Job 40:13
Job 40:13 in Multiple Translations
Bury them together in the dust; imprison them in the grave.
Hide them in the dust together; and bind their faces in secret.
Hide them in the dust together; Bind their faces in the hidden place.
Let them be covered together in the dust; let their faces be dark in the secret place of the underworld.
Bury them in the dust; lock them away in the grave.
His bones are like staues of brasse, and his small bones like staues of yron.
Hide them in the dust together, Their faces bind in secret.
Hide them in the dust together. Bind their faces in the hidden place.
Hide them in the dust together; bind their faces in secret.
His bones are like pipes of brass, his gristle like plates of iron.
Bury them in the ground! Send them to the place where dead people are, where they will not be able to get out!
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 40:13
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Job 40:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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טָמְנֵ֣/ם
בֶּ/עָפָ֣ר
יָ֑חַד
פְּ֝נֵי/הֶ֗ם
חֲבֹ֣שׁ
בַּ/טָּמֽוּן
טָמְנֵ֣/ם
ṭâman
H2934
to hide
V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
בֶּ/עָפָ֣ר
ʻâphâr
H6083
dust
Prep | N-ms
יָ֑חַד
yachad
H3162
unitedness
N-ms
פְּ֝נֵי/הֶ֗ם
pânîym
H6440
face
N-cp | Suff
חֲבֹ֣שׁ
châbash
H2280
to saddle/tie
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
בַּ/טָּמֽוּן
ṭâman
H2934
to hide
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-c
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 40:13
טָמְנֵ֣/ם
ṭâman
H2934
"to hide"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
In the Bible, this word means to hide or conceal something, often secretly, as in Joshua. It can also mean to bury or lay something aside, out of sight or knowledge.
Definition: 1) to hide, conceal, bury 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hide 1a2) hiding, concealing, secretly laying (participle) 1a3) darkness (participle) 1b) (Niphal) to hide oneself 1c) (Hiphil) to hide
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: hide, lay privily, in secret. See also: Genesis 35:4; Psalms 35:7; Psalms 9:16.
בֶּ/עָפָ֣ר
ʻâphâr
H6083
"dust"
Prep | N-ms
Aphar means dust or dry earth, and is also used to describe clay, earth, or mortar. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) dry earth, dust, powder, ashes, earth, ground, mortar, rubbish 1a) dry or loose earth 1b) debris 1c) mortar 1d) ore
Usage: Occurs in 103 OT verses. KJV: ashes, dust, earth, ground, morter, powder, rubbish. See also: Genesis 2:7; Job 28:6; Psalms 7:6.
יָ֑חַד
yachad
H3162
"unitedness"
N-ms
This adverb means together, describing people doing something in unity, like in Psalm 133:1.
Definition: 1) union, unitedness
Usage: Occurs in 139 OT verses. KJV: alike, at all (once), both, likewise, only, (al-) together, withal. See also: Genesis 13:6; Psalms 62:10; Psalms 2:2.
פְּ֝נֵי/הֶ֗ם
pânîym
H6440
"face"
N-cp | Suff
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
חֲבֹ֣שׁ
châbash
H2280
"to saddle/tie"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
This verb means to tie or bind something firmly, like a turban or a saddle. It is also used figuratively to mean stopping or ruling something. In 1 Kings 20:12, it describes the binding of a wound.
Definition: 1) to tie, bind, bind on, bind up, saddle, restrain, bandage, govern 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bind, bind on 1a2) to bind up 1b) (Piel) to bind, restrain 1c) (Pual) to be bound up
Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: bind (up), gird about, govern, healer, put, saddle, wrap about. See also: Genesis 22:3; Job 34:17; Psalms 147:3.
בַּ/טָּמֽוּן
ṭâman
H2934
"to hide"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-c
In the Bible, this word means to hide or conceal something, often secretly, as in Joshua. It can also mean to bury or lay something aside, out of sight or knowledge.
