Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version then, free of fault, you will lift up your face; you will stand firm and without fear. New Living Translation Then your face will brighten with innocence. You will be strong and free of fear. English Standard Version Surely then you will lift up your face without blemish; you will be secure and will not fear. Berean Standard Bible then indeed you will lift up your face without blemish; you will stand firm and unafraid. King James Bible For then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot; yea, thou shalt be stedfast, and shalt not fear: New King James Version Then surely you could lift up your face without spot; Yes, you could be steadfast, and not fear; New American Standard Bible Then, indeed, you could lift up your face without moral blemish, And you would be firmly established and not fear. NASB 1995 “Then, indeed, you could lift up your face without moral defect, And you would be steadfast and not fear. NASB 1977 “Then, indeed, you could lift up your face without moral defect, And you would be steadfast and not fear. Legacy Standard Bible Then, indeed, you could lift up your face without moral defect, And you would be steadfast and not fear. Amplified Bible Then, indeed, you could lift up your face [to Him] without moral defect, And you would be firmly established and secure and not fear. Christian Standard Bible then you will hold your head high, free from fault. You will be firmly established and unafraid. Holman Christian Standard Bible then you will hold your head high, free from fault. You will be firmly established and unafraid. American Standard Version Surely then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot; Yea, thou shalt be stedfast, and shalt not fear: Contemporary English Version Then you won't be ashamed; you will be confident and fearless. English Revised Version Surely then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot; yea, thou shalt be stedfast, and shalt not fear: GOD'S WORD® Translation Then you will be able to show your face without being ashamed, and you will be secure and unafraid. Good News Translation Then face the world again, firm and courageous. International Standard Version Then your confidence will be flawless, and your security will keep you from terror. Majority Standard Bible then indeed you will lift up your face without blemish; you will stand firm and unafraid. NET Bible For then you will lift up your face without blemish; you will be securely established and will not fear. New Heart English Bible Surely then you shall lift up your face without spot; Yes, you shall be steadfast, and shall not fear: Webster's Bible Translation For then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot; yes, thou shalt be steadfast, and shalt not fear: World English Bible Surely then you will lift up your face without spot. Yes, you will be steadfast, and will not fear, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor then you lift up your face from blemish, "" And you have been firm, and do not fear. Young's Literal Translation For then thou liftest up thy face from blemish, And thou hast been firm, and fearest not. Smith's Literal Translation For then thou shalt lift up thy face from spot; and thou wert firm, and thou shalt not fear: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThen mayst thou lift up thy face without spot, and thou shalt be steadfast, and shalt not fear. Catholic Public Domain Version then you would be able to lift up your face without blemish, and you would be steadfast and unafraid. New American Bible Surely then you may lift up your face in innocence; you may stand firm and unafraid. New Revised Standard Version Surely then you will lift up your face without blemish; you will be secure, and will not fear. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor then you will be courageous; yea, you will not be afraid of distress. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And then you will lift your hands and you will not be afraid of sorrow OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Surely then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot; Yea, thou shalt be stedfast, and shalt not fear; Brenton Septuagint Translation For thus shall thy countenance shine again, as pure water; and thou shalt divest thyself of uncleanness, and shalt not fear. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Zophar Rebukes Job…14if you put away the iniquity in your hand, and allow no injustice to dwell in your tents, 15then indeed you will lift up your face without shame; you will stand firm and unafraid. 16For you will forget your misery, recalling it only as waters gone by.… Cross References Psalm 34:5 Those who look to Him are radiant with joy; their faces shall never be ashamed. Isaiah 50:7 Because the Lord GOD helps Me, I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set My face like flint, and I know that I will not be put to shame. 1 John 3:21 Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God, Hebrews 10:22 let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Proverbs 3:24-26 When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you rest, your sleep will be sweet. / Do not fear sudden danger or the ruin that overtakes the wicked, / for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from the snare. 