Job 29:13
Job 29:13 in Multiple Translations
The dying man blessed me, and I made the widow’s heart sing for joy.
The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy.
The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me; And I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy.
The blessing of him who was near to destruction came on me, and I put a song of joy into the widow's heart.
Those who were about to die blessed me; I made the widow sing for joy.
The blessing of him that was ready to perish, came vpon me, and I caused the widowes heart to reioyce.
The blessing of the perishing cometh on me, And the heart of the widow I cause to sing.
the blessing of him who was ready to perish came on me, and I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy.
The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.
The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me, and I comforted the heart of the widow.
Those who were suffering and about to die praised [PRS] me, and I caused widows [SYN] to sing joyfully, because of my helping them.
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Job 29:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בִּרְכַּ֣ת
אֹ֭בֵד
עָלַ֣/י
תָּבֹ֑א
וְ/לֵ֖ב
אַלְמָנָ֣ה
אַרְנִֽן
בִּרְכַּ֣ת
Bᵉrâkâh
H1293
blessing
N-fs
אֹ֭בֵד
ʼâbad
H6
to perish
V-Qal
עָלַ֣/י
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
תָּבֹ֑א
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
וְ/לֵ֖ב
lêb
H3820
heart
Conj | N-ms
אַלְמָנָ֣ה
ʼalmânâh
H490
widow
N-fs
אַרְנִֽן
rânan
H7442
to overcome
V-Hiphil-Imperf-1cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 29:13
בִּרְכַּ֣ת
Bᵉrâkâh
H1293
"blessing"
N-fs
In the Bible, a blessing is a gift from God, bringing prosperity and praise. It appears in Genesis and Psalms, where people bless God and each other. This concept is central to Jewish and Christian traditions.
Definition: 1) blessing 2) (source of) blessing 3) blessing, prosperity 4) blessing, praise of God 5) a gift, present 6) treaty of peace
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: blessing, liberal, pool, present. See also: Genesis 12:2; 2 Kings 5:15; Psalms 3:9.
אֹ֭בֵד
ʼâbad
H6
"to perish"
V-Qal
To perish means to be destroyed or lost, whether it's a person, animal, or thing, like the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah in Genesis 19.
Definition: 1) perish, vanish, go astray, be destroyed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) perish, die, be exterminated 1a2) perish, vanish (fig.) 1a3) be lost, strayed 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to destroy, kill, cause to perish, to give up (as lost), exterminate 1b2) to blot out, do away with, cause to vanish, (fig.) 1b3) cause to stray, lose 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to destroy, put to death 1c1a) of divine judgment 1c2) object name of kings (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (אֲבַד "to destroy" H0007)
Usage: Occurs in 174 OT verses. KJV: break, destroy(-uction), [phrase] not escape, fail, lose, (cause to, make) perish, spend, [idiom] and surely, take, be undone, [idiom] utterly, be void of, have no way to flee. See also: Exodus 10:7; Psalms 112:10; Psalms 1:6.
עָלַ֣/י
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
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.
תָּבֹ֑א
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
וְ/לֵ֖ב
lêb
H3820
"heart"
Conj | N-ms
Leb refers to the heart, but also represents feelings, will, and intellect in the Bible. It is used figuratively to describe the center of something, and is often translated as heart or mind. Leb is a complex concept that encompasses emotions and thoughts.
Definition: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, 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
Usage: Occurs in 552 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] care for, comfortably, consent, [idiom] considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart(-ed), [idiom] heed, [idiom] I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), [idiom] regard(-ed), [idiom] themselves, [idiom] unawares, understanding, [idiom] well, willingly, wisdom. See also: Genesis 6:5; 2 Samuel 13:33; Psalms 4:8.
אַלְמָנָ֣ה
ʼalmânâh
H490
"widow"
N-fs
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.
