Job 36:14
Job 36:14 in Multiple Translations
They die in their youth, among the male shrine prostitutes.
They die in youth, and their life is among the unclean.
They die in youth, And their life perisheth among the unclean.
They come to their end while they are still young, their life is short like that of those who are used for sex purposes in the worship of their gods.
They die in their youth; their lives end among the male temple prostitutes.
Their soule dyeth in youth, and their life among the whoremongers.
Their soul dieth in youth, And their life among the defiled.
They die in youth. Their life perishes among the unclean.
They die in youth, and their life is among the unclean.
Their soul shall die in a storm, and their life among the effeminate.
They die while they are still young, disgraced because of their very immoral behavior [EUP].
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 36:14
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Job 36:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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תָּמֹ֣ת
בַּ/נֹּ֣עַר
נַפְשָׁ֑/ם
וְ֝/חַיָּתָ֗/ם
בַּ/קְּדֵשִֽׁים
תָּמֹ֣ת
mûwth
H4191
to die
V-Qal-Juss-3fs
בַּ/נֹּ֣עַר
nôʻar
H5290
youth
Prep | N-ms
נַפְשָׁ֑/ם
nephesh
H5315
soul
N-cs | Suff
וְ֝/חַיָּתָ֗/ם
chay
H2416
alive
Conj | N-fs | Suff
בַּ/קְּדֵשִֽׁים
qâdêsh
H6945
male cult prostitute
Prep | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 36:14
תָּמֹ֣ת
mûwth
H4191
"to die"
V-Qal-Juss-3fs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to die, either literally or as a punishment, and is used in books like Genesis and Exodus. It can also mean to perish or be killed. This concept is seen in the story of Adam and Eve, where death enters the world as a result of sin.
Definition: 1) to die, kill, have one executed 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to die 1a2) to die (as penalty), be put to death 1a3) to die, perish (of a nation) 1a4) to die prematurely (by neglect of wise moral conduct) 1b) (Polel) to kill, put to death, dispatch 1c) (Hiphil) to kill, put to death 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be killed, be put to death 1d1a) to die prematurely
Usage: Occurs in 695 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death, destroy(-er), (cause to, be like to, must) die, kill, necro(-mancer), [idiom] must needs, slay, [idiom] surely, [idiom] very suddenly, [idiom] in (no) wise. See also: Genesis 2:17; Exodus 21:18; Numbers 35:21.
בַּ/נֹּ֣עַר
nôʻar
H5290
"youth"
Prep | N-ms
Youth refers to the early years of life, from childhood to young adulthood. In the Bible, it describes a stage of life, like the youth of David or Samuel.
Definition: youth, boyhood, early life
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: child, youth. See also: Job 33:25; Psalms 88:16; Proverbs 29:21.
נַפְשָׁ֑/ם
nephesh
H5315
"soul"
N-cs | Suff
The Hebrew word for soul or living being, used in the Bible to describe the essence of a person or animal. It encompasses the ideas of life, breath, and vitality, and is translated as 'soul' or 'creature' in the KJV. This word is central to biblical concepts of humanity and existence.
Definition: 1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion 1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man 1b) living being 1c) living being (with life in the blood) 1d) the man himself, self, person or individual 1e) seat of the appetites 1f) seat of emotions and passions 1g) activity of mind 1g1) uncertain 1h) activity of the will 1h1) uncertain 1i) activity of the character 1i1) uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 683 OT verses. KJV: any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, [idiom] dead(-ly), desire, [idiom] (dis-) contented, [idiom] fish, ghost, [phrase] greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, [idiom] jeopardy of) life ([idiom] in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-, thy-) self, them (your) -selves, [phrase] slay, soul, [phrase] tablet, they, thing, ([idiom] she) will, [idiom] would have it. See also: Genesis 1:20; Leviticus 26:43; Judges 18:25.
וְ֝/חַיָּתָ֗/ם
chay
H2416
"alive"
Conj | N-fs | Suff
In the Bible, this word means life or being alive. It can refer to physical life, like in Genesis 1:20, or spiritual life, like in Psalm 30:5.
Definition: adj 1) living, alive 1a) green (of vegetation) 1b) flowing, fresh (of water) 1c) lively, active (of man) 1d) reviving (of the springtime) Aramaic equivalent: chay (חַי "living" H2417)
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] age, alive, appetite, (wild) beast, company, congregation, life(-time), live(-ly), living (creature, thing), maintenance, [phrase] merry, multitude, [phrase] (be) old, quick, raw, running, springing, troop. See also: Genesis 1:20; Deuteronomy 4:9; 2 Kings 5:16.
