Job 8:15
Job 8:15 in Multiple Translations
He leans on his web, but it gives way; he holds fast, but it does not endure.
He shall lean upon his house, but it shall not stand: he shall hold it fast, but it shall not endure.
He shall lean upon his house, but it shall not stand: He shall hold fast thereby, but it shall not endure.
He is looking to his family for support, but it is not there; he puts his hope in it, but it comes to nothing.
They look to their home to provide security, but it provides no support. They try to hang onto it, but it doesn't last.
He shall leane vpon his house, but it shall not stand: he shall holde him fast by it, yet shall it not endure.
He leaneth on his house — and it standeth not: He taketh hold on it — and it abideth not.
He will lean on his house, but it will not stand. He will cling to it, but it will not endure.
He shall lean upon his house, but it shall not stand: he shall hold it fast, but it shall not endure.
He shall lean upon his house, and it shall not stand: he shall prop it up, and it shall not rise:
If they lean against a house (OR, trust in their wealth; OR, lean on a spider web), it does not ◄endure/protect them► [LIT]; they cling to things to be protected, but those things do not remain firm.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 8:15
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Job 8:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יִשָּׁעֵ֣ן
עַל
בֵּ֭ית/וֹ
וְ/לֹ֣א
יַעֲמֹ֑ד
יַחֲזִ֥יק
בּ֝֗/וֹ
וְ/לֹ֣א
יָקֽוּם
יִשָּׁעֵ֣ן
shâʻan
H8172
to lean
V-Niphal-Imperf-3ms
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
בֵּ֭ית/וֹ
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms | Suff
וְ/לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
יַעֲמֹ֑ד
ʻâmad
H5975
to stand
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
יַחֲזִ֥יק
châzaq
H2388
to strengthen
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
בּ֝֗/וֹ
Prep | Suff
וְ/לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
יָקֽוּם
qûwm
H6965
-kamai
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 8:15
יִשָּׁעֵ֣ן
shâʻan
H8172
"to lean"
V-Niphal-Imperf-3ms
To lean means to support oneself or trust in something, like God. In Psalm 37:7, it means to rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him. This concept is central to the biblical idea of trust and faith.
Definition: 1) to lean on, trust in, support 1a) (Niphal) to lean, lean upon, support oneself 1a1) of trust in God (fig)
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: lean, lie, rely, rest (on, self), stay. See also: Genesis 18:4; 2 Chronicles 16:8; Proverbs 3:5.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
בֵּ֭ית/וֹ
bayith
H1004
"place"
N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
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.
יַעֲמֹ֑ד
ʻâmad
H5975
"to stand"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
Means 'to stand' in a strong sense, like in Exodus 17:12 where Moses stood with his arms up to help Israel win a battle.
Definition: : stand/stop/establish 1) to stand, remain, endure, take one's stand 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stand, take one's stand, be in a standing attitude, stand forth, take a stand, present oneself, attend upon, be or become servant of 1a2) to stand still, stop (moving or doing), cease 1a3) to tarry, delay, remain, continue, abide, endure, persist, be steadfast 1a4) to make a stand, hold one's ground 1a5) to stand upright, remain standing, stand up, rise, be erect, be upright 1a6) to arise, appear, come on the scene, stand forth, appear, rise up or against 1a7) to stand with, take one's stand, be appointed, grow flat, grow insipid 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to station, set 1b2) to cause to stand firm, maintain 1b3) to cause to stand up, cause to set up, erect 1b4) to present (one) before (king) 1b5) to appoint, ordain, establish 1c) (Hophal) to be presented, be caused to stand, be stood before
Usage: Occurs in 497 OT verses. KJV: abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry. See also: Genesis 18:8; Joshua 21:44; 1 Chronicles 6:17.
יַחֲזִ֥יק
châzaq
H2388
"to strengthen"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
To strengthen means to be strong or courageous, and can also mean to seize or conquer, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: : strengthen/support/encourage 1) to strengthen, prevail, harden, be strong, become strong, be courageous, be firm, grow firm, be resolute, be sore 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be strong, grow strong 1a1a) to prevail, prevail upon 1a1b) to be firm, be caught fast, be secure 1a1c) to press, be urgent 1a1d) to grow stout, grow rigid, grow hard (bad sense) 1a1e) to be severe, be grievous 1a2) to strengthen 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to make strong 1b2) to restore to strength, give strength 1b3) to strengthen, sustain, encourage 1b4) to make strong, make bold, encourage 1b5) to make firm 1b6) to make rigid, make hard 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make strong, strengthen 1c2) to make firm 1c3) to display strength 1c4) to make severe 1c5) to support 1c6) to repair 1c7) to prevail, prevail upon 1c8) to have or take or keep hold of, retain, hold up, sustain, support 1c9) to hold, contain 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to strengthen oneself 1d2) to put forth strength, use one's strength 1d3) to withstand 1d4) to hold strongly with
Usage: Occurs in 266 OT verses. KJV: aid, amend, [idiom] calker, catch, cleave, confirm, be constant, constrain, continue, be of good (take) courage(-ous, -ly), encourage (self), be established, fasten, force, fortify, make hard, harden, help, (lay) hold (fast), lean, maintain, play the man, mend, become (wax) mighty, prevail, be recovered, repair, retain, seize, be (wax) sore, strengthen (self), be stout, be (make, shew, wax) strong(-er), be sure, take (hold), be urgent, behave self valiantly, withstand. See also: Genesis 19:16; 1 Chronicles 22:13; Psalms 27:14.
