Job 36:18
Job 36:18 in Multiple Translations
Be careful that no one lures you with riches; do not let a large bribe lead you astray.
Because there is wrath, beware lest he take thee away with his stroke: then a great ransom cannot deliver thee.
For let not wrath stir thee up against chastisements; Neither let the greatness of the ransom turn thee aside.
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But be careful that your anger doesn't seduce you into mockery; and don't let the size of the ‘bribe’ lead you into sin.
For Gods wrath is, least hee should take that away in thine abundance: for no multitude of giftes can deliuer thee.
Lest He move thee with a stroke, And the abundance of an atonement turn thee not aside.
Don’t let riches entice you to wrath, neither let the great size of a bribe turn you aside.
Because there is wrath, beware lest he take thee away with his stroke: then a great ransom cannot deliver thee.
Therefore let not anger overcome thee to oppress any man: neither let multitude of gifts turn thee aside.
So be careful that you are not deceived by desiring to acquire money or that you are not ruined by accepting large bribes.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 36:18
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Job 36:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּֽי
חֵ֭מָה
פֶּן
יְסִֽיתְ/ךָ֣
בְ/סָ֑פֶק
וְ/רָב
כֹּ֝֗פֶר
אַל
יַטֶּֽ/ךָּ
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
חֵ֭מָה
chêmâh
H2534
rage
N-fs
פֶּן
pên
H6435
lest
Conj
יְסִֽיתְ/ךָ֣
çûwth
H5496
to incite
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff
בְ/סָ֑פֶק
çêpheq
H5607
mockery
Prep | N-ms
וְ/רָב
rab
H7227
many
Conj | N-ms
כֹּ֝֗פֶר
kôpher
H3724
ransom
N-ms
אַל
ʼal
H408
not
Part
יַטֶּֽ/ךָּ
nâṭâh
H5186
to stretch
V-Hiphil-Juss-3ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 36:18
כִּֽי
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.
חֵ֭מָה
chêmâh
H2534
"rage"
N-fs
This word means intense anger or rage, like a burning fire. It's used in the Bible to describe God's wrath and human anger, often warning against the dangers of unchecked emotions. In Proverbs and Psalms, it cautions against the destructive power of anger and rage.
Definition: 1) heat, rage, hot displeasure, indignation, anger, wrath, poison, bottles 1a) heat 1a1) fever 1a2) venom, poison (fig.) 1b) burning anger, rage Aramaic equivalent: che.ma (חֱמָא "rage" H2528)
Usage: Occurs in 117 OT verses. KJV: anger, bottles, hot displeasure, furious(-ly, -ry), heat, indignation, poison, rage, wrath(-ful). See H2529 (חֶמְאָה). See also: Genesis 27:44; Isaiah 63:5; Psalms 6:2.
פֶּן
pên
H6435
"lest"
Conj
This word is used to express caution or warning, similar to saying 'lest' or 'beware that'. It is often used in the Bible to advise against certain actions or to warn of potential consequences.
Definition: conj 1) lest, not, beware lest adv 2) lest
Usage: Occurs in 125 OT verses. KJV: (lest) (peradventure), that...not. See also: Genesis 3:3; Judges 14:15; Psalms 2:12.
יְסִֽיתְ/ךָ֣
çûwth
H5496
"to incite"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff
To incite or stimulate is the meaning of this verb, which can also mean to seduce or entice. It is used in the Bible to describe the temptation of people to sin, such as the temptation of Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden, and is often associated with the actions of false prophets and leaders.
Definition: 1) to incite, allure, instigate, entice 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to incite (to a request) 1a2) to allure, lure 1a3) to instigate (bad sense)
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: entice, move, persuade, provoke, remove, set on, stir up, take away. See also: Deuteronomy 13:7; 2 Chronicles 18:31; Isaiah 36:18.