בַּ/קְּדֵשִֽׁים
qâdêsh
H6945
"male cult prostitute"
Prep | Adj
A male cult prostitute was someone who practiced idolatry and immorality in the name of religion, like the ones condemned by the prophets. The Bible strongly condemns such practices, calling them unclean and sinful.
Definition: male temple prostitute
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: sodomite, unclean. See also: Deuteronomy 23:18; 1 Kings 22:47; Job 36:14.
Study Notes — Job 36:14
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 36:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 36:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 36:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 36:14
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 36:14
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 36:14
- Cambridge Bible on Job 36:14
- Barnes' Notes on Job 36:14
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 36:14
- Sermons on Job 36:14
Context — Elihu Describes God’s Power
12But if they do not obey, then they perish by the sword and die without knowledge.
13The godless in heart harbor resentment; even when He binds them, they do not cry for help.
14They die in their youth, among the male shrine prostitutes.
15God rescues the afflicted by their affliction and opens their ears in oppression. 16Indeed, He drew you from the jaws of distress to a spacious and broad place, to a table full of richness.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 22:16 | They were snatched away before their time, and their foundations were swept away by a flood. |
| 2 | Job 15:32 | It will be paid in full before his time, and his branch will not flourish. |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 23:17 | No daughter or son of Israel is to be a shrine prostitute. |
| 4 | Psalms 55:23 | But You, O God, will bring them down to the Pit of destruction; men of bloodshed and deceit will not live out half their days. But I will trust in You. |
| 5 | Genesis 19:24–25 | Then the LORD rained down sulfur and fire on Sodom and Gomorrah—from the LORD out of the heavens. Thus He destroyed these cities and the entire plain, including all the inhabitants of the cities and everything that grew on the ground. |
| 6 | Genesis 19:5 | They called out to Lot, saying, “Where are the men who came to you tonight? Send them out to us so we can have relations with them!” |
| 7 | Genesis 38:7–10 | But Er, Judah’s firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the LORD; so the LORD put him to death. Then Judah said to Onan, “Sleep with your brother’s wife. Perform your duty as her brother-in-law and raise up offspring for your brother.” But Onan knew that the offspring would not belong to him; so whenever he would sleep with his brother’s wife, he would spill his seed on the ground so that he would not produce offspring for his brother. What he did was wicked in the sight of the LORD, so He put Onan to death as well. |
| 8 | Leviticus 10:1–2 | Now Aaron’s sons Nadab and Abihu took their censers, put fire in them and added incense, and offered unauthorized fire before the LORD, contrary to His command. So fire came out from the presence of the LORD and consumed them, and they died in the presence of the LORD. |
| 9 | Job 21:23–25 | One man dies full of vigor, completely secure and at ease. His body is well nourished, and his bones are rich with marrow. Yet another man dies in the bitterness of his soul, having never tasted prosperity. |
Job 36:14 Summary
This verse is telling us that when people choose to live sinful lives, they can expect to face serious consequences, even at a young age. The 'male shrine prostitutes' refers to a type of idolatrous worship that was common in ancient times, and serves as a reminder that turning away from God can lead to destruction, as seen in Deuteronomy 23:17-18. However, as seen in Job 36:15 and Psalm 50:15, God is always ready to rescue and redeem those who cry out to Him. By turning away from sin and towards God, we can avoid the consequences of a sinful lifestyle and find hope and redemption in Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to die in one's youth among the male shrine prostitutes?
This phrase refers to those who engage in sinful and idolatrous practices, leading to an early death, as seen in Job 36:14, and is a consequence of turning away from God, as warned in Deuteronomy 23:17-18 and 1 Kings 14:24.
Is this verse saying that God causes people to die young?
No, the verse is not saying that God causes people to die young, but rather that those who choose to engage in sinful practices, such as idolatry and immorality, will face the consequences of their actions, as stated in Proverbs 10:27 and Romans 6:23.
What is the significance of the male shrine prostitutes in this verse?
The male shrine prostitutes represent a form of idolatrous worship that was prevalent in ancient times, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 23:17-18, and serve as a symbol of the sinful and rebellious lifestyle that leads to destruction, as seen in Job 36:14 and Jude 1:7.
How does this verse relate to the overall message of the book of Job?
This verse serves as a warning to those who would turn away from God and engage in sinful practices, highlighting the consequences of such actions, and contrasts with the hope and redemption found in God, as seen in Job 36:15 and Job 42:10-17.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I may be engaging in 'youthful' or immature behaviors that could be leading me away from God?
