Job 26:11
Job 26:11 in Multiple Translations
The foundations of heaven quake, astounded at His rebuke.
The pillars of heaven tremble and are astonished at his reproof.
The pillars of heaven tremble And are astonished at his rebuke.
The pillars of heaven are shaking, and are overcome by his sharp words.
The pillars of heaven tremble; they shake with fear at his rebuke.
The pillars of heauen tremble and quake at his reproofe.
Pillars of the heavens do tremble, And they wonder because of His rebuke.
The pillars of heaven tremble and are astonished at his rebuke.
The pillars of heaven tremble and are astonished at his reproof.
The pillars of heaven tremble, and dread at his beck.
When he is angry, it is as though he rebukes the pillars that hold up the sky. They are ◄shocked/very fearful►, and they tremble.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 26:11
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Job 26:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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עַמּוּדֵ֣י
שָׁמַ֣יִם
יְרוֹפָ֑פוּ
וְ֝/יִתְמְה֗וּ
מִ/גַּעֲרָתֽ/וֹ
עַמּוּדֵ֣י
ʻammûwd
H5982
pillar
N-mp
שָׁמַ֣יִם
shâmayim
H8064
heaven
N-mp
יְרוֹפָ֑פוּ
rûwph
H7322
to tremble
V-M-Imperf-3mp
וְ֝/יִתְמְה֗וּ
tâmahh
H8539
to astounded
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
מִ/גַּעֲרָתֽ/וֹ
gᵉʻârâh
H1606
rebuke
Prep | N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 26:11
עַמּוּדֵ֣י
ʻammûwd
H5982
"pillar"
N-mp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to a pillar or column, often used as a symbol of strength or support. It can also describe a platform or a stand, like a column of smoke rising into the air. The word is used in various contexts, including architecture and nature.
Definition: 1) pillar, column 1a) pillar 1b) column, upright 1c) column (of smoke)
Usage: Occurs in 84 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] apiece, pillar. See also: Exodus 13:21; 1 Kings 7:3; Psalms 75:4.
שָׁמַ֣יִם
shâmayim
H8064
"heaven"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for heaven or sky, it refers to the visible universe and the abode of God. It is often used in the Bible to describe the dwelling place of celestial bodies.
Definition: 1) heaven, heavens, sky 1a) visible heavens, sky 1a1) as abode of the stars 1a2) as the visible universe, the sky, atmosphere, etc 1b) Heaven (as the abode of God) Aramaic equivalent: sha.ma.yin (שָׁמַ֫יִן "heaven" H8065)
Usage: Occurs in 395 OT verses. KJV: air, [idiom] astrologer, heaven(-s). See also: Genesis 1:1; 1 Samuel 2:10; Job 28:21.
יְרוֹפָ֑פוּ
rûwph
H7322
"to tremble"
V-M-Imperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to tremble or shake, like something is being agitated. In 1 Samuel 16:4, the people of Bethlehem trembled with fear when they heard that Samuel was coming to anoint a new king. It is about being shaken or moved.
Definition: (Polel) to shake, rock
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: tremble. See also: Job 26:11.
וְ֝/יִתְמְה֗וּ
tâmahh
H8539
"to astounded"
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to be amazed or stunned, like when God parts the Red Sea in Exodus. It describes a strong emotional response to something incredible. It's used in Psalm 48:5 to describe how kings are amazed by God's power.
Definition: 1) to be astounded, be stunned, be amazed, be dumbfounded 1a) (Qal) to be astounded 1b)(Hithpael) to astonish yourself, be astounded, be astonished at one another
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: be amazed, be astonished, marvel(-lously), wonder. See also: Genesis 43:33; Isaiah 13:8; Psalms 48:6.
מִ/גַּעֲרָתֽ/וֹ
gᵉʻârâh
H1606
"rebuke"
Prep | N-fs | Suff
A rebuke is a stern warning or correction, often given to someone who has done wrong. It is a way of reproof, aiming to guide the person back to the right path.
Definition: a rebuke, reproof
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: rebuke(-ing), reproof. See also: 2 Samuel 22:16; Proverbs 13:8; Psalms 18:16.
Study Notes — Job 26:11
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- Context
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- Job 26:11 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 26:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 26:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 26:11
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 26:11
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 26:11
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 26:11
- Cambridge Bible on Job 26:11
- Barnes' Notes on Job 26:11
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 26:11
- Sermons on Job 26:11
Context — Job: Who Can Understand God’s Majesty?