2 Corinthians 3:12 Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold. Psalm 27:3 Though an army encamps around me, my heart will not fear; though a war breaks out against me, I will keep my trust. Romans 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, Isaiah 54:14 In righteousness you will be established, far from oppression, for you will have no fear. Terror will be far removed, for it will not come near you. 1 Peter 3:16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ. Psalm 112:7-8 He does not fear bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD. / His heart is assured; he does not fear, until he looks in triumph on his foes. Philippians 1:20 I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have complete boldness so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. Isaiah 32:17 The work of righteousness will be peace; the service of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever. 1 John 4:17 In this way, love has been perfected among us, so that we may have confidence on the day of judgment; for in this world we are just like Him. Psalm 25:3 Surely none who wait for You will be put to shame; but those who engage in treachery without cause will be disgraced. Treasury of Scripture For then shall you lift up your face without spot; yes, you shall be steadfast, and shall not fear: lift up Job 10:15 If I be wicked, woe unto me; and if I be righteous, yet will I not lift up my head. I am full of confusion; therefore see thou mine affliction; Job 22:26 For then shalt thou have thy delight in the Almighty, and shalt lift up thy face unto God. Genesis 4:5,6 But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell… thou shalt be Psalm 27:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 46:1 To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 112:6-8 Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance… Jump to Previous Blemish Defect Face Fear Fearest Firm Fixed Indeed Lift Mark Moral Secure Shame Sin Spot Stand Steadfast Stedfast SurelyJump to Next Blemish Defect Face Fear Fearest Firm Fixed Indeed Lift Mark Moral Secure Shame Sin Spot Stand Steadfast Stedfast SurelyJob 11 1. Zophar reproves Job for justifying himself5. God's wisdom is unsearchable 13. The assured blessing of repentance then indeed you will lift up your face without blemish; This phrase suggests a restoration of dignity and honor. In the cultural context of the Ancient Near East, lifting one's face was a sign of confidence and acceptance, often associated with being in right standing with God and others. The concept of being "without blemish" is reminiscent of the sacrificial system in the Old Testament, where offerings to God had to be without defect (Leviticus 1:3). This imagery points to a state of moral and spiritual purity. In a broader biblical context, this can be seen as a foreshadowing of the righteousness believers receive through faith, as seen in the New Testament (2 Corinthians 5:21). you will stand firm and unafraid. Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, experiencing intense suffering and questioning the reasons behind it. 2. Zophar the Naamathite One of Job's three friends who visit him to offer counsel. Zophar is known for his direct and sometimes harsh approach, urging Job to repent and suggesting that his suffering is due to sin. 3. The Land of Uz The setting of the Book of Job, traditionally considered to be in the region of Edom or northern Arabia. 4. God The ultimate authority and sovereign being in the account, whose wisdom and purposes are beyond human understanding. 5. Suffering and Restoration Central themes in the Book of Job, exploring the nature of human suffering, divine justice, and the possibility of restoration and vindication. Teaching Points Repentance and RestorationZophar suggests that repentance leads to restoration. While his understanding is limited, the principle of turning to God for renewal is biblically sound. Confidence in God The promise of lifting one's face without shame is rooted in a restored relationship with God, emphasizing the importance of maintaining faith and integrity. Fearlessness in Faith Standing firm and unafraid is a result of trusting in God's sovereignty and justice, encouraging believers to remain steadfast in trials. The Role of Friends in Suffering Zophar's counsel, though flawed, highlights the impact friends can have during times of suffering, urging discernment in the advice we give and receive. Ultimate Vindication The assurance of being unashamed points to the ultimate vindication believers have in Christ, reminding us of the eternal perspective in our earthly trials.Verse 15. - For then; rather, surely then (see the Revised Version). Shalt thou lift up thy face without spot. At present, Zophar implies, he could not do so. The stain of many sins was on him (vers. 6, 11, 14). Yea, thou shalt be steadfast; literally, molten - perhaps "pure as refined metal" (see Isaiah 1:25), perhaps "bright as a metallic mass." And shalt not fear. "Shalt be freed," i.e.," from all the fears that disturb thee now" (see Job 3:26; Job 6:4; Job 7:14; Job 9:28, etc.). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew thenאָ֤ז ׀ (’āz) Adverb Strong's 227: At that time, place, therefore indeed כִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction you will lift up תִּשָּׂ֣א (tiś·śā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take your face פָנֶ֣יךָ (p̄ā·ne·ḵā) Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 6440: The face without shame; מִמּ֑וּם (mim·mūm) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3971: To stain, a blemish you will וְהָיִ֥יתָ (wə·hā·yî·ṯā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be stand firm מֻ֝צָ֗ק (mu·ṣāq) Verb - Hofal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 3332: To pour out, to melt, cast as metal, to place firmly, to stiffen, grow hard and unafraid. וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no Links Job 11:15 NIVJob 11:15 NLT Job 11:15 ESV Job 11:15 NASB Job 11:15 KJV Job 11:15 BibleApps.com Job 11:15 Biblia Paralela Job 11:15 Chinese Bible Job 11:15 French Bible Job 11:15 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 11:15 Surely then you shall lift up your (Jb) |
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