Job 22:25 — Word Study
WLCוְהָיָ֣ה שַׁדַּ֣י בְּצָרֶ֑יךָ וְכֶ֖סֶף תּוֹעָפ֣וֹת לָֽךְ׃
BSAthen the AlmightyShadday [Shadday, all-powerful] will behâyâh your goldbetser [precious treasure, wealth] and the finesttôwʻâphâh [pure, refined] silverkeçeph [valuable resource, riches]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וְהָיָ֣ה | and he will be | Verb, Qal, sequential perfect third person masculine singular |
| שַׁדַּ֣י | [the] Almighty | Noun proper |
| בְּצָרֶ֑יךָ | gold your | Noun common masculine plural construct, suffix |
| וְכֶ֖סֶף | and silver of | Conjunction, noun common masculine singular construct |
| תּוֹעָפ֣וֹת | heaps | Noun common, feminine plural absolute |
| לָֽךְ׃ | for you | Preposition, suffix |
Every word in the verse. Click a row to open it in the panel on the left.
| BSB | then the Almighty will be your gold and the finest silver for you. |
| KJV | Yea, the Almighty shall be thy defence, and thou shalt have plenty of silver. |
| ASV | And the Almighty will be thy treasure, And precious silver unto thee. |
| YLT | And the Mighty hath been thy defence, And silver [is] strength to thee. |
| WEB | The Almighty will be your treasure, and precious silver to you. |
| BBE | Then the Ruler of all will be your gold, and his teaching will be your silver; |
Where they part company is בְּצָרֶ֑יךָ — see How Translations Differ.
One main clause with two noun phrases indicating what the Almighty will provide. The structure emphasizes the blessings coming from God.
8 commentators on this verse
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clause
subjectשַׁדַּי
verbהָיָה
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Every word here is used elsewhere in the Old Testament.
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Deep Study — Job 22:25
Sections marked generated are written from the data on this page rather than by a named author. Everything else — the lexicon entries, the cross references, the manuscript readings, the counts — is quoted from its source unchanged.
Context — Eliphaz’s Counsel to Jobgenerated
Job 22:25 is part of a larger discourse where Eliphaz advises Job to turn back to God. He suggests that doing so will lead to blessings, including wealth and resources. This passage reflects the belief that aligning oneself with God brings material and spiritual benefits, a common theme in the dialogues of Job.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genesis 15:1 | After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.” |
| 2 | Psalm 18:2 | The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. |
| 3 | Psalm 84:11 | For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity. |
| 4 | Isaiah 41:10 | Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness. |
| 5 | Romans 8:31 | What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 9 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — שַׁדַּי, sha.Daigenerated
The word שַׁדַּי (Shadday) is a noun that means 'Almighty.' It emphasizes God's power and self-sufficiency, often used to describe His might in the context of protection and provision. The parsing indicates it is a proper noun, signifying a specific attribute of God.
In this verse, שַׁדַּי serves as the subject, indicating that it is God who will provide for Job. The use of this term underscores the assurance of divine support and strength, reinforcing the idea that Job can rely on God's power for his needs.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, which uses the wording the Almighty will be your gold.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb וְהָיָ֣ה (ve.ha.Yah, and he will be) governs the sentence, establishing the main action. The structure includes two noun phrases that serve as objects: שַׁדַּ֣י (Shadday, Almighty) and בְּצָרֶ֑יךָ (be.tza.Rei.kha, your gold).
The sentence is straightforward, with the subject and verb leading into the objects, indicating a clear relationship between God's power and the blessings He provides.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates שַׁדַּי as παντοκράτωρ (pantokratōr, all-powerful), which emphasizes God's omnipotence. This choice aligns with the Hebrew meaning but also broadens it, suggesting not just might but also the authority over all things.
The translation of בְּצָרֶ֑יךָ as ἀργύριον (argyrion, silver) reflects a focus on wealth, maintaining the theme of divine provision.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Job 22:25 tells us that if Job turns to God, the Almighty will provide him with gold and silver. This reflects the belief that God can restore fortunes and provide for those who seek Him.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It means that God will be your most valuable resource and source of wealth, providing for your needs.
By turning to God in faith, seeking His guidance, and trusting in His ability to provide for your needs.
