Job 7:8
Job 7:8 in Multiple Translations
The eye that beholds me will no longer see me. You will look for me, but I will be no more.
The eye of him that hath seen me shall see me no more: thine eyes are upon me, and I am not.
The eye of him that seeth me shall behold me no more; Thine eyes shall be upon me, but I shall not be.
The eye of him who sees me will see me no longer: your eyes will be looking for me, but I will be gone.
Those watching me won't see me anymore; your eyes will be looking for me, but I will be gone.
The eye that hath seene me, shall see me no more: thine eyes are vpon me, and I shall be no longer.
The eye of my beholder beholdeth me not. Thine eyes [are] upon me — and I am not.
The eye of him who sees me will see me no more. Your eyes will be on me, but I will not be.
The eye of him that hath seen me shall see me no more : thy eyes are upon me, and I am not.
Nor shall the sight of man behold me: thy eyes are upon me, and I shall be no more.
God, you [SYN] see me now, but some day you will not see me any more. You will search for me, but I will be gone because I will be dead.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 7:8
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Job 7:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לֹֽא
תְ֭שׁוּרֵ/נִי
עֵ֣ין
רֹ֑אִי
עֵינֶ֖י/ךָ
בִּ֣/י
וְ/אֵינֶֽ/נִּי
לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
תְ֭שׁוּרֵ/נִי
shûwr
H7789
to see
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs | Suff
עֵ֣ין
ʻayin
H5869
eye
N-cs
רֹ֑אִי
rŏʼîy
H7210
sight
V-Qal
עֵינֶ֖י/ךָ
ʻayin
H5869
eye
N-cd | Suff
בִּ֣/י
Prep | Suff
וְ/אֵינֶֽ/נִּי
ʼayin
H369
nothing
Conj | Part | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 7:8
לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
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.
תְ֭שׁוּרֵ/נִי
shûwr
H7789
"to see"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs | Suff
To see or observe something, like a spy watching from a distance, as in the story of Moses sending scouts to Canaan. It can also mean to care for or regard someone, showing concern for their well-being. This word is used in many biblical stories.
Definition: 1) to see, behold, observe, regard 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to behold, observe 1a2) to regard 1a3) to watch, watch (stealthily), lie in wait
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: behold, lay wait, look, observe, perceive, regard, see. See also: Numbers 23:9; Job 34:29; Jeremiah 5:26.
עֵ֣ין
ʻayin
H5869
"eye"
N-cs
This word can mean a spring or fountain, but also refers to the eye or a source of something. It is often translated as affliction, outward appearance, or countenance, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 828 OT verses. KJV: affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). See also: Genesis 3:5; Exodus 34:9; Deuteronomy 28:67.
רֹ֑אִי
rŏʼîy
H7210
"sight"
V-Qal
This Hebrew word for sight refers to seeing or looking, and can describe a vision or a spectacle. In the Bible, it is used to describe gazing at something. It appears in various forms, including seeing and appearance.
Definition: 1) looking, appearance, seeing, sight 1a) seeing 1b) appearance 1c) sight, spectacle
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: gazingstock, look to, (that) see(-th). See also: Genesis 16:13; Job 7:8; Nahum 3:6.
עֵינֶ֖י/ךָ
ʻayin
H5869
"eye"
N-cd | Suff
This word can mean a spring or fountain, but also refers to the eye or a source of something. It is often translated as affliction, outward appearance, or countenance, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 828 OT verses. KJV: affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). See also: Genesis 3:5; Exodus 34:9; Deuteronomy 28:67.
בִּ֣/י
""
Prep | Suff
וְ/אֵינֶֽ/נִּי
ʼayin
H369
"nothing"
Conj | Part | Suff
This word means nothing or not, often used to indicate the absence of something, as in Genesis 1:2 where the earth was without form. It emphasizes the idea of something lacking or non-existent.
