Job 8:22
Job 8:22 in Multiple Translations
Your enemies will be clothed in shame, and the tent of the wicked will be no more.”
They that hate thee shall be clothed with shame; and the dwelling place of the wicked shall come to nought.
They that hate thee shall be clothed with shame; And the tent of the wicked shall be no more.
Your haters will be clothed with shame, and the tent of the sinner will not be seen again.
Those who hate you will be put to shame, and the place where the wicked live will be destroyed.”
They that hate thee, shall be clothed with shame, and the dwelling of the wicked shall not remaine.
Those hating thee do put on shame, And the tent of the wicked is not!
Those who hate you will be clothed with shame. The tent of the wicked will be no more.”
They that hate thee shall be clothed with shame; and the dwelling place of the wicked shall come to naught.
They that hate thee, shall be clothed with confusion: and the dwelling of the wicked shall not stand.
But those who hate you will be very ashamed, and the homes of wicked people will disappear.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 8:22
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Job 8:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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שֹׂנְאֶ֥י/ךָ
יִלְבְּשׁוּ
בֹ֑שֶׁת
וְ/אֹ֖הֶל
רְשָׁעִ֣ים
אֵינֶֽ/נּוּ
שֹׂנְאֶ֥י/ךָ
sânêʼ
H8130
to hate
V-Qal | Suff
יִלְבְּשׁוּ
lâbash
H3847
to clothe
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
בֹ֑שֶׁת
bôsheth
H1322
shame
N-fs
וְ/אֹ֖הֶל
ʼôhel
H168
tent
Conj | N-ms
רְשָׁעִ֣ים
râshâʻ
H7563
wicked
Adj
אֵינֶֽ/נּוּ
ʼayin
H369
nothing
Part | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 8:22
שֹׂנְאֶ֥י/ךָ
sânêʼ
H8130
"to hate"
V-Qal | Suff
To hate means to feel intense dislike or hostility, as seen in the actions of enemies or foes in the Bible. It can also describe God's hatred of sin.
Definition: 1) to hate, be hateful 1a) (Qal) to hate 1a1) of man 1a2) of God 1a3) hater, one hating, enemy (participle) (subst) 1b) (Niphal) to be hated 1c) (Piel) hater (participle) 1c1) of persons, nations, God, wisdom Aramaic equivalent: se.ne (שְׂנָא "to hate" H8131)
Usage: Occurs in 139 OT verses. KJV: enemy, foe, (be) hate(-ful, -r), odious, [idiom] utterly. See also: Genesis 24:60; Psalms 50:17; Psalms 5:6.
יִלְבְּשׁוּ
lâbash
H3847
"to clothe"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
To clothe means to wrap something around or put on a garment. In the Bible, it can be used literally or figuratively, as in putting on clothes or being clothed with a certain attitude.
Definition: 1) to dress, wear, clothe, put on clothing, be clothed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to put on clothes, be clothed, wear 1a2) to put on, be clothed with (fig.) 1b) (Pual) to be fully clothed 1c) (Hiphil) to clothe, array with, dress Aramaic equivalent: le.vash (לְבֵשׁ "to clothe" H3848)
Usage: Occurs in 102 OT verses. KJV: (in) apparel, arm, array (self), clothe (self), come upon, put (on, upon), wear. See also: Genesis 3:21; Job 27:17; Psalms 35:26.
בֹ֑שֶׁת
bôsheth
H1322
"shame"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for shame describes a feeling of embarrassment or guilt, and can also refer to something that causes shame. It is used in the Bible to describe feelings of shame or embarrassment, as in Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) shame 1a) shame 1b) shameful thing
Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: ashamed, confusion, [phrase] greatly, (put to) shame(-ful thing). See also: 1 Samuel 20:30; Isaiah 54:4; Psalms 35:26.
וְ/אֹ֖הֶל
ʼôhel
H168
"tent"
Conj | N-ms
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.
