Job 35:8
Job 35:8 in Multiple Translations
Your wickedness affects only a man like yourself, and your righteousness only a son of man.
Thy wickedness may hurt a man as thou art; and thy righteousness may profit the son of man.
Thy wickedness may hurt a man as thou art; And thy righteousness may profit a son of man.
Your evil-doing may have an effect on a man like yourself, or your righteousness on a son of man.
No—your sins only affect people like yourself, and whatever good you do only affects them too.
Thy wickednesse may hurt a man as thou art: and thy righteousnes may profite ye sonne of man.
For a man like thyself [is] thy wickedness, And for a son of man thy righteousness.
Your wickedness may hurt a man as you are, and your righteousness may profit a son of man.
Thy wickedness may hurt a man as thou art : and thy righteousness may profit the son of man.
Thy wickedness may hurt a man that is like thee: and thy justice may help the son of man.
It is other people who suffer because of the wicked things that you do, but by doing good things for people, you help them.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 35:8
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Job 35:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לְ/אִישׁ
כָּמ֥וֹ/ךָ
רִשְׁעֶ֑/ךָ
וּ/לְ/בֶן
אָ֝דָ֗ם
צִדְקָתֶֽ/ךָ
לְ/אִישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
man
Prep | N-ms
כָּמ֥וֹ/ךָ
kᵉmôw
H3644
like
Prep | Suff
רִשְׁעֶ֑/ךָ
reshaʻ
H7562
wickedness
N-ms | Suff
וּ/לְ/בֶן
bên
H1121
son
Conj | Prep | N-ms
אָ֝דָ֗ם
ʼâdâm
H120
the man (Adam)
N-ms
צִדְקָתֶֽ/ךָ
tsᵉdâqâh
H6666
righteousness
N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 35:8
לְ/אִישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
Prep | 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.
כָּמ֥וֹ/ךָ
kᵉmôw
H3644
"like"
Prep | Suff
This word means like or as, used to compare things. It appears in the Bible to describe similarities or to make comparisons, such as in the book of Psalms.
Definition: adv 1) like, as, the like of which conj 2) when, according as, as it were
Usage: Occurs in 126 OT verses. KJV: according to, (such) as (it were, well as), in comparison of, like (as, to, unto), thus, when, worth. See also: Genesis 19:15; Job 40:17; Psalms 29:6.
רִשְׁעֶ֑/ךָ
reshaʻ
H7562
"wickedness"
N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for wickedness, describing wrong or immoral actions, as seen in the wickedness of enemies or those hostile to God. It appears in various forms, such as iniquity or wickedness. This concept is discussed in biblical books like Psalms and Proverbs.
Definition: 1) wrong, wickedness, guilt 1a) wickedness (as violence and crime against civil law) 1b) wickedness (of enemies) 1c) wickedness (in ethical relations)
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: iniquity, wicked(-ness). See also: Deuteronomy 9:27; Proverbs 12:3; Psalms 5:5.
וּ/לְ/בֶן
bên
H1121
"son"
Conj | Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
אָ֝דָ֗ם
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.
צִדְקָתֶֽ/ךָ
tsᵉdâqâh
H6666
"righteousness"
N-fs | Suff
Encompasses the idea of righteousness, including justice, virtue, and morality, often describing God's attribute or the standard for human behavior. It is used to describe the ideal for personal conduct and societal norms, emphasizing the importance of living a righteous life.
Definition: 1) justice, righteousness 1a) righteousness (in government) 1a1) of judge, ruler, king 1a2) of law 1a3) of Davidic king Messiah 1b) righteousness (of God's attribute) 1c) righteousness (in a case or cause) 1d) righteousness, truthfulness 1e) righteousness (as ethically right) 1f) righteousness (as vindicated), justification, salvation 1f1) of God 1f2) prosperity (of people) 1g) righteous acts Aramaic equivalent: tsid.qah (צִדְקָה "righteousness" H6665)
Usage: Occurs in 150 OT verses. KJV: justice, moderately, right(-eous) (act, -ly, -ness). See also: Genesis 15:6; Proverbs 16:31; Psalms 5:9.
Study Notes — Job 35:8
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 35:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 35:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 35:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 35:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 35:8
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 35:8
- Cambridge Bible on Job 35:8
- Barnes' Notes on Job 35:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 35:8
- Sermons on Job 35:8
Context — Elihu Recalls God’s Justice
6If you sin, what do you accomplish against Him? If you multiply your transgressions, what do you do to Him?
7If you are righteous, what do you give Him, or what does He receive from your hand?