בְ/סָ֑פֶק
çêpheq
H5607
"mockery"
Prep | N-ms
This noun means sufficiency or having enough of something. It can also refer to chastisement or punishment. The KJV translates it as 'stroke, sufficiency'.
Definition: handclapping, mocking, mockery, scorn
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: stroke, sufficiency. See also: Job 20:22; Job 36:18.
וְ/רָב
rab
H7227
"many"
Conj | N-ms
This Hebrew word means a chief or captain, someone in charge. It is used in 2 Samuel 23:19 to describe a great and powerful man. The idea is one of leadership and authority.
Definition: adj 1) much, many, great 1a) much 1b) many 1c) abounding in 1d) more numerous than 1e) abundant, enough 1f) great 1g) strong 1h) greater than adv 1i) much, exceedingly
Usage: Occurs in 443 OT verses. KJV: (in) abound(-undance, -ant, -antly), captain, elder, enough, exceedingly, full, great(-ly, man, one), increase, long (enough, (time)), (do, have) many(-ifold, things, a time), (ship-)master, mighty, more, (too, very) much, multiply(-tude), officer, often(-times), plenteous, populous, prince, process (of time), suffice(-lent). See also: Genesis 6:5; 1 Kings 11:1; Psalms 3:2.
כֹּ֝֗פֶר
kôpher
H3724
"ransom"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means a cover or a village, and also refers to bitumen, henna, and a redemption price. It is translated as bribe, ransom, or satisfaction in the KJV Bible. The word has various meanings in different contexts.
Definition: price of a life, ransom, bribe
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: bribe, camphire, pitch, ransom, satisfaction, sum of money, village. See also: Genesis 6:14; Job 36:18; Psalms 49:8.
אַל
ʼal
H408
"not"
Part
Means not or nothing, used to express negation, as in the phrase do not or let not be.
Definition: 1) not, no, nor, neither, nothing (as wish or preference) 1a) do not, let not (with a verb) 1b) let there not be (with a verb understood) 1c) not, no (with substantive) 1d) nothing (as substantive) Aramaic equivalent: al (אַל "not" H0409)
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: nay, neither, [phrase] never, no, nor, not, nothing (worth), rather than. See also: Genesis 13:8; Joshua 11:6; 1 Chronicles 22:13.
יַטֶּֽ/ךָּ
nâṭâh
H5186
"to stretch"
V-Hiphil-Juss-3ms | Suff
To stretch or spread out, often used to describe physical movement, but also moral deflection, as seen in the story of Israel's decline in the book of Judges.
Definition: 1) to stretch out, extend, spread out, pitch, turn, pervert, incline, bend, bow 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stretch out, extend, stretch, offer 1a2) to spread out, pitch (tent) 1a3) to bend, turn, incline 1a3a) to turn aside, incline, decline, bend down 1a3b) to bend, bow 1a3c) to hold out, extend (fig.) 1b) (Niphal) to be stretched out 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to stretch out 1c2) to spread out 1c3) to turn, incline, influence, bend down, hold out, extend, thrust aside, thrust away
Usage: Occurs in 207 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afternoon, apply, bow (down, -ing), carry aside, decline, deliver, extend, go down, be gone, incline, intend, lay, let down, offer, outstretched, overthrown, pervert, pitch, prolong, put away, shew, spread (out), stretch (forth, out), take (aside), turn (aside, away), wrest, cause to yield. See also: Genesis 12:8; Psalms 31:3; Psalms 17:6.
