Job 30:5
Job 30:5 in Multiple Translations
They were banished from among men, shouted down like thieves,
They were driven forth from among men, (they cried after them as after a thief;)
They are driven forth from the midst of men; They cry after them as after a thief;
They are sent out from among their townsmen, men are crying after them as thieves
They were driven out of the community.
They were chased forth from among men: they shouted at them, as at a theefe.
From the midst they are cast out, (They shout against them as a thief),
They are driven out from among men. They cry after them as after a thief,
They were driven forth from among men , (they cried after them, as after a thief;)
Who snatched up these things out of the valleys, and when they had found any of them, they ran to them with a cry.
Everyone shouted at them as though they were thieves and expelled them from their areas.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 30:5
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Job 30:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מִן
גֵּ֥ו
יְגֹרָ֑שׁוּ
יָרִ֥יעוּ
עָ֝לֵ֗י/מוֹ
כַּ/גַּנָּֽב
מִן
min
H4480
from
Prep
גֵּ֥ו
gêv
H1460
back
N-ms
יְגֹרָ֑שׁוּ
gârash
H1644
to drive out
V-Pual-Imperf-3mp
יָרִ֥יעוּ
rûwaʻ
H7321
to shout
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3mp
עָ֝לֵ֗י/מוֹ
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
כַּ/גַּנָּֽב
gannâb
H1590
thief
Prep | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 30:5
מִן
min
H4480
"from"
Prep
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
גֵּ֥ו
gêv
H1460
"back"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'midst' or 'middle' is used to describe a central location, similar to the Aramaic word 'gav'.
Definition: the back, back
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] among, back, body. See also: Job 30:5; Proverbs 26:3; Proverbs 10:13.
יְגֹרָ֑שׁוּ
gârash
H1644
"to drive out"
V-Pual-Imperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to drive out or expel, often used in the context of divorce or being forced to leave a place, as seen in the story of Israel's exile. It can also mean to trouble or cast out. In the Bible, it appears in books like Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : drive out 1) to drive out, expel, cast out, drive away, divorce, put away, thrust away, trouble, cast up 1a) (Qal) to thrust out, cast out 1b) (Niphal) to be driven away, be tossed 1c) (Piel) to drive out, drive away 1d) (Pual) to be thrust out Also means: ga.rash (גָּרַשׁ ": divorce" H1644H)
Usage: Occurs in 45 OT verses. KJV: cast up (out), divorced (woman), drive away (forth, out), expel, [idiom] surely put away, trouble, thrust out. See also: Genesis 3:24; Joshua 24:18; Psalms 34:1.
יָרִ֥יעוּ
rûwaʻ
H7321
"to shout"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3mp
This word means to shout or make a loud noise, like a war cry or a joyful sound. In Numbers 10:9, the Israelites would shout to sound the alarm for war or to signal a gathering. It is about making a loud noise to get attention.
Definition: 1) to shout, raise a sound, cry out, give a blast 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to shout a war-cry or alarm of battle 1a2) to sound a signal for war or march 1a3) to shout in triumph (over enemies) 1a4) to shout in applause 1a5) to shout (with religious impulse) 1a6) to cry out in distress 1b) (Polal) to utter a shout 1c) (Hithpolel) 1c1) to shout in triumph 1c2) to shout for joy 2) (Niphal) destroyed
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: blow an alarm, cry (alarm, aloud, out), destroy, make a joyful noise, smart, shout (for joy), sound an alarm, triumph. See also: Numbers 10:7; Psalms 60:10; Psalms 41:12.
עָ֝לֵ֗י/מוֹ
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.
כַּ/גַּנָּֽב
gannâb
H1590
"thief"
Prep | N-ms
A thief is someone who takes things that dont belong to them, as seen in the Bible where Jesus teaches about a thief in the night. This word is used to describe people who steal. It appears in various Bible stories.
Definition: thief
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: thief. See also: Exodus 22:1; Proverbs 29:24; Psalms 50:18.
Study Notes — Job 30:5
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 30:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 30:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 30:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 30:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 30:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 30:5
- Cambridge Bible on Job 30:5
- Barnes' Notes on Job 30:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 30:5
- Sermons on Job 30:5
Context — Job’s Honor Turned to Contempt
3Gaunt from poverty and hunger, they gnawed the dry land, and the desolate wasteland by night.
