Job 27:15
Job 27:15 in Multiple Translations
His survivors will be buried by the plague, and their widows will not weep for them.
Those that remain of him shall be buried in death: and his widows shall not weep.
Those that remain of him shall be buried in death, And his widows shall make no lamentation.
When those of his house who are still living come to their end by disease, they are not put into the earth, and their widows are not weeping for them.
Those who survive will die from disease, and even their widows will not mourn for them.
His remnant shall be buried in death, and his widowes shall not weepe.
His remnant in death are buried, And his widows do not weep.
Those who remain of him will be buried in death. His widows will make no lamentation.
Those that remain of him shall be buried in death: and his widows shall not weep.
They that shall remain of him, shall be buried in death, and his widows shall not weep.
Their children who are still alive will die from diseases, and their widows will not even mourn for them.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 27:15
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Job 27:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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שריד/ו
שְׂ֭רִידָי/ו
בַּ/מָּ֣וֶת
יִקָּבֵ֑רוּ
וְ֝/אַלְמְנֹתָ֗י/ו
לֹ֣א
תִבְכֶּֽינָה
שריד/ו
sârîyd
H8300
survivor
N-ms | Suff
שְׂ֭רִידָי/ו
sârîyd
H8300
survivor
N-mp | Suff
בַּ/מָּ֣וֶת
mâveth
H4194
death
Prep | N-ms
יִקָּבֵ֑רוּ
qâbar
H6912
to bury
V-Niphal-Imperf-3mp
וְ֝/אַלְמְנֹתָ֗י/ו
ʼalmânâh
H490
widow
Conj | N-fp | Suff
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
תִבְכֶּֽינָה
bâkâh
H1058
to weep
V-Qal-Imperf-3fp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 27:15
שריד/ו
sârîyd
H8300
"survivor"
N-ms | Suff
A survivor is someone who remains alive after a difficult event, and this word is used to describe those who are left after a disaster or war. It can also refer to a remnant of people who continue to exist despite challenges. The Bible often uses this term to describe the remaining Israelites.
Definition: 1) survivor, remnant, that which is left 1a) survivor
Usage: Occurs in 28 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] alive, left, remain(-ing), remnant, rest. See also: Numbers 21:35; 2 Kings 10:11; Isaiah 1:9.
שְׂ֭רִידָי/ו
sârîyd
H8300
"survivor"
N-mp | Suff
A survivor is someone who remains alive after a difficult event, and this word is used to describe those who are left after a disaster or war. It can also refer to a remnant of people who continue to exist despite challenges. The Bible often uses this term to describe the remaining Israelites.
Definition: 1) survivor, remnant, that which is left 1a) survivor
Usage: Occurs in 28 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] alive, left, remain(-ing), remnant, rest. See also: Numbers 21:35; 2 Kings 10:11; Isaiah 1:9.
בַּ/מָּ֣וֶת
mâveth
H4194
"death"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this word refers to death, whether natural or violent, and is used in books like Genesis and Isaiah. It can also mean the place of the dead, or a state of ruin. This concept is seen in the story of Moses, where death is a punishment for disobedience.
Definition: 1) death, dying, Death (personified), realm of the dead 1a) death 1b) death by violence (as a penalty) 1c) state of death, place of death Aramaic equivalent: mot (מוֹת "death" H4193)
Usage: Occurs in 153 OT verses. KJV: (be) dead(-ly), death, die(-d). See also: Genesis 21:16; Job 38:17; Psalms 6:6.
יִקָּבֵ֑רוּ
qâbar
H6912
"to bury"
V-Niphal-Imperf-3mp
To bury means to inter or lay someone to rest, often in a grave or tomb. This word is used throughout the Bible to describe the act of burying the dead, and is translated as bury in the KJV.
Definition: 1) to bury 1a) (Qal) to bury 1b) (Niphal) to be buried 1c) (Piel) to bury, bury (in masses) 1d) (Pual) to be buried
Usage: Occurs in 122 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] in any wise, bury(-ier). See also: Genesis 15:15; 1 Kings 14:31; Psalms 79:3.
וְ֝/אַלְמְנֹתָ֗י/ו
ʼalmânâh
H490
"widow"
Conj | N-fp | Suff
A widow is a woman whose husband has died, often left alone and vulnerable. The Bible teaches care and compassion for widows, as seen in the stories of Ruth and Naomi. God commands his people to look out for them.
Definition: widow
Usage: Occurs in 54 OT verses. KJV: desolate house (palace), widow. See also: Genesis 38:11; Job 29:13; Psalms 68:6.
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.
תִבְכֶּֽינָה
bâkâh
H1058
"to weep"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fp
To weep means to cry or shed tears, often in grief or sadness. In the Bible, weeping is a common expression of emotion, as seen in the stories of David and Jeremiah, who both wept bitterly in times of sorrow and repentance.
