Job 27:11
Job 27:11 in Multiple Translations
I will instruct you in the power of God. I will not conceal the ways of the Almighty.
I will teach you by the hand of God: that which is with the Almighty will I not conceal.
I will teach you concerning the hand of God; That which is with the Almighty will I not conceal.
I will give you teaching about the hand of God; I will not keep secret from you what is in the mind of the Ruler of all.
Let me explain God's power to you. I will not keep anything back that the Almighty has planned.
I will teache you what is in the hande of God, and I wil not conceale that which is with the Almightie.
I shew you by the hand of God, That which [is] with the Mighty I hide not.
I will teach you about the hand of God. I will not conceal that which is with the Almighty.
I will teach you by the hand of God: that which is with the Almighty will I not conceal.
I will teach you by the hand of God, what the Almighty hath, and I will not conceal it.
“I will teach you three something about the power [MTY] of Almighty God [MTY]; I will reveal what he is thinking.
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Job 27:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אוֹרֶ֣ה
אֶתְ/כֶ֣ם
בְּ/יַד
אֵ֑ל
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
עִם
שַׁ֝דַּ֗י
לֹ֣א
אֲכַחֵֽד
אוֹרֶ֣ה
yârâh
H3384
to shoot
V-Hiphil-Imperf-1cs
אֶתְ/כֶ֣ם
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
בְּ/יַד
yâd
H3027
hand
Prep | N-cs
אֵ֑ל
ʼêl
H410
god
N-ms
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
עִם
ʻim
H5973
with
Prep
שַׁ֝דַּ֗י
Shadday
H7706
Almighty
N-proper
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
אֲכַחֵֽד
kâchad
H3582
to hide
V-Piel-Imperf-1cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 27:11
אוֹרֶ֣ה
yârâh
H3384
"to shoot"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-1cs
To show or teach something, like pointing it out or shooting an arrow. It is used in Psalms and Proverbs to describe instructing or directing others.
Definition: 1) to shoot, pour 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to shoot arrows 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to shoot at 1b2) part. shooter, archer 1c) to throw water, rain
Usage: Occurs in 75 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase]) archer, cast, direct, inform, instruct, lay, shew, shoot, teach(-er,-ing), through. See also: Genesis 31:51; Job 8:10; Psalms 11:2.
אֶתְ/כֶ֣ם
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
בְּ/יַד
yâd
H3027
"hand"
Prep | N-cs
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists
Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.
אֵ֑ל
ʼêl
H410
"god"
N-ms
In the Bible, 'el means strength or power, and is often used to refer to God or false gods. It describes something or someone as mighty or powerful, like the Almighty. This concept is central to understanding the Bible's view of God.
Definition: : god 1) god, god-like one, mighty one 1a) mighty men, men of rank, mighty heroes 1b) angels 1c) god, false god, (demons, imaginations) 1d) God, the one true God, Jehovah 2) mighty things in nature 3) strength, power Also means: ": power" (el אֵל H0410L)
Usage: Occurs in 235 OT verses. KJV: God (god), [idiom] goodly, [idiom] great, idol, might(-y one), power, strong. Compare names in '-el.' See also: Genesis 14:18; Job 33:14; Psalms 5:5.
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
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.
עִם
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Prep
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
שַׁ֝דַּ֗י
Shadday
H7706
"Almighty"
N-proper
Shadday means Almighty, referring to God's great power. It is another name for the Lord, emphasizing His strength and might. This name is used in the Bible to describe God's power and authority.
Definition: Shaddai, the Almighty (God) Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G) This name means almighty, most powerful
Usage: Occurs in 48 OT verses. KJV: Almighty. See also: Genesis 17:1; Job 22:25; Psalms 68:15.
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
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.
אֲכַחֵֽד
kâchad
H3582
"to hide"
V-Piel-Imperf-1cs
Kachad means to hide or conceal, and can also mean to destroy or cut off. It is used to describe being hidden or effaced.
Definition: 1) to hide, conceal, cut off, cut down, make desolate, kick 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be hidden 1a2) to be effaced, be destroyed, be cut off 1b) (Piel) to cover, hide 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to hide 1c2) to efface, annihilate
Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: conceal, cut down (off), desolate, hide. See also: Genesis 47:18; Job 22:20; Psalms 40:11.
Study Notes — Job 27:11
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 27:11 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 27:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 27:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 27:11
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 27:11
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 27:11
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 27:11
- Cambridge Bible on Job 27:11
- Barnes' Notes on Job 27:11
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 27:11
- Sermons on Job 27:11
Context — The Wicked Man’s Portion
9Will God hear his cry when distress comes upon him?
