Job 18:15 — Word Study
WLCתִּשְׁכּ֣וֹן בְּ֭אָהֳלוֹ מִבְּלִי ל֑וֹ יְזֹרֶ֖ה עַל־ נָוֵ֣הוּ גָפְרִֽית׃
BSAFirebᵉlîy [burning judgment, divine wrath] residesshâkan▸ [to dwell, stay] in his tentʼôhel [tabernacle, nomad's home] burning sulfurgophrîyth [brimstone, cypress-resin] rains downzârâh▸ [to scatter, pour down] onʻal his dwellingnâveh [habitation, pasture, home]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| תִּשְׁכּ֣וֹן | it dwells | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person feminine singular |
| בְּ֭אָהֳלוֹ | in tent his | Preposition, noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
| מִבְּלִי | because not | Preposition, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| ל֑וֹ | [belonging] to him | Preposition, suffix |
| יְזֹרֶ֖ה | it is scattered | Verb, Pual, imperfect third person masculine singular |
| עַל־ | over | Preposition |
| נָוֵ֣הוּ | estate his | Noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
| גָפְרִֽית׃ | sulfur | Noun common, feminine singular absolute |
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| BSB | Fire resides in his tent; burning sulfur rains down on his dwelling. |
| KJV | It shall dwell in his tabernacle, because it is none of his: brimstone shall be scattered upon his habitation. |
| ASV | There shall dwell in his tent that which is none of his: Brimstone shall be scattered upon his habitation. |
| YLT | It dwelleth in his tent — out of his provender, Scattered over his habitation is sulphur. |
| WEB | There will dwell in his tent that which is none of his. Sulfur will be scattered on his habitation. |
| BBE | In his tent will be seen that which is not his, burning stone is dropped on his house. |
The translations agree on the imagery of fire and sulfur representing judgment, with slight variations in phrasing.
The sentence consists of two main clauses, each describing the judgment faced by the wicked, with additional phrases providing context.
8 commentators on this verse
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clause
subjectגׇּפְרִית
verbשָׁכַן
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Deep Study — Job 18:15
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Context — The Fate of the Wickedgenerated
Job 18:15 illustrates the severe consequences faced by the wicked, using vivid imagery of fire and sulfur to signify divine judgment. This verse is part of a larger discourse on the fate of the ungodly, emphasizing their ultimate destruction and loss. The surrounding verses, like Job 18:14 and Job 18:16, further elaborate on the theme of judgment and the fate awaiting those who oppose God.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Job 18:12–13 | His strength is depleted, and calamity is ready at his side. |
| 2 | Zechariah 5:4 | I will send it out, declares the LORD of Hosts, and it will enter the house of the thief and the house of him who swears falsely by My name. It will remain inside his house and destroy it, down to its timbers and stones.” |
| 3 | Job 20:18–21 | He must return the fruit of his labor without consuming it; he cannot enjoy the profits of his trading. |
| 4 | Job 31:38–39 | if my land cries out against me and its furrows weep together, |
| 5 | Jeremiah 22:13 | “Woe to him who builds his palace by unrighteousness, and his upper rooms without justice, who makes his countrymen serve without pay, and fails to pay their wages, |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 12 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — תִּשְׁכּ֣וֹן, tish.Kongenerated
The verb שָׁכַן (shakan) means to dwell or stay, indicating a sense of permanence or residence. In this context, it suggests that fire, representing divine judgment, has made a home in the tent of the wicked.
This form is a third person feminine singular imperfect, indicating that the action of dwelling is ongoing. It paints a picture of judgment that is not just a momentary event but a continual presence within the dwelling.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
The translations generally agree on the imagery of fire and sulfur representing judgment.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main verb תִּשְׁכּ֣וֹן governs the sentence, indicating that fire dwells in the tent. This is followed by a prepositional phrase בְּ֭אָהֳלוֹ that specifies the location of the fire.
