Job 5:24
Job 5:24 in Multiple Translations
You will know that your tent is secure, and find nothing amiss when inspecting your home.
And thou shalt know that thy tabernacle shall be in peace; and thou shalt visit thy habitation, and shalt not sin.
And thou shalt know that thy tent is in peace; And thou shalt visit thy fold, and shalt miss nothing.
And you will be certain that your tent is at peace, and after looking over your property you will see that nothing is gone.
You will be certain that your home is safe, for you will go to where you live and find nothing missing.
And thou shalt knowe, that peace shall be in thy tabernacle, and thou shalt visite thine habitation, and shalt not sinne.
And thou hast known that thy tent [is] peace, And inspected thy habitation, and errest not,
You will know that your tent is in peace. You will visit your fold, and will miss nothing.
And thou shalt know that thy tabernacle will be in peace; and thou shalt visit thy habitation, and shalt not sin.
And thou shalt know that thy tabernacle is in peace, and visiting thy beauty thou shalt not sin.
In your tent, you will know that things will go well for you, and when you look at your livestock, you will see that ◄they are all there/none of them is missing►.
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Job 5:24 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְֽ֭/יָדַעְתָּ
כִּי
שָׁל֣וֹם
אָהֳלֶ֑/ךָ
וּֽ/פָקַדְתָּ֥
נָ֝וְ/ךָ
וְ/לֹ֣א
תֶחֱטָֽא
וְֽ֭/יָדַעְתָּ
yâdaʻ
H3045
to know
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
כִּי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
שָׁל֣וֹם
shâlôwm
H7965
Peace
N-ms
אָהֳלֶ֑/ךָ
ʼôhel
H168
tent
N-ms | Suff
וּֽ/פָקַדְתָּ֥
pâqad
H6485
to reckon
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
נָ֝וְ/ךָ
nâveh
H5116
pasture
N-cs | Suff
וְ/לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
תֶחֱטָֽא
châṭâʼ
H2398
to sin
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 5:24
וְֽ֭/יָדַעְתָּ
yâdaʻ
H3045
"to know"
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
The Hebrew word for to know means to ascertain by seeing, and is used in many senses, including to learn, perceive, and recognize, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to know 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to know 1a1a) to know, learn to know 1a1b) to perceive 1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern 1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish 1a1e) to know by experience 1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess 1a1g) to consider 1a2) to know, be acquainted with 1a3) to know (a person carnally) 1a4) to know how, be skilful in 1a5) to have knowledge, be wise 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed 1b2) to make oneself known 1b3) to be perceived 1b4) to be instructed 1c) (Piel) to cause to know 1d) (Poal) to cause to know 1e) (Pual) 1e1) to be known 1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle) 1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare 1g) (Hophal) to be made known 1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדַע "to know" H3046)
Usage: Occurs in 874 OT verses. KJV: acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot. See also: Genesis 3:5; Leviticus 5:4; Judges 21:12.
כִּי
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.
שָׁל֣וֹם
shâlôwm
H7965
"Peace"
N-ms
This Hebrew word for peace, shalom, means completeness, wellness, and friendship, and is often used to describe God's relationship with humanity, as seen in the covenant with the Israelites. It encompasses physical and spiritual health, prosperity, and harmony.
Definition: This name means completeness, peace Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 209 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] do, familiar, [idiom] fare, favour, [phrase] friend, [idiom] great, (good) health, ([idiom] perfect, such as be at) peace(-able, -ably), prosper(-ity, -ous), rest, safe(-ty), salute, welfare, ([idiom] all is, be) well, [idiom] wholly. See also: Genesis 15:15; Esther 2:11; Psalms 4:9.
אָהֳלֶ֑/ךָ
ʼôhel
H168
"tent"
N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for a tent, often used to describe the tabernacle or a nomad's home. In Exodus 33:7-11, it refers to the sacred tent where God meets with Moses.
Definition: : tent 1) tent 1a) nomad's tent, and thus symbolic of wilderness life, transience 1b) dwelling, home, habitation 1c) the sacred tent of Jehovah (the tabernacle) Also means: o.hel (אֹ֫הֶל ": home" H0168H)
Usage: Occurs in 314 OT verses. KJV: covering, (dwelling) (place), home, tabernacle, tent. See also: Genesis 4:20; Leviticus 14:23; Joshua 22:4.
וּֽ/פָקַדְתָּ֥
pâqad
H6485
"to reckon"
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
This word means to visit or oversee, and can imply a range of actions, from friendly to hostile. It is used in various contexts, including appointing, avenging, or delivering something into someone's care. The KJV translates it in many ways, including appoint, avenge, or commit.