אַרְנִֽן
rânan
H7442
"to overcome"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-1cs
This Hebrew verb means to sing or shout for joy, often used to express praise or triumph, as seen in Psalm 98:4 where believers are called to shout for joy to the Lord. It can also mean to cry aloud in distress or to summon others. This word is used to describe a loud, vocal expression of emotion.
Definition: 1) to overcome 1a) (Hithpolel) to be overcome
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: aloud for joy, cry out, be joyful (greatly, make to) rejoice, (cause to) shout (for joy), (cause to) sing (aloud, for joy, out), triumph. See also: Leviticus 9:24; Psalms 132:9; Psalms 5:12.
Study Notes — Job 29:13
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 29:13 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 29:13
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 29:13
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 29:13
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 29:13
- Cambridge Bible on Job 29:13
- Barnes' Notes on Job 29:13
- Sermons on Job 29:13
Context — Job’s Former Blessings
11For those who heard me called me blessed, and those who saw me commended me,
12because I rescued the poor who cried out and the fatherless who had no helper.
13The dying man blessed me, and I made the widow’s heart sing for joy.
14I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; justice was my robe and my turban. 15I served as eyes to the blind and as feet to the lame.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Philemon 1:7 | I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints. |
| 2 | Job 22:9 | You sent widows away empty-handed, and the strength of the fatherless was crushed. |
| 3 | Job 31:19–20 | if I have seen one perish for lack of clothing, or a needy man without a cloak, if his heart has not blessed me for warming him with the fleece of my sheep, |
| 4 | Isaiah 27:13 | And in that day a great ram’s horn will sound, and those who were perishing in Assyria will come forth with those who were exiles in Egypt. And they will worship the LORD on the holy mountain in Jerusalem. |
| 5 | 2 Timothy 1:16–18 | May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he has often refreshed me and was unashamed of my chains. Indeed, when he arrived in Rome, he searched diligently until he found me. May the Lord grant Onesiphorus His mercy on that day. You know very well how much he ministered to me in Ephesus. |
| 6 | Deuteronomy 24:13 | be sure to return it to him by sunset, so that he may sleep in his own cloak and bless you, and this will be credited to you as righteousness before the LORD your God. |
| 7 | Psalms 67:4 | Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for You judge the peoples justly and lead the nations of the earth. Selah |
| 8 | 2 Corinthians 9:12–14 | For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God. Because of the proof this ministry provides, the saints will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all the others. And their prayers for you will express their affection for you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you. |
| 9 | Isaiah 65:14 | My servants will shout for joy with a glad heart, but you will cry out with a heavy heart and wail with a broken spirit. |
| 10 | Proverbs 31:6–9 | Give strong drink to one who is perishing, and wine to the bitter in soul. Let him drink and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more. Open your mouth for those with no voice, for the cause of all the dispossessed. Open your mouth, judge righteously, and defend the cause of the poor and needy. |
Job 29:13 Summary
[This verse shows how Job's life was a blessing to others, even those who were dying or struggling. He showed compassion and care to those in need, and brought joy to those who were hurting. This is a great example for us to follow, as we are called to love our neighbors and care for those in need, just like Jesus taught us in Matthew 22:39. By following Job's example, we can bring hope and comfort to those around us, and point them to the love and care of God.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the dying man blessed Job?
This phrase suggests that even those who were near death were blessed by Job's presence and ministry, much like the way Jesus was blessed by the thief on the cross in Luke 23:42-43, and it shows the impact of Job's faithfulness and compassion on those around him.
How did Job make the widow's heart sing for joy?
Job's actions, as described in Job 29:12, where he rescued the poor and the fatherless, would have brought comfort and relief to widows, allowing them to experience joy again, much like the way God commands us to care for the widow and the orphan in Deuteronomy 10:18.
What can we learn from Job's interactions with the dying man and the widow?
We can learn the importance of being a blessing to others, especially those who are suffering or in need, just as Jesus taught us to love our neighbors as ourselves in Matthew 22:39, and to care for the least of these in Matthew 25:31-46.
