Job 5:25
Job 5:25 in Multiple Translations
You will know that your offspring will be many, your descendants like the grass of the earth.
Thou shalt know also that thy seed shall be great, and thine offspring as the grass of the earth.
Thou shalt know also that thy seed shall be great, And thine offspring as the grass of the earth.
You will be certain that your seed will be great, and your offspring like the plants of the earth.
You will also be sure that you will have many children; your descendants will be like the grass of the earth.
Thou shalt perceiue also, that thy seede shalbe great, and thy posteritie as the grasse of the earth.
And hast known that numerous [is] Thy seed, And thine offspring as the herb of the earth;
You will know also that your offspring will be great, your offspring as the grass of the earth.
Thou shalt know also that thy seed will be great, and thy offspring as the grass of the earth.
Thou shalt know also that thy seed shall be multiplied, and thy offspring like the grass of the earth.
You will be sure that you will have many descendants, who will be as numerous as blades of grass.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 5:25
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Job 5:25 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְֽ֭/יָדַעְתָּ
כִּי
רַ֣ב
זַרְעֶ֑/ךָ
וְ֝/צֶאֱצָאֶ֗י/ךָ
כְּ/עֵ֣שֶׂב
הָ/אָֽרֶץ
וְֽ֭/יָדַעְתָּ
yâdaʻ
H3045
to know
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
כִּי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
רַ֣ב
rab
H7227
many
Adj
זַרְעֶ֑/ךָ
zeraʻ
H2233
seed
N-ms | Suff
וְ֝/צֶאֱצָאֶ֗י/ךָ
tseʼĕtsâʼ
H6631
offspring
Conj | N-mp | Suff
כְּ/עֵ֣שֶׂב
ʻeseb
H6212
vegetation
Prep | N-ms
הָ/אָֽרֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Art | N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 5:25
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.
רַ֣ב
rab
H7227
"many"
Adj
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.
זַרְעֶ֑/ךָ
zeraʻ
H2233
"seed"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means seed or offspring, like in Genesis where God promises Abraham many descendants. It can also mean a plant or sowing time, as in Isaiah 55:10. This concept is central to God's plan for humanity.
Definition: : seed/sowing 1) seed, sowing, offspring 1a) a sowing 1b) seed 1c) semen virile 1d) offspring, descendants, posterity, children 1e) of moral quality 1e1) a practitioner of righteousness (fig.) 1f) sowing time (by meton)
Usage: Occurs in 205 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] carnally, child, fruitful, seed(-time), sowing-time. See also: Genesis 1:11; 1 Samuel 1:11; Psalms 18:51.
וְ֝/צֶאֱצָאֶ֗י/ךָ
tseʼĕtsâʼ
H6631
"offspring"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
Offspring or produce, this term describes children or descendants, as well as the fruit of the earth. It is used to describe the outcome of human or natural processes. The Bible uses it to talk about family and heritage.
Definition: 1) offspring, produce, issue 1a) offspring (of men) 1b) produce (of earth) 1c) descendants (metaphorical)
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: that which cometh forth (out), offspring. See also: Job 5:25; Isaiah 34:1; Isaiah 22:24.
כְּ/עֵ֣שֶׂב
ʻeseb
H6212
"vegetation"
Prep | N-ms
This Hebrew word means vegetation or grass, representing growth and new life. It is used in Genesis 1:11 to describe the creation of plants and in Psalm 23:2 to describe a peaceful landscape.
Definition: herb, herbage, grass, green plants Aramaic equivalent: a.sav (עֲשַׂב "grass" H6211B)
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: grass, herb. See also: Genesis 1:11; Psalms 72:16; Psalms 92:8.