Definition: 1) to hide, conceal, bury 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hide 1a2) hiding, concealing, secretly laying (participle) 1a3) darkness (participle) 1b) (Niphal) to hide oneself 1c) (Hiphil) to hide
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: hide, lay privily, in secret. See also: Genesis 35:4; Psalms 35:7; Psalms 9:16.
Study Notes — Job 40:13
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 40:13 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 40:13
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 40:13
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 40:13
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 40:13
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 40:13
- Cambridge Bible on Job 40:13
- Barnes' Notes on Job 40:13
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 40:13
- Sermons on Job 40:13
Context — The LORD Challenges Job Again
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. 15Look at Behemoth, which I made along with you. He feeds on grass like an ox.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 2:10 | Go into the rocks and hide in the dust from the terror of the LORD and the splendor of His majesty. |
| 2 | Esther 7:8 | Just as the king returned from the palace garden to the banquet hall, Haman was falling on the couch where Esther was reclining. The king exclaimed, “Would he actually assault the queen while I am in the palace?” As soon as the words had left the king’s mouth, they covered Haman’s face. |
| 3 | Job 14:13 | If only You would hide me in Sheol and conceal me until Your anger has passed! If only You would appoint a time for me and then remember me! |
| 4 | Job 36:13 | The godless in heart harbor resentment; even when He binds them, they do not cry for help. |
| 5 | Psalms 49:14 | Like sheep they are destined for Sheol. Death will be their shepherd. The upright will rule them in the morning, and their form will decay in Sheol, far from their lofty abode. |
| 6 | John 11:44 | The man who had been dead came out with his hands and feet bound in strips of linen, and his face wrapped in a cloth. “Unwrap him and let him go,” Jesus told them. |
Job 40:13 Summary
This verse is saying that God will ultimately bring down those who are proud and wicked, and they will be judged and punished. This is a reminder that God hates pride, as we see in Proverbs 8:13, and that He will bring the proud low, as seen in Isaiah 2:12. It's a call for us to humble ourselves before God, recognizing that our strength and salvation come from Him alone, as stated in Psalms 28:7 and Acts 4:12. By acknowledging our weakness and dependence on God, we can avoid the fate of the proud and instead find life and salvation in Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'bury them together in the dust' in Job 40:13?
This phrase is a metaphor for the ultimate defeat and humiliation of the proud, where they are brought low and laid to rest in the grave, much like what is described in Psalms 49:12 and Ecclesiastes 3:19-20.
Is this verse talking about a physical grave or a spiritual one?
While the verse can be taken literally, it also has spiritual implications, as seen in Romans 6:4, where believers are said to be buried with Christ in baptism, and 2 Corinthians 5:8, where to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
How does this verse relate to God's character and His view of pride?
This verse shows that God is opposed to pride, as stated in Proverbs 8:13 and James 4:6, and that He will ultimately bring the proud low, as seen in Isaiah 2:12 and 1 Peter 5:5.
What is the significance of 'imprison them in the grave' in this context?
This phrase emphasizes the finality and hopelessness of the fate of the wicked, as described in Job 3:17-19 and Psalms 9:17, where the wicked are said to be turned back to Sheol.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways do I struggle with pride in my own life, and how can I humble myself before God?
- What does it mean for me to 'bury my pride' and seek humility, as seen in Matthew 18:4 and 1 Peter 5:5-6?
- How does the promise of ultimate judgment and accountability in this verse impact my daily choices and actions?
- In what ways can I seek to cultivate a heart of humility and dependence on God, as seen in Psalms 51:17 and Micah 6:8?