Definition: 1) to weep, bewail, cry, shed tears 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to weep (in grief, humiliation, or joy) 1a2) to weep bitterly (with cognate acc.) 1a3) to weep upon (embrace and weep) 1a4) to bewail 1b) (Piel) participle 1b1) lamenting 1b2) bewailing
Usage: Occurs in 100 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, bewail, complain, make lamentation, [idiom] more, mourn, [idiom] sore, [idiom] with tears, weep. See also: Genesis 21:16; 2 Samuel 12:21; Psalms 69:11.
Study Notes — Job 27:15
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 27:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 27:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 27:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 27:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 27:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 27:15
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 27:15
- Cambridge Bible on Job 27:15
- Barnes' Notes on Job 27:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 27:15
Context — The Wicked Man’s Portion
13This is the wicked man’s portion from God— the heritage the ruthless receive from the Almighty.
14Though his sons are many, they are destined for the sword; and his offspring will never have enough food.
15His survivors will be buried by the plague, and their widows will not weep for them.
16Though he heaps up silver like dust and piles up a wardrobe like clay, 17what he lays up, the righteous will wear, and his silver will be divided by the innocent.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalms 78:64 | His priests fell by the sword, but their widows could not lament. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 22:18 | Therefore this is what the LORD says concerning Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah: “They will not mourn for him: ‘Alas, my brother! Alas, my sister!’ They will not mourn for him: ‘Alas, my master! Alas, his splendor!’ |
| 3 | 1 Kings 14:10–11 | Because of all this, behold, I am bringing disaster on the house of Jeroboam: I will cut off from Jeroboam every male, both slave and free, in Israel; I will burn up the house of Jeroboam as one burns up dung until it is gone! Anyone belonging to Jeroboam who dies in the city will be eaten by dogs, and anyone who dies in the field will be eaten by the birds of the air.’ For the LORD has spoken. |
| 4 | 1 Kings 21:21–24 | This is what the LORD says: ‘I will bring calamity on you and consume your descendants; I will cut off from Ahab every male in Israel, both slave and free. I will make your house like that of Jeroboam son of Nebat and like that of Baasha son of Ahijah, because you have provoked My anger and caused Israel to sin.’ And the LORD also speaks concerning Jezebel: ‘The dogs will devour Jezebel by the wall of Jezreel.’ Anyone belonging to Ahab who dies in the city will be eaten by dogs, and anyone who dies in the field will be eaten by the birds of the air.” |
| 5 | 1 Kings 16:3–4 | So now I will consume Baasha and his house, and I will make your house like that of Jeroboam son of Nebat: Anyone belonging to Baasha who dies in the city will be eaten by dogs, and anyone who dies in the field will be eaten by the birds of the air.” |
Job 27:15 Summary
This verse, Job 27:15, tells us that the families of wicked people will often suffer as a result of their parents' sinful choices. The survivors will face terrible diseases and their loved ones won't even mourn their passing. This is a sobering reminder that our actions have consequences, not just for ourselves, but for those around us (as seen in Exodus 34:7 and Deuteronomy 5:9). By living a life that honors God, we can trust that He will bless us and our families, as promised in Psalm 112:1-3 and Proverbs 22:9.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the survivors will be buried by the plague in Job 27:15?
This phrase suggests that the descendants of the wicked will suffer a premature and possibly painful death, as seen in other biblical accounts of plagues, such as Exodus 9:14 and Leviticus 26:25.
Why won't the widows weep for their deceased husbands in this verse?
The lack of weeping may indicate that the widows are either overwhelmed by their own struggles or have become hardened to the suffering that has befallen their family, as described in Isaiah 47:7-9, where the widows of Babylon are portrayed as being callous to their own demise.
Is this verse saying that God is cruel to the wicked?
While it may seem that way, the Bible teaches that God is both just and merciful, as seen in Psalm 103:8, and that His punishments are often a result of the wicked's own actions, as stated in Proverbs 10:16 and Romans 6:23.
How does this verse relate to the overall message of the book of Job?
This verse contributes to the larger discussion in Job about the nature of suffering and the character of God, highlighting the consequences of a life lived in defiance of God's will, as contrasted with the blessings promised to the righteous in Psalm 37:3-6 and Matthew 5:10.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways can I ensure that my own life and legacy will not suffer the same fate as the wicked described in Job 27:15?
- How can I cultivate a heart that is sensitive to the suffering of others, rather than becoming hardened like the widows in this verse?
- What are some practical ways I can 'heap up' spiritual treasures, rather than material ones, as alluded to in the surrounding verses?
- In times of suffering or hardship, how can I cling to the promises of God and trust in His goodness, rather than becoming disillusioned or bitter?
