, and he shall establish it vnto thee, and the light shall shine vpon thy wayes.
And thou decreest a saying, And it is established to thee, And on thy ways hath light shone.
You will also decree a thing, and it will be established to you. Light will shine on your ways.
Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established to thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways.
Thou shalt decree a thing, and it I shall come to thee, and light shall shine in thy ways.
Everything that you decide to do will be successful; it will be as though a light is shining on the road in front of you.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 22:28
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Job 22:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְֽ/תִגְזַר
א֭וֹמֶר
וְ/יָ֣קָם
לָ֑/ךְ
וְ/עַל
דְּ֝רָכֶ֗י/ךָ
נָ֣גַֽהּ
אֽוֹר
וְֽ/תִגְזַר
gâzar
H1504
to cut
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
א֭וֹמֶר
ʼômer
H562
word
N-ms
וְ/יָ֣קָם
qûwm
H6965
-kamai
Conj | V-Qal-Juss-3ms
לָ֑/ךְ
Prep | Suff
וְ/עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Conj | Prep
דְּ֝רָכֶ֗י/ךָ
derek
H1870
way
N-cp | Suff
נָ֣גַֽהּ
nâgahh
H5050
to shine
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
אֽוֹר
ʼôwr
H216
light
N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 22:28
וְֽ/תִגְזַר
gâzar
H1504
"to cut"
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to cut or divide something, like cutting down a tree or deciding a matter. It is used in various ways, such as cutting off or destroying something. This word appears in books like Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: 1) to cut, divide, cut down, cut off, cut in two, snatch, decree 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cut in two, divide 1a2) to cut down 1a3) to cut off, destroy, exterminate 1a4) to decree 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be cut off, separated, excluded 1b2) to be destroyed, cut off 1b3) to be decreed
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: cut down (off), decree, divide, snatch. See also: 1 Kings 3:25; Psalms 88:6; Psalms 136:13.
א֭וֹמֶר
ʼômer
H562
"word"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word refers to something that is said, like a promise, speech, or command. It is often used to describe God's word or a person's speech.
Definition: utterance, speech, word, saying, promise, command
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: promise, speech, thing, word. See also: Job 22:28; Psalms 68:12; Psalms 19:3.
וְ/יָ֣קָם
qûwm
H6965
"-kamai"
Conj | V-Qal-Juss-3ms
Qum means to rise or stand up, used in various contexts like rising to power or standing firm, as seen in Jeremiah and Ezra.
Definition: Combined with lev (לֵב "Leb" H3820B) § -Kamai = "my adversary" Leb-kamai, i.e., people of Gambulai
Usage: Occurs in 596 OT verses. KJV: abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising). See also: Genesis 4:8; Numbers 30:13; Ruth 4:10.
לָ֑/ךְ
""
Prep | Suff
וְ/עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Conj | 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.
דְּ֝רָכֶ֗י/ךָ
derek
H1870
"way"
N-cp | Suff
Derek refers to a road or path, and can also mean a way of life or manner of action. It is often used to describe a journey or direction, and can be used figuratively to describe a person's character or moral path.
Definition: : road/route 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner 1a) road, way, path 1b) journey 1c) direction 1d) manner, habit, way 1e) of course of life (fig.) 1f) of moral character (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 626 OT verses. KJV: along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 3:24; Deuteronomy 28:29; 1 Kings 15:34.
נָ֣גַֽהּ
nâgahh
H5050
"to shine"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to shine or glitter, and is often used to describe God's light, as seen in Psalm 104:2 where God stretches out the heavens like a curtain, shining with his glory.
Definition: 1) to shine 1a) (Qal) to shine 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to enlighten 1b2) to cause to shine
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: (en-) lighten, (cause to) shine. See also: 2 Samuel 22:29; Psalms 18:29; Isaiah 9:1.
אֽוֹר
ʼôwr
H216
"light"
N-cs
Light, including natural light from the sun or stars, and also spiritual light from God. It can refer to happiness, prosperity, or understanding. In the Bible, God is often described as the source of light and life.