בּ֝֗/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
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.
יָקֽוּם
qûwm
H6965
"-kamai"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
Qum means to rise or stand up, used in various contexts like rising to power or standing firm, as seen in Jeremiah and Ezra.
Definition: Combined with lev (לֵב "Leb" H3820B) § -Kamai = "my adversary" Leb-kamai, i.e., people of Gambulai
Usage: Occurs in 596 OT verses. KJV: abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising). See also: Genesis 4:8; Numbers 30:13; Ruth 4:10.
Study Notes — Job 8:15
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 8:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 8:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 8:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 8:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 8:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 8:15
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 8:15
- Cambridge Bible on Job 8:15
- Barnes' Notes on Job 8:15
- Sermons on Job 8:15
Context — Bildad: Job Should Repent
13Such is the destiny of all who forget God; so the hope of the godless will perish.
14His confidence is fragile; his security is in a spider’s web.
15He leans on his web, but it gives way; he holds fast, but it does not endure.
16He is a well-watered plant in the sunshine, spreading its shoots over the garden. 17His roots wrap around the rock heap; he looks for a home among the stones.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 27:18 | The house he built is like a moth’s cocoon, like a hut set up by a watchman. |
| 2 | Luke 6:47–49 | I will show you what he is like who comes to Me and hears My words and acts on them: He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid his foundation on the rock. When the flood came, the torrent crashed against that house but could not shake it, because it was well built. But the one who hears My words and does not act on them is like a man who built his house on ground without a foundation. The torrent crashed against that house, and immediately it fell—and great was its destruction!” |
| 3 | Matthew 7:24–27 | Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell—and great was its collapse!” |
| 4 | Psalms 52:5–7 | Surely God will bring you down to everlasting ruin; He will snatch you up and tear you away from your tent; He will uproot you from the land of the living. Selah The righteous will see and fear; they will mock the evildoer, saying, “Look at the man who did not make God his refuge, but trusted in the abundance of his wealth and strengthened himself by destruction.” |
| 5 | Job 18:14 | He is torn from the shelter of his tent and is marched off to the king of terrors. |
| 6 | Psalms 49:11 | Their graves are their eternal homes— their dwellings for endless generations— even though their lands were their namesakes. |
| 7 | Proverbs 10:28 | The hope of the righteous is joy, but the expectations of the wicked will perish. |
| 8 | Psalms 112:10 | The wicked man will see and be grieved; he will gnash his teeth and waste away; the desires of the wicked will perish. |
Job 8:15 Summary
[This verse is saying that when we trust in things that are not God, like our own strength or the things of this world, they will eventually let us down, just like a spider's web that breaks easily. As it says in Psalm 20:7, 'Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.' We need to put our trust in God alone, who is our rock and our salvation, as seen in Psalm 18:2. By doing so, we can have a sense of security and peace that the world cannot give us.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the web represent in Job 8:15?
The web in Job 8:15 symbolizes the fragile and temporary nature of the wicked person's security and confidence, as also seen in Psalm 49:11, where the wealthy and powerful trust in their riches but ultimately perish.
Why does the web give way and not endure?
The web gives way and does not endure because it is a weak and unreliable foundation, much like the house built on sand in Matthew 7:26-27, which cannot withstand the tests and pressures of life.
What is the lesson for believers from this verse?
The lesson for believers is to trust in the Lord and not in the fleeting and fragile things of this world, as cautioned in 1 John 2:15-17, where we are warned not to love the world or the things in it.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of the book of Job?
This verse relates to the overall theme of the book of Job by highlighting the contrast between the temporary and fragile nature of worldly security and the eternal and unshakeable nature of God's sovereignty and wisdom, as seen in Job 42:2-3, where Job acknowledges God's power and wisdom.
Reflection Questions
- What are some 'webs' in my life that I am leaning on for security and comfort, and how can I shift my trust to God alone?
- In what ways do I see the temporary nature of worldly things playing out in my own life or in the lives of those around me?
- How can I apply the lesson of this verse to my daily life, trusting in God's sovereignty and wisdom rather than in my own strength or the things of this world?
- What does it mean for me to 'hold fast' to God, and how can I cultivate a deeper sense of trust and dependence on Him?