הָ/אָֽרֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Art | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
Study Notes — Job 5:25
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 5:25 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 5:25
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 5:25
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 5:25
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 5:25
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 5:25
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 5:25
- Cambridge Bible on Job 5:25
- Barnes' Notes on Job 5:25
- Sermons on Job 5:25
Context — Eliphaz Continues: God Blesses those Who Seek Him
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. 27Indeed, we have investigated, and it is true! So hear it and know for yourself.”Cross References
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| 1 | Psalms 112:2 | His descendants will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed. |
| 2 | Psalms 72:16 | May there be an abundance of grain in the land; may it sway atop the hills. May its fruit trees flourish like the forests of Lebanon, and its people like the grass of the field. |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 28:4 | The fruit of your womb will be blessed, as well as the produce of your land and the offspring of your livestock— the calves of your herds and the lambs of your flocks. |
| 4 | Genesis 15:5 | And the LORD took him outside and said, “Now look to the heavens and count the stars, if you are able.” Then He told him, “So shall your offspring be.” |
| 5 | Job 42:13–16 | And he also had seven sons and three daughters. He named his first daughter Jemimah, his second Keziah, and his third Keren-happuch. No women as beautiful as Job’s daughters could be found in all the land, and their father granted them an inheritance among their brothers. After this, Job lived 140 years and saw his children and their children to the fourth generation. |
| 6 | Leviticus 26:9 | I will turn toward you and make you fruitful and multiply you, and I will establish My covenant with you. |
| 7 | Psalms 127:3–5 | Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are children born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. He will not be put to shame when he confronts the enemies at the gate. |
| 8 | Isaiah 44:3–4 | For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and currents on the dry ground. I will pour out My Spirit on your descendants, and My blessing on your offspring. They will sprout among the grass like willows by flowing streams. |
| 9 | Psalms 128:3–6 | Your wife will be like a fruitful vine flourishing within your house, your sons like olive shoots sitting around your table. In this way indeed shall blessing come to the man who fears the LORD. May the LORD bless you from Zion, that you may see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life, that you may see your children’s children. Peace be upon Israel! |
Job 5:25 Summary
This verse is a promise from God that those who trust in Him will have a numerous and thriving family, just like the grass of the earth. This doesn't just mean physical descendants, but also spiritual ones, as we share the love of God with others. As we trust in God's sovereignty and care, we can have confidence that He will bless our families and use us to bless others, just as it says in Psalm 128:1-6, where it talks about the blessings of trusting in God. By trusting in God's goodness and sovereignty, we can have peace and confidence, even in the midst of challenges, knowing that He is working all things together for our good, as it says in Romans 8:28.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to have descendants like the grass of the earth?
This phrase is a metaphor describing a numerous and thriving family, similar to the promise made to Abraham in Genesis 13:16, where God says he will make his offspring as numerous as the dust of the earth.
Is this verse a guarantee of physical prosperity for all believers?
While this verse does promise a blessing of many offspring, it is part of a larger context of trusting in God's sovereignty and care, as seen in Job 5:23-24, where it talks about having a covenant with the stones of the field and being at peace with wild animals.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of the book of Job?
This verse is part of Eliphaz's speech to Job, urging him to trust in God's goodness and sovereignty, even in the midst of suffering, similar to the message in Romans 8:28, where it says that all things work together for good to those who love God.
Can this verse be applied to believers today?
Yes, this verse can be seen as a promise of spiritual descendants, as in 1 Timothy 4:12, where Paul urges Timothy to be an example to believers, and in 2 Timothy 2:2, where Paul talks about teaching faithful men who will be able to teach others.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can trust in God's sovereignty and care for my family, just like the promise in Job 5:25?
- How can I be a blessing to my descendants, just as God promised to make Job's descendants numerous?
- In what ways can I be an example to my family and others, just as Paul urged Timothy to be in 1 Timothy 4:12?
- What are some ways I can practically apply the promise of Job 5:25 to my life, trusting in God's goodness and sovereignty?
