Job 9:6
Job 9:6 in Multiple Translations
He shakes the earth from its place, so that its foundations tremble.
Which shaketh the earth out of her place, and the pillars thereof tremble.
That shaketh the earth out of its place, And the pillars thereof tremble;
Who is moving the earth out of its place, so that its pillars are shaking:
He shakes the earth, making its foundations quake.
Hee remooueth the earth out of her place, that the pillars thereof doe shake.
Who is shaking earth from its place, And its pillars move themselves.
He shakes the earth out of its place. Its pillars tremble.
Who shaketh the earth out of her place, and its pillars tremble.
Who shaketh the earth out of her place, and the pillars thereof tremble.
He sends earthquakes that shake the ground; he causes the pillars that support the earth to tremble.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 9:6
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Job 9:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הַ/מַּרְגִּ֣יז
אֶ֭רֶץ
מִ/מְּקוֹמָ֑/הּ
וְ֝/עַמּוּדֶ֗י/הָ
יִתְפַלָּצֽוּ/ן
הַ/מַּרְגִּ֣יז
râgaz
H7264
to tremble
Art | V-Hiphil
אֶ֭רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
N-cs
מִ/מְּקוֹמָ֑/הּ
mâqôwm
H4725
place
Prep | N-ms | Suff
וְ֝/עַמּוּדֶ֗י/הָ
ʻammûwd
H5982
pillar
Conj | N-mp | Suff
יִתְפַלָּצֽוּ/ן
pâlats
H6426
to shudder
V-Hithpael-Imperf-3mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 9:6
הַ/מַּרְגִּ֣יז
râgaz
H7264
"to tremble"
Art | V-Hiphil
In the Bible, this word means to shake or tremble with strong emotions like fear, anger, or excitement. It can also mean to provoke or disturb someone, causing them to become agitated. The KJV Bible translates it in various ways, including 'tremble', 'quake', and 'rage'.
Definition: 1) tremble, quake, rage, quiver, be agitated, be excited, be perturbed 1a)(Qal) to quake, be disquieted, be excited, be perturbed 1b) (Hiphil) to cause to quake, disquiet, enrage, disturb 1c) (Hithpael) to excite oneself
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: be afraid, stand in awe, disquiet, fall out, fret, move, provoke, quake, rage, shake, tremble, trouble, be wroth. See also: Genesis 45:24; Isaiah 5:25; Psalms 4:5.
אֶ֭רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
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.
מִ/מְּקוֹמָ֑/הּ
mâqôwm
H4725
"place"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
Maqom means a place or location, like a city or a region. It can also refer to a condition of the body or mind. This term is used to describe a wide range of locations and situations.
Definition: 1) standing place, place 1a) standing place, station, post, office 1b) place, place of human abode 1c) city, land, region 1d) place, locality, spot 1e) space, room, distance 1f) region, quarter, direction 1g) give place to, instead of
Usage: Occurs in 379 OT verses. KJV: country, [idiom] home, [idiom] open, place, room, space, [idiom] whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 1:9; Deuteronomy 12:3; 1 Kings 20:24.
וְ֝/עַמּוּדֶ֗י/הָ
ʻammûwd
H5982
"pillar"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to a pillar or column, often used as a symbol of strength or support. It can also describe a platform or a stand, like a column of smoke rising into the air. The word is used in various contexts, including architecture and nature.
Definition: 1) pillar, column 1a) pillar 1b) column, upright 1c) column (of smoke)
Usage: Occurs in 84 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] apiece, pillar. See also: Exodus 13:21; 1 Kings 7:3; Psalms 75:4.
יִתְפַלָּצֽוּ/ן
pâlats
H6426
"to shudder"
V-Hithpael-Imperf-3mp | Suff
This verb means to shudder or tremble, like being scared or frightened. In the Bible, it is used to describe a strong emotional response. It is often translated as 'tremble'.
Definition: (Hithpael) to shudder, tremble
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: tremble. See also: Job 9:6.
