Job 34:11
Job 34:11 in Multiple Translations
For according to a man’s deeds He repays him; according to a man’s ways He brings consequences.
For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to his ways.
For the work of a man will he render unto him, And cause every man to find according to his ways.
For he gives to every man the reward of his work, and sees that he gets the fruit of his ways.
He pays people back for what they've done, and treats them as they deserve.
For he will render vnto man according to his worke, and cause euery one to finde according to his way.
For the work of man he repayeth to him, And according to the path of each He doth cause him to find.
For the work of a man he will give to him, and cause every man to find according to his ways.
For the work of a man he shall render to him, and cause every man to find according to his ways.
For he will render to a man his work, and according to the ways of every one he will reward them.
He ◄pays back/punishes► people for what they have done; he gives them what they deserve for the way that they have conducted their lives.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 34:11
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Job 34:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּ֤י
פֹ֣עַל
אָ֭דָם
יְשַׁלֶּם
ל֑/וֹ
וּֽ/כְ/אֹ֥רַח
אִ֝֗ישׁ
יַמְצִאֶֽ/נּוּ
כִּ֤י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
פֹ֣עַל
pôʻal
H6467
work
N-ms
אָ֭דָם
ʼâdâm
H120
the man (Adam)
N-ms
יְשַׁלֶּם
shâlam
H7999
to complete
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms
ל֑/וֹ
Prep | Suff
וּֽ/כְ/אֹ֥רַח
ʼôrach
H734
way
Conj | Prep | N-cs
אִ֝֗ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
man
N-ms
יַמְצִאֶֽ/נּוּ
mâtsâʼ
H4672
to find
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 34:11
כִּ֤י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
פֹ֣עַל
pôʻal
H6467
"work"
N-ms
A work or deed is what this word refers to, describing something that has been done or made. It can also mean wages or the result of an action.
Definition: 1) work, deed, doing 1a) deed, thing done 1b) work, thing made 1c) wages of work 1d) acquisition (of treasure)
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: act, deed, do, getting, maker, work. See also: Deuteronomy 32:4; Psalms 104:23; Psalms 9:17.
אָ֭דָם
ʼâdâm
H120
"the man (Adam)"
N-ms
Adam was the first human, created by God and mentioned in Genesis 2:19, who married Eve and had sons including Cain, Abel, and Seth.
Definition: The first named man living at the time before the Flood, first mentioned at Gen.2.19; married to Eve (H2332); father of: Cain (H7014B), Abel (H1893) and Seth (H8352); also translated "man" at Gen.2.19,21,23; 3.8,9,20; 5.2; "mankind" at Deu.32.8; "others" at Job.31.33; Another spelling of a.dam (אָדָם "Adam" H0121) man, human being
Usage: Occurs in 526 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] another, [phrase] hypocrite, [phrase] common sort, [idiom] low, man (mean, of low degree), person. See also: Genesis 1:26; Judges 18:7; Psalms 8:5.
יְשַׁלֶּם
shâlam
H7999
"to complete"
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms
This verb means to be at peace or to make peace with someone. It is used in the Bible to describe a state of safety or friendship. In the KJV, it is translated as 'make amends' or 'be at peace'.
Definition: 1) to be complete, be sound 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be complete, be finished, be ended 1a2) to be sound, be uninjured 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to complete, finish 1b2) to make safe 1b3) to make whole or good, restore, make compensation 1b4) to make good, pay 1b5) to requite, recompense, reward 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be performed 1c2) to be repaid, be requited 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to complete, perform 1d2) to make an end of Aramaic equivalent: she.lam (שְׁלֵם "be complete" H8000)
Usage: Occurs in 107 OT verses. KJV: make amends, (make an) end, finish, full, give again, make good, (re-) pay (again), (make) (to) (be at) peace(-able), that is perfect, perform, (make) prosper(-ous), recompense, render, requite, make restitution, restore, reward, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 44:4; Psalms 7:5; Psalms 22:26.
ל֑/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
וּֽ/כְ/אֹ֥רַח
ʼôrach
H734
"way"
Conj | Prep | N-cs
A way or path, describing a road or journey, whether physical or metaphorical. This term is used to talk about travel, direction, and life's journey, often in wisdom literature and prophetic writings. It is found in books like Proverbs and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) way, path 1a) path, road 1b) the path, way, passing of life (fig.) 1c) way of living (fig.) 1d) traveller, wayfarer (meton) Aramaic equivalent: o.rach (אֹ֫רַח "way" H0735)
Usage: Occurs in 58 OT verses. KJV: manner, path, race, rank, traveller, troop, (by-, high-) way. See also: Genesis 18:11; Proverbs 1:19; Psalms 8:9.