4They plucked mallow among the shrubs, and the roots of the broom tree were their food.
5They were banished from among men, shouted at like thieves,
6so that they lived on the slopes of the wadis, among the rocks and in holes in the ground. 7They cried out among the shrubs and huddled beneath the nettles.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Daniel 4:25 | You will be driven away from mankind, and your dwelling will be with the beasts of the field. You will feed on grass like an ox and be drenched with the dew of heaven, and seven times shall pass you by, until you acknowledge that the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whom He wishes. |
| 2 | Daniel 4:32–33 | You will be driven away from mankind to live with the beasts of the field, and you will feed on grass like an ox. And seven times will pass you by, until you acknowledge that the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whom He wishes.” At that moment the sentence against Nebuchadnezzar was fulfilled. He was driven away from mankind. He ate grass like an ox, and his body was drenched with the dew of heaven, until his hair grew like the feathers of an eagle and his nails like the claws of a bird. |
| 3 | Psalms 109:10 | May his children wander as beggars, seeking sustenance far from their ruined homes. |
| 4 | Genesis 4:12–14 | When you till the ground, it will no longer yield its produce to you. You will be a fugitive and a wanderer on the earth.” But Cain said to the LORD, “My punishment is greater than I can bear. Behold, this day You have driven me from the face of the earth, and from Your face I will be hidden; I will be a fugitive and a wanderer on the earth, and whoever finds me will kill me.” |
Job 30:5 Summary
In Job 30:5, we see that some people were treated very badly and excluded from society, much like thieves. They were forced to live on the outskirts of town and had to scrounge for food, as seen in Job 30:3-4. This reminds us that God cares about people who are struggling and outcast, just as He cares about the poor and the needy in Deuteronomy 15:11. We should also show kindness and compassion to those who are marginalized or excluded, just as God does, and remember that Jesus Himself was treated as an outcast in Matthew 27:44.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be 'banished from among men' in Job 30:5?
Being banished from among men means to be rejected and excluded from society, much like the lepers in Leviticus 13:46, who were forced to live outside the camp and cry out 'Unclean, unclean!'
Why were they 'shouted down like thieves' in Job 30:5?
They were shouted down like thieves because they were treated with contempt and scorn, much like the way Jesus was treated in Matthew 27:44, where the thieves crucified with Him also hurled insults at Him.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the book of Job?
This verse is part of Job's lament in Job 30, where he describes the miserable state of those who are outcasts and rejected, which contrasts with his own situation in Job 29, where he was respected and honored by his community, as seen in Job 29:7-10.
What can we learn from this verse about God's heart for the outcast?
This verse shows that God is concerned about the welfare of the outcast and the marginalized, just as He is concerned about the poor and the needy in Deuteronomy 15:11, and we should also have a heart of compassion and kindness towards them, as seen in Proverbs 19:17.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have been 'banished from among men' or excluded from a group, and how did I feel?
- How can I show kindness and compassion to those who are marginalized or outcast in my community, just as God shows kindness to them?
- What are some things that I can do to help those who are struggling, just as Job is describing in this verse?
- How can I balance my own needs and desires with the needs of those around me, especially those who are struggling or outcast?
