Job 30:14
Job 30:14 in Multiple Translations
They advance as through a wide breach; through the ruins they keep rolling in.
They came upon me as a wide breaking in of waters: in the desolation they rolled themselves upon me.
As through a wide breach they come: In the midst of the ruin they roll themselves upon me.
As through a wide broken place in the wall they come on, I am overturned by the shock of their attack.
They come in through a wide breach; they rush in as the wall comes tumbling down.
They came as a great breach of waters, and vnder this calamitie they come on heapes.
As a wide breach they come, Under the desolation have rolled themselves.
As through a wide breach they come. They roll themselves in amid the ruin.
They came upon me as a wide breaking in of waters : in the desolation they rolled themselves upon me .
They have rushed in upon me, as when a wall is broken, and a gate opened, and have rolled themselves down to my miseries.
It is as though I am a city wall and [SIM] they have broken through the wall, and they have come crashing down on me.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 30:14
BAB
Word Study
Hover over any word to see its amplified meaning. Click a word to explore its full definition and translation comparisons.
Amplified text is generated using scripting to tie together English translations for comparison. Always refer to the core BSB translation and original Hebrew/Greek text for accuracy. Anomalies may occur.
Job 30:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
כְּ/פֶ֣רֶץ
רָחָ֣ב
יֶאֱתָ֑יוּ
תַּ֥חַת
שֹׁ֝אָ֗ה
הִתְגַּלְגָּֽלוּ
כְּ/פֶ֣רֶץ
perets
H6556
breach
Prep | N-ms
רָחָ֣ב
râchâb
H7342
broad
Adj
יֶאֱתָ֑יוּ
ʼâthâh
H857
to come
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
תַּ֥חַת
tachath
H8478
underneath
Prep
שֹׁ֝אָ֗ה
shôwʼ
H7722
ravage
N-fs
הִתְגַּלְגָּֽלוּ
gâlal
H1556
to roll
V-f-Perf-3cp
Hebrew Word Study
Select any word above to explore its original meaning, root, and usage across Scripture.
Use ← → arrow keys to navigate between words.
Hebrew Word Reference — Job 30:14
כְּ/פֶ֣רֶץ
perets
H6556
"breach"
Prep | N-ms
A breach is a break or gap, like a hole in a wall or a sudden outburst of emotion. This word can also mean a burst of God's anger or wrath.
Definition: 1) breach, gap, bursting forth 1a) bursting forth, outburst 1b) breach 1c) broken wall 1d) outburst (fig. of God's wrath)
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: breach, breaking forth (in), [idiom] forth, gap. See also: Genesis 38:29; Job 30:14; Psalms 106:23.
רָחָ֣ב
râchâb
H7342
"broad"
Adj
This word means broad or wide, describing something that is roomy or spacious. It can also mean proud or arrogant, and is used to describe a person's attitude. In the KJV, it is translated as broad or large.
Definition: broad, wide Also means: ra.chav (רָחָב ": arrogant" H7342I)
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: broad, large, at liberty, proud, wide. See also: Genesis 34:21; Job 30:14; Psalms 101:5.
יֶאֱתָ֑יוּ
ʼâthâh
H857
"to come"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
To arrive or come to a place, it can also mean to bring something. It is used in the Bible to describe the coming of people, events, or things.
Definition: 1) to come, arrive 1a) (Qal) to come (of men, time, beasts, calamity) 1b) (Hiphil) to bring Aramaic equivalent: a.tah (אֲתָה "to come" H0858)
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: (be-, things to) come (upon), bring. See also: Deuteronomy 33:2; Isaiah 41:5; Psalms 68:32.
תַּ֥חַת
tachath
H8478
"underneath"
Prep
This Hebrew word means underneath or below, often used to describe physical locations or positions. It appears in various books, including Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to indicate something is under or beneath something else. The word has several related meanings.
Definition: : under/below 1) the under part, beneath, instead of, as, for, for the sake of, flat, unto, where, whereas n m 1a) the under part adv accus 1b) beneath prep 1c) under, beneath 1c1) at the foot of (idiom) 1c2) sweetness, subjection, woman, being burdened or oppressed (fig) 1c3) of subjection or conquest 1d) what is under one, the place in which one stands 1d1) in one's place, the place in which one stands (idiom with reflexive pronoun) 1d2) in place of, instead of (in transferred sense) 1d3) in place of, in exchange or return for (of things mutually interchanged) conj 1e) instead of, instead of that 1f) in return for that, because that in compounds 1g) in, under, into the place of (after verbs of motion) 1h) from under, from beneath, from under the hand of, from his place, under, beneath
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: as, beneath, [idiom] flat, in(-stead), (same) place (where...is), room, for...sake, stead of, under, [idiom] unto, [idiom] when...was mine, whereas, (where-) fore, with. See also: Genesis 1:7; Deuteronomy 7:24; 1 Kings 20:42.
