Job 31:5
Job 31:5 in Multiple Translations
If I have walked in falsehood or my foot has rushed to deceit,
If I have walked with vanity, or if my foot hath hasted to deceit;
If I have walked with falsehood, And my foot hath hasted to deceit
If I have gone in false ways, or my foot has been quick in working deceit;
Have I lived a deceitful life? Have I been eager to tell lies?
If I haue walked in vanitie, or if my foote hath made haste to deceite,
If I have walked with vanity, And my foot doth hasten to deceit,
“If I have walked with falsehood, and my foot has hurried to deceit
If I have walked with vanity, or if my foot hath hasted to deceit;
If I have walked in vanity, and my foot hath made haste to deceit:
“I solemnly declare that I have never acted wickedly and have never tried to deceive people.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 31:5
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Job 31:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אִם
הָלַ֥כְתִּי
עִם
שָׁ֑וְא
וַ/תַּ֖חַשׁ
עַל
מִרְמָ֣ה
רַגְלִֽ/י
אִם
ʼim
H518
if
Conj
הָלַ֥כְתִּי
hâlak
H1980
to go
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
עִם
ʻim
H5973
with
Prep
שָׁ֑וְא
shâvᵉʼ
H7723
vanity
N-ms
וַ/תַּ֖חַשׁ
chûwsh
H2363
to hasten
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
מִרְמָ֣ה
mirmâh
H4820
deceit
N-fs
רַגְלִֽ/י
regel
H7272
foot
N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 31:5
אִם
ʼim
H518
"if"
Conj
This Hebrew word is used to express conditions or questions, like if or whether. It can also be used to make oaths or express wishes, as in Oh that! It appears in various forms in the KJV, including if, though, and when.
Definition: : if/whether_or/though 1) if 1a) conditional clauses 1a1) of possible situations 1a2) of impossible situations 1b) oath contexts 1b1) no, not 1c) if...if, whether...or, whether...or...or 1d) when, whenever 1e) since 1f) interrogative particle 1g) but rather
Usage: Occurs in 931 OT verses. KJV: (and, can-, doubtless, if, that) (not), [phrase] but, either, [phrase] except, [phrase] more(-over if, than), neither, nevertheless, nor, oh that, or, [phrase] save (only, -ing), seeing, since, sith, [phrase] surely (no more, none, not), though, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] unless, [phrase] verily, when, whereas, whether, while, [phrase] yet. See also: Genesis 4:7; Exodus 22:3; Leviticus 27:27.
הָלַ֥כְתִּי
hâlak
H1980
"to go"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
Means to walk or go, used in many different contexts in the Bible. It can describe physical movement, but also spiritual or emotional journeys. Appears in various forms, such as 'to go' or 'to walk'.
Definition: : walk/move 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to walk 1b2) to walk (fig.) 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to traverse 1c2) to walk about 1d) (Niphal) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 473 OT verses. KJV: (all) along, apace, behave (self), come, (on) continually, be conversant, depart, [phrase] be eased, enter, exercise (self), [phrase] follow, forth, forward, get, go (about, abroad, along, away, forward, on, out, up and down), [phrase] greater, grow, be wont to haunt, lead, march, [idiom] more and more, move (self), needs, on, pass (away), be at the point, quite, run (along), [phrase] send, speedily, spread, still, surely, [phrase] tale-bearer, [phrase] travel(-ler), walk (abroad, on, to and fro, up and down, to places), wander, wax, (way-) faring man, [idiom] be weak, whirl. See also: Genesis 2:14; Judges 4:9; 1 Kings 13:12.
עִם
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Prep
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
שָׁ֑וְא
shâvᵉʼ
H7723
"vanity"
N-ms
Vanity or falsehood, this word describes something empty, useless, or deceitful, like the idols worshipped by the Israelites in Isaiah 41:29, or the lies and false promises spoken by false prophets in Jeremiah 23:25.
Definition: : false 1) emptiness, vanity, falsehood 1a) emptiness, nothingness, vanity 1b) emptiness of speech, lying 1c) worthlessness (of conduct) Also means: shav (שָׁוְא ": vain" H7723H)
Usage: Occurs in 48 OT verses. KJV: false(-ly), lie, lying, vain, vanity. See also: Exodus 20:7; Isaiah 1:13; Psalms 12:3.
וַ/תַּ֖חַשׁ
chûwsh
H2363
"to hasten"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
The Hebrew word for to hurry or be eager with excitement, often translated as to make haste. It can also mean to enjoy or feel something, conveying a sense of enthusiasm or readiness. This word is used in various contexts, including when someone is preparing for action.
Definition: 1) to haste, make haste, hurry 1a) (Qal) to make haste 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to show haste, act quickly, hasten, come quickly
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: (make) haste(-n), ready. See also: Numbers 32:17; Psalms 70:2; Psalms 22:20.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
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.