Definition: 1) nothing, not, nought n 1a) nothing, nought neg 1b) not 1c) to have not (of possession) adv 1d) without w/prep 1e) for lack of
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: else, except, fail, (father-) less, be gone, in(-curable), neither, never, no (where), none, nor, (any, thing), not, nothing, to nought, past, un(-searchable), well-nigh, without. Compare H370 (אַיִן). See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 14:27; 1 Kings 15:22.
Study Notes — Job 7:8
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 7:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 7:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 7:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 7:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 7:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 7:8
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 7:8
- Cambridge Bible on Job 7:8
- Barnes' Notes on Job 7:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 7:8
- Sermons on Job 7:8
Context — Job Continues: Life Seems Futile
6My days are swifter than a weaver’s shuttle; they come to an end without hope.
7Remember that my life is but a breath. My eyes will never again see happiness.
8The eye that beholds me will no longer see me. You will look for me, but I will be no more.
9As a cloud vanishes and is gone, so he who goes down to Sheol does not come back up. 10He never returns to his house; his place remembers him no more.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 20:9 | The eye that saw him will see him no more, and his place will no longer behold him. |
| 2 | Job 8:18 | If he is uprooted from his place, it will disown him, saying, ‘I never saw you.’ |
| 3 | Psalms 37:36 | yet he passed away and was no more; though I searched, he could not be found. |
| 4 | Psalms 39:11 | You discipline and correct a man for his iniquity, consuming like a moth what he holds dear; surely each man is but a vapor. Selah |
| 5 | Job 13:27 | You put my feet in the stocks and stand watch over all my paths; You set a limit for the soles of my feet. |
| 6 | Psalms 90:8–9 | You have set our iniquities before You, our secret sins in the light of Your presence. For all our days decline in Your fury; we finish our years with a sigh. |
| 7 | Job 14:3 | Do You open Your eyes to one like this? Will You bring him into judgment before You? |
Job 7:8 Summary
This verse, Job 7:8, is a powerful reminder that our time on earth is limited, and that one day we will no longer be seen by those who know us. As Job says, 'The eye that beholds me will no longer see me', highlighting the reality of death. However, as Christians, we can find comfort in the fact that our lives are not defined solely by our physical presence, but by our relationship with God, as seen in John 11:25-26 where Jesus says that those who believe in Him will live even though they die. This verse encourages us to live each day with intention and purpose, making the most of the time we have, as stated in Ephesians 5:16.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Job mean when he says 'The eye that beholds me will no longer see me'?
Job is expressing the reality of his own mortality, acknowledging that those who see him now will not see him again after he dies, as stated in Job 7:8, a sentiment echoed in Psalm 39:13 where the psalmist also reflects on the transience of human life.
Is Job being pessimistic about his life and death in this verse?
While Job's words may seem pessimistic, he is simply acknowledging the harsh realities of life and death, as seen in Ecclesiastes 3:2, where it is written that there is a time to be born and a time to die, highlighting the sovereignty of God over all aspects of human existence.
What does Job mean by 'I will be no more'?
When Job says 'I will be no more', he is not suggesting that he will cease to exist entirely, but rather that his physical presence on earth will come to an end, as stated in Job 7:8, a concept also explored in Genesis 3:19 where it is written that humans are made from dust and will return to dust.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of Job's story?
This verse is part of Job's lamentation about the brevity and suffering of his life, as seen in Job 7:7, and serves as a reminder of the universal human experience of mortality, as reflected in Hebrews 9:27, which states that it is appointed for men to die once.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I can come to terms with my own mortality, and how can I use this awareness to live a more meaningful life?
- How can I, like Job, learn to trust in God's sovereignty even in the face of suffering and death?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of living each day with intention and purpose, and how can I apply this to my own life?
- In what ways can I find comfort in the fact that my life is not defined solely by my physical presence on earth, but by my relationship with God?