Definition: 1) light 1a) light of day 1b) light of heavenly luminaries (moon, sun, stars) 1c) day-break, dawn, morning light 1d) daylight 1e) lightning 1f) light of lamp 1g) light of life 1h) light of prosperity 1i) light of instruction 1j) light of face (fig.) 1k) Jehovah as Israel's light
Usage: Occurs in 110 OT verses. KJV: bright, clear, [phrase] day, light (-ning), morning, sun. See also: Genesis 1:3; Psalms 78:14; Psalms 4:7.
Study Notes — Job 22:28
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 22:28 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 22:28
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 22:28
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 22:28
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 22:28
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 22:28
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 22:28
- Cambridge Bible on Job 22:28
- Barnes' Notes on Job 22:28
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 22:28
- Sermons on Job 22:28
Context — Eliphaz: Can a Man Be of Use to God?
26Surely then you will delight in the Almighty and lift up your face to God.
27You will pray to Him, and He will hear you, and you will fulfill your vows.
28Your decisions will be carried out, and light will shine on your ways.
29When men are brought low and you say, ‘Lift them up!’ then He will save the lowly. 30He will deliver even one who is not innocent, rescuing him through the cleanness of your hands.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Matthew 21:22 | If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” |
| 2 | Psalms 90:17 | May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish for us the work of our hands— yes, establish the work of our hands! |
| 3 | Psalms 20:4 | May He give you the desires of your heart and make all your plans succeed. |
| 4 | Proverbs 4:18 | The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until midday. |
| 5 | Isaiah 30:21 | And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.” |
| 6 | John 8:12 | Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.” |
| 7 | Lamentations 3:37 | Who has spoken and it came to pass, unless the Lord has ordained it? |
| 8 | Malachi 4:2 | “But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings, and you will go out and leap like calves from the stall. |
| 9 | Psalms 112:4 | Light dawns in the darkness for the upright— for the gracious, compassionate, and righteous. |
| 10 | Job 29:3 | when His lamp shone above my head, and by His light I walked through the darkness, |
Job 22:28 Summary
[This verse means that when we make decisions that are in line with God's will, He will help us carry them out, and we will have His guidance and wisdom in our lives, as seen in Psalm 37:23-24 where it says the steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord. It's a promise that God will be with us and help us, even when things seem uncertain, as stated in Isaiah 41:10 where it says we should not be afraid because God is with us. To experience this, we need to delight in God and seek His face, as stated in the preceding verse, and trust in His goodness and love for us, as seen in Romans 8:28 where it says all things work together for our good.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for my decisions to be carried out?
This means that when we make decisions in line with God's will, He will bring them to pass, as seen in Proverbs 16:3 where it says to commit our works to the Lord and our plans will be established.
How can I have light shine on my ways?
Having light shine on our ways means having God's guidance and wisdom in our lives, which comes from reading and obeying His word, as stated in Psalm 119:105, where it says His word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path.
Is this verse promising success in every area of my life?
While this verse does promise that our decisions will be carried out and we will have light on our ways, it's not a guarantee of success in every area of life, but rather a promise of God's presence and guidance, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11 where it says God has plans to prosper us, not to harm us.
What is the condition for this promise to be fulfilled?
The condition for this promise is to delight in the Almighty and lift up our face to God, as stated in Job 22:26, and to pray to Him and fulfill our vows, as stated in Job 22:27, which is in line with the principle stated in James 4:8 to draw near to God and He will draw near to us.
Reflection Questions
- What decisions have I been putting off making, and how can I seek God's guidance in those areas?
- In what ways can I delight in the Almighty and lift up my face to God, as stated in the preceding verse?
- How can I ensure that my decisions are in line with God's will, and what role does prayer play in this process?
- What are some areas of my life where I need God's light to shine, and how can I seek His guidance in those areas?
- How does this verse relate to the concept of surrendering our plans and desires to God, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6?