How does this verse relate to Job's overall character?
This verse highlights Job's compassionate and righteous character, which is also described in Job 29:14, where he puts on righteousness like a robe, demonstrating his commitment to living a life that is pleasing to God, as described in Micah 6:8.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can be a blessing to those who are suffering or in need, just like Job was?
- How can I show compassion and care to the widows and orphans in my community, as commanded in James 1:27?
- What does it mean to 'make someone's heart sing for joy', and how can I bring joy to those around me?
- How can I, like Job, use my life to bring comfort and relief to those who are hurting, and to point them to the hope of the gospel?
Gill's Exposition on Job 29:13
The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me,.... That were ready to perish through the oppression of others, or through want of the necessaries of life, or through false charges
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 29:13
Because I delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, and him that had none to help him.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 29:13
The blessing, wherewith both he and others for his sake blessed me, and begged that God would bless me. To perish; to lose his life or estate by the malice and tyranny of wicked men. The widow’ s heart; who are the common objects of injuries and oppressions, because for the most part they are unable, either to offend those who molest them, or to defend themselves from their violence. To sing for joy, for her great and unexpected deliverance.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 29:13
Job 29:13 The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and I caused the widow’ s heart to sing for joy.Ver. 13. The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me] Such poor creatures as were destined to destruction, and seasonably delivered by my means, gave me their good words and wishes; yea, they cried me up for their gracious deliverer, with a courage, as the Grecians did Flaminius, the Roman general, as the Christian captives did Hunniades, who had set them at liberty from Turkish slavery; as the drowning man pulled out of the water by King Alphonsus, cried, Arragon, Arragon; and as the Italian prisoners in ‘ 88, released and sent home by Queen Elizabeth, sainted her, and said, That although they were Papists, yet they would worship no saint but her. And I caused the widow’ s heart to sing for joy] sc. By ready righting her upon her adversary; and this out of conscience of duty, and not for her importunity, as that unjust judge, Luke 18:5, or because she conjured him to it, as that widow did Adrian the emperor, to whom, when he had answered, That he was not at leisure to hear her cause, she boldly replied, Kαιμη Bασιλευε, Then lay down the empire. Whereupon he turned again, and did her right, and sent her away a joyful woman (Dio in Adrian).
Cambridge Bible on Job 29:13
11–17. The ground of this universal reverence—Job’s benevolent care of the poor and his strict justice to their cause.
Barnes' Notes on Job 29:13
The blessing of him that was ready to perish ... - Of the man who was falsely accused, and who was in danger of being condemned, or of him who was exposed to death by poverty and want.
Sermons on Job 29:13
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(Through the Bible) Philemon by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of trusting in God's plan, even when we only see a part of the picture and cry out in dismay. He uses the example of Joseph an |
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The Blowing of the Great Trumpet by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches on the significance of 'The day of the Lord' as a time when God's power is prominently displayed, bringing both trouble and deliverance. The blowing of the gr |
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(Costa Rica) the Ministry of Refreshing Others by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of refreshment and how it can come in times of rejection and despair. He uses the example of David, who was feeling rejected and h |
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2 Timothy - Part 2 by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the spiritual lesson found in the progression of music notes from F sharp to F natural to F flat. He emphasizes the importance of truth in th |
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2 Timothy - Part 7 by John Hunter | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the events surrounding Paul's arrival in Rome during a time of chaos and destruction caused by a fire. A man named Onesiphorus diligently see |
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Onesiphorus: The New Testament Ebedmelech. by Andrew Bonar | Andrew Bonar emphasizes the profound impact of Onesiphorus on the Apostle Paul, illustrating how this faithful friend provided support and encouragement during Paul's imprisonment. |
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The Beatitudes the Fifth Beatitude by A.W. Pink | A.W. Pink emphasizes the significance of the fifth Beatitude, 'Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy,' highlighting that true mercifulness is a reflection of the me |