Study Notes — Job 9:6
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 9:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 9:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 9:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 9:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 9:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 9:6
- Cambridge Bible on Job 9:6
- Barnes' Notes on Job 9:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 9:6
- Sermons on Job 9:6
Context — Job: How Can I Contend with God?
4God is wise in heart and mighty in strength. Who has resisted Him and prospered?
5He moves mountains without their knowledge and overturns them in His anger.
6He shakes the earth from its place, so that its foundations tremble.
7He commands the sun not to shine; He seals off the stars. 8He alone stretches out the heavens and treads on the waves of the sea.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Haggai 2:6 | For this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Once more, in a little while, I will shake the heavens and the earth, the sea and the dry land. |
| 2 | Hebrews 12:26 | At that time His voice shook the earth, but now He has promised, “Once more I will shake not only the earth, but heaven as well.” |
| 3 | Psalms 75:3 | When the earth and all its dwellers quake, it is I who bear up its pillars. Selah |
| 4 | Job 38:4–7 | Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding. Who fixed its measurements? Surely you know! Or who stretched a measuring line across it? On what were its foundations set, or who laid its cornerstone, while the morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy? |
| 5 | Isaiah 2:21 | They will flee to caverns in the rocks and crevices in the cliffs, away from the terror of the LORD and from the splendor of His majesty, when He rises to shake the earth. |
| 6 | Job 26:11 | The foundations of heaven quake, astounded at His rebuke. |
| 7 | Isaiah 2:19 | Men will flee to caves in the rocks and holes in the ground, away from the terror of the LORD and from the splendor of His majesty, when He rises to shake the earth. |
| 8 | Psalms 114:7 | Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob, |
| 9 | Haggai 2:21 | “Tell Zerubbabel governor of Judah that I am about to shake the heavens and the earth: |
| 10 | Isaiah 13:13–14 | Therefore I will make the heavens tremble, and the earth will be shaken from its place at the wrath of the LORD of Hosts on the day of His burning anger. Like a hunted gazelle, like a sheep without a shepherd, each will return to his own people, each will flee to his native land. |
Job 9:6 Summary
Job 9:6 tells us that God is so powerful He can shake the earth and make its foundations tremble. This means He has complete control over our world and everything in it, just like He does over the sun and stars, as mentioned in Job 9:7. This should give us a sense of awe and reverence for God, reminding us of His power and might, similar to what we see in Psalm 104:32 where God looks at the earth and it trembles. By understanding God's incredible power, we can trust Him more deeply in our lives, knowing He is always in control.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God 'shakes the earth from its place' in Job 9:6?
This phrase describes God's incredible power to cause earthquakes and other seismic events, demonstrating His control over creation, as also seen in Psalm 104:32 where He 'looks at the earth, and it trembles'.
Are the 'foundations' of the earth mentioned in Job 9:6 the same as those in Psalm 102:25?
Yes, in both cases, the foundations refer to the underlying structure of the earth, emphasizing God's power to affect even the deepest, most stable parts of creation, as also described in Psalm 102:25 where God 'laid the foundations of the earth'.
How does Job 9:6 relate to other descriptions of God's power in nature?
This verse is part of a larger description of God's power in nature, similar to Isaiah 51:15 where God 'stirs up the sea' and 'its waves roar', showing His control over all aspects of creation.
What does Job 9:6 teach us about God's character?
This verse teaches us about God's incredible power and might, as well as His ability to cause change and upheaval in the world, as seen in Jeremiah 32:17 where God 'made the heavens and the earth by His great power and outstretched arm'.
Reflection Questions
- How does contemplating God's power to shake the earth affect my trust in Him during difficult times?
- In what ways can I apply the reality of God's control over nature to my everyday life and decisions?
- What are some areas of my life where I need to acknowledge and surrender to God's mighty power, just as the earth trembles at His presence?
- How can reflecting on Job 9:6 help me to worship and praise God for His majesty and strength?