מִרְמָ֣ה
mirmâh
H4820
"deceit"
N-fs
This Hebrew word means deceit or cheating, like when someone tricks or lies to another person. It appears in stories about dishonest people, like in Jeremiah 8:10, where the prophet talks about the deceit of the Israelites. The word is often translated as 'deceit' or 'craft' in English Bibles.
Definition: deceit, treachery
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: craft, deceit(-ful, -fully), false, feigned, guile, subtilly, treachery. See also: Genesis 27:35; Proverbs 11:1; Psalms 5:7.
רַגְלִֽ/י
regel
H7272
"foot"
N-fs | Suff
This word also means a foot, like when God says he will tread on the wicked in Malachi 4:3. It's used to describe human and animal feet, as well as the base of objects like tables or idols.
Definition: 1) foot 1a) foot, leg 1b) of God (anthropomorphic) 1c) of seraphim, cherubim, idols, animals, table 1d) according to the pace of (with prep) 1e) three times (feet, paces) Aramaic equivalent: re.gal (רְגַל "foot" H7271)
Usage: Occurs in 232 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] be able to endure, [idiom] according as, [idiom] after, [idiom] coming, [idiom] follow, (broken-)foot(-ed, -stool), [idiom] great toe, [idiom] haunt, [idiom] journey, leg, [phrase] piss, [phrase] possession, time. See also: Genesis 8:9; 2 Samuel 22:39; Psalms 8:7.
Study Notes — Job 31:5
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 31:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 31:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 31:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 31:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 31:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 31:5
- Cambridge Bible on Job 31:5
- Barnes' Notes on Job 31:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 31:5
- Sermons on Job 31:5
Context — Job’s Final Appeal
3Does not disaster come to the unjust and calamity to the workers of iniquity?
4Does He not see my ways and count my every step?
5If I have walked in falsehood or my foot has rushed to deceit,
6let God weigh me with honest scales, that He may know my integrity. 7If my steps have turned from the path, if my heart has followed my eyes, or if impurity has stuck to my hands,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Proverbs 12:11 | The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment. |
| 2 | Psalms 44:20–21 | If we had forgotten the name of our God or spread out our hands to a foreign god, would not God have discovered, since He knows the secrets of the heart? |
| 3 | Psalms 12:2 | They lie to one another; they speak with flattering lips and a double heart. |
| 4 | Ezekiel 13:8 | Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Because you have uttered vain words and seen false visions, I am against you, declares the Lord GOD. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 2:5 | This is what the LORD says: “What fault did your fathers find in Me that they strayed so far from Me, and followed worthless idols, and became worthless themselves? |
| 6 | Psalms 4:2 | How long, O men, will my honor be maligned? How long will you love vanity and seek after lies ? Selah |
| 7 | Psalms 7:3–5 | O LORD my God, if I have done this, if injustice is on my hands, if I have rewarded my ally with evil, if I have plundered my foe without cause, then may my enemy pursue me and overtake me; may he trample me to the ground and leave my honor in the dust. Selah |
| 8 | Micah 2:11 | If a man of wind were to come and say falsely, “I will preach to you of wine and strong drink,” he would be just the preacher for this people! |
Job 31:5 Summary
In this verse, Job is essentially saying that if he has been dishonest or deceitful in any way, he wants to be held accountable. He's acknowledging that he's not perfect and may have made mistakes, and he's inviting God to search his heart and examine his actions. This shows that Job values honesty and integrity, and wants to make sure he's living a life that pleases God (as seen in Psalm 51:6, which says 'Behold, You desire truth in the innermost being, and in the hidden part You will make me know wisdom'). By reflecting on this verse, we can learn the importance of being truthful and transparent in our own lives, and of seeking God's guidance and correction when we fail.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Job saying 'If I have walked in falsehood' in this verse?
Job is acknowledging the possibility that he may have unknowingly sinned, and is inviting God to examine his heart and ways, as seen in Jeremiah 17:9-10, where it says 'The heart is deceitful above all things and desperately wicked; who can know it? I, the Lord, search the heart, I test the mind, to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his doings.'
How does this verse relate to the concept of integrity?
In this verse, Job is essentially saying that if he has been dishonest or deceitful in any way, he wants to be held accountable, which demonstrates his commitment to integrity, as also seen in Proverbs 10:9, which says 'He who walks with integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.'
What does it mean for Job's foot to 'rush to deceit'?
This phrase is a metaphor that suggests Job's actions or decisions may have been hastily or impulsively made, potentially leading him down a path of dishonesty or unrighteousness, which is also warned against in Ephesians 4:25, where it says 'Therefore, putting aside falsehood, speak truth each one of you with his neighbor, for we are members of one another.'
How does this verse reflect Job's relationship with God?
This verse shows that Job has a deep desire to be right with God and to be honest with himself, which is a key aspect of their relationship, as also seen in John 14:23, where Jesus says 'If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our dwelling with him.'
