Job 8:21
Job 8:21 in Multiple Translations
He will yet fill your mouth with laughter, and your lips with a shout of joy.
Till he fill thy mouth with laughing, and thy lips with rejoicing.
He will yet fill thy mouth with laughter, And thy lips with shouting.
The time will come when your mouth will be full of laughing, and cries of joy will come from your lips.
He can make you laugh with happiness again and shout for joy.
Till he haue filled thy mouth with laughter, and thy lippes with ioy.
While he filleth with laughter thy mouth, And thy lips with shouting,
He will still fill your mouth with laughter, your lips with shouting.
Till he shall fill thy mouth with laughing, and thy lips with rejoicing.
Until thy mouth be filled with laughter, and thy lips with rejoicing.
He will enable you [MTY] to continually laugh and to always shout joyfully.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 8:21
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Job 8:21 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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עַד
יְמַלֵּ֣ה
שְׂח֣וֹק
פִּ֑י/ךָ
וּ/שְׂפָתֶ֥י/ךָ
תְרוּעָֽה
עַד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
יְמַלֵּ֣ה
mâlêʼ
H4390
to fill
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms
שְׂח֣וֹק
sᵉchôwq
H7814
laughter
N-ms
פִּ֑י/ךָ
peh
H6310
lip
N-ms | Suff
וּ/שְׂפָתֶ֥י/ךָ
sâphâh
H8193
lips
Conj | N-fd | Suff
תְרוּעָֽה
tᵉrûwʻâh
H8643
shout
N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 8:21
עַד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
יְמַלֵּ֣ה
mâlêʼ
H4390
"to fill"
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms
To fill means to make something full or complete, like filling a container or fulfilling a promise. This word is used in many contexts, including being full of joy or having a job completed.
Definition: 1) to fill, be full 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be full 1a1a) fulness, abundance (participle) 1a1b) to be full, be accomplished, be ended 1a2) to consecrate, fill the hand 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be filled, be armed, be satisfied 1b2) to be accomplished, be ended 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to fill 1c2) to satisfy 1c3) to fulfil, accomplish, complete 1c4) to confirm 1d) (Pual) to be filled 1e) (Hithpael) to mass themselves against Aramaic equivalent: me.la (מְלָא "to fill" H4391)
Usage: Occurs in 242 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, confirm, [phrase] consecrate, be at an end, be expired, be fenced, fill, fulfil, (be, become, [idiom] draw, give in, go) full(-ly, -ly set, tale), (over-) flow, fulness, furnish, gather (selves, together), presume, replenish, satisfy, set, space, take a (hand-) full, [phrase] have wholly. See also: Genesis 1:22; 2 Chronicles 16:14; Psalms 10:7.
שְׂח֣וֹק
sᵉchôwq
H7814
"laughter"
N-ms
This Hebrew word for laughter can also mean mockery or scorn, as seen in Genesis when Ishmael laughed at Isaac. It can be joyful or hollow, and is often used to describe the ridicule of others. In Psalms, it is used to describe God's laughter at the wicked.
Definition: 1) laughter, laughing stock, mocking, derision 1a) laughter 1a1) joyful 1a2) hollow 1b) derision (of object) 1c) sport
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: derision, laughter(-ed to scorn, -ing), mocked, sport. See also: Job 8:21; Ecclesiastes 7:6; Psalms 126:2.
פִּ֑י/ךָ
peh
H6310
"lip"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to the mouth, lips, or edge of something, and can also mean a portion or side of something. It is often used to describe speech or the act of speaking. This word appears in various forms, such as mouth, lip, or edge.
Definition: : lip/mouth peh 1) mouth 1a) mouth (of man) 1b) mouth (as organ of speech) 1c) mouth (of animals) 1d) mouth, opening, orifice (of a well, river, etc) 1e) extremity, end pim 2) a weight equal to one third of a shekel, occurs only in 1Sa 13:21
Usage: Occurs in 460 OT verses. KJV: accord(-ing as, -ing to), after, appointment, assent, collar, command(-ment), [idiom] eat, edge, end, entry, [phrase] file, hole, [idiom] in, mind, mouth, part, portion, [idiom] (should) say(-ing), sentence, skirt, sound, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, tenor, [idiom] to, [phrase] two-edged, wish, word. See also: Genesis 4:11; Deuteronomy 21:17; Ezra 9:11.
וּ/שְׂפָתֶ֥י/ךָ
sâphâh
H8193
"lips"
Conj | N-fd | Suff
This word refers to lips or language, and can also mean the edge or border of something. It is used in the Bible to describe the shore of a sea or the edge of a cup.
Definition: : lips/mouth 1) lip, language, speech, shore, bank, brink, brim, side, edge, border, binding 1a) lip (as body part) 1b) language 1c) edge, shore, bank (of cup, sea, river, etc)
Usage: Occurs in 164 OT verses. KJV: band, bank, binding, border, brim, brink, edge, language, lip, prating, (sea-)shore, side, speech, talk, (vain) words. See also: Genesis 11:1; Psalms 120:2; Psalms 12:3.