The structure emphasizes the ongoing nature of judgment, with the verb at the forefront, indicating that the fire is not merely a passing event but a constant reality for the wicked.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint uses the Greek word κατασκηνώσει for תִּשְׁכּ֣וֹן, which translates to 'will dwell' or 'will encamp.' This choice suggests a similar permanence in the judgment being described.
The use of θείῳ for גָפְרִֽית emphasizes the destructive nature of sulfur, aligning with the theme of divine wrath present in both texts.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Job 18:15 describes how fire and burning sulfur signify God's judgment on the wicked. The verse shows that divine wrath resides in their homes, leading to their ultimate destruction.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
The fire represents divine judgment and wrath against the wicked.
Sulfur, or brimstone, is often associated with destruction and God's judgment in the Bible.
It indicates that judgment is a constant presence in the lives of the wicked, not just a temporary event.
This verse highlights the consequences of wickedness and reinforces the theme of divine justice throughout the book of Job.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways do I see the consequences of wrongdoing in the world around me?
- How can I ensure that my dwelling is a place of righteousness rather than judgment?
- What does this verse teach me about the nature of God's judgment?
- How can I reflect on the themes of justice and mercy in my own life?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Ephrem the Syrian comments on this verse, illustrating the fate of the wicked and the consequences of their actions.
These words mean that the punishment of the impious will be similar to the massacre of the Sodomites. “Their roots dry beneath, and their branches wither above” so that nothing useful to the impious may remain anywhere,Early Church Fathers on Job 18 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Job 18:15 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleIt shall dwell in his tabernacle,.... What shall dwell in it is not said; there are various conjectures about it, and different supplements are made; the Targum is, "his wife shall dwell in a
Read John Gill on Job 18 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryIt shall dwell in his tabernacle, because it is none of his: brimstone shall be scattered upon his habitation.
Read Robert Jamieson on Job 18 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleIt, i.e. destruction, expressed , and designed by this particle it, , shall not come upon him and his for a season, for then there might be some hopes of recovery; but it shall fix his abode with him. It is none of his: this may be added, either, 1. By way of correction, Did I say his tabernacle? I must retract the expression; for in truth, it is none of his, it is become another man’ s. Or, 2. As a reason of the ruin of his tabernacle, because it is none of his own, but got from others by deceit or violence. But these words are and may be joined with the former, and both thus rendered, A stranger (Heb. one that is not his, that is not descended from him, and hath no relation to him) shall…
Read Matthew Poole on Job 18 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsJob 18:15 It shall dwell in his tabernacle, because [it is] none of his: brimstone shall be scattered upon his habitation.Ver. 15. It shall dwell in his tabernacles, because it is none of his] Heb. Not his; Why? the king of terrors hath turned him out of it, and taken it up for a habitation for himself. Some render it thus, nothing, or have nothing (that is, want) shall dwell in his tabernacle, his house shall be replenished with emptiness, scarcity shall be the furniture of his habitation. Brimstone shall be scattered upon his habitation] As is also threatened, Psalms 11:6. And as was executed upon Sodom and her sisters; as also upon Dioclesian, the tyrant, who, giving over his empire…
Read John Trapp on Job 18 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(15) It shall dwell in his tabernacle.—Or, “There shall dwell in his tent they that are none of his,” or “which is no longer his”: i.e., terrors shall dwell, or, “which is none of his” may hint that it had been violently taken from some one else. “Brimstone shall be scattered on his dwelling” is probably an allusion to the cities of the plain (Genesis 19).