Study Notes — Job 36:18
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 36:18 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 36:18
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 36:18
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 36:18
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 36:18
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 36:18
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 36:18
- Cambridge Bible on Job 36:18
- Barnes' Notes on Job 36:18
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 36:18
- Sermons on Job 36:18
Context — Elihu Describes God’s Power
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? 20Do not long for the night, when people vanish from their homes.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 33:24 | to be gracious to him and say, ‘Spare him from going down to the Pit; I have found his ransom,’ |
| 2 | Ephesians 5:6 | Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience. |
| 3 | Romans 1:18 | The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness. |
| 4 | Romans 2:5 | But because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed. |
| 5 | Psalms 110:5 | The Lord is at Your right hand; He will crush kings in the day of His wrath. |
| 6 | Psalms 49:7–8 | No man can possibly redeem his brother or pay his ransom to God. For the redemption of his soul is costly, and never can payment suffice, |
| 7 | Isaiah 14:6 | It struck the peoples in anger with unceasing blows; it subdued the nations in rage with relentless persecution. |
| 8 | Psalms 39:10 | Remove Your scourge from me; I am perishing by the force of Your hand. |
| 9 | Matthew 3:7 | But when John saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his place of baptism, he said to them, “You brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the coming wrath? |
| 10 | Psalms 2:12 | Kiss the Son, lest He be angry and you perish in your rebellion, when His wrath ignites in an instant. Blessed are all who take refuge in Him. |
Job 36:18 Summary
[Job 36:18 is a warning to be careful not to let riches and large bribes lead us astray, because they can blind us to what is truly important and lead us down a path of destruction, as seen in 1 Timothy 6:10 where it is written that the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main warning in Job 36:18?
The main warning in Job 36:18 is to beware of the temptation of riches and large bribes, which can lead us astray, as seen in Deuteronomy 16:19 where it is written that a bribe can blind the eyes of the wise.
How can we apply the warning of Job 36:18 to our daily lives?
We can apply the warning of Job 36:18 by being mindful of the influence of wealth and material possessions on our decisions and actions, and seeking to live a life of integrity and honesty, as encouraged in Proverbs 10:9.
What is the relationship between riches and judgment in this verse?
In Job 36:18, riches and large bribes are presented as potential obstacles to living a just and righteous life, and the verse warns against allowing them to lead us astray, which can result in judgment, as seen in the context of the surrounding verses, Job 36:17 and Job 36:19.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of the book of Job?
This verse relates to the broader theme of the book of Job, which explores the nature of suffering, justice, and the relationship between God and humanity, and serves as a reminder to trust in God's sovereignty and wisdom, even in the face of uncertainty and temptation, as expressed in Job 13:15.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which riches and material possessions can lead us astray, and how can we guard against these temptations in our own lives?
- How do we balance the desire for financial security and success with the need to live a life of integrity and honesty, and what role does faith play in this balance?
- What are some examples of times when you have been tempted by riches or large bribes, and how did you respond to these temptations?
- How can we use the warning of Job 36:18 to examine our own motivations and priorities, and to seek a more righteous and just path in our lives?
Gill's Exposition on Job 36:18
Because [there is] wrath,.... Either wrath in Job, so some; indignation and impatience under the afflicting hand of God, expressed by cursing the day of his birth, and by his angry pleadings with
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 36:18
Because there is wrath, beware lest he take thee away with his stroke: then a great ransom cannot deliver thee.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 36:18
Because there is wrath, to wit, conceived by God against thee. Because by thy pleading the cause of the wicked, thou hast deserved that God should give sentence against thee, as was now said, and hast provoked God’ s wrath against thee; therefore look to thyself, and reconcile thyself to God by true repentance whilst thou mayst, and before sentence be executed upon thee. Beware: this is not in the Hebrew, but is necessarily to be understood to make up the sense, and is oft understood in the like cases, and that before this Hebrew particle pen, as 11:4 42:4 . See the like also . With his stroke; properly, with the stroke of his hand or foot. It is an allusion to men, who oft express their anger by clapping their hands, or stamping with their feet. Then a great ransom cannot deliver thee; for if once God’ s wrath take hold of thee, and sentence be executed upon thee before thou dost repent and humble thyself to thy judge, neither riches, nor friends, no, nor any person or thing in heaven and earth, can redeem thee; no ransom or price will be accepted for thee.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 36:18
