Job 36:17

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Job 36:17 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

But now you are laden with the judgment due the wicked; judgment and justice have seized you.

King James Version KJV

But thou hast fulfilled the judgment of the wicked: judgment and justice take hold on thee.

American Standard Version ASV

But thou art full of the judgment of the wicked: Judgment and justice take hold on thee.

Bible in Basic English BBE

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Free Bible Version FBV

But you are preoccupied with the fate of the wicked; judgment and justice fill your mind.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

But thou art ful of the iudgement of the wicked, though iudgement and equitie maintaine all things.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And the judgment of the wicked thou hast fulfilled, Judgment and justice are upheld — because of fury,

World English Bible WEB

“But you are full of the judgment of the wicked. Judgment and justice take hold of you.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

But thou hast fulfilled the judgment of the wicked: judgment and justice take hold on thee .

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Thy cause hath been judged as that of the wicked, cause and judgment thou shalt recover.

Translation for Translators T4T

But now, you are being punished [MTY] as wicked people are punished; God [PRS] has been punishing you ◄justly/as you deserve►.

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Job 36:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/דִין רָשָׁ֥ע מָלֵ֑אתָ דִּ֖ין וּ/מִשְׁפָּ֣ט יִתְמֹֽכוּ

וְ/דִין dîyn H1779 judgment Conj | N-ms

רָשָׁ֥ע râshâʻ H7563 wicked Adj

מָלֵ֑אתָ mâlêʼ H4390 to fill V-Qal-Perf-2ms

דִּ֖ין dîyn H1779 judgment N-ms

וּ/מִשְׁפָּ֣ט mishpâṭ H4941 justice Conj | N-ms

יִתְמֹֽכוּ tâmak H8551 to grasp V-Qal-Imperf-3mp

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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 36:17

וְ/דִין dîyn H1779 "judgment" Conj | N-ms

Judgment or a legal suit is the meaning of this word, used to describe a cause, plea, or dispute in the Bible.

Definition: 1) judgment 1a) judgment 1b) cause, plea 1c) condemnation, judgment 1d) dispute, legal suit, strife 1e) government Aramaic equivalent: din (דִּין "judgment" H1780)

Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: cause, judgement, plea, strife. See also: Deuteronomy 17:8; Proverbs 20:8; Psalms 9:5.

רָשָׁ֥ע 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.

מָלֵ֑אתָ mâlêʼ H4390 "to fill" V-Qal-Perf-2ms

To fill means to make something full or complete, like filling a container or fulfilling a promise. This word is used in many contexts, including being full of joy or having a job completed.

Definition: 1) to fill, be full 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be full 1a1a) fulness, abundance (participle) 1a1b) to be full, be accomplished, be ended 1a2) to consecrate, fill the hand 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be filled, be armed, be satisfied 1b2) to be accomplished, be ended 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to fill 1c2) to satisfy 1c3) to fulfil, accomplish, complete 1c4) to confirm 1d) (Pual) to be filled 1e) (Hithpael) to mass themselves against Aramaic equivalent: me.la (מְלָא "to fill" H4391)

Usage: Occurs in 242 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, confirm, [phrase] consecrate, be at an end, be expired, be fenced, fill, fulfil, (be, become, [idiom] draw, give in, go) full(-ly, -ly set, tale), (over-) flow, fulness, furnish, gather (selves, together), presume, replenish, satisfy, set, space, take a (hand-) full, [phrase] have wholly. See also: Genesis 1:22; 2 Chronicles 16:14; Psalms 10:7.

דִּ֖ין dîyn H1779 "judgment" N-ms

Judgment or a legal suit is the meaning of this word, used to describe a cause, plea, or dispute in the Bible.

Definition: 1) judgment 1a) judgment 1b) cause, plea 1c) condemnation, judgment 1d) dispute, legal suit, strife 1e) government Aramaic equivalent: din (דִּין "judgment" H1780)

Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: cause, judgement, plea, strife. See also: Deuteronomy 17:8; Proverbs 20:8; Psalms 9:5.