It signifies God's ultimate power and authority over all creation, emphasizing His ability to protect and provide.
Silver represents another form of wealth and resource, highlighting the abundance that God can provide.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what areas of my life do I need to trust God's provision more fully?
- How can I remind myself of God's power and provision during difficult times?
- What steps can I take to turn my focus back to God when I feel overwhelmed?
- How does understanding God as 'Almighty' change my perspective on my challenges?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Gregory the Dialogist comments on this verse, arguing that the Almighty provides both protection and wealth, highlighting the spiritual battle against evil spirits.
Yea the Almighty shall be against thine enemies, and thou shalt have heaps of silver. What other enemies are we more subject to than evil spirits, who in our thoughts besiege us, that they may break into the city of our minds, and hold it,Early Church Fathers on Job 22 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Job 22:25 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleYea, the Almighty shall be thy defence,.... In temporal things, secure the plenty of gold and silver possessed of; surround and protect by his providence, that there shall be no danger of the Sabeans
Read John Gill on Job 22 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryYea, the Almighty shall be thy defence, and thou shalt have plenty of silver. Apodosis. Yea - rather, Then shall the Almighty be, etc.
Read Robert Jamieson on Job 22 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleGod by his special and watchful providence shall protect thee from all dangers and calamities. Heb. thy defences, or munitions. One God shall keep thee as safely as many munitions. Plenty of silver, Heb. silver of strength, i.e. which by God’ s blessing shall be thy defence, . Or, silver of heights, i.e. high and heaped up like a mountain.
Read Matthew Poole on Job 22 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsJob 22:25 Yea, the Almighty shall be thy defence, and thou shalt have plenty of silver.Ver. 25. Yea, the Almighty shall be thy defence] Or, thy gold, for the same word signifieth both, Job 36:19, because gold is the worldly man’ s defence, Proverbs 18:11, though but a sorry one, Zephaniah 1:18 Proverbs 11:4 Ezekiel 7:19. It is as if he should say, Either thou shalt have gold gods plenty; or else, thou shalt have that which is better than gold, viz. God the maker and master of all the world, saith Junius, who rendereth the text thus, And the Almighty shall be thy choicest gold, and silver, and strength to thee. He shall be all that heart can wish or need require. A friend of Cyrus, in…
Read John Trapp on Job 22 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(25) The Almighty shall be thy defence.—Rather, And the Almighty shall be thy treasure, and precious silver unto thee. The word thus qualifying silver occurs only three other times in the Bible: Psalms 95:4, “The strength of the hills”; Numbers 22:23-24, “the strength of a unicorn.” Its original idea is probably brightness or splendour.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Job 22 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 25. Thou shalt have plenty of silver.] Here again the versions and critics vary. The critics may disagree; but the doctrine of Eliphaz is sufficiently plain: "To those whom God loves best he gives the most earthly good. The rich and the great are his high favorites: the poor and the distressed he holds for his enemies." In the above verses there seems to be a reference to the mode of obtaining the precious metals: 1. Gold in dust; 2. Gold in streams from the hills and mountains; 3. Silver in mines; כסף תועפות keseph toaphoth, "silver of giddiness," of mines so deep as to make one giddy by looking into them. See Mr. Good.
Read AdamClarke on Job 22 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges21–30. Eliphaz exhorts Job to reconcile himself with God; assuring him of restoration and great felicity if he will do so. The passage consists of two parts, first, a series of exhortations, each of which is accompanied by a promise (Job 22:21-25); and second, a series of great promises simply (Job 22:26-30). The exhortations are: (1) that Job should reconcile himself with God and receive His words into his heart—thus should he be in peace and good would come to him (Job 22:21-22); (2) that he should put away his evil—then should he be restored (Job 22:23); (3) that he should set his heart no more on earthly treasure, but fling it to the dust and among the pebbles of the brooks—then should…
Read Cambridge on Job 22 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleYea, the Almighty shall be - Or, rather, “then the Almighty shall be” - והיה yehâyâh.
Read Albert Barnes on Job 22 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
then the Almighty will be your gold and the finest silver for you.
The Almighty will be your treasure, and precious silver to you.
then the Almighty will be your gold and the finest silver for you.
then the Almighty himself will be your gold, and the choicest silver for you.