שֹׁ֝אָ֗ה
shôwʼ
H7722
"ravage"
N-fs
Devastation or destruction, this word describes a place or thing that has been ruined or laid waste, like the desolate land described in Jeremiah 4:23, or the destruction caused by a storm, as in Psalm 107:25.
Definition: ravage
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: desolate(-ion), destroy, destruction, storm, wasteness. See also: Job 30:3; Proverbs 1:27; Psalms 35:8.
הִתְגַּלְגָּֽלוּ
gâlal
H1556
"to roll"
V-f-Perf-3cp
The Hebrew word 'to roll' means to move something in a rolling motion, and it can be used literally or figuratively. It appears in various forms, such as rolling away or rolling down, and is used in different contexts throughout the Bible. This verb can also mean to flow down or to seek occasion.
Definition: 1) to roll, roll away, roll down, roll together 1a) (Qal) to roll 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to roll up 1b2) to flow down 1c) (Pilpel) to roll 1d) (Poal) to be rolled 1e) (Hithpoel) to roll oneself 1f) (Hithpalpel) to roll oneself 1g) (Hiphil) to roll away Aramaic equivalent: ge.lal (גְּלָל "great" H1560)
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: commit, remove, roll (away, down, together), run down, seek occasion, trust, wallow. See also: Genesis 29:3; Psalms 22:9; Psalms 37:5.
Study Notes — Job 30:14
Show Verse Quote Highlights
- Context
- Cross References
- Job 30:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 30:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 30:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 30:14
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 30:14
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 30:14
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 30:14
- Cambridge Bible on Job 30:14
- Barnes' Notes on Job 30:14
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 30:14
- Sermons on Job 30:14
Context — Job’s Honor Turned to Contempt
12The rabble arises at my right; they lay snares for my feet and build siege ramps against me.
13They tear up my path; they profit from my destruction, with no one to restrain them.
14They advance as through a wide breach; through the ruins they keep rolling in.
15Terrors are turned loose against me; they drive away my dignity as by the wind, and my prosperity has passed like a cloud. 16And now my soul is poured out within me; days of affliction grip me.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Job 22:16 | They were snatched away before their time, and their foundations were swept away by a flood. |
| 2 | Psalms 18:4 | The cords of death encompassed me; the torrents of chaos overwhelmed me. |
| 3 | Psalms 69:14–15 | Rescue me from the mire and do not let me sink; deliver me from my foes and out of the deep waters. Do not let the floods engulf me or the depths swallow me up; let not the Pit close its mouth over me. |
| 4 | Isaiah 8:7–8 | the Lord will surely bring against them the mighty floodwaters of the Euphrates — the king of Assyria and all his pomp. It will overflow its channels and overrun its banks. It will pour into Judah, swirling and sweeping over it, reaching up to the neck; its spreading streams will cover your entire land, O Immanuel! |
Job 30:14 Summary
In Job 30:14, Job describes his enemies advancing and overwhelming him like a flood through a broken wall. This verse helps us understand that sometimes we may feel like we're facing a huge and powerful enemy, but God is always with us and can help us through the toughest times (as seen in Psalm 46:1-3). Just like Job, we can trust in God's sovereignty and provision, even when we feel like our world is crashing down around us (as encouraged in Romans 8:28). By trusting in God, we can find peace and comfort, even in the midst of great challenges.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 'wide breach' mentioned in Job 30:14?
The 'wide breach' refers to a gap or opening in a wall or defense, allowing the enemy to advance and pour in, as seen in the context of Job 30:12-13, where the rabble arises and lays snares for Job's feet, similar to the breaches in the walls of Jerusalem described in 2 Kings 25:10.
How does this verse relate to Job's overall experience?
This verse is part of Job's lamentation of his suffering, where he feels like his enemies are advancing and overwhelming him, as described in Job 30:12-16, similar to the feelings of despair expressed in Psalms 38:4 and Lamentations 3:2.
What does it mean for the enemies to 'keep rolling in'?
The phrase 'keep rolling in' suggests a continuous and relentless attack, like a flood or a rolling wave, leaving Job feeling helpless and overwhelmed, much like the description of God's judgment in Ezekiel 26:3-5, where the enemy's attacks are compared to waves crashing against the shore.
How can we apply this verse to our own lives?