10Will he delight in the Almighty? Will he call upon God at all times?
11I will instruct you in the power of God. I will not conceal the ways of the Almighty.
12Surely all of you have seen it for yourselves. Why then do you keep up this empty talk? 13This is the wicked man’s portion from God— the heritage the ruthless receive from the Almighty.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 71:17 | O God, You have taught me from my youth, and to this day I proclaim Your marvelous deeds. |
| 2 | Isaiah 8:11 | For this is what the LORD has spoken to me with a strong hand, instructing me not to walk in the way of this people: |
| 3 | Job 4:3–4 | Surely you have instructed many, and have strengthened their feeble hands. Your words have steadied those who stumbled; you have braced the knees that were buckling. |
| 4 | Job 6:10 | It still brings me comfort, and joy through unrelenting pain, that I have not denied the words of the Holy One. |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 4:5 | See, I have taught you statutes and ordinances just as the LORD my God has commanded me, so that you may follow them in the land that you are about to enter and possess. |
| 6 | Job 32:8–10 | But there is a spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding. It is not only the old who are wise, or the elderly who understand justice. Therefore I say, ‘Listen to me; I too will declare what I know.’ |
| 7 | Acts 20:20 | I did not shrink back from declaring anything that was helpful to you as I taught you publicly and from house to house, |
Job 27:11 Summary
[Job 27:11 means that Job wants to teach us about God's great power and how He works, like how He created the world in Genesis 1:1 and has power over all things, as seen in Psalm 103:19.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Job mean by 'the power of God' in this verse?
Job is referring to God's mighty works and strength, as seen in Psalm 111:6, where it says, 'He has shown his people the power of his works, giving them the lands of other nations.'
Why does Job say he will not conceal the ways of the Almighty?
Job is committed to being transparent and honest about God's character and ways, as seen in Job 26:14, where he says, 'These are but the outer fringes of his works; how faint the whisper we hear of him!'
Is Job claiming to have all the answers about God's power and ways?
No, Job is not claiming to have all the answers, but rather, he is offering to share his understanding and insights about God's power and ways, as seen in Job 26:3, where he says, 'How you have counseled the one who has no wisdom and has abundantly revealed sound knowledge!'
What can we learn from Job's approach to sharing about God's power and ways?
We can learn to be humble and transparent in our sharing, acknowledging the limits of our understanding, as seen in Proverbs 9:10, where it says, 'The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.'
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways you have experienced God's power in your life, and how have you shared those experiences with others?
- How can you, like Job, be committed to transparency and honesty in sharing about God's character and ways?
- What are some things that you feel God is teaching you about His power and ways, and how can you apply those lessons to your life?
- In what ways can you trust God's power and ways, even when you don't fully understand them, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6?
Gill's Exposition on Job 27:11
I will teach you by the hand of God,.... To serve God, and speak truth, says one of the Jewish commentators (g); rather the works of God, and methods of his providence, with wicked men and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 27:11
I will teach you by the hand of God: that which is with the Almighty will I not conceal. These words are contrary to Job's previous sentiments (notes, Job 21:22-33; Job 24:22-25).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 27:11
By the hand of God, i.e. by God’ s help and inspiration; as God is said to speak to the prophet with or by a strong hand, . I will not teach you my own vain conceits, but what God himself hath taught me. Or, concerning the hand of God, i.e. his counsel and providence in governing the world, or the manner of his dealing with men, and especially with wicked men, of whose portion he discourseth ,14, &c., showing how far the hand of God is either for them, or upon them, and against them. That which is with the Almighty, i.e. what is in his breast or counsel, and how he executes his secret purposes concerning them; or the truth of God, the doctrine which he hath taught his church about these matters.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 27:11