Tyndale line
Yea, the Almighty shall be thy defence, and thou shalt have plenty of silver.
And the Almighty will be thy treasure, And precious silver unto thee.
And the Almighty shall be thy treasure, and precious silver unto thee.
Yea, the Almighty shall be thy defense and thou shalt have plenty of silver.
Yea, the Almightie shalbe thy defence, and thou shalt haue plentie of siluer.
Strictly literal
Then the Almighty will be thy precious ore, and silver heaped up unto thee;
And the Mighty hath been thy defence, And silver [is] strength to thee.
And the Mighty has been your defense, || And silver [is] strength to you.
Then will the Almighty be thy precious metal, and brightly-shining silver unto thee.
and the Almighty will be your treasure, precious silver to you.
From the Latin
And the Almighty shall be against thy enemies, and silver shall be heaped together for thee.
Simplified
then the Almighty will be your gold and your precious silver.
Then the Ruler of all will be your gold, and his teaching will be your silver;
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 reads: וְהָיָ֣ה שַׁדַּ֣י בְּצָרֶ֑יךָ וְכֶ֖סֶף תּוֹעָפ֣וֹת לָֽךְ׃. The Septuagint matches four of the six words, indicating a close relationship between the two texts, though the Septuagint's structure differs.
וְהָיָ֣ה שַׁדַּ֣י בְּצָרֶ֑יךָ וְכֶ֖סֶף תּוֹעָפ֣וֹת לָֽךְ׃
4 of the 6 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
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Job 22:25
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.
The Hebrew word הָיָה (hayah) is a primitive root meaning to exist or become, and it encompasses a range of meanings including to happen, occur, and come to pass. It is often used in narrative contexts, particularly in phrases like "and it came to pass." The word can also denote a state of being or existence, and it appears frequently in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
הָיָה 3570 vb. fall out, come to pass, become, be
Qal
Fall out, happen
occur, take place, come about, come to pass
esp. & very oft., come about, come to pass
וַיְהִי and it came to pass that, most often (c. 292 t.)
rarely also Pf. c. וְ conj. וְהָיָה
less oft. וְהָיָה Pf. consec. and it shall come to pass, or frequentat. came to pass (repeatedly, etc.)
Come into being, become
abs., in lively narrative, arise, appear, come
sq. prep.
become
sq. pred. noun (to be viewed as implicit accus.)
sq. pred. adj.
become like
sq. pred. לְ pers.
sq. לְ pred.
oft. c. לְ pred. לְ pers.
with עַל and לְ
sts. c. לְ pers. only = became the property of, come into the possession of
Be (often with subbordinate idea of becoming)
exist, be in existence
abide, remain, continue
with word of locality, be in or at a place, be situated, stand, lie
as copula, joining subj. & pred.
H1961 הָיָה fall out, come to pass, become, be .. . . Fall out, happen
. occur, take place, come about, come to pass
. esp. & very oft., come about, come to pass . . וַיְהִי and it came to pass that, most often (c. 292 t.)
. rarely also Pf. c. וְ conj. וְהָיָה
. less oft. וְהָיָה Pf. consec. and it shall come to pass, or frequentat. came to pass (repeatedly, etc.)
. Come into being, become . . abs., in lively narrative, arise, appear, come
. sq. prep.
. become . sq. pred. noun (to be viewed as implicit accus.)
. sq. pred. adj.
. become like
. sq. pred. + לְ pers.
. sq. לְ pred.
. oft. c. לְ pred. + לְ pers.
. with עַל and לְ
. sts. c. לְ pers. only = became the property of, come into the possession of
. Be (often with subbordinate idea of becoming) . exist, be in existence
. abide, remain, continue
1961 hayah haw-yaw
a primitive root (compare 1933); to exist, i.e. be or become,
come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or
auxiliary):--beacon, X altogether, be(-come), accomplished,
committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint,
fall, + follow, happen, X have, last, pertain, quit
(one-)self, require, X use.
see HEBREW for 01933
הָיָה (ha.yah) — to be.