8Your wickedness affects only a man like yourself, and your righteousness only a son of man.
9Men cry out under great oppression; they plead for relief from the arm of the mighty. 10But no one asks, ‘Where is God my Maker, who gives us songs in the night,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezekiel 22:30 | I searched for a man among them to repair the wall and stand in the gap before Me on behalf of the land, so that I should not destroy it. But I found no one. |
| 2 | Job 42:8 | So now, take seven bulls and seven rams, go to My servant Job, and sacrifice a burnt offering for yourselves. Then My servant Job will pray for you, for I will accept his prayer and not deal with you according to your folly. For you have not spoken accurately about Me, as My servant Job has.” |
| 3 | Acts 27:24 | and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And look, God has granted you the lives of all who sail with you.’ |
| 4 | Psalms 106:30 | But Phinehas stood and intervened, and the plague was restrained. |
| 5 | Joshua 7:1–5 | The Israelites, however, acted unfaithfully regarding the things devoted to destruction. Achan son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of what was set apart. So the anger of the LORD burned against the Israelites. Meanwhile, Joshua sent men from Jericho to Ai, which is near Beth-aven to the east of Bethel, and told them, “Go up and spy out the land.” So the men went up and spied out Ai. On returning to Joshua, they reported, “There is no need to send all the people; two or three thousand men are enough to go up and attack Ai. Since the people of Ai are so few, you need not wear out all our people there.” So about three thousand men went up, but they fled before the men of Ai. And the men of Ai struck down about thirty-six of them, chasing them from the gate as far as the quarries and striking them down on the slopes. So the hearts of the people melted and became like water. |
| 6 | Jonah 1:12 | “Pick me up,” he answered, “and cast me into the sea, so it may quiet down for you. For I know that I am to blame for this violent storm that has come upon you.” |
| 7 | Psalms 106:23 | So He said He would destroy them— had not Moses His chosen one stood before Him in the breach to divert His wrath from destroying them. |
| 8 | Genesis 12:2 | I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. |
| 9 | Hebrews 11:7 | By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in godly fear built an ark to save his family. By faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith. |
| 10 | Genesis 18:24–33 | What if there are fifty righteous ones in the city? Will You really sweep it away and not spare the place for the sake of the fifty righteous ones who are there? Far be it from You to do such a thing—to kill the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked are treated alike. Far be it from You! Will not the Judge of all the earth do what is right?” So the LORD replied, “If I find fifty righteous ones within the city of Sodom, on their account I will spare the whole place.” Then Abraham answered, “Now that I have ventured to speak to the Lord—though I am but dust and ashes— suppose the fifty righteous ones lack five. Will You destroy the whole city for the lack of five?” He replied, “If I find forty-five there, I will not destroy it.” Once again Abraham spoke to the LORD, “Suppose forty are found there?” He answered, “On account of the forty, I will not do it.” Then Abraham said, “May the Lord not be angry, but let me speak further. Suppose thirty are found there?” He replied, “If I find thirty there, I will not do it.” And Abraham said, “Now that I have ventured to speak to the Lord, suppose twenty are found there?” He answered, “On account of the twenty, I will not destroy it.” Finally, Abraham said, “May the Lord not be angry, but let me speak once more. Suppose ten are found there?” And He answered, “On account of the ten, I will not destroy it.” When the LORD had finished speaking with Abraham, He departed, and Abraham returned home. |
Job 35:8 Summary
This verse, Job 35:8, is saying that when we do something wrong, it hurts people around us, and when we do something right, it helps people around us. It's like a ripple effect, where our actions have consequences for those nearby, as seen in the way we treat others (Matthew 25:40). We should try to make good choices because they can make a big difference in the lives of those around us, and ultimately, we will give an account of our actions to God (Romans 14:12). By living in a way that honors God and blesses others, we can have a positive impact on the world around us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main point of Job 35:8?
The main point of Job 35:8 is that our actions, whether good or bad, primarily affect other people, not God, as seen in the verse 'Your wickedness affects only a man like yourself, and your righteousness only a son of man' (Job 35:8). This is also echoed in Psalm 51:4, which says that our sin is against God, but our actions have consequences for those around us.
How does this verse relate to our accountability to God?
This verse reminds us that while our actions may not directly affect God, we are still accountable to Him for our choices, as stated in Romans 14:12, which says 'So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God'
What does it mean to be 'a man like yourself' or 'a son of man' in this context?
In this context, 'a man like yourself' and 'a son of man' refer to fellow human beings, emphasizing that our actions have consequences for those around us, as seen in the way we treat others, as taught in Matthew 25:40, 'whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me'
How can we apply this verse to our daily lives?
