Job 40:12
Job 40:12 in Multiple Translations
Look on every proud man and humble him; trample the wicked where they stand.
Look on every one that is proud, and bring him low; and tread down the wicked in their place.
Look on every one that is proud, and bring him low; And tread down the wicked where they stand.
Send destruction on all who are lifted up, pulling down the sinners from their places.
Bring down the proud with your gaze; tread the wicked underfoot right where they are.
When hee taketh pleasure, his taile is like a cedar: the sinews of his stones are wrapt together.
See every proud one — humble him, And tread down the wicked in their place.
Look at everyone who is proud, and humble him. Crush the wicked in their place.
Look on every one that is proud, and bring him low; and tread down the wicked in their place.
He setteth up his tail like a cedar, the sinews of his testicles are wrapped together.
Humble those proud people just by looking at them angrily Crush wicked people quickly!
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 40:12
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Job 40:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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רְאֵ֣ה
כָל
גֵּ֭אֶה
הַכְנִיעֵ֑/הוּ
וַ/הֲדֹ֖ךְ
רְשָׁעִ֣ים
תַּחְתָּֽ/ם
רְאֵ֣ה
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
כָל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
גֵּ֭אֶה
gêʼeh
H1343
proud
Adj
הַכְנִיעֵ֑/הוּ
kânaʻ
H3665
be humble
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
וַ/הֲדֹ֖ךְ
hâdak
H1915
to tread down
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2ms
רְשָׁעִ֣ים
râshâʻ
H7563
wicked
Adj
תַּחְתָּֽ/ם
tachath
H8478
underneath
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 40:12
רְאֵ֣ה
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
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.
כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
גֵּ֭אֶה
gêʼeh
H1343
"proud"
Adj
Proud or arrogant, describing someone with a lofty attitude, like the proud people in Proverbs. It is used to describe those who think too highly of themselves.
Definition: proud
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: proud. See also: Job 40:11; Proverbs 15:25; Psalms 94:2.
הַכְנִיעֵ֑/הוּ
kânaʻ
H3665
"be humble"
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
To be humble means to bend your knee and submit to someone or something, like God. In the Bible, it's about being lowly and under God's authority. It appears in books like Proverbs and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) to be humble, be humbled, be subdued, be brought down, be low, be under, be brought into subjection 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to humble oneself 1a2) to be humbled, be subdued 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to humble 1b2) to subdue
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: bring down (low), into subjection, under, humble (self), subdue. See also: Leviticus 26:41; 2 Chronicles 12:12; Psalms 81:15.
וַ/הֲדֹ֖ךְ
hâdak
H1915
"to tread down"
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2ms
To tread down means to crush something with your foot, like in battle or to show power.
Definition: (Qal) to cast down, tread down
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: tread down. See also: Job 40:12.
רְשָׁעִ֣ים
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.
תַּחְתָּֽ/ם
tachath
H8478
"underneath"
Prep | Suff
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.
Study Notes — Job 40:12
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 40:12 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 40:12
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 40:12
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 40:12
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 40:12
- Cambridge Bible on Job 40:12
- Barnes' Notes on Job 40:12
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 40:12
- Sermons on Job 40:12
Context — The LORD Challenges Job Again
10Then adorn yourself with majesty and splendor, and clothe yourself with honor and glory.
11Unleash the fury of your wrath; look on every proud man and bring him low.
12Look on every proud man and humble him; trample the wicked where they stand.
13Bury them together in the dust; imprison them in the grave. 14Then I will confess to you that your own right hand can save you.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 63:3 | “I have trodden the winepress alone, and no one from the nations was with Me. I trampled them in My anger and trod them down in My fury; their blood spattered My garments, and all My clothes were stained. |
| 2 | Malachi 4:3 | Then you will trample the wicked, for they will be ashes under the soles of your feet on the day I am preparing,” says the LORD of Hosts. |
| 3 | Psalms 60:12 | With God we will perform with valor, and He will trample our enemies. |
| 4 | Job 36:20 | Do not long for the night, when people vanish from their homes. |
| 5 | Ecclesiastes 11:3 | If the clouds are full, they will pour out rain upon the earth; whether a tree falls to the south or to the north, in the place where it falls, there it will lie. |
| 6 | Isaiah 13:11 | I will punish the world for its evil and the wicked for their iniquity. I will end the haughtiness of the arrogant and lay low the pride of the ruthless. |
| 7 | Zechariah 10:5 | They will be like mighty men in battle, trampling the enemy in the mire of the streets. They will fight because the LORD is with them, and they will put the horsemen to shame. |
| 8 | Acts 1:25 | to take up this ministry and apostleship, which Judas abandoned to go to his rightful place.” |
| 9 | 1 Samuel 2:7 | The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts. |
| 10 | Isaiah 10:6 | I will send him against a godless nation; I will dispatch him against a people destined for My rage, to take spoils and seize plunder, and to trample them down like clay in the streets. |
Job 40:12 Summary
This verse is saying that God is against people who are proud and think they can do everything on their own. He wants to bring them down to a place of humility, where they recognize their need for Him, as seen in James 4:6-10. It's like when we try to stand up to a big wave, but it's too powerful and knocks us down - that's what God's power can do to our pride. By humbling ourselves, we can experience God's love and mercy, as promised in 1 John 1:9 and Matthew 23:12.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'humble' someone in Job 40:12?