אִ֝֗ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
יַמְצִאֶֽ/נּוּ
mâtsâʼ
H4672
"to find"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff
Matsa means to find or attain something, whether it is a physical object, a person, or a condition, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to find, attain to 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to find 1a1a) to find, secure, acquire, get (thing sought) 1a1b) to find (what is lost) 1a1c) to meet, encounter 1a1d) to find (a condition) 1a1e) to learn, devise 1a2) to find out 1a2a) to find out 1a2b) to detect 1a2c) to guess 1a3) to come upon, light upon 1a3a) to happen upon, meet, fall in with 1a3b) to hit 1a3c) to befall 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be found 1b1a) to be encountered, be lighted upon, be discovered 1b1b) to appear, be recognised 1b1c) to be discovered, be detected 1b1d) to be gained, be secured 1b2) to be, be found 1b2a) to be found in 1b2b) to be in the possession of 1b2c) to be found in (a place), happen to be 1b2d) to be left (after war) 1b2e) to be present 1b2f) to prove to be 1b2g) to be found sufficient, be enough 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to find, attain 1c2) to cause to light upon, come upon, come 1c3) to cause to encounter 1c4) to present (offering)
Usage: Occurs in 425 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] be able, befall, being, catch, [idiom] certainly, (cause to) come (on, to, to hand), deliver, be enough (cause to) find(-ing, occasion, out), get (hold upon), [idiom] have (here), be here, hit, be left, light (up-) on, meet (with), [idiom] occasion serve, (be) present, ready, speed, suffice, take hold on. See also: Genesis 2:20; Deuteronomy 22:3; 2 Kings 9:35.
Study Notes — Job 34:11
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 34:11 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 34:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 34:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 34:11
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 34:11
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 34:11
- Cambridge Bible on Job 34:11
- Barnes' Notes on Job 34:11
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 34:11
- Sermons on Job 34:11
Context — Elihu Confirms God’s Justice
9For he has said, ‘It profits a man nothing that he should delight in God.’
10Therefore listen to me, O men of understanding. Far be it from God to do wrong, and from the Almighty to act unjustly.
11For according to a man’s deeds He repays him; according to a man’s ways He brings consequences.
12Indeed, it is true that God does not act wickedly, and the Almighty does not pervert justice. 13Who gave Him charge over the earth? Who appointed Him over the whole world?Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Corinthians 5:10 | For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad. |
| 2 | Romans 2:6 | God “will repay each one according to his deeds.” |
| 3 | Revelation 22:12 | “Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done. |
| 4 | Psalms 62:12 | and loving devotion to You, O Lord. For You will repay each man according to his deeds. |
| 5 | Matthew 16:27 | For the Son of Man will come in His Father’s glory with His angels, and then He will repay each one according to what he has done. |
| 6 | Jeremiah 32:19 | the One great in counsel and mighty in deed, whose eyes are on all the ways of the sons of men, to reward each one according to his ways and according to the fruit of his deeds. |
| 7 | Galatians 6:7–8 | Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. |
| 8 | Proverbs 24:12 | If you say, “Behold, we did not know about this,” does not He who weighs hearts consider it? Does not the One who guards your life know? Will He not repay a man according to his deeds? |
| 9 | 1 Peter 1:17 | Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners. |
| 10 | Proverbs 1:31 | So they will eat the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices. |
Job 34:11 Summary
This verse means that God is fair and just, and He will reward or punish us based on how we live our lives. It's not saying that we can earn our salvation by being good, because that's a gift from God, as seen in Ephesians 2:8-9. But it is saying that our actions have consequences, and God will hold us accountable for them, as stated in Romans 14:12. We should strive to live our lives in a way that is pleasing to God, and trust in His goodness and justice, as seen in Psalm 119:68.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God repays a man according to his deeds?
This means that God is a just God who rewards good deeds and punishes evil ones, as seen in Psalm 62:12 and Jeremiah 17:10, where it says He rewards each person according to their deeds.
Does this verse imply that our salvation is based on our good works?
No, this verse is not talking about salvation, which is a gift from God through faith in Jesus Christ, as stated in Ephesians 2:8-9, but rather about the consequences of our actions in this life.
How can we know what ways of ours will bring consequences from God?