וּ/מִשְׁפָּ֣ט mishpâṭ H4941 "justice" Conj | N-ms

Mishpat means justice or judgment, and is often used to describe God's righteous judgment, as well as human laws and decisions, in books like Deuteronomy and Isaiah.

Definition: : judgement/punishment 1) judgment, justice, ordinance 1a) judgment 1a1) act of deciding a case 1a2) place, court, seat of judgment 1a3) process, procedure, litigation (before judges) 1a4) case, cause (presented for judgment) 1a5) sentence, decision (of judgment) 1a6) execution (of judgment) 1a7) time (of judgment) 1b) justice, right, rectitude (attributes of God or man) 1c) ordinance 1d) decision (in law) 1e) right, privilege, due (legal) 1f) proper, fitting, measure, fitness, custom, manner, plan

Usage: Occurs in 406 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] adversary, ceremony, charge, [idiom] crime, custom, desert, determination, discretion, disposing, due, fashion, form, to be judged, judgment, just(-ice, -ly), (manner of) law(-ful), manner, measure, (due) order, ordinance, right, sentence, usest, [idiom] worthy, [phrase] wrong. See also: Genesis 18:19; 1 Kings 2:3; Psalms 1:5.

יִתְמֹֽכוּ tâmak H8551 "to grasp" V-Qal-Imperf-3mp

This Hebrew word means to grasp or hold something, like taking hold of a person or object. It is used in books like Genesis and Psalms to describe helping or supporting someone.

Definition: 1) to grasp, hold, support, attain, lay hold of, hold fast 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to grasp, lay hold of, attain 1a2) to hold up, support 1a3) to hold, keep 1a4) to take hold of each other 1b) (Niphal) to be seized, be held

Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: (take, up-) hold (up), maintain, retain, stay (up). See also: Genesis 48:17; Proverbs 5:22; Psalms 16:5.

Study Notes — Job 36:17

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Context
Cross References
Job 36:17 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Job 36:17
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 36:17
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 36:17
Trapp's Commentary on Job 36:17
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 36:17
Cambridge Bible on Job 36:17
Barnes' Notes on Job 36:17
Whedon's Commentary on Job 36:17
Sermons on Job 36:17

Context — Elihu Describes God’s Power

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.

17But now you are laden with the judgment due the wicked; judgment and justice have seized you.

18Be careful that no one lures you with riches; do not let a large bribe lead you astray. 19Can your wealth or all your mighty effort keep you from distress?

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Revelation 18:4	Then I heard another voice from heaven say: “Come out of her, My people, so that you will not share in her sins or contract any of her plagues.
2	Romans 1:32	Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things are worthy of death, they not only continue to do these things, but also approve of those who practice them.
3	Job 34:36	If only Job were tried to the utmost for answering like a wicked man.
4	Job 16:5	But I would encourage you with my mouth, and the consolation of my lips would bring relief.
5	Job 22:11	it is so dark you cannot see, and a flood of water covers you.
6	Job 34:8	He keeps company with evildoers and walks with wicked men.

Job 36:17 Summary

[This verse is a reminder that our actions have consequences, and if we are living in sin or disobedience, we can expect to face judgment. As it says in Romans 2:2, God's judgment is based on truth, and we will be held accountable for our actions. However, as believers, we can trust that God is our loving Father and desires to bless us, not condemn us, as seen in Romans 8:1. By seeking to live a life of obedience and righteousness, we can avoid the judgment due the wicked and instead experience God's love and mercy.]

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Job 36:17 say I am laden with the judgment due the wicked if I am a believer?

This verse is a warning that our actions can still have consequences, even as believers, as seen in Galatians 6:7-8, and it is a call to examine our hearts and actions to ensure we are living righteously.

What does it mean for judgment and justice to seize me?

It means that we will face the consequences of our actions, and God's justice will be upheld, as stated in Psalm 89:14, where righteousness and justice are the foundation of God's throne.