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I may be 'walking in falsehood' without even realizing it, and how can I invite God to search my heart and reveal them to me?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of integrity in my daily life, and what are some practical steps I can take to ensure that my actions and decisions align with God's will?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of Psalm 139:23-24, which says 'Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me and know my anxious thoughts; and see if there be any hurtful way in me, and lead me in the everlasting way', to my own life and relationship with God?
- What are some potential consequences of 'rushing to deceit' or acting impulsively, and how can I develop a greater sense of self-awareness and discernment to avoid such pitfalls?
Gill's Exposition on Job 31:5
If I have walked with vanity,.... Or with vain men, as Bar Tzemach interprets it, keeping company and having fellowship with them in their vain and sinful practices; or in the vanity of his mind,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 31:5
If I have walked with vanity, or if my foot hath hasted to deceit; Job's abstinence from evil deeds. Vanity - i:e., falsehood .
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 31:5
Walked, i.e. conversed in the world, dealt with men. With vanity, i.e. with lying, or falsehood, or hypocrisy, as this word is oft used, as 12:3 36:3 , and as the next words explain it. If my foot hath hasted to deceit; if when I have had any temptation or opportunity of enriching myself, by defrauding or wronging others, I have readily and greedily complied with it, as hypocrites (such as you account me) use to do, and have not rejected and abhorred it; for more is here understood than is expressed. The sense is imperfect, and supposeth an imprecation, which is either understood, after the manner of the Hebrews, or expressed in the next verse.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 31:5
Job 31:5 If I have walked with vanity, or if my foot hath hasted to deceit;Ver. 5. If I have walked with vanity] As they do who disquiet themselves in vain, in heaping up riches by evil arts, by deceits and covin in bargaining; by getting other men’ s means fraudulently, &c. "The getting of treasures by a lying tongue" (or any the like indirect course) "is a vanity tossed to and fro for them who seek death," Proverbs 21:6. Eventually such do seek death, though not intentionally; they spin a fair thread to strangle themselves, both temporally and eternally. Such vain and vile ways, therefore, Job carefully declined; for he knew them to be both base and bootless, Furtum a Virg. vocatur inane (Aeneid 6). Ephraim fed upon the wind, the balances of deceit were in his hand; if, thereby, he filled his purse with coin, yet he had emptiness in his soul; Lucrum in arca, damnum in conscientia: filled he was with air, and that air was pestilential too; his breath and death he drew in together. Job would have none of that. Or if my foot hath hasted to deceit] If I have been nimble and active to go beyond and defraud another in any matter, 1 Thessalonians 4:6, which, what is it else but crimea stellionatus, the very sin of deception? and this not only acted, but arted, after long trading in it, as the words of walking and hasting seem to import.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 31:5
Verse 5. If I have walked with vanity] If I have been guilty of idolatry, or the worshipping of a false god: for thus שאו shau, which we here translate vanity, is used Jeremiah 18:15; (compare with Psalms 31:6; Hosea 12:11; and Jonah 2:9,) and it seems evident that the whole of Job's discourse here is a vindication of himself from all idolatrous dispositions and practices.
Cambridge Bible on Job 31:5
1–12. Job clears himself of cherishing or yielding to sensuous desires. This idea is pursued through a series of instances; (1) simple desire, excited by the eye, Job 31:1-4; (2) actual yielding to such desire in word or deed, Job 31:5-8; (3) the grossest form of sensual sin, Job 31:9-12.
Barnes' Notes on Job 31:5
If I have walked with vanity - This is the second specification in regard to his private deportment. He says that his life had been sincere, upright, honest.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 31:5
b. Job’s first protestation is, that he has not practiced deceit, nor acted on dishonest principles, nor departed from the way of chastity, (as indicated in Job 31:1,) a specification which prepares
Sermons on Job 31:5
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(Job: An Epic in Brokenness) 2. Where Job Went Wrong by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the book of Job and explores where Job went wrong in his understanding of God's moral philosophy. The speaker explains that the ancient Orien |
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Fight the Good Fight of Faith by A.B. Simpson | The sermon delves into the significance of the term 'RACA' in biblical times, portraying it as a word of utter contempt and dehumanizing contempt used by the Jews during the time o |
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Psalms 44:20 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith explores the implications of a statement made by Anastasi Mikoyan regarding the similarities between American and Russian philosophies, questioning whether the pursuit |
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The Importance of Our Speech by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the critical importance of controlling the tongue and being filled with the Holy Spirit. It highlights how the tongue can either be a source of life or a sou |
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Guide Posts and Warning Signs by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker shares his personal life verses that have guided him throughout the years. He emphasizes the importance of staying focused on God and seeking a personal |
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Living in Plan A by Teresa Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of holding onto God's word and having a deep relationship with Him. He highlights that many people struggle to grasp and inte |
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There Is a Place With Me by Michael L. Brown | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the book of Jeremiah and God's sense of pain and shock at the actions of His people. The speaker emphasizes the need for personal reflection |