We can apply this verse by recognizing that our choices have real consequences for those around us, and striving to live in a way that honors God and blesses others, as encouraged in Colossians 3:17, which says 'And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him'
Reflection Questions
- How do my daily choices affect those around me, and what impact can I have on their lives?
- In what ways can I use my actions to bless and serve others, and thereby honor God?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to be more mindful of the consequences of my actions, and how can I make positive changes?
- How can I balance the knowledge that my actions affect others with the understanding that I am ultimately accountable to God?
Gill's Exposition on Job 35:8
Thy wickedness [may hurt] a man as thou [art],.... But not God: a man may hurt himself by his wickedness; his body, by bringing various diseases upon it, through debauchery and intemperance; his
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 35:8
Look unto the heavens, and see; and behold the clouds which are higher than thou.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 35:8
If God were such a one as thou art, he might have benefit or hurt by thine actions; but being an infinite, independent, and self-sufficient Being, he is far exalted above all thy good or evil.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 35:8
Job 35:8 Thy wickedness [may hurt] a man as thou [art]; and thy righteousness [may profit] the son of man.Ver. 8. Thy wickedness may hurt a man as thou art] Wicked men are many ways mischievous to others; and have much to answer for their other men’ s sins. How many are undone by their murders, adulteries, robberies, false testimonies, blasphemies, and other rotten speeches, to the corrupting of good manners! &c. What hurt is done daily by the devil’ s factors, to men’ s souls, bodies, names, estates! Besides that they betray the land wherein they live into the hands of divine justice, while they do wickedly with both hands earnestly, Micah 7:3; that I speak not of the manifold miseries they pull upon themselves. And thy righteousness may profit the son of man] Thyself and others; for the just liveth by his own faith; he maketh a living of it, and a good one too. And as for his charity, it is the mother of all manner of good works, whereof others have the benefit. Papists, and some as silly, have shrunk up charity to a hand’ s breadth, to giving of alms. But besides that, a good man draweth out, not only his sheaf, but his soul to the hungry. He also warneth the unruly, comforteth the feeble-minded, supporteth the weak, and tradeth all his talents for the good of others, 1 Thessalonians 5:14.
He is a common blessing to all that are about him. As Plutarch said of the neighbouring villages of Rome, in Numa’ s time, That sucking in the air of that city, they breathed δικαιοσυνην, righteousness; so may it be said of the city of God, and her citizens.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 35:8
Verse 8. Thy wickedness may hurt] It is better to translate this literally: To a man like thyself is thy wickedness: And to the son of man, thy righteousness: That is: - Thou mayest injure thyself and others by thy wickedness, And thou mayest benefit both by thy righteousness; But God thou canst neither hurt nor profit.
Cambridge Bible on Job 35:8
8. The verse reads literally: thy wickedness is to (touches, affects) a man as thou art, and thy righteousness is to one of mankind, i. e. thyself who art a man; for it cannot touch God who is exalted above such influence.
Barnes' Notes on Job 35:8
Thy wickedness may hurt a Man as thou art - That is, it may injure him, but not God. He is too far exalted above man, and too independent of man in his sources of happiness, to be affected by what he can do.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 35:8
8. Thy wickedness… son of man — The original reads more tersely, For a man like thyself is thy wickedness; and for a son of man thy righteousness. Man, and not God, loses or gains according as man is wicked or righteous.
Sermons on Job 35:8
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Life Changing Message!!@! - His and His Alone by K.P. Yohannan | This sermon emphasizes the radical commitment to following Jesus, illustrated through personal stories of persecution, sacrifice, and unwavering faith. It highlights the importance |
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God Seeks a Man of Prayer by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the lack of justice and salvation in the world, drawing parallels to historical events such as the Vietnam War, the tragedy of the boat peop |
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(The Word for Today) Isaiah 16:1 - Part 2 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the importance of standing up for Jesus Christ in a fallen world. He emphasizes the need for young adults to abstain from the immoralit |
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The Destiny of Man by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding and fulfilling our destiny as Christians. He explains that our destiny is to live for the glory and honor of |
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Great Prayers of History by F.J. Huegel | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Daniel in the lion's den from the Bible. He highlights how Daniel remained faithful to God and continued to pray despite a decre |
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Apostleship - Part 2 by Norman Grubb | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of fulfilling the word of God and helping others see their true identity in Christ. They mention that everyone has a role to p |
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The Power of One Man's Intercession by Dennis Kinlaw | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the power of one person to make a difference in God's circumstances. He reflects on the difficulty of getting people to change and acknowledg |