Gill's Exposition on Job 22:28
Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee,.... Strictly speaking, this is only true of God, whose decrees are unfrustrable, whose counsel shall stand, and the thoughts of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 22:28
Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways. Decree - purpose or resolve on a thing, and thy resolution shall be realized. Light - success.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 22:28
Thy purposes and designs shall not be disappointed, but effected and ratified by God; which is a great satisfaction. In all thy counsels, and courses, and actions, God shall give thee the light of his direction and governance, and of comfort and success; and thou shalt not be in such a dark, and doubtful, and perplexed condition as now thou art.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 22:28
Job 22:28 Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways.Ver. 28. Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee] God will be better to thee than thy prayers; and prosper all thy counsels, effect thy designs. The ungodly are not so, as is to be seen in those revolted Israelites, Judges 2:1-3, in King Saul, and in our King John. Or if they have their designs, it is for a further mischief to them. As, if the godly be crossed, it is in mercy; like as the story is told of our Queen Isabel, that being to repass from Zealand into England with an army, they had all been utterly cast away had she come unto the port intended, being there expected by her enemies. But Providence, against her will, brought her to another place, where she safely landed. The like is reported of Bishop Jewel, that being sought for by the Popish persecutors, he had been caught, but that, going to London, he lost his way (Mr Clark in his Life, p. 262). And the light shall shine upon thy ways] That is to say, God will inspire thee with good counsel and direction in all thine affairs (Diod.), and turn thine ill-counsels into good unto thee (as the heathens thought Minerva did to her Athenians, and as the Romans fancied of their goddess Vibilia, that she set them in their right way when they were wandering), or will shine over them with his blessing, contrary to thy complaint, Job 19:8.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 22:28
(28) Thou shalt also decree a thing.—As, for instance, in the memorable case of Abraham’s intercession for Sodom, to which there is not improbably an allusion here.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 22:28
Verse 28. Thou shalt also decree a thing] Whatsoever thou purposest in his strength, thou shalt be enabled to accomplish.
Cambridge Bible on Job 22:28
21–30. Eliphaz exhorts Job to reconcile himself with God; assuring him of restoration and great felicity if he will do so. The passage consists of two parts, first, a series of exhortations, each of which is accompanied by a promise (Job 22:21-25); and second, a series of great promises simply (Job 22:26-30). The exhortations are: (1) that Job should reconcile himself with God and receive His words into his heart—thus should he be in peace and good would come to him (Job 22:21-22); (2) that he should put away his evil—then should he be restored (Job 22:23); (3) that he should set his heart no more on earthly treasure, but fling it to the dust and among the pebbles of the brooks—then should the Almighty be his treasure (Job 22:24-25). The promises are: (1) that, delighting himself in the Almighty, he would be able to lift up his face to God in confidence, unashamed by afflictions (Job 22:26); (2) he would pray unto God with the assurance of being heard, and the vows which he made to God when presenting his request he would have cause to pay, his request being fulfilled (Job 22:27); (3) his purposes in regard to the future would stand and be realized, for the light of God would be on his ways (Job 22:28); (4) any casting down that might happen to him would speedily be turned by God into up-raising, because of his meekness and humility (Job 22:29); and finally, even others who had incurred guilt would be saved through his availing prayer (Job 22:30).
Barnes' Notes on Job 22:28
Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee - Thou shalt form a purpose or plan, and it shall not be frustrated.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 22:28
b. His prayers shall prevail with God, not only on his own behalf, but on the behalf of others; an unconscious prediction of the final offices Job was called to fulfil, Job 22:26-30.28.
Sermons on Job 22:28
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Pride's Religion by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of humility in the Christian faith. He shares that he is on a personal journey towards humility and desires to finish his lif |
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Prayer as a Way of Walking in Love- My Journey by Francis Chan | This sermon by Francis Chan focuses on the power of prayer as a way of walking in love, sharing personal experiences of answered prayers and divine interventions. Chan emphasizes t |
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A Shocking Message on Prayer by Shane Idleman | Shane Idleman delivers a powerful sermon on the necessity of prayer, emphasizing that true revival and spiritual authority stem from a deep, broken, and humble relationship with Go |
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Don't Worry, Only Believe by Gisela Yohannan | Gisela Yohannan emphasizes the importance of unwavering faith in her sermon 'Don't Worry, Only Believe,' drawing from Apostle Paul's prayer for the Thessalonians. She explains that |
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The Giving God by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the book of James and the different interpretations of its structure. He then focuses on James 1:5, which encourages believers to ask God for |
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Exhortation and Explanation by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the importance of unity and compassion among believers. He refers to the events leading up to Jesus' entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. The |
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The Art of Pleading to God by Tim Conway | This sermon emphasizes the importance of prayer and the art of pleading with God. It delves into the disciples' request to Jesus to teach them to pray, highlighting the need for Go |