תְרוּעָֽה
tᵉrûwʻâh
H8643
"shout"
N-fs
This word means a loud shout or noise, like a battle cry or a joyful sound. It can also refer to the blast of trumpets in books like Numbers and Joshua.
Definition: 1) alarm, signal, sound of tempest, shout, shout or blast of war or alarm or joy 1a) alarm of war, war-cry, battle-cry 1b) blast (for march) 1c) shout of joy (with religious impulse) 1d) shout of joy (in general)
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: alarm, blow(-ing) (of, the) (trumpets), joy, jubile, loud noise, rejoicing, shout(-ing), (high, joyful) sound(-ing). See also: Leviticus 23:24; Ezra 3:12; Psalms 27:6.
Study Notes — Job 8:21
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 8:21 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 8:21
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 8:21
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 8:21
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 8:21
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 8:21
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 8:21
- Cambridge Bible on Job 8:21
- Barnes' Notes on Job 8:21
- Sermons on Job 8:21
Context — Bildad: Job Should Repent
19Surely this is the joy of his way; yet others will spring from the dust.
20Behold, God does not reject the blameless, nor will He strengthen the hand of evildoers.
21He will yet fill your mouth with laughter, and your lips with a shout of joy.
22Your enemies will be clothed in shame, and the tent of the wicked will be no more.”Cross References
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| 1 | Psalms 126:2 | Then our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with shouts of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.” |
| 2 | Genesis 21:6 | Then Sarah said, “God has made me laugh, and everyone who hears of this will laugh with me.” |
| 3 | Psalms 126:6 | He who goes out weeping, bearing a trail of seed, will surely return with shouts of joy, carrying sheaves of grain. |
| 4 | Psalms 32:11 | Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart. |
| 5 | Luke 6:21 | Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. |
| 6 | Job 5:22 | You will laugh at destruction and famine, and need not fear the beasts of the earth. |
| 7 | Ezra 3:11–13 | And they sang responsively with praise and thanksgiving to the LORD: “For He is good; for His loving devotion to Israel endures forever.” Then all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD had been laid. But many of the older priests, Levites, and family heads who had seen the first temple wept loudly when they saw the foundation of this temple. Still, many others shouted joyfully. The people could not distinguish the shouts of joy from the sound of weeping, because the people were making so much noise. And the sound was heard from afar. |
| 8 | Isaiah 65:13–14 | Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: “My servants will eat, but you will go hungry; My servants will drink, but you will go thirsty; My servants will rejoice, but you will be put to shame. My servants will shout for joy with a glad heart, but you will cry out with a heavy heart and wail with a broken spirit. |
| 9 | Psalms 100:1 | Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth. |
| 10 | Nehemiah 12:43 | On that day they offered great sacrifices, rejoicing because God had given them great joy. The women and children also rejoiced, so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard from afar. |
Job 8:21 Summary
[This verse, Job 8:21, tells us that God wants to bring joy and laughter into our lives, and He promises to fill our mouths with laughter and our lips with joyful shouts. This means that even when life is tough, God can bring us happiness and peace, as we see in Psalm 16:11 and Philippians 4:7. We can trust that God is good and wants the best for us, and that He will bring us joy, even if it's not always constant. By focusing on God's love and promises, we can experience His joy in our lives, no matter what we're going through.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to fill my mouth with laughter?
This phrase, found in Job 8:21, suggests that God will bring joy and happiness into our lives, even in the midst of difficult circumstances, as also promised in Psalm 30:5 and Jeremiah 31:13.
How can I experience this kind of joy when I'm going through a hard time?
The Bible encourages us to trust in God's goodness and sovereignty, even when we don't understand our circumstances, as seen in Romans 8:28 and Proverbs 3:5-6.
Is this promise only for people who are already believers?
While the context of Job 8:21 is a conversation between believers, the principle of God bringing joy to those who trust in Him is seen throughout the Bible, such as in Isaiah 41:10 and John 16:24.
Will this joy be constant, or will it come and go?
The Bible teaches that our joy in God can be constant, even in the midst of ups and downs, as expressed in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 and James 1:2-4.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can choose to trust God and focus on His goodness, even when life is difficult?
- How can I cultivate a sense of joy and laughter in my daily life, despite my circumstances?
- What are some promises from God's Word that I can cling to when I'm feeling down or discouraged?
- In what ways can I express my joy and gratitude to God, like a 'shout of joy'?
- How can I use my experiences of joy to encourage and support others who may be struggling?
Gill's Exposition on Job 8:21
Till he fill thy mouth with laughing, and thy lips with rejoicing. Directing himself to Job; and suggesting, that if he was a perfect, sincere, and upright man.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 8:21
Till he fill thy mouth with laughing, and thy lips with rejoicing. Fill thy mouth with laughing - .
