Job 34:26
Job 34:26 in Multiple Translations
He strikes them for their wickedness in full view,
He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others;
He striketh them as wicked men In the open sight of others;
The evil-doers are broken by his wrath, he puts his hand on them with force before the eyes of all onlookers.
He strikes them down for their wickedness in public where they can be seen
He striketh them as wicked men in the places of the seers,
As wicked He hath stricken them, In the place of beholders.
He strikes them as wicked men in the open sight of others;
He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others;
He hath struck them, as being wicked, in open sight.
Where many people can see it, he strikes/punishes them because of the wicked things that they have done;
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 34:26
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Job 34:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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תַּֽחַת
רְשָׁעִ֥ים
סְפָקָ֗/ם
בִּ/מְק֥וֹם
רֹאִֽים
תַּֽחַת
tachath
H8478
underneath
Prep
רְשָׁעִ֥ים
râshâʻ
H7563
wicked
Adj
סְפָקָ֗/ם
çâphaq
H5606
to slap
V-Qal-Perf-3ms | Suff
בִּ/מְק֥וֹם
mâqôwm
H4725
place
Prep | N-ms
רֹאִֽים
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
V-Qal
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 34:26
תַּֽחַת
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.
רְשָׁעִ֥ים
râshâʻ
H7563
"wicked"
Adj
This word describes someone who is morally wrong, a bad person who is guilty of crime or sin against God or others. It is used to describe the wicked in biblical stories, such as in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) wicked, criminal 1a) guilty one, one guilty of crime (subst) 1b) wicked (hostile to God) 1c) wicked, guilty of sin (against God or man)
Usage: Occurs in 248 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] condemned, guilty, ungodly, wicked (man), that did wrong. See also: Genesis 18:23; Psalms 101:8; Psalms 1:1.
סְפָקָ֗/ם
çâphaq
H5606
"to slap"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms | Suff
To suffice or be enough is the meaning of this Hebrew word. It can also mean to clap hands in satisfaction or grief. The KJV translates it as 'clap, smite, strike, suffice, wallow'.
Definition: 1) to clap, slap 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to slap, clap 1a2) to slap, chastise 1a3) to splash, throw up 1b) (Hiphil) to cause to clap
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: clap, smite, strike, suffice, wallow. See also: Numbers 24:10; Isaiah 2:6; Jeremiah 31:19.
בִּ/מְק֥וֹם
mâqôwm
H4725
"place"
Prep | N-ms
Maqom means a place or location, like a city or a region. It can also refer to a condition of the body or mind. This term is used to describe a wide range of locations and situations.
Definition: 1) standing place, place 1a) standing place, station, post, office 1b) place, place of human abode 1c) city, land, region 1d) place, locality, spot 1e) space, room, distance 1f) region, quarter, direction 1g) give place to, instead of
Usage: Occurs in 379 OT verses. KJV: country, [idiom] home, [idiom] open, place, room, space, [idiom] whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 1:9; Deuteronomy 12:3; 1 Kings 20:24.
רֹאִֽים
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
V-Qal
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
Study Notes — Job 34:26
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 34:26 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 34:26
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 34:26
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 34:26
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 34:26
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 34:26
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 34:26
- Cambridge Bible on Job 34:26
- Barnes' Notes on Job 34:26
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 34:26
- Sermons on Job 34:26
Context — Elihu Confirms God’s Justice
24He shatters the mighty without inquiry and sets up others in their place.
25Therefore, He recognizes their deeds; He overthrows them in the night and they are crushed.
26He strikes them for their wickedness in full view,
27because they turned aside from Him and had no regard for any of His ways. 28They caused the cry of the poor to come before Him, and He heard the outcry of the afflicted.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 58:10–11 | The righteous will rejoice when they see they are avenged; they will wash their feet in the blood of the wicked. Then men will say, “There is surely a reward for the righteous! There is surely a God who judges the earth!” |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 21:21 | Then all the men of his city will stone him to death. So you must purge the evil from among you, and all Israel will hear and be afraid. |
| 3 | Isaiah 66:24 | “As they go forth, they will see the corpses of the men who have rebelled against Me; for their worm will never die, their fire will never be quenched, and they will be a horror to all mankind.” |
| 4 | 2 Samuel 12:11–12 | This is what the LORD says: ‘I will raise up adversity against you from your own house. Before your very eyes I will take your wives and give them to another, and he will lie with them in broad daylight. You have acted in secret, but I will do this thing in broad daylight before all Israel.’” |
| 5 | Revelation 18:9–10 | Then the kings of the earth who committed sexual immorality and lived in luxury with her will weep and wail at the sight of the smoke rising from the fire that consumes her. In fear of her torment, they will stand at a distance and cry out: “Woe, woe to the great city, the mighty city of Babylon! For in a single hour your judgment has come.” |
| 6 | Revelation 18:20 | Rejoice over her, O heaven, O saints and apostles and prophets, because God has pronounced for you His judgment against her. |
| 7 | 1 Timothy 5:24 | The sins of some men are obvious, going ahead of them to judgment; but the sins of others do not surface until later. |
| 8 | 1 Timothy 5:20 | But those who persist in sin should be rebuked in front of everyone, so that the others will stand in fear of sin. |
| 9 | Exodus 14:30 | That day the LORD saved Israel from the hand of the Egyptians, and Israel saw the Egyptians dead on the shore. |
| 10 | Deuteronomy 13:9–11 | Instead, you must surely kill him. Your hand must be the first against him to put him to death, and then the hands of all the people. Stone him to death for trying to turn you away from the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. Then all Israel will hear and be afraid, and will never again do such a wicked thing among you. |
Job 34:26 Summary
This verse means that God will punish the wicked in a way that everyone can see, as a warning to others. This is not because God is cruel, but because He is a just and fair judge, as seen in Psalm 119:137. God wants us to know that He will not tolerate wickedness, and that we will be held accountable for our actions, as stated in Romans 14:12. By recognizing God's power and authority, we can be motivated to live our lives in a way that is pleasing to Him, as described in Colossians 1:10.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to strike the wicked in full view?