Gill's Exposition on Job 9:6
Which shaketh the earth out of her place,.... Can do it, and will do it at the last day, when it shall be utterly broken down, clean dissolved, and reel to and fro like a drunkard, and be removed as
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 9:6
Which shaketh the earth out of her place, and the pillars thereof tremble. Which shaketh the earth ... pillar's thereof tremble. The earth is regarded, poetically, as resting on pillars, which tremble in an earthquake.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 9:6
The earth, i.e. great portions of it, by earthquakes, or by removing islands, which sometimes hath been done. The pillars thereof, i.e. the strength or the strongest parts of it, the mountains, yea, the deep and inward parts of it, which, like pillars, supported those parts which appear to our view, and yet have been discovered and overturned by earthquakes.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 9:6
Job 9:6 Which shaketh the earth out of her place, and the pillars thereof tremble.Ver. 6. Which shaketh the earth out of her place] By mighty earthquakes, dislocating the earth, some part of it; for the whole was never removed, though God can take up the whole globe as a man would do a ball, tossing the very centre itself whereon it is established, 2 Samuel 22:8, &c. There is a twofold power of God; 1. Absolute. 2. Actual. By the former he can do more than he doth: by the latter, whatsoever he willeth, that without impediment he effecteth. As for the earth, as God upholdeth it by the word of his power, Hebrews 1:3, so he hath poised it merely by its own weight, that it should not be removed for ever, Psalms 104:5. For if you imagine that the earth could be removed out of its natural place, which way soever it be removed, it shall move towards heaven, and so shall naturally ascend; but to do so is utterly repugnant to the nature of the earth, which is to bear downward. All which, notwithstanding, the God of nature, as he is in the heaven, so he doth whatsoever he will in heaven and earth.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 9:6
Verse 6. The pillars thereof tremble.] This also refers to an earthquake, and to that tremulous motion which sometimes gives warning of the approaching catastrophe, and from which this violent convulsion of nature has received its name. Earthquakes, in Scripture language, signify also violent commotions and disturbances in states; mountains often signify rulers; sun, empires; stars, petty states. But it is most likely that the expressions here are to be understood literally.
Cambridge Bible on Job 9:6
6. The reference is probably to earthquakes. The earth is conceived as a structure supported on pillars, ch. Job 38:6; Psalms 75:3. The conception was poetical; if the pillars were supposed anything actual, they were probably the roots of the great mountains which extended downwards and bore up the earth, as the part of them above the earth supported the heavens.
Barnes' Notes on Job 9:6
Which shaketh the earth out of her place - This evidently refers to violent convulsions of nature, as if the earth were to be taken away. Objects on the earth’s surface become displaced, and convulsion seems to seize the world.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 9:6
6. Pillars thereof — Job speaks after the popular notion of the day, of the earth as resting on pillars, as we still speak of the rising of the sun.
Sermons on Job 9:6
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Seek Me (Compilation) by Compilations | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the urgency for believers to seek God wholeheartedly. He questions why people are distracted by worldly entertainment instead of focusing on |
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Ger-15 Israel and the Nations by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of showing hospitality and kindness to the Jewish people. He shares a personal story of a Jewish man who complained about the h |
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Haggai 2:6 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the prophetic significance of Haggai 2:6, warning of a coming universal earthquake that symbolizes God's judgment on nations for their sins and rejection of |
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Prophecy Spiritually Understood - Pt 6 "No Third Temple" by Charles Alexander | The preacher delves into Ezekiel's vision of the new temple, emphasizing that the promise of another temple after the destruction of Jerusalem's temple was not fulfilled in Ezra's |
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Concerning the Time of the Messiah's Coming. by John Gill | John Gill discusses the prophecies regarding the timing of the Messiah's coming, emphasizing that God had predetermined a specific time for this event, referred to as the 'fullness |
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October 31. 1678. the Seed of Lebanon by Jane Lead | Jane Lead preaches about the beginning of the great and notable Day of the Lord, warning that all nations will rise against Christ but will ultimately wear away like grass. She urg |
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A Kingdom That Cannot Be Shaken by Tom Macartney | Tom Macartney preaches on the significance of God's promise to shake the heavens and the earth, emphasizing the removal of temporal things to reveal what is unshakable. He discusse |