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 8:21
And what I have said in general of all perfect men, shall be made good to thee, if thou be such a one; God will not forsake time, nor desist from doing thee good, till he fill, & c., i.e. God will give thee such abundant matter of rejoicing, that thy heart shall not be able to hold it, but it shall break out at thy mouth and lips.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 8:21
Job 8:21 Till he fill thy mouth with laughing, and thy lips with rejoicing.Ver. 21. Till he fill thy mouth with laughing, &c.] Here he applies the promise of the Divine help to Job, and that which is here spoken, debent et reliqui fideles ad se transferre, saith Lavater, every true believer must take home to himself. God will turn all their sadness into gladness, all their sighing into singing, all their tears into triumphs, their sorrowful outcries into joyful jubilees. In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare or a cord, viz. to strangle his joy with, to check and choke all his comforts: but the righteous sing and rejoice, Proverbs 29:6. They may do so here amidst all their troubles, 2 Corinthians 7:4. As the lily looks fresh, and beautiful, and blithe, though among thorns; they shall do so hereafter, when they enter into the joy of their Master. See Isaiah 65:13. A joy fitter to be believed than possible to be discoursed. See a shadow of it, Psalms 126:1-2.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 8:21
(21) Till he fill thy mouth with laughing.—Rather, he will yet fill thy mouth with laughter—afflicted though thou hast been, thou shalt again rejoice. The attitude of Bildad is one of unsympathetic selfishness. He wishes to think well of his friend because he is his friend, but he cannot reconcile his afflicted condition with any theory of righteous government, and therefore is driven to suspect that all is not right with him, though he feels warranted in promising him that if he casts away that secret sin all shall yet be well with him. We may say that if the contrast here indicated is not intended by the speaker, then we must consider the “he” of Job 8:16 the person before spoken of, and must understand his luxuriance of a merely apparent luxuriance; but then in that case one is at a loss to see why the “he,” of Job 8:16 should be emphasised as it is in the Hebrew.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 8:21
Verse 21. Till he fill thy mouth with laughing] Perhaps it may be well to translate after Mr. Good "Even yet may he fill thy mouth with laughter!" The two verses may be read as a prayer; and probably they were thus expressed by Bildad, who speaks with less virulence than his predecessor, though with equal positiveness in respect to the grand charge, viz., If thou wert not a sinner of no mean magnitude, God would not have inflicted such unprecedented calamities upon thee. This most exceptionable position, which is so contrary to matter of fact, was founded upon maxims which they derived from the ancients. Surely observation must have, in numberless instances, corrected this mistake. They must have seen many worthless men in high prosperity, and many of the excellent of the earth in deep adversity and affliction; but the opposite was an article of their creed, and all appearances and facts must take its colouring. Job's friends must have been acquainted, at least, with the history of the ancient patriarchs; and most certainly they contained facts of an opposite nature. Righteous Abel was persecuted and murdered by his wicked brother, Cain. Abram was obliged to leave his own country on account of worshipping the true God; so all tradition has said. Jacob was persecuted by his brother Esau; Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers; Moses was obliged to flee from Egypt, and was variously tried and afflicted, even by his own brethren.
Not to mention David, and almost all the prophets. All these were proofs that the best of men were frequently exposed to sore afflictions and heavy calamities; and it is not by the prosperity or adversity of men in this world, that we are to judge of the approbation or disapprobation of God towards them. In every case our Lord's rule is infallible: By their fruits ye shall know them.
Cambridge Bible on Job 8:21
21. till he fill] If this rendering be adopted, the word “till” is used somewhat generally to express what God’s practical rectitude, as described on both its sides Job 8:20, will issue in. Others prefer to read, he will yet fill—making a stop at the end of Job 8:20.
Barnes' Notes on Job 8:21
Till he fill thy mouth with laughing - Until he make thee completely happy. The word rendered “till” (עד ‛ad), is rendered by Dr.
Sermons on Job 8:21
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Spiritual Sacrifices by William Ray | William Ray emphasizes the significance of offering spiritual sacrifices, particularly the sacrifice of praise and joy, as essential to fulfilling God's will. He illustrates this t |
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A Merry Heart Doeth Good Like a Medicine by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes the healing power of joy in his sermon 'A Merry Heart Doeth Good Like a Medicine.' He cites King Solomon's wisdom, asserting that a merry heart acts as a re |
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Off for America by D.L. Moody | D.L. Moody shares a poignant story of two boys departing for America, highlighting the emotional farewells from their friends and family, particularly a widow who embraces one boy |
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The Bed and Its Covering by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the contentment of a Christian who lives in poverty but finds joy and satisfaction in the presence of God. The preacher contrasts this with t |
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Joyous Laughter by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, the preacher shares stories of individuals whose lives were transformed by encountering God through Jesus. One example is Mr. Dube, an alcoholic who was unable to b |
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Lead Me in the Way Everlasting by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power and effectiveness of God's word in our lives. He encourages listeners to cry out to God and acknowledge that His ways and thoughts |
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Somebody Prayed - Part 2 (Compilation) by Compilations | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of witnessing a preacher named Michael weeping and begging for people to repent and get right with God. The speaker emphasi |