This verse reminds us that we may face similar feelings of being overwhelmed by our enemies or circumstances, but we can trust in God's sovereignty and provision, just as Job ultimately did, as expressed in Job 42:2-3, and as encouraged in Romans 8:28 and Psalm 23:4.
Reflection Questions
- What are the 'ruins' that the enemies are rolling in through, and how might this relate to my own experiences of feeling broken or devastated?
- How do I feel when I am faced with a 'wide breach' in my own life, and what are some ways I can turn to God for comfort and strength?
- In what ways can I identify with Job's feelings of being overwhelmed and helpless, and how can I apply the lessons from his story to my own life?
- What are some 'enemies' that I may be facing in my own life, and how can I trust in God's power and protection to overcome them?
Gill's Exposition on Job 30:14
They came [upon me] as a wide breaking in [of waters],.... As when a wide breach is made in the banks of a river, or of the sea, the waters rush through in great abundance, with great rapidity and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 30:14
They came upon me as a wide breaking in of waters: in the desolation they rolled themselves upon me. Waters - (so 2 Samuel 5:20). But it is better to retain the image of Job 30:12-13.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 30:14
As a wide breaking in of waters; as fiercely and violently as a river doth when a great breach is made in the bank which kept it in. Heb. as at a wide breach; as a besieging army, having made a breach in the walls of the city, do suddenly and forcibly rush into it. In the desolation; or, for or instead of a desolation, i.e. that they might utterly destroy me, and make me desolate. Or, in the waste place, i. e. in that part of the bank or wall which was wasted or broken down. They rolled themselves upon me; as the waters or soldiers come rolling or tumbling in at the breach.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 30:14
Job 30:14 They came [upon me] as a wide breaking in [of waters]: in the desolation they rolled themselves [upon me].Ver. 14. They came upon me as a wide breaking in of waters] Quasi irruptione lata invadunt me. As soldiers when they have made a breach in a wall, come tumbling in upon the town, and sack and ransack it, yea, raze it, and harass it; so have these dealt with me. They rolled themselves upon me] Labouring wholly to suppress me, Genesis 43:18. Taking occasion by this my downfall, which they ought rather to have lamented and pitied, they unmercifully fell upon me, as if they themselves had lived out of the reach of God’ s rod.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 30:14
(14) As a wide breaking in of waters.—Or, as through a wide breach they come. “In the midst of the crash they roll themselves upon me;” or, “instead of a tempest” (i.e., like a tempest) “they roll themselves upon me.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 30:14
Verse 14. They came upon me as a wide breaking in] They storm me on every side. In the desolation they rolled themselves] When they had made the breach, they rolled in upon me as an irresistible torrent. There still appears to be an allusion to a besieged city: the sap, the breach, the storm, the flight, the pursuit, and the slaughter. See the following verse.
Cambridge Bible on Job 30:14
14. The verse reads, They come in as through a wide breach, Amidst the crash they roll themselves upon me. The figure is that of a stormed fastness. The “crash” is that of the falling walls.
Barnes' Notes on Job 30:14
They came upon me as a wide breaking-in of waters - The Hebrew here is simply, “Like a wide breach they came,” and the reference may be, not to an inundation, as our translators supposed, but to an
Whedon's Commentary on Job 30:14
14. A wide breaking in — A wide breach. See “breach upon breach,” Job 16:14. By a figure common in the Scriptures, (like that of “cup” for its contents,) breach stands for the inrushing soldiers.
Sermons on Job 30:14
| Sermon | Description | |
|---|---|---|
|
(2 Samuel) the Grateful Retrospect by David Guzik | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on Psalm 18 and the deliverance of David from his enemies. The speaker highlights the sense of danger that David expresses in the psalm, includi |
|
"The Greatness of God's Deliverance" by A.W. Tozer | A.W. Tozer emphasizes the greatness of God's deliverance, illustrating how David, surrounded by sorrow and enemies, called upon the Lord and received divine intervention. He explai |
|
David Confessing God as His Refuge by Bob Hoekstra | Bob Hoekstra preaches on the importance of trusting in God as our refuge and hiding place. Just like David, who often confessed God as his refuge, we are encouraged to turn to God |
|
The Flood by Bill Randles | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that the world, despite its glitter and glamour, is under judgment and wrath. He warns against getting too excited about worldly things, suc |
|
Sunday Night Meditations 02 Message and Song - 1950's by Welcome Detweiler | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the parable of the lost sheep from Luke's Gospel Chapter 15. The sermon begins by setting the context, where the religious leaders are criti |
|
Epistle 56 by George Fox | George Fox preaches about the importance of heeding the light of Christ within, which calls our minds away from worldly lusts and evil desires, and towards God for renewal and wors |