רְשָׁעִ֣ים
râshâʻ
H7563
"wicked"
Adj
This word describes someone who is morally wrong, a bad person who is guilty of crime or sin against God or others. It is used to describe the wicked in biblical stories, such as in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) wicked, criminal 1a) guilty one, one guilty of crime (subst) 1b) wicked (hostile to God) 1c) wicked, guilty of sin (against God or man)
Usage: Occurs in 248 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] condemned, guilty, ungodly, wicked (man), that did wrong. See also: Genesis 18:23; Psalms 101:8; Psalms 1:1.
אֵינֶֽ/נּוּ
ʼayin
H369
"nothing"
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 8:22
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 8:22 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 8:22
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 8:22
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 8:22
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 8:22
- Cambridge Bible on Job 8:22
- Barnes' Notes on Job 8:22
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 8:22
- Sermons on Job 8:22
Context — Bildad: Job Should Repent
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
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 132:18 | I will clothe his enemies with shame, but the crown upon him will gleam.” |
| 2 | Psalms 109:29 | May my accusers be clothed with disgrace; may they wear their shame like a robe. |
| 3 | Psalms 35:26 | May those who gloat in my distress be ashamed and confounded; may those who exalt themselves over me be clothed in shame and reproach. |
| 4 | Job 18:14 | He is torn from the shelter of his tent and is marched off to the king of terrors. |
| 5 | Job 8:18 | If he is uprooted from his place, it will disown him, saying, ‘I never saw you.’ |
| 6 | Job 7:21 | Why do You not pardon my transgression and take away my iniquity? For soon I will lie down in the dust; You will seek me, but I will be no more.” |
| 7 | 1 Peter 5:5 | Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” |
Job 8:22 Summary
This verse is telling us that God will take care of those who oppose Him and His people. It says that our enemies will be clothed in shame, which means they will be exposed and humiliated. This reminds us that God is our defender and will ultimately vindicate us, as seen in Psalm 37:38 and Romans 8:31-39. We can trust that God will take care of us and bring us joy and laughter, even in the midst of difficult circumstances, just like He promises in Job 8:21 and Psalm 30:5.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for enemies to be clothed in shame?
This phrase suggests that those who oppose God and His people will ultimately be exposed and humiliated, as seen in Isaiah 45:16, where it says that all who rage against God will be put to shame.
Will the wicked really be destroyed, or is this just a figure of speech?
According to Psalm 37:38, the wicked will indeed be destroyed, and their memory will perish, while the righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever, as promised in Psalm 37:29.
How can I, as a believer, apply this verse to my life when facing opposition or persecution?
This verse reminds us that God is our defender and will ultimately vindicate us, as seen in Romans 8:31-39, where it says that nothing can separate us from God's love and that we are more than conquerors through Him.
Is this verse only applicable to the nation of Israel or can it be applied to believers today?
While the book of Job is an ancient text, its principles and promises can be applied to believers today, as seen in Galatians 3:29, where it says that if we belong to Christ, then we are Abraham's seed and heirs according to the promise.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I feel like I'm facing opposition or persecution, and how can I trust God to vindicate me?
- In what ways can I reflect the character of God, who defends the blameless and strengthens the righteous, in my interactions with others?
- What are some promises from Scripture that I can hold onto when facing difficult circumstances, and how can I apply them to my life?
- How can I use this verse to encourage and comfort others who may be facing similar challenges or opposition?