9He covers the face of the full moon, spreading over it His cloud.
10He has inscribed a horizon on the face of the waters at the boundary between light and darkness.
11The foundations of heaven quake, astounded at His rebuke.
12By His power He stirred the sea; by His understanding He shattered Rahab. 13By His breath the skies were cleared; His hand pierced the fleeing serpent.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Samuel 2:8 | He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world. |
| 2 | Psalms 18:7 | Then the earth shook and quaked, and the foundations of the mountains trembled; they were shaken because He burned with anger. |
| 3 | Job 15:15 | If God puts no trust in His holy ones, if even the heavens are not pure in His eyes, |
| 4 | Haggai 2:21 | “Tell Zerubbabel governor of Judah that I am about to shake the heavens and the earth: |
| 5 | Hebrews 12:26–27 | At that time His voice shook the earth, but now He has promised, “Once more I will shake not only the earth, but heaven as well.” The words “Once more” signify the removal of what can be shaken—that is, created things—so that the unshakable may remain. |
| 6 | Revelation 20:11 | Then I saw a great white throne and the One seated on it. Earth and heaven fled from His presence, and no place was found for them. |
| 7 | 2 Peter 3:10 | But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare. |
Job 26:11 Summary
The verse Job 26:11 tells us that when God speaks in rebuke, the very foundations of heaven are shaken and amazed. This shows us how powerful and authoritative God is, commanding respect from all of creation, much like in Psalm 19:1 where the heavens declare God's glory. It reminds us that God is not just a gentle guide but also a mighty ruler who deserves our reverence and obedience, as seen in the way He controls the natural world (Job 26:10). By understanding this, we can better appreciate God's majesty and our own role in His creation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the foundations of heaven to quake?
This phrase describes the powerful and awe-inspiring response of the heavens to God's rebuke, demonstrating His authority and control over all creation, as seen in Psalm 104:32 where it says God looks at the earth and it trembles.
What kind of rebuke could cause such a reaction in the foundations of heaven?
The rebuke mentioned in Job 26:11 is a display of God's power and judgment, similar to what is described in Isaiah 66:15-16, where God comes in fire to judge the nations.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
This verse is part of a larger description of God's power and majesty in Job 26, highlighting His control over the natural world and the fear it inspires, as also seen in Job 26:12-13 where His power over the sea and the serpent is described.
What can we learn about God's character from this verse?
This verse teaches us about God's authority, power, and the respect He commands from all creation, reflecting the theme found in Revelation 4:11 that God is worthy to receive glory and honor because He created all things.
Reflection Questions
- How does contemplating the power of God's rebuke affect my perception of His majesty and my place in the world?
- In what ways can I apply the understanding of God's control over the heavens to my everyday life and challenges?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to acknowledge and respect God's authority, just as the foundations of heaven do?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of awe and reverence for God, considering the reaction of the heavens to His rebuke?
Gill's Exposition on Job 26:11
The pillars of heaven tremble,.... Which may be understood either of the air, the lower part of the heavens, which may be thought to be the foundation, prop, and support of them, and is sometimes
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 26:11
Dead things are formed from under the waters, and the inhabitants thereof.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 26:11
The pillars of heaven; either, 1. Those mountains which by their height and strength may seem to reach and support the heavens, as the poets said of Atlas; for this is a poetical book, and there are many poetical expressions in it. These tremble sometimes by force of earthquakes, or by God’ s glorious appearance in them, as Sinai did. Or, 2. Holy angels; but they are not subject either to trembling, or to God’ s rebuke. Or, 3. The heavenly bodies, as the sun, and moon, and stars, which as they may seem in some sort to support, so they do certainly adorn the heavens; and we know pillars are oft made, not to support, but only for ornament; as the two famous pillars of the temple, Jachin and Boaz, . And these ofttimes seem to tremble and be astonished, as in eclipses or tempests, and terrible works of God in the air, by which they are frequently said to be affected and changed, because they seem so to us; and many things are spoken in Scripture according to appearance: see 24:23 ,31 Mt 24:29, &c. At his reproof; either, 1. When God rebuketh them: for God is sometimes said in Scripture to rebuke the lifeless creatures; which is to be understood figuratively of the tokens of God’ s anger in them.