Gill's Exposition on Job 5:25
Thou shalt know also that thy seed [shall be] great,.... Not his seed sown in the earth, and the increase of that, but his children, as the next clause explains it, as Bar Tzemach well observes; and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 5:25
Thou shalt know also that thy seed shall be great, and thine offspring as the grass of the earth. As the grass. "They of the city shall flourish like grass of the earth" (Psalms 72:16).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 5:25
Thou shalt know; partly by assurance from God’ s promises, and the impressions of his Spirit; and partly by experience in due time. Thy seed shall be great; thy posterity, which God will give thee instead of those which thou hast lost, shall be high, and honourable, and powerful. Or, shall be many. Thine offspring; which shall come out of thy own loins as branches out of a tree, as the word signifies. And this word seems added to the former to restrain and explain it, by showing that he did not speak of his spiritual seed, as Abraham’ s seed is in part understood, but of the fruit of his own body. As the grass of the earth; both for its plentiful increase, and for its flourishing greenness.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 5:25
Job 5:25 Thou shalt know also that thy seed [shall be] great, and thine offspring as the grass of the earth.Ver. 25. Thou shalt know also that thy seed shall be great] Thou shalt live to see thy children (whereof thou art now bereft) not only restored, but increased. Children are the seed, parents are but the husk, as it were: to have these multiplied is no small mercy, Psalms 128:3, especially when the wife is as the vine, and the children like olive plants, two of the best fruits, the one for sweetness, the other for fatness, Judges 9:13; when they prove to be as arrows of a strong man, such as whose natural knottiness is reformed and smoothed by grace, such as for the workmanship of grace and holiness in their hearts and lives are become like the graving of a king’ s palace, Psalms 144:12. What can better preserve Jacob (Job) from confusion, or his face from waxing pale, than if he might see his children, the work of God’ s hands, framed and fitted by the word in regeneration, and the duties of new obedience? this would make religious parents to sanctify God’ s name, even to sanctify the Holy One, and with singular encouragement from the God of Israel, Isaiah 29:22-23. And thine offspring as the grass of the earth] Thy nephews shall be not only numerous, but innumerable, they shall also flourish, as grass in its prime.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 5:25
(25) Great.—The word means also numerous, which seems to suit the parallelism better here. The whole description is a very beautiful and poetical one of the perfect security of faith, though it is to a certain extent vitiated by its want of strict correspondence with facts, of which the very case of Job was a crucial instance. This was the special problem with which his friends had to deal, and which proved too hard for them. May we not learn that the problem is one that can only be solved in practice and not in theory?
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 5:25
Verse 25. Thine offspring as the grass] Thou shalt have a numerous and permanent issue.
Cambridge Bible on Job 5:25
25. Another much-desired joy he shall feel that God has given him, a numerous offspring.
Barnes' Notes on Job 5:25
Thou shalt know also that thy seed shall be great - Margin, “much.” That is, thy posterity shall be numerous. This was one of the blessings supposed to be connected with the favor of God; see the notes at Isaiah 53:10.
Sermons on Job 5:25
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The Fear of the Lord by Charles Stanley | Charles Stanley preaches on the importance of fearing the Lord, emphasizing that it involves appropriate awe and reverence for who God is, rather than terror. He highlights how the |
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Alexander Gordon by Alexander Whyte | Alexander Whyte preaches about the life of grace that has been passed down through generations in the Gordon family, focusing on the great spirit and inward exercise of Alexander G |
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Hannah - an Epoch Making Vessel by Stephen Kaung | This sermon focuses on the story of Hannah from 1 Samuel, highlighting the power of travailing prayer and the importance of being a vessel for God's purposes. It emphasizes the nee |
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Faith Unto Enlargement Through Adversity - Part 3 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of faith and its application in the work of the Lord. He refers to various passages from the Bible, including Genesis, Romans, an |
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(Exodus) Exodus 32:11-14 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of praying honestly and openly to God. He uses the example of Moses praying to God on behalf of the Israelites. Moses reminds |
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(Fury of Fire) 10 - Being a Doer of the Law Through the Covenant of Scriptures by Milton Green | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of choosing the Word of God over traditions and wrong teachings. He refers to the story of Abraham and how God promised him de |
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(Genesis) Genesis 13:14-18 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on God's appearance to Abram and the promise of land and offspring. God instructs Abram to look in all directions and confirms that he will giv |