This means that God's judgment on the wicked is often public and visible, as seen in Psalm 92:7, where it says that the wicked will be destroyed, and in Proverbs 10:9, which states that the man of integrity walks securely, but the one who makes his ways crooked will be found out.
Is God being cruel by striking the wicked?
No, God is not being cruel, but rather just, as He is a righteous judge, as stated in Deuteronomy 32:4, which says that God's ways are just and fair, and in Romans 3:26, which explains that God is both just and the justifier of those who have faith in Jesus Christ.
What is the purpose of God striking the wicked in full view?
The purpose is to demonstrate His power and authority, and to serve as a warning to others, as seen in Job 37:24, which says that God is feared by those who know Him, and in Ezekiel 18:23, which states that God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather desires that they turn from their wicked ways and live.
How can we apply this verse to our lives?
We can apply this verse by recognizing that God is a just judge who will ultimately punish the wicked, and by living our lives in accordance with His will, as stated in Matthew 25:31-46, which describes the final judgment, and in 2 Corinthians 5:10, which says that we will all appear before the judgment seat of Christ.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which God's judgment on the wicked is visible in our world today?
- How can I ensure that I am not counted among the wicked, but rather among the righteous?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to turn from wickedness and seek God's righteousness?
- How can I use this verse to warn others about the dangers of wickedness and the importance of seeking God's righteousness?
Gill's Exposition on Job 34:26
He striketh them as wicked men,.... Such is the strict justice of God, that he never strikes men, or inflicts punishment on them, or brings down his judgments upon them, but as wicked men, and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 34:26
He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others; Striketh - chasteneth. As , [ tachat (H8478)] - literally, under; i:e., because they are wicked.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 34:26
As wicked men, i.e. as he useth to smite wicked men, with a grievous and terrible stroke. Compare . Or, for wicked men; or, because they are wicked men, therefore he destroys them without any regard to their quality. In the open sight of others; in public view, for their greater shame, and for the greater glory of God’ s justice, and for the greater terror of other oppressors, and comfort of the oppressed.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 34:26
Job 34:26 He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others;Ver. 26. He striketh them as wicked men, &c.] Complodit cos, saith Junius, scilicet ut inflatas vesicas in sun ipsorum sede, he striketh upon them, as blown bladders, in their own seat. This is an elegant similitude, setting forth the sudden overthrow of graceless great ones, as with a kind of noise, and not without public notice; for it followeth, In the open sight of others] Heb. In the place of beholders, in proscenio, as upon a stage or scaffold, Discant iustitiam moniti; et non temnere numen, others may hear and fear, and do no more so. God is pleased for this purpose to bang up some notorious offenders as it were in gibbets; as Pharaoh, Sennacherib, Antiochus, Herod, Julian. See those writs of execution, 1 Corinthians 10:5-7, and be wise by others’ woes; enjoy their follies, and gather, with the bee, sweet honey out of those bitter weeds, Poena ad paucos, metus ad omnes. Punishment to the poor, fear at all.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 34:26
(26) He striketh them as wicked men.—Rather, in the place of wicked men he striketh them: i.e., the wicked—that is, “He executeth His judgments in the sight of all beholders, striking down wicked men in their very place, so that there can be no doubt as to who are stricken or why they are stricken.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 34:26
Verse 26. He striketh them as wicked men] At other times he executes his judgments more openly; and they are suddenly destroyed in the sight of the people.
Cambridge Bible on Job 34:26
20–28. God’s strict justice may be seen in His government of the peoples and their princes alike. His justice is unerring, for it is guided by omniscient insight. Punishing oppression, it avenges the cause of the poor and afflicted.
Barnes' Notes on Job 34:26
He striketh them as wicked men - literally, “Under the wicked, or on account of the wicked, he smites them.” That is, he deals with them “as if” they were wicked; he regards and treats them as such.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 34:26
26. In the open sight of others — Literally, They (the mighty) are punished like malefactors, in the place of beholders; that is, where all can see, in order that they may take warning.
Sermons on Job 34:26
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Philemon I. 17-19 by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches on the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation, using the letter of Paul to Philemon as a powerful example. He emphasizes the need to extend grace and |
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A Wounded Spirit and Destroyed Life's by Keith Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the importance of addressing the destructive impact of neglect, negativity, and lack of compassion within families, highlighting the need for repentance, for |
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Old Time Religion by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the state of society and the abundance of leisure time that people have. He emphasizes the importance of knowing certain truths rather than |
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(Through the Bible) Isaiah 63-66 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of worshiping the beast and receiving his mark. He emphasizes that those who engage in such worship will face the wrath of God, b |
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The Centrality of the Lamb - Part 2 by J. Sidlow Baxter | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing the sinful nature of humanity and the need for a savior. He notes that there is a growing interest in the Bibl |
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What Can the Righteous Do? by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the preacher highlights the current state of the world, describing it as a hopeless mess in various areas such as government, law observance, morality, and family l |
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Separated From Our Loved Ones! by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the urgency of seeking God's mercy and salvation. He shares personal experiences and illustrations of people who died suddenly, emphasizing |