Job 31:12

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

For it is a fire that burns down to Abaddon; it would root out my entire harvest.

American Standard Version (1901)

For it is a fire that consumeth unto Destruction, And would root out all mine increase.

Bible in Basic English

It would be a fire burning even to destruction, and taking away all my produce.

Free Bible Version

for this sin is like a fire that leads to destruction, destroying everything I have.

King James (Authorized) Version

For it is a fire that consumeth to destruction, and would root out all mine increase.

Translation for Translators

My committing adultery would produce in me a fire like [MET] the fire that burns people in hell, and it would burn up everything that I own.

Unlocked Literal Bible

For that is a fire that consumes as far as Abaddon, and it would burn all my harvest to the root.

Noah Webster Bible

For it is a fire that consumeth to destruction, and would root out all my increase.

World English Bible

for it is a fire that consumes to destruction, and would root out all my increase.

Young's Literal Translation

For a fire it [is], to destruction it consumeth, And among all mine increase doth take root,

Context

Job’s Final Appeal

¹¹For that would be a heinous crime, an iniquity to be judged. ¹²For it is a fire that burns down to Abaddon; it would root out my entire harvest.

Summary

In this verse, Job expresses the seriousness of adultery as a sin, acknowledging it as a heinous crime deserving of judgment. He recognizes that such an act would lead to destruction and bring about ruin in his life. Job's commitment to righteousness and faithfulness is evident as he affirms his determination to avoid this immoral behavior. This verse underscores the importance of maintaining purity and fidelity in relationships, reflecting Job's integrity and devotion to God.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

For it is a fire - Nothing is so destructive of domestic peace. Where jealousy exists, unmixed misery dwells; and the adulterer and fornicator waste their substance on the unlawful objects of their impure affections.

Job 31:12

Job’s Final Appeal

¹¹For that would be a heinous crime, an iniquity to be judged. ¹²For it is a fire that burns down to Abaddon; it would root out my entire harvest.

Scripture
Sermons
Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

For it is a fire that burns down to Abaddon; it would root out my entire harvest.

American Standard Version (1901)

For it is a fire that consumeth unto Destruction, And would root out all mine increase.

Bible in Basic English

It would be a fire burning even to destruction, and taking away all my produce.

Free Bible Version

for this sin is like a fire that leads to destruction, destroying everything I have.

King James (Authorized) Version

For it is a fire that consumeth to destruction, and would root out all mine increase.

Translation for Translators

My committing adultery would produce in me a fire like [MET] the fire that burns people in hell, and it would burn up everything that I own.

Unlocked Literal Bible

For that is a fire that consumes as far as Abaddon, and it would burn all my harvest to the root.

Noah Webster Bible

For it is a fire that consumeth to destruction, and would root out all my increase.

World English Bible

for it is a fire that consumes to destruction, and would root out all my increase.

Young's Literal Translation

For a fire it [is], to destruction it consumeth, And among all mine increase doth take root,

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Job 31:12

Verse

Context

Job’s Final Appeal

Summary

Commentary

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

Job 31:12

Job’s Final Appeal

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes