Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The light in his tent becomes dark; the lamp beside him goes out. New Living Translation The light in their tent will grow dark. The lamp hanging above them will be quenched. English Standard Version The light is dark in his tent, and his lamp above him is put out. Berean Standard Bible The light in his tent grows dark, and the lamp beside him goes out. King James Bible The light shall be dark in his tabernacle, and his candle shall be put out with him. New King James Version The light is dark in his tent, And his lamp beside him is put out. New American Standard Bible “The light in his tent is darkened, And his lamp goes out above him. NASB 1995 “The light in his tent is darkened, And his lamp goes out above him. NASB 1977 “The light in his tent is darkened, And his lamp goes out above him. Legacy Standard Bible The light in his tent is darkened, And his lamp goes out above him. Amplified Bible “The light will be dark in his tent, And his lamp beside him will be put out. Christian Standard Bible The light in his tent grows dark, and the lamp beside him is put out. Holman Christian Standard Bible The light in his tent grows dark, and the lamp beside him is put out. American Standard Version The light shall be dark in his tent, And his lamp above him shall be put out. Contemporary English Version leaving their tents dark. English Revised Version The light shall be dark in his tent, and his lamp above him shall be put out. GOD'S WORD® Translation The light in his tent becomes dark, and the lamp above him is snuffed out. Good News Translation The lamp in their tents will be darkened. International Standard Version Light in his tent is dark, and his lamp goes out above him. Majority Standard Bible The light in his tent grows dark, and the lamp beside him goes out. NET Bible The light in his tent grows dark; his lamp above him is extinguished. New Heart English Bible The light shall be dark in his tent. His lamp above him shall be put out. Webster's Bible Translation The light shall be dark in his tabernacle, and his candle shall be put out with him. World English Bible The light will be dark in his tent. His lamp above him will be put out. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe light has been dark in his tent, "" And his lamp over him is extinguished. Young's Literal Translation The light hath been dark in his tent, And his lamp over him is extinguished. Smith's Literal Translation The light was darkened in his tent, and his lamp shall be extinguished for him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe light shall be dark in his tabernacle, and the lamp that is over him, shall be put out. Catholic Public Domain Version Light will become darkness in his tabernacle, and the lamp that is over him will be extinguished. New American Bible In his tent light is darkness; the lamp above him goes out. New Revised Standard Version The light is dark in their tent, and the lamp above them is put out. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe light shall be dark in his tent, and his lamp above him shall be extinguished. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The light will darken in their tents and its lamp will be extinguished over him OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The light shall be dark in his tent, And his lamp over him shall be put out. Brenton Septuagint Translation His light shall be darkness in his habitation, and his lamp shall be put out with him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Bildad: God Punishes the Wicked…5Indeed, the lamp of the wicked is extinguished; the flame of his fire does not glow. 6The light in his tent grows dark, and the lamp beside him goes out. 7His vigorous stride is shortened, and his own schemes trip him up.… Cross References Proverbs 13:9 The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is extinguished. Proverbs 24:20 For the evil man has no future; the lamp of the wicked will be extinguished. Matthew 6:23 But if your eyes are bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness! Isaiah 50:11 Behold, all you who kindle a fire, who array yourselves with firebrands, walk in the light of your fire and of the firebrands you have lit! This is what you will receive from My hand: You will lie down in a place of torment. John 12:35 Then Jesus told them, “For a little while longer, the Light will be among you. Walk while you have the Light, so that darkness will not overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going. Psalm 18:28 For You, O LORD, light my lamp; my God lights up my darkness. Psalm 37:20 But the wicked and enemies of the LORD will perish like the glory of the fields. They will vanish; like smoke they will fade away. Isaiah 8:22 Then they will look to the earth and see only distress and darkness and the gloom of anguish. And they will be driven into utter darkness. Matthew 25:8 The foolish ones said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil; our lamps are going out.’ Proverbs 20:20 Whoever curses his father or mother, his lamp will be extinguished in deepest darkness. Isaiah 9:18 For wickedness burns like a fire that consumes the thorns and briers and kindles the forest thickets, which roll upward in billows of smoke. 1 John 2:11 But whoever hates his brother is in the darkness and walks in the darkness. He does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes. Psalm 112:10 The wicked man will see and be grieved; he will gnash his teeth and waste away; the desires of the wicked will perish. Isaiah 13:10 For the stars of heaven and their constellations will not give their light. The rising sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light. Ezekiel 32:7-8 When I extinguish you, I will cover the heavens and darken their stars. I will cover the sun with a cloud, and the moon will not give its light. / All the shining lights in the heavens I will darken over you, and I will bring darkness upon your land,’ declares the Lord GOD. Treasury of Scripture The light shall be dark in his tabernacle, and his candle shall be put out with him. candle. Job 21:17 How oft is the candle of the wicked put out! and how oft cometh their destruction upon them! God distributeth sorrows in his anger. Psalm 18:28 For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness. Revelation 18:23 And the light of a candle shall shine no more at all in thee; and the voice of the bridegroom and of the bride shall be heard no more at all in thee: for thy merchants were the great men of the earth; for by thy sorceries were all nations deceived. Jump to Previous Candle Dark Darkened Extinguished Goes Light Shining Tabernacle TentJump to Next Candle Dark Darkened Extinguished Goes Light Shining Tabernacle TentJob 18 1. Bildad reproves Job for presumption and impatience5. The calamities of the wicked The light in his tent grows dark This phrase symbolizes the loss of prosperity and guidance. In ancient times, a tent was a symbol of one's dwelling and household. The imagery of light growing dark suggests a decline in fortune and the absence of divine favor. In the broader context of Job, Bildad is speaking about the fate of the wicked, implying that Job's suffering is due to his own wrongdoing. This reflects the belief that light represents God's presence and blessing, as seen in Psalm 27:1, where the Lord is described as "my light and my salvation." The darkening of light can also be seen as a metaphor for spiritual blindness or separation from God. and the lamp beside him goes out Persons / Places / Events 1. Bildad the ShuhiteOne of Job's three friends who comes to comfort him. Bildad is known for his harsh and traditionalist views, often emphasizing the retributive justice of God. 2. Job The central figure of the Book of Job, a man of great faith and patience who undergoes severe trials and suffering. 3. The Tent Symbolic of a person's dwelling or life. In this context, it represents the life and household of the wicked, which Bildad claims will be darkened. 4. The Lamp Represents guidance, prosperity, and the presence of God. The extinguishing of the lamp signifies the loss of these blessings. 5. The Discourse This verse is part of Bildad's second speech, where he argues that the wicked will face inevitable destruction and darkness. Teaching Points The Consequences of WickednessBildad's speech serves as a reminder of the biblical principle that sin leads to darkness and destruction. While his application to Job is misguided, the general truth remains that a life apart from God results in spiritual darkness. The Symbolism of Light and Darkness Light often symbolizes God's presence, truth, and guidance. Darkness, conversely, represents separation from God and the absence of His blessings. Believers are called to walk in the light and avoid the paths that lead to spiritual darkness. The Importance of Discernment Bildad's error was in misapplying a general truth to Job's specific situation. This teaches us the importance of discernment and compassion when addressing the suffering of others, recognizing that not all suffering is a direct result of personal sin. The Assurance of God's Light For believers, the assurance is that God's light will never be extinguished in their lives. Even in trials, His presence remains a guiding light, offering hope and direction. The Role of Community in Suffering Bildad's approach highlights the need for sensitivity and support within the community of faith. We are called to bear one another's burdens with empathy and understanding, rather than judgment.Verse 6. - The light shall be dark in his tabernacle. This is not, as Rosenmuller asserts, a mere repetition of the thought contained in the preceding verse with a change of terms, and a variation of metaphor. It is a denunciation of woe to the whole house of the ungodly man, not to himself only. As Schultens says, "Lumen ob-tenebratum in tentorio est fortuna domus extincta." And his candle shall be put out with him; rather, as in the Revised Version, his!amp above him shall be put out; i.e. the lamp which swings above him in his tent, or in his chamber, shall be extinguished. Darkness shall fall upon the whole house of the wicked man. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The lightא֭וֹר (’ō·wr) Noun - common singular Strong's 216: Illumination, luminary in his tent בְּאָהֳל֑וֹ (bə·’ā·ho·lōw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 168: A tent grows dark, חָשַׁ֣ךְ (ḥā·šaḵ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2821: To be dark, to darken and the lamp וְ֝נֵר֗וֹ (wə·nê·rōw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5216: A lamp, light beside him עָלָ֥יו (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against goes out. יִדְעָֽךְ׃ (yiḏ·‘āḵ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1846: To be extinguished, to expire, be dried up Links Job 18:6 NIVJob 18:6 NLT Job 18:6 ESV Job 18:6 NASB Job 18:6 KJV Job 18:6 BibleApps.com Job 18:6 Biblia Paralela Job 18:6 Chinese Bible Job 18:6 French Bible Job 18:6 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 18:6 The light shall be dark in his (Jb) |
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