Gill's Exposition on Job 8:22
They that hate thee shall be clothed with shame,.... The Chaldeans and Sabeans, who had plundered him of his substance, when they should see him restored to his former prosperity, beyond all hope and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 8:22
They that hate thee shall be clothed with shame; and the dwelling place of the wicked shall come to nought. They that hate thee shall be clothed ... The haters of Job are the wicked.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 8:22
They that hate thee, that rejoice in thy calamities, shall be wholly covered with shame, shall be utterly confounded, when they shall observe thee, whom they have despised and insulted over, to be so wonderfully and surprisingly restored to thy former or a greater felicity. Of the wicked; either particularly of thy enemies, who dealt so unworthily and wickedly with thee; or more generally of all wicked men. Having showed what good God would do to the perfect man, he now declares the contrary portion of the wicked; and as he said that God would not help them, , so here he adds, that God will bring not only them, but their house, i.e. their family and estate, to nought.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 8:22
Job 8:22 They that hate thee shall be clothed with shame; and the dwelling place of the wicked shall come to nought.Ver. 22. They that hate thee shall be clothed with shame] It shall cover their faces, Psalms 69:7, yea, cover over the whole man; when beyond all expectation they shall see thee restored to thy former prosperity. Where it is worth considering, saith one, how truly this happened touching Job, and these friends of his; he was restored, and they, by God’ s reproving them, covered with shame, as it appeareth, Job 42:7-10 And the dwelling place of the wicked shall come to nought] Heb. Shall not be. See Job 8:18. Understand it not of his tabernacle only, or dwelling place, but of his whole estate, both temporal and spiritual, all shall come to rack and ruin. God shall utterly overturn them, as Zisca did those 300 monasteries, and among the rest that famous monastery called the king’ s court, a mile from Prague; in the walls whereof the whole Bible was most exquisitely written in letters of gold (Mr Clark in his Life). "The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish," Proverbs 14:11.
Cambridge Bible on Job 8:22
22. In his concluding words Bildad puts himself and his friends right with Job, and desires to put Job right with himself and God. By referring to Job’s haters he intimates that he and his friends are none of them; and by identifying these haters with the wicked (Job 8:22), he lets Job know that he regards him as at heart one who belongs to quite a different class. The position of Job’s friends cannot be understood at all unless we consider that they assumed Job’s piety at heart, but concluded from his calamities that he had been guilty of some great sins. And as Eliphaz had already brought to bear on Job’s mind the influence of a revelation, the next strongest argument was the consent of mankind. And to some minds, especially in that condition of perplexity and confusion on religious experience in which Job’s was, the general accord of mankind speaks with a more persuasive voice than anything called revelation. Bildad clearly enough perceived the drift of Job’s words in ch. 7; they were to the effect that the government of the world and the supreme Power in it was un-moral. And his reply, that mankind everywhere, and especially in circumstances that gave their judgment weight, had perceived a moral law ruling the universe, was conclusive as a general principle. His error lay in supposing that this was the only principle on which the universe was ruled, and in imagining that this principle operated always in a manner direct and immediate. Hence the principle lost its effectiveness in his hands by being stretched to uses which it did not cover.
Barnes' Notes on Job 8:22
They that hate thee shall be clothed with shame - When they see your returning prosperity, and the evidences of the divine favor.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 8:22
22. Clothed with shame — μαωׁ clothe, when employed metaphorically is for the most part used of righteousness, (Job 29:14;) also of the divine Spirit, light, glory, etc.; here, (also Psalms 35:26,)
Sermons on Job 8:22
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Our Daily Homily - Job by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer reflects on the life of Job, emphasizing the importance of vigilance against temptation during times of festivity and the necessity of prayer and intercession for loved |
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The King of Terrors. by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer addresses the fear of death, historically referred to as the 'King of Terrors,' emphasizing how ancient cultures were haunted by the unknown associated with death and th |
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(1 Peter - Part 32): On God's Sheep and Their Needs by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of humility and having a charitable attitude towards others. He encourages listeners to humble themselves under the mighty ha |
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Brokenness Study #3 - the Process by Charles Stanley | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding God's targeting of our areas of brokenness. Brokenness, according to the speaker, is God's way of dealing wit |
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What Is Worldliness? by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, Dr. J. Vernon McGee explores the question of what worldliness is according to the book of James. He compares the epistle to God's University, with James as the Dean |
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Submission and Authority (Luke 7:8) by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of the Centurion servant and highlights the devastating effects of sin in the life of a believer. The preacher emphasizes the impo |
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(2006 Conference) 6.the Need in Our Midst Today by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of raising up godly leaders in churches, highlighting the joy of seeing humble brothers whom God has blessed without becoming proud. It warns |