- How can I ensure that I am not harboring resentment or bitterness in my heart, as mentioned in Job 36:13, and instead cry out to God for help?
- What are some idols or sinful practices that I may be tolerating in my life, and how can I turn away from them and towards God?
- In what ways can I trust in God's rescue and redemption, as mentioned in Job 36:15, even in the midst of difficult circumstances?
Gill's Exposition on Job 36:14
They die in youth,.... They, or "their soul" (u); which, though that dies not, being immaterial and immortal; yet being the principal part of man, is put for the whole person, and which being taken away, the body dies.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 36:14
But the hypocrites in heart heap up wrath: they cry not when he bindeth them. Same sentiment as Job 36:11-12 expanded. Verse 13.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 36:14
They die in youth; they provoke God to cut them off before their time. Heb. Their soul (i.e. they themselves) shall die in youth. Their life is; or, their life shall die or be extinct; which verb is understood out of the former clause, after the manner of the Hebrews. The unclean; or, the filthy, or whoremongers, or sodomites; to whose destruction (which happened not long before this time) he may seem to allude. The sense is, they shall die by some dreadful and exemplary stroke of Divine vengeance.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 36:14
Job 36:14 They die in youth, and their life [is] among the unclean.Ver. 14. They die in youth] They die before their time, as Solomon expresseth it; then, when it were better for them to do anything than to die, for they are killed with death, as Jezebel’ s children were, Revelation 2:20-23. Their soul dieth, as the Hebrew here hath it. Their soul perisheth among the boys, their life among the Sodomites, as Beza translateth this text, and thus paraphraseth. Therefore as accursed before God they die, and are reckoned among those impure young men whose youth, being spent in all filthiness and uncleanness, was subject to that most abominable lust which is not to be named. The sum of all is, saith Brentius, Hypocrita peribit turpiter, The hypocrite shall once come to a shameful end. And when the foul sinner shall be damned, what shall become of the fair professor? God will lead such forth with the workers of iniquity, yea, with the worst kind of sinners, Sodomites, for instance, shall he punish them.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 36:14
Verse 14. They die in youth] Exactly what the psalmist says, "Bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days," Psalms 55:23. Literally, the words of Elihu are, "They shall die in the youth of their soul." Their life is among the unclean.] בקדשים bakedeshim, among the whores, harlots, prostitutes, and sodomites. In this sense the word is used, though it also signifies consecrated persons; but we know that in idolatry characters of this kind were consecrated to Baal and Ashtaroth, Venus, Priapus, &c. Mr. Good translates the rabble. The Septuagint: Their life shalt be wounded by the angels.
Cambridge Bible on Job 36:14
14. They die] lit. their soul dieth. They perish in the midst of their days. is among the unclean] Or, perisheth among the unclean, i. e. like the unclean. They die prematurely or in debasement like the hierodouloi in the temples of Baal, comp. 1 Kings 14:24; 1 Kings 15:12.
Barnes' Notes on Job 36:14
They die in youth - Margin, “Their soul dieth.” The word “soul” or “life” in the Hebrew is used to denote oneself. The meaning is, that they would soon be cut down, and share the lot of the openly wicked.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 36:14
14. They die — Better, as in margin, their soul dieth. (Hengstenberg, Hitzig, etc.) Soul is here in contrast with life in the second clause.
Sermons on Job 36:14
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The Eternal Spirit the Gifts That Came by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the presence of dens of vice in our society, indicating that the Lord's coming is near. He refers to the book, which keeps him on the right |
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Enter Into His Rest by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher begins by leading the congregation in praise and worship, emphasizing the importance of praising and magnifying the name of Jesus. He encourages the be |
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What Kind of Being Is Man - Part 3 by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the intelligence and ability of humans to organize and change their environment. He also highlights the presence of a sinful nature within ev |
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(Genesis) Genesis 18:17-21 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Abraham and how God revealed his plans to him regarding the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. The preacher emphasizes that God |
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(Genesis) Genesis 18:22-23 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, Abraham is having a conversation with God about the destruction of the city of Sodom. Abraham starts by asking if God would spare the city if there were fifty right |
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Mercy, Omnipotence, and Justice by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the urgency of recognizing the reality of death and the need for salvation through Christ. He highlights the role of Satan as a destructive |
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(Spiritual Dangers) Being Under God's Authority by Don Currin | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of looking for the good in others and recognizing our own flaws. He encourages appealing to authority with scripture and sound |