Read Charles John Ellicott on Job 18 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 15. It shall dwell in his tabernacle] Desolation is here personified, and it is said that it shall be the inhabitant, its former owner being destroyed. Brimstone shall be scattered upon his habitation, so that, like Sodom and Gomorrah, it may be an everlasting monument of the Divine displeasure. In the Persian poet Saady, we find a couplet which contains a similar sentiment: - [Persic] Purdeh daree meekund dar keesri Keesar ankeboot Boomee Noobat meezund ber kumbed Afraseeab. "The spider holds the veil in the palace of Caesar; The owl stands sentinel on the watchtower of Afrasiab." The palaces of those mighty kings are so desolate that the spider is the only chamberlain, and the owl…
Read AdamClarke on Job 18 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges5–21. The disastrous end of the wicked, in the moral order of the world, is certain The last verse naturally led over to this idea, which is the theme of the speech. The idea is set out in a great variety of graphic figures, and the speech is studded with sententious and proverbial sayings in the manner of the speaker’s first discourse (ch. 8). The history of the wicked man’s downfall is followed through all its stages:— Job 18:5-7. The principle—the sinner’s light goes out. Job 18:8-11. The progress of his downfall. Job 18:12-14. The final scenes. Job 18:15-17. The extinction of his race and name. Job 18:18-21. Men’s horror of his fate and memory. –7. The principle—the sinner’s light goes…
Read Cambridge on Job 18 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleIt shall dwell in his tabernacle - It is uncertain what is to be understood as referred to here.
Read Albert Barnes on Job 18 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
Fire resides in his tent; burning sulfur rains down on his dwelling.
There will dwell in his tent that which is none of his. Sulfur will be scattered on his habitation.
Fire resides in his tent; burning sulfur rains down on his dwelling.
Fire resides in his tent; over his residence burning sulfur is scattered.
Tyndale line
It shall dwell in his tabernacle, because it is none of his: brimstone shall be scattered upon his habitation.
There shall dwell in his tent that which is none of his: Brimstone shall be scattered upon his habitation.
There shall dwell in his tent that which is none of his: brimstone shall be scattered upon his habitation.
It shall dwell in his tabernacle, because it is none of his: brimstone shall be scattered upon his habitation.
Feare shall dwell in his house (because it is not his) and brimstone shalbe scattered vpon his habitation.
Strictly literal
They who are none of his shall dwell in his tent; brimstone shall be showered upon his habitation:
It dwelleth in his tent — out of his provender, Scattered over his habitation is sulphur.
It dwells in his tent—out of his provender, || Sulfur is scattered over his habitation.
It will dwell in his tent, because it is no more his: there will be strewed sulphur on his habitation.
People not his own will live in his tent after they see that sulfur is scattered within his home.
From the Latin
Let the companions of him that is not, dwell in his tabernacle, let brimstone be sprinkled in his tent.
Simplified
People they don't know will live in their homes; sulfur will be scattered where they used to live.
In his tent will be seen that which is not his, burning stone is dropped on his house.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint largely agree in wording, with seven out of eight words matched. The Septuagint's word order differs, but it conveys the same essential meaning regarding judgment and destruction.
תִּשְׁכּ֣וֹן בְּ֭אָהֳלוֹ מִבְּלִי ל֑וֹ יְזֹרֶ֖ה עַל־ נָוֵ֣הוּ גָפְרִֽית׃
7 of the 8 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
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Lexicons — every word in Job 18:15
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
שָׁכַן (shakan) is a Hebrew verb meaning to settle down, abide, or dwell. It encompasses various forms of residing, both literally and figuratively, and includes nuances of establishing or causing to dwell. The entries indicate its use in different grammatical forms, such as Qal, Piel, and Hiphil, which express actions related to dwelling and establishing habitation.
שָׁכַן, שָׁכֵ֑ן 129 vb. settle down, abide, dwell
Qal
settle down to abide
abide, dwell
Pi.
make settle down, establish
make to dwell
Hiph.
lay
cause birds to settle
cause to dwell
base
H7931 שָׁכַן, שָׁכֵ֑ן settle down, abide, dwell
7931 shakan shaw-kan'
a primitive root (apparently akin (by transmission) to 7901
through the idea of lodging; compare 5531, 7925); to reside or
permanently stay (literally or figuratively):--abide,
continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-er), have habitation,
inhabit, lay, place, (cause to) remain, rest, set (up).
see HEBREW for 05531
see HEBREW for 07925
שָׁכַן (sha.khan) — to dwell.