Gill's Exposition on Job 8:15
He shall lean upon his house,.... Either the spider or the hypocrite, or the hypocrite as the spider; that is, that which is the ground of his confidence, which is as the spider's house, on that he
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 8:15
He shall lean upon his house, but it shall not stand: he shall hold it fast, but it shall not endure. He shall hold it fast - implying his eager grasp, when the storm of trial comes.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 8:15
He, either the spider, or rather, the wicked man signified by it, shall lean upon his house, i.e. he shall trust to the multitude and strength of his children and servants. and to his wealth, all which come under the name of a man’ s house in Scripture use. It shall not stand, i.e. not be able to uphold itself, nor him that trusted to it. He shall hold it fast; or, he shall take fast hold of it; not to uphold it, but to strengthen and uphold himself by it, as it is in the former branch.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 8:15
Job 8:15 He shall lean upon his house, but it shall not stand: he shall hold it fast, but it shall not endure.Ver. 15. He shall lean upon his house] The spider shall, so Vatablus taketh it; but better, the hypocrite leaneth, or layeth his whole weight upon his house, that is, wealth, children, friends, clients, tenants, &c., as did Doeg, Psalms 52:7; Haman, Esther 3:9-11. That profane earl of Westmoreland, who said that he needed not at all to pray to God, for he had tenants enough to pray for him. Bildad probably glanceth here at Job, as if he had once trusted in his riches, relations, &c., which yet Job disavoweth, Job 31:24-25 But it shall not stand] No more than the spider’ s house doth, borne down sometimes by her very weight, and not only by the wind. Hypocrites ruin their own houses by their sins, and particularly by relying on them. Though thou build thy palace as high as heaven, said the oracle to Phocas, yet sin, that lieth at the bottom, will be the ruin of it. He shall hold it fast] Mordicus tenebit, he shall hold it, not with his hands only, but with his teeth, as Cynegiras did the Persian ship; or as a drowning man doth the branch of a tree. But it shall not endure] All will not do; riches avail not in the day of wrath, &c. A hypocrite runs in his trouble to former false refuges; he trusted to his legs, or repairs to his bushes, as the hunted hare goes to the places that she used when she lived in quiet, thither she flees when she knows not how else to escape; but all to no purpose.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 8:15
(15) It shall not endure.—The description of the wicked man ends here.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 8:15
Verse 15. He shall lean upon his house] This is all allusion to the spider. When he suspects his web, here called his house, to be frail or unsure, he leans upon it in different parts, propping himself on his hinder legs, and pulling with his fore claws, to see if all be safe. If he find any part of it injured, he immediately adds new cordage to that part, and attaches it strongly to the wall. When he finds all safe and strong, he retires into his hole at one corner, supposing himself to be in a state of complete security, when in a moment the brush or the besom sweeps away both himself, his house, and his confidence. This I have several times observed; and it is in this that the strength and point of the comparison consist. The wicked, whose hope is in his temporal possessions strengthens and keeps his house in repair; and thus leans on his earthly supports; in a moment, as in the case of the spider, his house is overwhelmed by the blast of God's judgments, and himself probably buried in its ruins. This is a very fine and expressive metaphor, which not one of the commentators that I have seen has ever discovered.
Cambridge Bible on Job 8:15
15. hold it fast] i. e. hold fast by it. The meaning of course is not that he tries to uphold his house, but that he tries to support himself by holding on to it. This is true both of the spider and the man.
Barnes' Notes on Job 8:15
He shall lean upon his house - This is an allusion to the web or house of the spider. The hope of the hypocrite is called the house which he has built for himself; his home, his refuge, his support. But it shall fail him.
Sermons on Job 8:15
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Winter Afore Harvest or the Soul's Growth in Grace - Part 2 by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches about the journey of hope in the soul, comparing it to a bud that blossoms into a flower under the genial ray of God's countenance. He emphasizes the importan |
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(Luke) 01a - Introduction Cont. by Ed Miller | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the Gospel of Luke and its portrayal of Jesus reaching out to the needy, humble, and broken. The sermon highlights the impact of a movie based |
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Luke 6:47 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the distinction between two types of hearers in relation to Christ's teachings: those who act on His words and those who do not. He asserts that Jesus claime |
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A Telephone Pole in the Kitchen by Ed Wrather | Ed Wrather emphasizes the importance of building our lives on a solid foundation by following the teachings of Jesus, as described in the Sermon on the Mount. He compares the conse |
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(True Disciple Conference) We Have Forgotten That the Way Is Narrow by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of building one's life on the Word of God. He challenges the common misconception that building on the sand represents a weak |
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'Eyes Right' by C.H. Spurgeon | The sermon transcript is a message from C.H. Spurgeon delivered at the Metropolitan Tabernacle. The main theme is the importance of having a clear and focused purpose in life. Spur |
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Five Solemn Facts by Oswald J. Smith | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes five solemn facts about salvation. Firstly, not everyone will be saved, and the listeners are urged to reflect on their own standing. Secondl |