Gill's Exposition on Job 7:8
The eye of him that hath seen me shall see me no [more],.... Or "the eye of sight" (e); the seeing eye, the most acute and quick sighted eye; so Mr.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 7:8
The eye of him that hath seen me shall see me no more: thine eyes are upon me, and I am not.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 7:8
Shall see me no more in this mortal state; I shall never return to this life again. Thine eyes are upon me, and I am not: either, 1. If thou dost but east one angry look upon me, I am not, i.e. I am a dead man. So that phrase is used 42:13 44:20 Psalms 103 16 Jeremiah 31:15. Or, 2. When thine eyes shall be upon me (i.e. when thou shalt look for me to do me good, thou wilt find that) I am not, that I am dead and gone, and uncapable of that bounty and goodness which thou givest to men in this world. Compare .
Trapp's Commentary on Job 7:8
Job 7:8 The eye of him that hath seen me shall see me no [more]: thine eyes [are] upon me, and I [am] not.Ver. 8. The eye of him that hath seen me shall see me no more] In death we shall neither see nor be seen, but be soon both out of sight and out of mind too. It is told of Richard III, that he caused the dead corpse of his two smothered nephews to be closed in lead, and so put in a coffin full of holes, and hooked at the ends with two hooks of iron, and so to be cast into a place called the black deeps, at the Thames’ mouth, whereby they should never rise up, nor be any more seen (Speed. 935). Such a place is the grave till the last day: for then the sea shall give up the dead which are in it, and death and the grave shall render up the dead which are in them, Revelation 20:13, then shall Adam see all his nephews at once, &c. Thine eyes are upon me, and I am not] Thou even lookest me to death; like as elsewhere God is said to frown men to destruction, Psalms 80:16 Psalms 104:29; they are not able to endure his flaming eyes, sparkling out wrath against them. What mad men therefore are they that speak and act against him who can so easily do them to death! If God but set his eyes upon them for evil (as he oft threateneth to do, Amos 9:4 Job 16:9), they are undone.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 7:8
(8) Shall see me no more.—That is, thine own eyes shall look for me, but I shall be no more. So LXX. and Vulg.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 7:8
Verse 8. Shall see me no more] If I die in my present state, with all this load of undeserved odium which is cast upon me by my friends, I shall never have an opportunity of vindicating my character, and regaining the good opinion of mankind. Thine eyes are upon one, and I am not.] Thou canst look me into nothing. Or, Let thine eye be upon me as judged to death, and I shall immediately cease to live among men.
Cambridge Bible on Job 7:8
8. are upon me, and I am not] Perhaps rather, shall be upon me and I shall not be; God will look for him, enquiring, it may be, after the work of His hands, but he shall be gone; cf. Job 7:21.
Barnes' Notes on Job 7:8
The eye of him that hath seen me shall see me no more - I shall be cut off from all my friends - one of the things which most distresses people when they come to die. Thine eyes are upon me, and I am not - see Job 7:21. Dr.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 7:8
8. And I am not — Compare Revelation 20:11. When God maketh requisition for man, he at once ceases to be.
Sermons on Job 7:8
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Examining the Foundations of Godly Leadership by Aaron Hurst | In this sermon, the speaker begins by acknowledging his weakness and dependence on the Lord Jesus Christ. He then addresses the topic of godly leadership and the importance of exam |
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Righteousness Imputed and Imparted by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story about a woman who felt restless and missed her husband when he was gone. She couldn't sleep and in her desperation, she knelt by |
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Obtaining Pardon From God by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about a woman who had a dream of seeing people in hell, which led to her brother's conversion and becoming a pastor. The brother's church |
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Sins Estimated by the Light of Heaven by Edward Payson | Edward Payson preaches about the importance of recognizing the true nature of our sins in the eyes of God, emphasizing that our sins are far more numerous, aggravated, and criminal |
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Help for the Day! by J.R. Miller | J.R. Miller emphasizes the importance of living a life that reflects Christ's love and service, suggesting that we need not keep records of our good deeds, as God will remember the |
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Two Infamous Strumpets by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the omnipresence and omniscience of God, asserting that no sin, whether secret or open, can escape His watchful eye. He illustrates that even the most hidd |
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A Startling Statement by J. Wilbur Chapman | J. Wilbur Chapman preaches on the consequences of sin, emphasizing that the wicked shall not go unpunished, as seen in various Bible passages. He highlights the certainty of reapin |