1) to settle down, abide, dwell, tabernacle, reside
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to settle down to abide
1a2) to abide, dwell, reside
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to make settle down, establish
1b2) to make or cause to dwell
1c) (Hiphil)
1c1) to lay, place, set, establish, settle, fix
1c2) to cause to dwell or abide
Aramaic equivalent: she.khan (שְׁכֵן "to dwell" H7932)
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person feminine singularHVqi3fs
The Hebrew word אֹ֫הֶל (*ohel*) means 'tent' and is derived from a root meaning 'to be conspicuous.' It encompasses various meanings, including a nomad's tent, a dwelling or home, and specifically refers to the sacred tent used for worship, known as the tabernacle. The entries consistently highlight its association with transience and habitation.
אֹ֫הֶל 343 n.m. tent
tent of nomad
dwelling, habitation
the sacred tent used in worship of God
base
H168 אֹ֫הֶל tent
168 'ohel o'-hel
from 166; a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a
distance):--covering, (dwelling)(place), home, tabernacle,
tent.
see HEBREW for 0166
אֹ֫הֶל (o.hel) — tent.
: 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)
אֹ֫הֶל (o.hel) — tent: home.
: home
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)
Prep | N-ms | Suff — Preposition · noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHR/Ncmsc/Sp3ms
בְּלִי (bli) refers to a state of wearing out or destruction, and serves as an adverb of negation meaning 'without' or 'not.' It is derived from the root meaning failure and can indicate absence or lack in various contexts.
בְּלִי subst. wearing out, hence
fig. destruction
defect, failure, hence adv. of negation
base
H1097 בְּלִי subst. wearing out, hence . fig. destruction
. defect, failure, hence adv. of negation
1097 bliy bel-ee'
from 1086; properly, failure, i.e. nothing or destruction;
usually (with preposition) without, not yet, because not, as
long as, etc.:--corruption, ig(norantly), for lack of, where
no...is, so that no, none, not, un(awares), without.
see HEBREW for 01086
בְּלִי (be.li) — without.
subst
1) wearing out
adv of negation
2) without, no, not
Prep | N-ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular absoluteHR/Ncmsa
וֹ (o) — him.
Personal object pronoun - suffix for propositions and verbs without an object: 3rd person masculine singular
HR/Sp3ms — Preposition · suffixHR/Sp3ms
זָרָה (zarah) is a Hebrew verb meaning to scatter, fan, or winnow. It encompasses various actions such as tossing about, dispersing, and spreading. The word appears in different forms, including Qal (to scatter), Niphal (to be scattered), and Piel (to intensively scatter). Notably, it is used in contexts like the scattering of the Israelites and the winnowing of grain.
[זָרָה] vb. scatter, fan, winnow (Ar. Arabic cause to fly, scatter (of wind), winnow; Aram. דְּרָא, Syriac; Eth. Ethiopic)—
Qal
scatter, the powder into which the golden calf was ground
fan, winnow
Niph. be scattered, dispersed, of Israel
Pi.
(intens. of Qal) scatter, disperse, esp. of peoples
winnow, sift
Pu. be scattered
base
H2219 [זָרָה] scatter, fan, winnow
2219 zarah zaw-raw'
a primitive root (compare 2114); to toss about; by
implication, to diffuse, winnow:--cast away, compass,
disperse, fan, scatter (away), spread, strew, winnow.
see HEBREW for 02114
זָרָה (za.rah) — to scatter.
1) to scatter, fan, cast away, winnow, disperse, compass, spread, be scattered, be dispersed
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to scatter
1a2) to fan, winnow
1b) (Niphal) to be scattered, be dispersed
1c) (Piel)
1c1) to scatter, disperse (intensive of Qal)
1c2) to winnow, sift
1d) (Pual) to be scattered, be spread out
V-Pual-Imperf-3ms — Verb · Pual · imperfect third person masculine singularHVPi3ms
The Hebrew word עַל (*al*) is a preposition meaning 'upon' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including 'on account of,' 'beside,' 'above,' and 'against.' It can indicate physical placement, emotional burdens, or duties imposed on a person. The entries also note its use in idiomatic expressions and with verbs of motion. There is a mention of its function as a conjunction in certain contexts.