Definition: : list/count 1) to attend to, muster, number, reckon, visit, punish, appoint, look after, care for 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pay attention to, observe 1a2) to attend to 1a3) to seek, look about for 1a4) to seek in vain, need, miss, lack 1a5) to visit 1a6) to visit upon, punish 1a7) to pass in review, muster, number 1a8) to appoint, assign, lay upon as a charge, deposit 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be sought, be needed, be missed, be lacking 1b2) to be visited 1b3) to be visited upon 1b4) to be appointed 1b5) to be watched over 1c) (Piel) to muster, call up 1d) (Pual) to be passed in review, be caused to miss, be called, be called to account 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to set over, make overseer, appoint an overseer 1e2) to commit, entrust, commit for care, deposit 1f) (Hophal) 1f1) to be visited 1f2) to be deposited 1f3) to be made overseer, be entrusted 1g) (Hithpael) numbered 1h) (Hothpael) numbered
Usage: Occurs in 269 OT verses. KJV: appoint, [idiom] at all, avenge, bestow, (appoint to have the, give a) charge, commit, count, deliver to keep, be empty, enjoin, go see, hurt, do judgment, lack, lay up, look, make, [idiom] by any means, miss, number, officer, (make) overseer, have (the) oversight, punish, reckon, (call to) remember(-brance), set (over), sum, [idiom] surely, visit, want. See also: Genesis 21:1; Numbers 26:47; Psalms 8:5.
נָ֝וְ/ךָ
nâveh
H5116
"pasture"
N-cs | Suff
A dwelling is a home or a pleasant place, like a sheepfold or a temple. It can describe a place where people or animals live, and is used in many Bible books, including Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) abode, habitation, abode of shepherds or flocks, pasture 1a) abode (of sheep) 1b) abode (of shepherds) 1c) meadow 1d) habitation
Usage: Occurs in 34 OT verses. KJV: comely, dwelling (place), fold, habitation, pleasant place, sheepcote, stable, tarried. See also: Exodus 15:13; Isaiah 35:7; Psalms 68:13.
וְ/לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
תֶחֱטָֽא
châṭâʼ
H2398
"to sin"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
To sin means to miss the mark or go wrong, incurring guilt or penalty, and can also mean to repent or make amends. It is used in the Bible to describe wrongdoing and its consequences.
Definition: 1) to sin, miss, miss the way, go wrong, incur guilt, forfeit, purify from uncleanness 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to miss 1a2) to sin, miss the goal or path of right and duty 1a3) to incur guilt, incur penalty by sin, forfeit 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to bear loss 1b2) to make a sin-offering 1b3) to purify from sin 1b4) to purify from uncleanness 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to miss the mark 1c2) to induce to sin, cause to sin 1c3) to bring into guilt or condemnation or punishment 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to miss oneself, lose oneself, wander from the way 1d2) to purify oneself from uncleanness
Usage: Occurs in 220 OT verses. KJV: bear the blame, cleanse, commit (sin), by fault, harm he hath done, loss, miss, (make) offend(-er), offer for sin, purge, purify (self), make reconciliation, (cause, make) sin(-ful, -ness), trespass. See also: Genesis 20:6; 1 Kings 15:34; Psalms 4:5.
Study Notes — Job 5:24
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 5:24 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 5:24
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 5:24
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 5:24
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 5:24
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 5:24
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 5:24
- Cambridge Bible on Job 5:24
- Barnes' Notes on Job 5:24
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 5:24
- Sermons on Job 5:24
Context — Eliphaz Continues: God Blesses those Who Seek Him
22You will laugh at destruction and famine, and need not fear the beasts of the earth.
23For you will have a covenant with the stones of the field, and the wild animals will be at peace with you.
24You will know that your tent is secure, and find nothing amiss when inspecting your home.
25You will know that your offspring will be many, your descendants like the grass of the earth. 26You will come to the grave in full vigor, like a sheaf of grain gathered in season.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 121:7–8 | The LORD will guard you from all evil; He will preserve your soul. The LORD will watch over your coming and going, both now and forevermore. |
| 2 | Psalms 91:10 | no evil will befall you, no plague will approach your tent. |
| 3 | Isaiah 4:5–6 | Then the LORD will create over all of Mount Zion and over her assemblies a cloud of smoke by day and a glowing flame of fire by night. For over all the glory there will be a canopy, a shelter to give shade from the heat by day, and a refuge and hiding place from the storm and the rain. |
| 4 | Job 8:6 | if you are pure and upright, even now He will rouse Himself on your behalf and restore your righteous estate. |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 28:6 | You will be blessed when you come in and blessed when you go out. |
| 6 | Job 18:6 | The light in his tent grows dark, and the lamp beside him goes out. |
| 7 | Psalms 107:4 | Some wandered in desert wastelands, finding no path to a city in which to dwell. |
| 8 | Job 18:21 | Surely such is the dwelling of the wicked and the place of one who does not know God.” |
| 9 | Psalms 25:13 | His soul will dwell in prosperity, and his descendants will inherit the land. |
| 10 | 1 Samuel 30:3 | When David and his men came to the city, they found it burned down and their wives and sons and daughters taken captive. |
Job 5:24 Summary
This verse, Job 5:24, is telling us that when we trust in God, we can know that our homes and families are safe and secure. It's not saying that we won't face any problems, but that God will give us peace and protection in the midst of them (as seen in Isaiah 26:3). It's like having a warm and cozy home to come back to, where we can feel safe and at peace. By trusting in God, we can experience this kind of security, just like it says in Psalm 23:4, where God is our shepherd and we can trust in His presence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for my tent to be secure?