Gill's Exposition on Job 27:15
Those that remain of him,.... Of the wicked man after his death; or such that remain, and have escaped the sword and famine: shall be buried in death: the pestilence, emphatically called death by the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 27:15
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 27:15
Those that remain of him; who survive and escape that sword and famine. Shall be buried in death; either, 1. Shall die, and so be buried. Or, 2. Shall be buried as soon as ever they are dead, either because their relations or dependents feared lest they shored come to themselves again, and trouble them and others longer; or because they were not able to bestow any funeral pomp upon them, or thought them unworthy of it. Or, 3. Shall be in a manner utterly extinct in or by death; all their hope, and glory, and name, and memory (which they designed to perpetuate to all ages) shall be buried with them, and they shall never rise again to a blessed life: whereas a good man hath hope in his death, and leaves his good name alive and flourishing in the world, and rests in his grave in assurance of redemption from it, and of a glorious resurrection to a happy and eternal life. His widows; for they had many wives, either to gratify their lust, or to increase and strengthen their family and interest. Shall not weep; either because they durst not lament their death, which was entertained with public joy; or because they were overwhelmed and astonished with the greatness and strangeness of the calamity, and therefore could not weep; or because they also, as well as other persons, groaned under their tyranny and cruelty, and rejoiced in their deliverance from it.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 27:15
Job 27:15 Those that remain of him shall be buried in death: and his widows shall not weep.Ver. 15. Those that remain of him shall be buried in death] That is, shall be presently and privately buried (as some sense it), without any noise or notice. Or, they shall be so hated, that no man shall speak well of them when they are dead; but their name shall be buried, and shall rot with them: so others understand it. Or, they shall be buried alive; as was Zeno the emperor in a fit of an apoplexy. Sepelientur adhuc vivi moribundi (Vatab.). And when as he recovered of that fit in his sepulchre, and cried for help, his wife, Ariadne, was so kind as to deny it him. The like is recorded of Scotus, the great school man. Diodati saith, that by this being buried in death is meant that the wicked dying are plunged into everlasting death, which only is the true death, ενθανατωτελευτησουσι (Sept.). Agreeable whereunto is that phrase, Revelation 2:23, "I will kill her children with death." It is one thing to die, and another thing to be killed with death; this last is the time when death proves a harbinger to hell, when it haleth hell at the heels of it. This is a woeful death indeed.
And his widows shall not weep] Mors mea ne careat lacrimis, saith one. Tears are one of the dews of the dead; but some men, as they have lived undesired (their friends and whole neighbourhood being sick of them, and even longing for a vomit), so they die unlamented by their own widows (for in those days men took many wives, as now the Turks do so many as they are able to maintain, and very coarsely they use them), who are glad that they are thus rid of them, who were wont to lay upon them with their unmanly fists, or otherwise to abuse them. Of King Edwin it is said, that he lived wickedly, died wishedly. And of Henry II, that hearing that his son and successor, John, had conspired against him, he fell into a grievous passion, both cursing his sons and the day wherein himself was born, and in that distemper departed the world which so often he himself had distempered, and had now every man’ s good word to be gone hence. See Jeremiah 22:18. Cum mors crudelem rapuisset saeva Neronem, Credibile est multos Romanam agitasse iocos.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 27:15
(15) Those that remain of him shall be buried in death.—That is, as the context shows, it shall be obscure, and excite no sympathy; their very death shall be as it were a burial, and shall consign them to oblivion. His widows.—That is, those commonly hired for the purpose of making lamentation for the dead, or the widows of those that remain of him.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 27:15
Verse 15. Those that remain of him] שרידיו seridaiv, his remains, whether meaning himself personally, or his family. Shall be buried in death] Shall come to utter and remediless destruction. Death shall have his full conquest over them, and the grave its complete victory. These are no common dead. All the sting, all the wound, and all the poison of sin, remains: and so evident are God's judgments in his and their removal, that even widows shall not weep for them; the public shall not bewail them; for when the wicked perish there is shouting. Mr. Good, following the Chaldee, translates: Entombed in corruption, or in the pestilence. But I see no reason why we should desert the literal reading. Entombed in corruption gives no nervous sense in my judgment; for in corruption are the high and the low, the wicked and the good, entombed: but buried in death is at once nervous and expressive.
Death itself is the place where he shall lie; he shall have no redemption, no resurrection to life; death shall ever have dominion over him. The expression is very similar to that in Lu 16:22, as found in several versions and MSS.: The rich man died, and was buried in hell; and, lifting up his eyes, being in torment, he saw, &c. See my note there.
Cambridge Bible on Job 27:15
15. buried in death] “Death” is here, as often (Jeremiah 15:2; Jeremiah 18:21; Jeremiah 43:11) pestilence. Those that sword and famine spare (Job 27:14) become the prey of the pestilence, and their burial shall be such as those so dying receive, without funeral rites and with no accompaniment of lamenting women. This idea is more distinctly expressed in the next clause, “his widows shall not weep”; comp. Psalms 78:64. Comp. Job’s previous words as to the “burial” of the wicked, ch. Job 21:32.
Barnes' Notes on Job 27:15
Those that remain of him - Those that survive him. Shall be buried in death - Hebrew “shall be buried BY death” (במות bamâveth), that is.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 27:15
15. Buried in death — Or, by death. They who escape war and famine shall fall by some fell pestilence that precludes even a burial.