כִּי עַל כֵּן forasmuch as
base
עַל, עָ֑ל
subst. height
As prep. upon, and hence 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
Upon, of the substratum upon which an object in any way rests, or on which an action is performed
—
of clothing, etc., which any one wears
With verbs of covering or protecting, even though the cover or veil be not over or above the thing covered, but around or before it
Of what rests heavily upon a person, or is a burden to him
Of a duty, payment, care, etc., imposed upon a person, or devolving on him
על is used idiom. to give pathos to the expression of an emotion, by emphasizing the person who is its subject, and who, as it were, feels it acting upon him
חָיָה עַל to live upon (as upon a foundation or support)
H5921a עַל, עָ֑ל . As prep. upon, and hence 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 . Upon, of the substratum upon which an object in any way rests, or on which an action is performed . — . of clothing, etc., which any one wears
. With verbs of covering or protecting, even though the cover or veil be not over or above the thing covered, but around or before it
. Of what rests heavily upon a person, or is a burden to him
. Of a duty, payment, care, etc., imposed upon a person, or devolving on him
. על is used idiom. to give pathos to the expression of an emotion, by emphasizing the person who is its subject, and who, as it were, feels it acting upon him
. חָיָה עַל to live upon (as upon a foundation or support)
5921 `al al
properly, the same as 5920 used as a preposition (in the
singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a
particle following); above, over, upon, or against (yet always
in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great
variety of applications (as follow):--above, according
to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, X as, at, because
of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, X both
and, by (reason of), X had the charge of, concerning for, in
(that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-)on, over, than,
through(-out), to, touching, X with.
see HEBREW for 05920
עַל (al) — upon.
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)
[כִּי] עַל [כֵּן] ([ki] al [ken]) — as.
conj
Prep — PrepositionHR
נָוֶה (naveh) refers to a place of dwelling, often associated with shepherds and flocks, such as a pasture or meadow. It can denote a home or habitation, including divine spaces like temples. The term conveys a sense of comfort and beauty, suggesting a pleasant living environment. There is some overlap in the definitions provided, but all entries emphasize its pastoral and residential qualities.
נָוֶה n.m. abode of shepherd, or flocks, poet. habitation
abode, of sheep
abode of shepherds
= meadow
habitation, usu. of country, or of domains in the country (chiefly poet.)
base
[נָוֶה] adj. dwelling, abiding
base
H5116a נָוֶה abode of shepherd, or flocks, poet. habitation . . abode, of sheep
. abode of shepherds
. = meadow
. habitation, usu. of country, or of domains in the country (chiefly poet.)
H5116b נָוֶה dwelling, abiding
5116 naveh naw-veh'
or (feminine) navah {naw-vaw'}; from 5115; (adjectively) at
home; hence (by implication of satisfaction) lovely; also
(noun) a home, of God (temple), men (residence), flocks
(pasture), or wild animals (den):--comely, dwelling (place),
fold, habitation, pleasant place, sheepcote, stable, tarried.
see HEBREW for 05115
נָוֶה (na.veh) — pasture.
1) abode, habitation, abode of shepherds or flocks, pasture
1a) abode (of sheep)
1b) abode (of shepherds)
1c) meadow
1d) habitation
נָוֶה (na.veh) — dwelling.
adj
dwelling, abiding
N-cs | Suff — Noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHNcmsc/Sp3ms
גָּפְרִית (gophriyth) refers to brimstone, commonly associated with judgment and the breath of Jehovah in a figurative sense. It is likely derived from a word meaning cypress-resin, emphasizing its flammable nature. The entries consistently define it as brimstone without significant disagreement.
גָּפְרִית n.f. brimstone
base
H1614 גָּפְרִית brimstone
1614 gophriyth gof-reeth'
probably feminine of 1613; properly, cypress- resin; by
analogy, sulphur (as equally inflammable):--brimstone.
see HEBREW for 01613
גׇּפְרִית (goph.rit) — brimstone.
1) brimstone
1a) of judgment (fig.)
1b) of Jehovah's breath (fig.)
N-fs — Noun common · feminine singular absoluteHNcfsa