Gill's Exposition on Job 30:5
They were driven from among [men],.... From towns and cities, and all civil society, as unfit to be among them; not for any good, it may be observed, but for crimes that they had done, like our
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 30:5
They were driven forth from among men, (they cried after them as after a thief;) They cried - i:e., a cry is raised, etc. Expressing the contempt felt for this race by civilized and well-born Arabs.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 30:5
Giving one another warning of their danger from them.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 30:5
Job 30:5 They were driven forth from among [men], (they cried after them as [after] a thief;)Ver. 5. They were driven forth from among men] E corpore, saith Tremellius, out of the body; that is, out of the community, as not fit to live in a commonwealth. The Jews are, for their inexpiable guilt, banished out of the world, as it were, by a common consent of nations. Out of England they were exiled for ever by King Edward I, A.D. 1290; out of France, 1307; out of Spain, 1492; Portugal, 1597; Naples and Sicily, 1539. In Turkey they pay for the very heads they wear; but in Cyprus, if a Jew be taken (though driven thither by tempest), he is put to death immediately. Country they have none, nor resting place anywhere. In Jerusalem they are not to be found, at this time, a hundred households of them; indeed, in Constantinople and Thessalonica there are esteemed to be about 160,000 Jews; who yet are exceedingly condemned and hated there (Breerwood’ s Inquiries); and at every Easter in danger of being stoned by the Christians, because at that time they crucified our Saviour, derided, and buffeted him (Biddulph). All this, and more, they suffer; and yet they continue, by a just judgment of God upon them, woefully hard hearted, blood thirsty, thievish, treacherous, flagitious. Howbeit there is a remnant according to the election of grace, Romans 11:5. A.D. 1556, at Weissensten, in Germany, a Jew, for theft (they had cried after him with hue and cry, as after a thief), was in this cruel manner to be executed: he was hanged by the feet, with his head downward, between two dogs, which constantly snatched and bit at him.
The strangeness of the torment moved Jacob Andreas, a grave divine, to go to behold it; coming thither, he found the poor wretch, as he hung, repeating verses out of the Hebrew psalms, wherein he cried out to God for mercy. Andreas hereupon took occasion to counsel him to trust in Jesus Christ, the true Saviour of mankind. The Jew, embracing the Christian faith, requested but this one thing, that he might be taken down, and be baptized, though presently after he were hanged again (but by the neck, as Christian malefactors suffered), which was accordingly granted him (Melch. Adam in Vit.). They cried after them as after a thief] Presuming that, by doing nothing, they had learned to do naughtily; and that, having nothing of their own, and not willing to work, they lived by rapine and robbery. Such, therefore, as these they served as Philip of Macedonia did a couple of his idle, and therefore evil, subjects; he made the one of them run out of the country, and the other drive him. Solon made a law at Athens, that every man once a year should show the magistrates by what art or trade he maintained his family. This if he could not do to their good liking, he was presently expelled from the city.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 30:5
Verse 5. They were driven forth] They were persons whom no one would employ; they were driven away from the city; and if any of them appeared, the hue and cry was immediately raised up against them. The last clause Mr. Good translates, "They slunk away from them like a thief," instead of "They cried after them," &c.
Cambridge Bible on Job 30:5
3–8. Description of this wretched class of outcasts. The tenses should all be put in the present. The race of people referred to appears to be the same as that in ch. 24.
Barnes' Notes on Job 30:5
They were driven forth from among men - As vagabonds and outcasts. They were regarded as unfit to live among the civilized and the orderly, and were expelled as nuisances.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 30:5
5. Driven forth from among men — If they dared to show themselves among men they were hooted back to their own bestial homes.
Sermons on Job 30:5
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Esther #3 Ch. 5-7 by Chuck Missler | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Esther from the Bible. He highlights a scene where the king wants to reward Mordecai, but Haman, who wants to hang Mordecai, co |
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Some Considerations Proposed to the City of London, &C. by Isaac Penington | Isaac Penington preaches a sermon urging the City of London and the nation of England to calm their spirits and wait for the Lord's plans, cautioning against rushing into ruin and |
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God the Sovereign of All Kingdoms by Samuel Davies | Samuel Davies preaches about the sovereignty of God over the kingdoms of men, emphasizing that God's omnipotence did not end after creation but continues to govern the world. He ex |
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One More Tender Visitation to the Men of This Generation by Isaac Penington | Isaac Penington passionately urges the people of his generation to consider their actions and attitudes towards those who follow God, emphasizing that mistreatment of God's people |
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The Way of Cain by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of relying on God's defense rather than trying to defend oneself. He refers to the story of Moses and the rebellion of Korah, |
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The Last Day Return to Discernment - Part 2 by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of unity and agreement among believers. He quotes from Psalm 50:22, warning those who forget God that they will face conseque |
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(Genesis) Genesis 4-5:10 by Joe Focht | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the early days of the earth after the fall, describing a pristine state with 50-foot ferns and a sense of safety for children. The speaker i |