This phrase refers to the safety and protection of one's home and family, as seen in Job 5:24, and is reminiscent of the promise in Psalm 91:1, where God is our refuge and shelter.
How can I be sure that my home is secure?
According to the Bible, our security comes from trusting in God, as stated in Proverbs 3:5-6, where we are told to trust in the Lord with all our heart and lean not on our own understanding.
Is this verse promising a life free from problems?
No, this verse is not promising a life free from problems, but rather that in the midst of troubles, God will give us peace and security, as seen in Philippians 4:7, where it says that the peace of God will guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
How does this verse relate to my daily life?
This verse reminds us that our daily lives are secure in God's hands, and we can trust Him to take care of us, just as it says in Matthew 6:26, where Jesus teaches us not to worry about our lives, because our heavenly Father knows what we need.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas of my life where I feel insecure, and how can I trust God to take care of them?
- How can I apply the promise of Job 5:24 to my own life, and what would it look like to live in the security of God's presence?
- What are some practical ways I can inspect my 'home' and make sure it is secure, spiritually speaking?
- How can I balance the promise of security in Job 5:24 with the reality of living in a fallen world, where troubles and challenges are inevitable?
Gill's Exposition on Job 5:24
And thou shalt know that thy tabernacle [shall be] in peace,.... Not a place of religious worship, though the Targum renders it an house of doctrine or instruction; for we read not of any such but
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 5:24
And thou shalt know that thy tabernacle shall be in peace; and thou shalt visit thy habitation, and shalt not sin. Know - as a matter of blessed experience.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 5:24
Thou shalt know, by certain and constant experience, that thy tabernacle, i.e. thy habitation, as it follows, including also the inhabitants, children, or friends and servants, shall be in peace; shall enjoy great safety from all their enemies, and concord among themselves, and prosperity in all their concerns; all which are comprehended under the sweet name of peace. Visit thy habitation, i.e. manage and order thy family, and all thy domestic affairs and worldly concerns, with care and diligence. Visiting is oft used for regarding or taking care of, as 80:14. Shalt not sin; either by unrighteousness in thy dealings with thy family or others, or by neglecting God and his service in thy family, or by winking at any sin in thy domestics which thou canst hinder. But because he speaks not here of Job’ s duty, but of his privilege, and that in outward and worldly things, it seems better rendered by others, and thou shalt not err, or miscarry, or miss thy way or mark, as this very word is used below, 14:16 ; thou shalt not be disappointed of thy hopes, or blasted in thy endeavours, but shalt succeed in them. Or, and thou shalt not wander, or be a wanderer, having no house in which to put his head, which Job might have some ground to fear; but thou shalt have a habitation of thy own, which thou shalt visit and manage as thou didst before.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 5:24
Job 5:24 And thou shalt know that thy tabernacle [shall be] in peace; and thou shalt visit thy habitation, and shalt not sin.Ver. 24. And thou shalt know] Thine own eyes shall see it, and thine experience seal to it; thou shalt be well assured of it. This is a sweet mercy: it is the sweetmeats of the feast of a good conscience, saith Latimer, to know that all shall go well with us here, and that our names are written in the book of life; to be able to conclude from temporal blessings to eternal, as David doth, Psalms 23:5-6; to have not only sustentation, but suavities spiritual sweets, as one speaketh. That thy tabernacle shall be in peace] i.e. Thy house, household, and household stuff shall be in safety; and all shall be as well with thee as heart can wish. Or, thy tabernacle shall be peace. Thou shall be free from domestic dissensions. It is a sign of a Christian family, if the son of peace be there, and peace rest in it, Luke 10:6. This turneth water to wine, and the contrary: where envying and strife is there is confusion (or unquietness) and every evil work, James 3:16. Such a tabernacle is more like to a kennel of hounds than a family of Christians.