Job 27:11 I will teach you by the hand of God: [that] which [is] with the Almighty will I not conceal.Ver. 11. I will teach you by the hand of God] That is, by the help of God, óõí Yåù, or concerning the hand of God, what is in the hand of the Lord (so the Septuagint), what things he is wont to do by his power, and what are his usual proceedings, his actual and efficacious providence, Acts 4:28. Deo iuvante et subministrante facultates (Vat.). That which is with the Almighty I will not conceal] Neque celabo, ut res divinae comparatae sint, so the Tigurines translate. Envious masters use to hide from their scholars the best and chiefest part of their skill. It is reported of that spotted beast, the lynx, that knowing that his urine will congeal into a precious stone, and so stand man in stead, of pure envy, when he pisseth he maketh a hole in the ground to cover it. Cardan, speaking of one that had a receipt that would suddenly and certainly dissolve a stone in the bladder, and died, not imparting his skill to any one, I doubt not, saith he, but that man went to hell, quod moriens, artem suam mortalibus inviserit, because he envied his skill to those that survived him. Job was none such: but what he knew of God’ s mind and manner of dealing (which hath no certain law, nor invariable rule, but dependeth upon his mere pleasure) he was ready to impart to his friends, who measured God’ s actions by a wrong rule.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 27:11
(11) I will teach you.—Better, I will teach you of the hand of God; or, what is in the power of God.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 27:11
Verse 11. I will teach you by the hand of God] Relying on Divine assistance, and not speaking out of my own head, or quoting what others have said I will teach you what the mind of the Almighty is, and I will conceal nothing. Job felt that the good hand of his God was upon him, and that therefore he should make no mistake in his doctrines. In this way the Chaldee understood the words, ביד אל beyad El, by the hand of God, which it translates בנבואת אלהא binbuath Elaha, by the prophecy of God. Those who reject the literal meaning, which conveys a very good sense, may adopt the translation of Mr. Good, which has much to recommend it: "I will teach you concerning the dealings of God."
Cambridge Bible on Job 27:11
11–23. The disastrous fate of the wicked man at the hand of God. Job 27:7-10 drew a contrast between the internal state of the mind of the speaker and that of the sinner; in these verses the contrast is pursued in a terrible picture of the external history and fate of the sinner at the hand of God. From Job’s hand such a picture can have no meaning, unless either he now anticipates for himself a happy issue out of his afflictions, and restoration to prosperity, while the calamities that befall the wicked are final; or regards his own afflictions, even though they should bring him unto death, as altogether different in their character and marks from those that bring the wicked man to destruction. Either side of the alternative sets Job in complete contradiction to his position in the chapters that precede and follow this one. On the former side see on Job 27:10. The latter side supposes Job now to take a view of his afflictions entirely opposed to that which he has hitherto taken and continues to take, namely that they are due to the enmity and hostility of God (ch. Job 13:24, Job 16:9, Job 19:11; Job 19:22, but also ch. Job 30:21, and even the present chap. Job 27:2-6)—a view which Elihu severely animadverts upon, ch.
Job 33:10 seq. And the idea that to become the prey of pestilence and sword (Job 27:14-15) is a sure mark of a wicked man, while to be the victim of a fatal and loathsome malady is no such proof of wickedness (Delitzsch), is one which it is difficult to treat with seriousness.
Barnes' Notes on Job 27:11
I will teach you by the hand of God - Margin, “or, being in.” Coverdale, “In the name of God.” So Tindal, Noyes, “Concerning the hand of God.” Good, “Concerning the dealings of God.” The Chaldee
Whedon's Commentary on Job 27:11
Section second — A CALM AND FORMAL OF JOB’S VIEWS THE LOT OF THE WICKED IN THIS, AND THEIR DOOM IN THE NEXT, LIFE, Job 27:11-23.Introductory strophe a — Experience has given man wisdom which should
Sermons on Job 27:11
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The Christian Race by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of participating in a race. Initially, the speaker starts running with enthusiasm but soon realizes that they are the only |
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Our Motto by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher describes a scenario of a bondsman under a tyrant master who is enduring cruelties and feels hopeless in his situation. The bondsman, who is also a Chr |
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Five Stones - Part 2 by Bakht Singh | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of knowing God and making Him known to all generations. He uses the example of David, who was chosen by God to be king despite |
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The Better Land by James Smith | James Smith preaches about the journey of the aged Christian nearing the end of life, on the border of the promised land, where they will soon depart to be with the Lord. Reflectin |
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James George Deck by John Bjorlie | James George Deck's life journey from rebellion to redemption is a powerful testimony of God's transformative grace. Despite his initial defiance and rejection of God, he was deepl |
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Winning the Young by J. Wilbur Chapman | J. Wilbur Chapman preaches about the importance of reaching out to the youth to turn them to Christ, emphasizing that youth is the easiest time to accept Jesus before the grip of s |
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Six Verses That Describe Our Vision by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of giving everything to God. He encourages the audience to present their bodies, eyes, and hands to God, and to surrender thei |