How can I avoid being laden with the judgment due the wicked?

By living a life of obedience to God's commands, as stated in Deuteronomy 28:1-2, and seeking to do what is right in His eyes, we can avoid the judgment due the wicked and instead receive God's blessings.

Is this verse saying that believers will never face difficulties or hardships?

No, this verse is not saying that, as we see in John 16:33 and 2 Timothy 3:12, believers will face tribulations and persecutions, but we can trust that God is with us and will see us through them.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways in which I may be inadvertently inviting judgment into my life, and how can I repent and turn to God?
How can I ensure that my actions and decisions are aligned with God's justice and righteousness?
In what ways can I trust God's sovereignty and goodness, even when facing difficulties or hardships, and how can I use those experiences to grow closer to Him?
What does it mean for me to 'open my ears in oppression' as mentioned in Job 36:15, and how can I cultivate a heart that is receptive to God's voice in difficult times?

Gill's Exposition on Job 36:17

But thou hast fulfilled the judgment of the wicked,.... Some (w) take this to be a continuation of the happiness Job would have enjoyed, had he behaved in his affliction as he ought to have done;

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 36:17

But thou hast fulfilled the judgment of the wicked: judgment and justice take hold on thee.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 36:17

The judgment; or, the cause, or sentence, as the word most properly signifieth. Thou hast fully pleaded their cause, and justified the hard and reproachful speeches which wicked men in their rage utter against God, condemning God and justifying themselves. Judgment and justice take hold on thee; or, therefore (which is oft understood) the sentence and judgment (or, the judicial sentence, to wit, of the wicked now mentioned) shall take hold on thee. Thou hast maintained their cause against God, and God shall pass against thee their sentence, or the sentence of condemnation due to such wicked men.

Trapp's Commentary on Job 36:17

Job 36:17 But thou hast fulfilled the judgment of the wicked: judgment and justice take hold [on thee].Ver. 17. But thou hast fulfilled the judgment of the wicked] But thou contrariwise blusterest against God, and blurtest out such words, that thou seemest to be as bad as the worst, and to have little or no goodness in thee. See Job 34:8. It is a shame to God’ s holy people to symbolize with the wicked, to be carnal in their speeches or carriages, and to walk as men, 2 Corinthians 3:3. They should so speak and so do as those that shall be judged by the law of liberty, James 2:12. Judgment and justice take hold of thee] Thou art worthily attached by the Divine justice, which thou hast quarrelled.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 36:17

Verse 17. But thou hast fulfilled the judgment of the wicked] As thou art acting like the wicked, so God deals with thee as he deals with them. Elihu is not a whit behind Job's other friends. None of them seems to have known any thing of the permission given by God to Satan to afflict and torment an innocent man.

Cambridge Bible on Job 36:17

17. The A. V. takes this verse positively; it is more suitable to the connexion and purpose of the speaker to understand it conditionally—if thou art filled with, or as A. V. fulfillest. To be full of, or to fulfil, the judgment of the wicked, is to join the wicked in their judgment of God when He afflicts, to lay up wrath against God (Job 36:13), an idea immediately taken up in Job 36:18. If Job acts in this way, as he is too much inclined (Job 36:21), then judgment and justice shall keep hold on him. God’s condemnation of him will reveal itself in the continuance and increase of his chastisement (cf. Job 36:13-14, ch. Job 5:1 seq.). The word “judgment” is used in the one clause of man’s, and in the other of God’s judgment, making a forcible antithesis.

Barnes' Notes on Job 36:17

But thou hast fulfilled the judgment of the wicked - Rosenmuller explains this as meaning, “If under divine inflictions and chastisements you wish to imitate the obduracy of the wicked, then the

Whedon's Commentary on Job 36:17

17. But thou hast fulfilled — But if thou art filled with the judgment of the wicked, then will judgment and justice take hold, (on thee,) or, as others read, “hold fast together,” that is, being

Sermons on Job 36:17

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