And thou shalt visit thy habitation] As a busy bishop, within thine own diocese, thou shall carefully inquire into the state of thy family, and take an account of all that are under thy roof; that God be sincerely served there, and all things well husbanded, Proverbs 27:26-27. And shalt not sin] viz. By too much indulgence to children and servants, Eli’ s sin, who brought up his children to bring down his house; or, thou shall not be found guilty, sc. of thy family’ s faults imputed unto thee; or, thou shalt not miss, sc. of thy desire and expectation, but all shall go as well within doors as heart can wish.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 5:24
(24) Sin.—The word rendered “sin” literally means also to miss the mark, as in Judges 20:16, and that is probably its meaning here: Thou shalt visit thy dwelling-place, and miss nothing, since one does not see very clearly why the promise of not sinning is connected with visiting the habitation or fold.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 5:24
Verse 24. Thou shalt know] Thou shalt be so fully satisfied of the friendly disposition of all thy neighbours, that thou shalt rest secure in thy bed, and not be afraid of any danger, though sleeping in thy tent in the field; and when thou returnest from thy country excursions, thou shalt find that thy habitation has been preserved in peace and prosperity, and that thou hast made no mistake in thy trust, in thy confidence, or in thy confederates. The word אהלך oholecha, "thy tabernacle," means simply a tent, or moveable dwelling, composed of poles, pins, and cloth, or skin, to be pitched any where in a few moments, and struck again with the same ease. The word נוך navecha, which we properly translate thy habitation, signifies a solid, permanent dwelling-place. ee Joshua 22:4, Joshua 22:6-8; 2 Samuel 18:17; 2 Samuel 19:8; 1Kg 12:16; Psalms 52:7; Psalms 91:10; Psalms 132:3; Lamentations 2:4; Malachi 2:12; and with these passages compare the place in the text. As to תחטא techeta, which we translate thou shalt not SIN, it comes from חטא chata, to err, to mistake, to miss the mark: hence to sin, transgress God's laws, seeking for happiness in forbidden and unlawful things, and therefore missing the mark, because in them happiness is not to be found: and it is very likely, from the connection above, that to mistake or err is its meaning in this place. I need not add, that the Arab chiefs, who had their castles or strong holds, frequently in their country excursions lodged in tents in the open fields; and that on such occasions a hostile neighbour sometimes took advantage of their absence, attacked and pillaged their houses, and carried off their families and household. See at the end of this chapter. See Clarke on Job 5:27.
Cambridge Bible on Job 5:24
24. Job 5:19-23 describe the immunity which Job himself, restored to peace with God, would enjoy from every evil, the evils specified being those which God in His judgments brings upon men or a people, cf. Ezekiel 5:17; Ezekiel 14:21; this verse describes the safety and peace of his homestead, or rather the perfect confidence which he would feel in regard to his possessions,—thou shalt know that thy tent is in safety. tabernacle shall be in peace] Or, tent (i. e. dwelling) is in peace. visit thy habitation] Or, perhaps, muster, look over, thy homestead; the reference is to his cattle and possessions. shalt not sin] lit. shalt not miss or fail; that is, probably, he shall find that his actual possessions correspond to what he expected. The general meaning is, thou shalt miss nothing.
Barnes' Notes on Job 5:24
And thou shalt know that thy tabernacle shall be in peace - Thy tent - אהלך 'âhelēkāh - showing that it was common then to dwell in tents.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 5:24
24. Thy tabernacle shall be… peace — Hebrews, ohel; equally a tent in which to live and the house of God in which to worship. Our homes should be God’s houses; then shall they be peace.
Sermons on Job 5:24
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Standing Steadfast in Christ by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher expresses his concern about the lack of reverence and hunger for the word of God among believers. He observes that many people come to church with a ca |
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The Devil Is Out to Destroy Your Faith by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher describes a dream he had where he walked through the streets of New York and saw a scene of darkness and ugliness. He came across young people lying in |
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Giant Joshua by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker recounts a story of a young man waiting for the director of a company for several hours. The director asks the young man some simple questions, testing |
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A Song of Degrees - Facing God by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of preservation and how it relates to our lives. He emphasizes that God is the ultimate preserver and that our actions of going o |
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Look Who's Here by Vance Havner | This sermon draws inspiration from various biblical stories like the three Hebrew children who stood firm in their faith, Elijah on Mount Carmel demonstrating the need for divine i |
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How to Walk With God by Jack Hyles | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of walking with God. He mentions various individuals and groups who need someone who walks with God, such as choir directors, |
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Time to Wake Up - Part 3 by Chuck Smith | This sermon recounts the historical events of the 1967 and 1973 wars involving Israel, highlighting the miraculous victories and divine interventions that led to Israel's survival |