Job 36:18 Because [there is] wrath, [beware] lest he take thee away with [his] stroke: then a great ransom cannot deliver thee.Ver. 18. Because there is wrath, beware lest he take thee away with his stroke] Beza readeth it thus, Surely it is wrath, take heed lest with strokes it take thee away; i.e. Certainly the wrath of God doth in this thy calamity most manifestly show itself. Oh beware lest he double his strokes, and beat thee to pieces for thy disobedience and stubbornness. With the froward God will wrestle, Psalms 18:26, and add to their miseries seven times more, and seven times and seven to that, Leviticus 26:18; Leviticus 26:21; Leviticus 26:24; Leviticus 26:28. Then a great ransom cannot deliver thee] Heb. turn thee aside, or help thee to decline; that is, to escape, no, though thou shouldest offer thousands of rams, or ten thousand rivers of oil, as Micah 6:7.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 36:18
(18) Because there is wrath.—“For there is wrath: now, therefore, beware lest He take thee away with one stroke, so that great ransom cannot deliver thee.” Literally it is, let not a great ransom deliver thee, but the sense is probably like the Authorised Version.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 36:18
Verse 18. Because there is wrath] This is a time in which God is punishing the wicked; take heed lest thou be cut off in a moment. Redeem the time; the days are evil. Then a great ransom] When he determines to destroy, who can save?
Cambridge Bible on Job 36:18
18. In this verse wrath appears to be that of Job, as “anger,” Job 36:13. Elihu warns him against allowing it to entice him into rebellion against God, comp. ch. Job 34:37. The A. V. takes “wrath” as that of God, visible in Job’s afflictions. This gives a good parallel to the “greatness of the ransom” in the next clause. Elihu’s doctrine, however, is that afflictions are not the expression of God’s wrath but of His disciplinary mercy; and his great object is to warn Job against putting this false construction on God’s dealing with him; cf. ch. 33 throughout, ch. Job 36:5. In the second clause he warns Job against being led astray by the greatness of the ransom, by which he means Job’s severe afflictions; cf. ch.
Job 33:24.
Barnes' Notes on Job 36:18
Because there is wrath - That is, the wrath of God is to be dreaded. The meaning is, that if Job persevered in the spirit which he had manifested, he had every reason to expect that God would suddenly cut him off.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 36:18
18. Because there is wrath… his stroke — This passage has given much trouble to critics, of whose readings some are unspeakably absurd.
Sermons on Job 36:18
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The Cup of Wrath by Andrew Bonar | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the severity of God's wrath and the consequences of sin. He uses imagery of the seven seals, trumpets, and vials from the book of Revelation |
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Studies in Job-01 Job-1 by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the book of Job and the suffering that Job endures. He highlights the remarkable precision of the heavenly bodies and how they serve as a rem |
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Christ All in All by D.L. Moody | D.L. Moody emphasizes that Christ is everything to those who truly find Him, serving as our Savior, Redeemer, Deliverer, Leader, Light, Teacher, Shepherd, and Burden-bearer. He pas |
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Christ the Ransom Found. by John Gill | John Gill preaches on the theme of Christ as the ransom found, emphasizing the grace of God in providing a means of redemption through Jesus Christ. He reflects on the significance |
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God's Rectitude in Future ... by Robert Murray M'Cheyne | Robert Murray M'Cheyne emphasizes the reality and seriousness of hell, drawing from biblical references to illustrate its eternal nature and the righteousness of God in punishing s |
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Of Christ, the Surety of the Covenant. by John Gill | John Gill expounds on Christ's role as the Surety of the Covenant, emphasizing that He voluntarily took on the obligations of humanity's sins, satisfying divine justice through His |
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The Doctrine of Justification 6. Its Source by A.W. Pink | A.W. Pink expounds on the doctrine of justification, emphasizing that it is a divine verdict declaring believers righteous through the perfect satisfaction of Christ. He explains t |