Gill's Exposition on Job 40:13
Hide them in the dust together,.... Either in the dust of death, that they may be seen no more in this world, in the same place and circumstances where they showed their pride and haughtiness; or in
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 40:13
Hide them in the dust together; and bind their faces in secret. (Isaiah 2:10.) Abase and remove them out of the sight of men. Bind ... faces - i:e., shut up their persons (Maurer).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 40:13
Kill every one of them at one blow, as I can do, and bring them all to their graves, that they may sleep in the dust, and never offend thee nor trouble others more. Bind their faces, i.e. condemn or destroy them. He alludes to the manner of covering the faces of condemned persons, , and of dead men, 20:7. See Poole "". In secret; either in a secret place, bury them in their graves; or secretly, with a secret and invisible stroke, that it may appear it comes from the hand of a God.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 40:13
Job 40:13 Hide them in the dust together; [and] bind their faces in secret.Ver. 13. Hide them in the dust together] Make a hand of them all at once, as God can do his enemies, by raking them all into the grave; yea, turning into hell whole nations that forget God, a whole rabble of rebels that fight against heaven; he can soon lay them low enough, even in that slimy valley, where are many already like them, and more shall come after them, Job 21:31-32. Now when God biddeth Job do all this, who was himself lying in the dust, full of sores and sorrows, how could he but be greatly ashamed and affected with grief for his former follies? And bind their faces in secret] As Haman’ s face was covered when the king had sentenced him, Esther 7:8; Or rather, as dead men’ s faces use to be bound up and covered; for we like not to look on death’ s face. Abraham was desirous to bury his dead out of his sight, Genesis 23:4, though she had once been the desire of his eyes, Ezekiel 24:16. Lazarus came out of his grave with his face bound about with a napkin, John 11:44. See the like done to our Saviour, John 20:6-7, though there was as little need to have done it as was of those sweet spices brought by the good women to anoint his body, which could not see corruption, Mark 16:1.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 40:13
Verse 13. Hide them in the dust together] Blend the high and the low, the rich and the poor, in one common ruin. Show them that thou art supreme, and canst do whatsoever thou pleasest. Bind their faces in secret.] This seems to refer to the custom of preserving mummies: the whole body is wrapped round with strong swathings of linen or cotton cloth. Not only the limbs, but the very head, face, and all, are rolled round with strong filleting, so that not one feature can be seen, not even the protuberance of the nose. On the outside of these involutions a human face is ordinarily painted; but as to the real face itself, it is emphatically bound in secret, for those rollers are never intended to be removed.
Cambridge Bible on Job 40:13
13. bind their faces in secret] lit. bind up their faces in the hidden place, that is, shut them up in the darkness of the prison-house of Death.
Barnes' Notes on Job 40:13
Hide them in the dust together; - compare Isaiah 2:10. The meaning seems to be, that God had power to prostrate the wicked in the dust of the earth, and he calls upon Job to show his power by doing the same thing.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 40:13
13. The dust is used for the grave, as in Job 17:16. Compare Psalms 22:15; Psalms 30:9. Bind their faces — Clarke and Carey think there is here an allusion to the bandaging of mummies. Pettigrew (in his work on Mummies, p.
Sermons on Job 40:13
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True Grace Distinguished From the Experience of Devils by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches about the distinction between true grace and the experiences of devils, emphasizing that mere intellectual belief, earnest desires for salvation, a sense |
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The Voice of Job by George MacDonald | George MacDonald preaches on the profound themes of suffering, faith, self-examination, and the ultimate need for complete surrender to God. Using the story of Job as a backdrop, h |
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Flee From the Wrath to Come by Don Currin | Don Currin echoes the urgent message of Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones to preach God's judgment on humanity and the world, emphasizing the need to escape from the impending wrath. Despite |
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(Through the Bible) Psalms 47-50 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher begins by questioning why one should fear in times of evil when their own sins surround them. He emphasizes that wealth and riches cannot save or redee |
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Loose Him and Let Him Go - Part 4 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the story of Lazarus being raised from the dead by Jesus. He emphasizes that Jesus' words and actions reveal God's mind for humanity. The spe |
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The Napkin About Christ's Head. by Andrew Bonar | Andrew Bonar reflects on the significance of the napkin that was about Christ's head, emphasizing that it was not hastily discarded but carefully folded and placed aside, symbolizi |
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Psalm 57 by Henry Law | The preacher delves into the meaning of 'luo,' which signifies to loose, release, or dissolve. This word symbolizes setting free what is bound, possibly representing the world bein |