The Bible teaches us that God's ways are not our ways, and His thoughts are not our thoughts, as stated in Isaiah 55:8-9, but we can know His will through His Word and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, as seen in Romans 12:2.
Is this verse saying that God is only concerned with individual actions, not with the heart?
No, the Bible teaches that God looks at the heart, as seen in 1 Samuel 16:7, and this verse is emphasizing that our actions are a reflection of our heart, and God will bring consequences accordingly, as stated in Matthew 15:18-19.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to examine my deeds and ways, and make sure they are pleasing to God?
- How can I ensure that my actions are reflecting a heart that is surrendered to God, and not just going through the motions of religiosity?
- What are some consequences that I have experienced in my life that I can see were a result of my own deeds and ways, and what can I learn from them?
- How can I use this verse to encourage and warn others about the importance of living a life that is pleasing to God, and to point them to the hope of salvation in Jesus Christ?
Gill's Exposition on Job 34:11
For the work of a man will he render unto him,.... The reward of his work, as Ben Gersom interprets it, whether the work of a wicked man or of a good man: and cause every man to find according to [his] ways.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 34:11
For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to his ways. Partly here; fully hereafter (Jeremiah 32:19; Romans 2:6; 1 Peter 1:17; Revelation 22:12).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 34:11
The work, i.e. the reward of his work, or according to his work. Job’ s afflictions, though great and sharp, are not undeserved, but justly inflicted upon him, both for his original corruption, and for many actual transgressions, which are manifest to God, though Job, through his partiality, may not see them. And Job’ s piety shall be recompensed, it may be, in this life, but undoubtedly in the next. And therefore piety is not unprofitable, as Job saith.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 34:11
Job 34:11 For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to [his] ways.Ver. 11. For the work of a man shall he render unto him] This is both his covenant and his custom; so far is he from doing wrong to any, that every man shall be sure to reap as he sows, to drink as he brews, to receive according to that he hath done in the flesh, whether good or evil, 2 Corinthians 5:10. And albeit this is not done forthwith, yet we may write upon it, and reckon that nondum onmium dierum soles occiderunt; as sure as the night followeth the day, a day of account will come, and God will render unto each man reward or punishment according to his works. And cause every man to find according to his ways] According to the course of his life, and not according to this or that particular action. A Doeg may set his foot as far within the sanctuary as a David; and a David may in some particular out sin a firebrand of hell. But "the ways of a man are before the eyes of the Lord, and he pondereth all his goings," Proverbs 5:21. He considereth the bent, frame, and tendency of the heart, and proceeds accordingly.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 34:11
Verse 11. For the work of a man shall he render] God ever will do justice; the righteous shall never be forsaken, nor shall the wicked ultimately prosper.
Cambridge Bible on Job 34:11
10–19. This charge of injustice Elihu rebuts, first, on the general ground of its impiety: God cannot be thought of as acting in the way Job asserted—He rewardeth every man according to his works (Job 34:10-12); and second, he then resolves the general idea into two distinct thoughts, Job 34:13-15, and Job 34:16-19.
Barnes' Notes on Job 34:11
For the work of a man shall he render unto him - He shall treat each man as he deserves - and this is the essence of justice. Of the truth of this, also, there could have been no question.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 34:11
11. The work of a man — ôòì. The same as in Job 7:2, (which see,) and, like the Sanscrit karman, involves the ideas of deed and desert.
Sermons on Job 34:11
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Accountability to God - Part 1 by Leonard Ravenhill | Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the urgency of accountability to God, arguing that if believers truly believed in the imminent return of Jesus, their lives would reflect that belief t |
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Christ Magnified in Our Bodies by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of redeeming the time and not wasting opportunities. He highlights the urgency of spreading the gospel, as there are millions |
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Only One Life Will Soon Be Past by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of living a life that pleases God. He highlights the concept of appearing before the judgment seat of Christ, where believers |
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Set Your Affections Above - Part 2 by Derek Prince | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the prophecy of John the Baptist and the need to prepare the way of the Lord. He emphasizes the importance of raising up valleys and bringing |
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Judgement Seat - Part 2 by Leonard Ravenhill | Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the significance of our lives and actions in the context of the Judgment Seat of Christ, where every believer will be held accountable for their servic |
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At the End of Time - Part 2 by Derek Prince | This sermon delves into the concept of enduring through hardships as a form of training from God, emphasizing the need for courage and perseverance in spreading the gospel despite |
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Revival Series 5 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the downfall of those who have gained wealth and power through dishonest means. He emphasizes that their kingdom will eventually perish, whil |