Or, 2. When God reproveth not them, but men by them, manifesting his displeasure against sinful men by thunders, or earthquakes, or prodigious works.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 26:11
Job 26:11 The pillars of heaven tremble and are astonished at his reproof.Ver. 11. The pillars of heaven tremble] i.e. The angels, say some, who tremble out of conscience of their own comparative imperfections. The best of saints on earth, say others (according to Galatians 2:9 Revelation 3:12 Proverbs 9:1-2), who tremble at God’ s word, Isaiah 66:2, and have many concussions by afflictions. But better understand the firmament of heaven, Haggai 2:6-7 Matthew 24:29. The powers of heaven shall be shaken, they shall quake with the loud check of his thunderclaps. Or the high and mighty mountains, whereon the heavens seem to rest, as on so many pillars, shaken by earth, quakes, and sometimes with great astonishment removed out of their places. And are astonished at his reproof] As all the beasts of the field are at the roaring of the lion; Ut quis a gravi et magnae potestatis vire, obiurgatus, tremit et vehementer solicitus est, as a slave chided by a prince trembleth, and is aghast.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 26:11
(11) The pillars of heaven tremble.—The phenomenon of storm and tempest is alluded to.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 26:11
Verse 11. The pillars of heaven tremble] This is probably a poetical description either of thunder, or of an earthquake: - "He shakes creation with his nod; Earth, sea, and heaven, confess him God." But there may be an allusion to the high mountains, which were anciently esteemed by the common people as the pillars on which the heavens rested; and when these were shaken with earthquakes, it might be said the pillars of heaven tremble. Mount Atlas was supposed to be one of those pillars, and this gave rise to the fable of Atlas being a man who bore the heavens on his shoulders. The Greek and Roman poets frequently use this image. Thus SILIUS ITALICUS, lib. i., ver. 202: - Atlas subducto tracturus vertice coelum: Sidera nubiferum fulcit caput, aethereasque Erigit aeternum compages ardua cervix: Canet barba gelu, frontemque immanibus umbris Pinea silva premit; vastant cava tempora venti Nimbosoque ruunt spumantia flumina rictu. "Atlas' broad shoulders prop th' incumbent skies: Around his cloud-girt head the stars arise. His towering neck supports th' ethereal way; And o'er his brow black woods their gloom display. Hoar is his beard; winds round his temples roar; And from his jaws the rushing torrents pour." J. B. C.
Cambridge Bible on Job 26:11
11. The “pillars” of the heavens, if the conception be not wholly ideal, may be the lofty mountains on which the heavens seem to rest, and which, as they are lost in the clouds, are spoken of as belonging to heaven. At God’s rebuke, when His voice of thunder rolls, or when earthquakes shake the earth, they tremble with terror of His majesty,
Barnes' Notes on Job 26:11
The pillars of Heaven tremble - That is, the mountains, which seem to bear up the heavens. So, among the ancients. Mount Atlas was represented as one of the pillars of heaven.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 26:11
Third strophe — The mightiest forces of nature are simply the agencies of the divine will, a will which subdues to itself the most discordant elements of the physical and moral world.
Sermons on Job 26:11
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The Righteous Ennobled and Exalted by Thomas Bradbury | Thomas Bradbury preaches about the book of Job, emphasizing the importance of discerning between the opinions of man and the declarations of God within the text. He highlights the |
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His Anointing (1 Samuel 16, 17) by A.W. Pink | A.W. Pink emphasizes the significance of David's anointing in 1 Samuel 16 and 17, illustrating how it represents God's grace amidst Israel's spiritual decline. He highlights that D |
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Holiness or "Blessing" by Art Katz | Art Katz emphasizes the critical distinction between holiness and the pursuit of blessings, warning against the dangers of seeking experiences that may dilute the true nature of Go |
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America Revival or Ruin by E.A. Johnston | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of paying attention to God's warnings and judgments. He highlights the severity of God's judgments, such as pestilence, war, |
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Not All Storms Are Bad by Warren Wiersbe | Warren Wiersbe preaches on the powerful imagery in Psalms 18:7-15, illustrating how God works when He comes to the aid of His children. These verses depict God as the Creator and D |
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Gleanings From Psalms 18 in the Light of Current Revival Phenomena by Art Katz | Art Katz emphasizes the critical need for the church to regain a true sense of God, as depicted in Psalms 18, warning against the dangers of complacency and the trivialization of G |
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The Cause and Cure of Earthquakes by John Wesley | John Wesley addresses the terrifying reality of earthquakes as divine judgments from God, emphasizing that they serve as a reminder of human sinfulness and the need for repentance. |