To humble someone means to bring them down from a place of pride, recognizing God's sovereignty and power, as seen in Proverbs 29:23 and 1 Peter 5:6.
Who are the 'wicked' mentioned in this verse?
The 'wicked' refers to those who reject God and live in sin, as described in Psalms 1:1-6 and Matthew 25:41-46.
Is God calling us to physically 'trample' the wicked?
No, this is a figurative expression of God's judgment, as seen in Isaiah 63:3 and Romans 16:20, emphasizing the seriousness of sin and the importance of repentance.
How does this verse relate to our daily lives?
This verse reminds us to examine our own hearts for pride and to trust in God's power and justice, as encouraged in 1 Corinthians 10:12 and 2 Corinthians 13:5.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to humble myself and acknowledge God's sovereignty?
- How can I balance a desire for justice with a call to love and forgive my enemies, as taught in Matthew 5:44 and Luke 6:27-36?
- In what ways can I 'clothe myself with humility' as instructed in 1 Peter 5:5, and what would be the benefits of doing so?
- How does the concept of God's judgment in this verse impact my understanding of His love and mercy, as described in Psalms 103:8-12 and Romans 11:22?
Gill's Exposition on Job 40:12
Look on everyone [that is] proud, [and] bring him low,.... As the Lord often does; see Isaiah 2:11; this is the same as before; and tread down the wicked in their place; the same with the proud, for
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 40:12
Look on every one that is proud, and bring him low; and tread down the wicked in their place. Proud - high (Daniel 4:37, "Those that walk in pride He is able to abase").
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 40:12
Either, 1. Wheresoever they are. Or, 2. Where they are in their greatest strength and glory, and therefore are most secure and confident. Or, 3. Forthwith, upon the spot, that the quickness and immediateness of the strike may discover that it comes from a Divine hand.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 40:12
Job 40:12 Look on every one [that is] proud, [and] bring him low; and tread down the wicked in their place.Ver. 12. Look on every one that is proud, and bring him low] This God doeth, Isaiah 2:11-12; Isaiah 2:17; Isaiah 5:15. The builders of Babel, Pharaoh, Sennacherib, Nebuchadnezzar, Herod, Dioclesian, Attilas, and others, for instances. Amurath III, king of Turks, in the pride of his heart, styled himself, God of the earth, governor of the whole world, the messenger of God, and faithful servant of the great prophet. This proud prince was slain by a half dead Christian soldier, who, coming to crave his life of him after a battle, stabbed him in the bottom of his belly with a short dagger, of which wound that king and conqueror presently died. (Turk. Hist.). And tread down the wicked in their place] Heb. under them; lay them as low as may be. God putteth away all the wicked of the earth as dross, he treads them, as vile things, under his feet, Psalms 110:1, till they bethink themselves, and humble their souls at his feet for mercy; for then he will make the place of his feet glorious, as he promiseth, Isaiah 60:13; and as, Exodus 24:10, they saw uuder God’ s feet, as it were, a paved work of sapphire stone; to show that he had now changed their condition, the bricks made in their bondage into sapphire. See Isaiah 54:11.
Cambridge Bible on Job 40:12
12. in their place] That is, where they stand; suddenly and on the spot, comp. ch. Job 34:26.
Barnes' Notes on Job 40:12
And tread down the wicked in their place - Even in the very place where they are, crush them to the dust, as God can. It is implied that God was able to do this, and he appeals to it as a proof of his power.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 40:12
12. In their place — Same as Job 36:20. See note.
Sermons on Job 40:12
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The Missionary When He Is Alone by Bud Elford | Bud Elford emphasizes the significance of solitude in a missionary's life, drawing from Isaiah 63:3 where Jesus speaks of treading the winepress alone. He explains that being alone |
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Bristol Conference 1973-02 the Lord Jesus Christ by Stan Ford | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the significance of Jesus' scars on his hands. He highlights that these scars were the only thing that man ever made that would be in glory. |
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Matthew 22:41 to End. Christ Questions the Pharisees Concerning Himself. by Favell Lee Mortimer | Favell Lee Mortimer delves into the wisdom of the Lord's questions, highlighting the importance of understanding who Christ truly is. While the Pharisees were knowledgeable about t |
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Dare to Be Alone by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman preaches about the necessity of embracing a lonely life in order to soar to higher spiritual levels and experience Divine fellowship. Just like the eagle, believe |
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The Testimony of a Fixed Heart by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the focus is on Psalm 108 and the situation described in it. The speaker highlights the fear and sense of abandonment expressed in the psalm, suggesting that it ref |
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Christian Cannibalism - a Critical Spirit by Don Courville | This sermon emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and avoiding criticalness towards others, God, and His ways. It warns against being consumed by distractions and possession |
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God's Hornets by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that God sends His own forces, likened to 'hornets', to prepare the way for His people, ensuring their victory over adversaries without direct confrontatio |