1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out
1a) (Qal)
1a1) ---
1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass
1a1b) to come about, come to pass
1a2) to come into being, become
1a2a) to arise, appear, come
1a2b) to become
1a2b1) to become
1a2b2) to become like
1a2b3) to be instituted, be established
1a3) to be
1a3a) to exist, be in existence
1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time)
1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality)
1a3d) to accompany, be with
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about
1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Conj | V-Qal-3ms — Verb · Qal · sequential perfect third person masculine singularHc/Vqq3ms
שַׁדַּי (Shadday) is a Hebrew word meaning 'Almighty' and is often used to refer to God. It is derived from a root that suggests self-sufficiency. The entries indicate that this term emphasizes God's power and might, and it is recognized as another name for the LORD (יהוה).
שַׁדַּי 48 n.m.dei (etym. dub. (1) (self-)sufficient. (2) = Almighty)
base
H7706 שַׁדַּי (etym. dub. (1) (self-)sufficient. (2) = Almighty)
7706 Shadday shad-dah'-ee
from 7703; the Almighty:--Almighty.
see HEBREW for 07703
שַׁדַּי (shad.day) — Almighty.
Shaddai, the Almighty (God)
Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
This name means almighty, most powerful
N-proper — Noun properHNpt
ol-mit'-i:
(1) (shaddai (Ge 17:1)): Found in the Old Testament forty-eight times, most of these in the Book of Job; it occurs either alone or in combination with 'el, "God"). The root meaning is uncertain.
(2) (pantokrator), the exclusive translation of this Greek word in the New Testament, found principally in Re (nine times), once besides (2Co 6:18). Its occurrence in the Apocrypha is frequent. See GOD, NAMES OF.
בֶ֫צֶר (betser) refers to precious ore or gold, derived from a root meaning to dig out. The entries consistently emphasize its association with gold, particularly in the context of valuable materials. There is no significant disagreement among the lexicons regarding its meaning.
[בֶ֫צֶר] n.[m.] precious ore
base
H1220 בֶ֫צֶר
1220 betser beh'-tser
from 1219; strictly a clipping, i.e. gold (as dug out):--gold
defence.
see HEBREW for 01219
בֶּ֫צֶר (be.tser) — gold.
gold, precious ore, ring-gold
N-mp | Suff — Noun common masculine plural construct · suffixHNcmpc/Sp2ms
כֶּ֫סֶף (ke.seph) refers to silver and money, derived from a root meaning 'to be pale.' It encompasses various aspects of silver, including its use as a metal, ornament, and a measure of wealth or value. The term appears in contexts related to payment and price, indicating its significance in transactions.
כֶּ֫סֶף 402 n.m. silver, money
= silver ore, raw silver
silver as bright, shining
silver, as wealth
silver as spoil of war
silver as merchandise
silver as costly gift
silver as material
silver as measure of weight and value
among vbs. and phr.
base
H3701 כֶּ֫סֶף silver, money
3701 keceph keh'-sef
from 3700; silver (from its pale color); by implication,
money:--money, price, silver(-ling).
see HEBREW for 03700
כֶּ֫סֶף (ke.seph) — silver: money.
: money/payment/silver
1) silver, money
1a) silver
1a1) as metal
1a2) as ornament
1a3) as colour
1b) money, shekels, talents
כֶּ֫סֶף (ke.seph) — silver: price.
: price
1) silver, money
1a) silver
1a1) as metal
1a2) as ornament
1a3) as colour
1b) money, shekels, talents
Conj | N-ms — Conjunction · noun common masculine singular constructHC/Ncmsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
תּוֹעָפָה (tow`aphah) refers to a peak or eminence, specifically relating to towering horns or summits. The term is derived from a root meaning weariness or toil, suggesting a connection to strength or plenty. It appears only in the plural collective form.
[תּוֹעָפָה] n.f. eminence; of towering horns
base
H8443 תּוֹעָפָה
8443 tow`aphah to-aw-faw'
from 3286; (only in plural collective) weariness, i.e. (by
implication) toil (treasure so obtained) or speed:--plenty,
strength.
see HEBREW for 03286
תּוֹעָפָה (to.a.phah) — peak.
1) eminence, lofty horns, summit
1a) eminence (of towering horns, peaks, silver)
N-fp — Noun common · feminine plural absoluteHNcfpa
ךְ (kh) — you.
Personal object pronoun - suffix for propositions and verbs without an object: 2nd person feminine singular
HR/Sp2ms — Preposition · suffixHR/Sp2ms