Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version you should fear the sword yourselves; for wrath will bring punishment by the sword, and then you will know that there is judgment.” New Living Translation You should fear punishment yourselves, for your attitude deserves punishment. Then you will know that there is indeed a judgment.” English Standard Version be afraid of the sword, for wrath brings the punishment of the sword, that you may know there is a judgment.” Berean Standard Bible then you should fear the sword yourselves, because wrath brings punishment by the sword, so that you may know there is a judgment.” King James Bible Be ye afraid of the sword: for wrath bringeth the punishments of the sword, that ye may know there is a judgment. New King James Version Be afraid of the sword for yourselves; For wrath brings the punishment of the sword, That you may know there is a judgment.” New American Standard Bible “Then be afraid of the sword for yourselves, For wrath brings the punishment of the sword, So that you may know there is judgment.” NASB 1995 “Then be afraid of the sword for yourselves, For wrath brings the punishment of the sword, So that you may know there is judgment.” NASB 1977 “Then be afraid of the sword for yourselves, For wrath brings the punishment of the sword, So that you may know there is judgment.” Legacy Standard Bible Then be afraid of the sword for yourselves, For wrath brings the punishment of the sword, So that you may know there is judgment.” Amplified Bible “Then beware and be afraid of the sword [of divine vengeance] for yourselves, For wrathful are the punishments of that sword, So that you may know there is judgment.” Christian Standard Bible then be afraid of the sword, because wrath brings punishment by the sword, so that you may know there is a judgment. Holman Christian Standard Bible then be afraid of the sword, because wrath brings punishment by the sword, so that you may know there is a judgment. American Standard Version Be ye afraid of the sword: For wrath bringeth the punishments of the sword, That ye may know there is a judgment. Contemporary English Version But watch out for the judgment, when God will punish you! English Revised Version Be ye afraid of the sword: for wrath bringeth the punishments of the sword, that ye may know there is a judgment. GOD'S WORD® Translation Fear death, because [your anger] is punishable by death. Then you will know there is a judge." Good News Translation But now, be afraid of the sword--the sword that brings God's wrath on sin, so that you will know there is one who judges. International Standard Version Make sure that you remain wary of God's sword, for God's wrath brings with it the sword of punishment, by which you'll know there's a judgment." Majority Standard Bible then you should fear the sword yourselves, because wrath brings punishment by the sword, so that you may know there is a judgment.? NET Bible Fear the sword yourselves, for wrath brings the punishment by the sword, so that you may know that there is judgment." New Heart English Bible Be afraid of the sword, for wrath brings the punishments of the sword, that you may know there is a judgment." Webster's Bible Translation Be ye afraid of the sword: for wrath bringeth the punishments of the sword, that ye may know there is a judgment. World English Bible be afraid of the sword, for wrath brings the punishments of the sword, that you may know there is a judgment.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBe afraid because of the sword, "" For the punishments of the sword [are] furious, "" That you may know that [there is] a judgment.” Young's Literal Translation Be ye afraid because of the sword, For furious are the punishments of the sword, That ye may know that there is a judgment. Smith's Literal Translation And fear ye to yourselves, from the face of the sword? for wrath the iniquities of the sword, so that ye shall know there is judgment. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFlee then from the face of the sword, for the sword is the revenger of iniquities: and know ye that there is judgment. Catholic Public Domain Version So then, flee from the face of the sword, for the sword is the avenger of iniquities; but know this: there is to be a judgment. New American Bible Be afraid of the sword for yourselves, for your anger is a crime deserving the sword; that you may know that there is a judgment. New Revised Standard Version be afraid of the sword, for wrath brings the punishment of the sword, so that you may know there is a judgment.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSpare yourselves from the sword; for the wrath of sinners is a sword; for you shall yet know that there is judgment. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Save yourselves from before the sword, because the wrath of sins is a sword, so that you will know there is a judgment!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Be ye afraid of the sword; For wrath bringeth the punishments of the sword, That ye may know there is a judgment. Brenton Septuagint Translation Do ye also beware of deceit: for wrath will come upon transgressors; and then shall they know where their substance is. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job: My Redeemer Lives…28If you say, ‘Let us persecute him, since the root of the matter lies with him,’ 29then you should fear the sword yourselves, because wrath brings punishment by the sword, so that you may know there is a judgment.” Cross References James 5:9 Do not complain about one another, brothers, so that you will not be judged. Look, the Judge is standing at the door! Romans 2:5 But because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed. 2 Corinthians 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad. Matthew 12:36 But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. Hebrews 10:30 For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge His people.” Revelation 20:12 And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne. And books were opened, and one of them was the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books. 1 Peter 4:5 But they will have to give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. Acts 17:31 For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead.” John 5:22 Furthermore, the Father judges no one, but has assigned all judgment to the Son, Romans 14:10 Why, then, do you judge your brother? Or why do you belittle your brother? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat. Ecclesiastes 12:14 For God will bring every deed into judgment, along with every hidden thing, whether good or evil. Psalm 9:7-8 But the LORD abides forever; He has established His throne for judgment. / He judges the world with justice; He governs the people with equity. Isaiah 66:16 For by fire and by His sword, the LORD will execute judgment on all flesh, and many will be slain by the LORD. Daniel 7:9-10 As I continued to watch, thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took His seat. His clothing was white as snow, and the hair of His head was like pure wool. His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze. / A river of fire was flowing, coming out from His presence. Thousands upon thousands attended Him, and myriads upon myriads stood before Him. The court was convened, and the books were opened. Malachi 3:5 “Then I will draw near to you for judgment. And I will be a swift witness against sorcerers and adulterers and perjurers, against oppressors of the widowed and fatherless, and against those who defraud laborers of their wages and deny justice to the foreigner but do not fear Me,” says the LORD of Hosts. Treasury of Scripture Be you afraid of the sword: for wrath brings the punishments of the sword, that you may know there is a judgment. ye afraid Job 13:7-11 Will ye speak wickedly for God? and talk deceitfully for him? … Romans 13:1-4 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God… that ye may Psalm 58:10,11 The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked… Ecclesiastes 11:9 Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment. Matthew 7:1,2 Judge not, that ye be not judged… Jump to Previous Afraid Fear Furious Fury Judge Judgment Misdeeds Punishment Punishments Sword Wrath YourselvesJump to Next Afraid Fear Furious Fury Judge Judgment Misdeeds Punishment Punishments Sword Wrath YourselvesJob 19 1. Job, complaining of his friends' cruelty, 6. shows there is misery enough in him to feed their cruelty 21. He craves pity 23. He believes the resurrection then you should fear the sword yourselves This phrase serves as a warning to Job's friends, who have been accusing him of wrongdoing. The "sword" symbolizes divine judgment or retribution. In the ancient Near Eastern context, the sword was often associated with warfare and divine punishment. This warning echoes the biblical principle of reaping what one sows, as seen in Galatians 6:7, where it states that God is not mocked and a man reaps what he sows. Job is cautioning his friends that their unjust accusations could bring divine retribution upon themselves. because wrath brings punishment by the sword so that you may know there is a judgment 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, enduring immense suffering and questioning the justice of his plight. 2. Job's Friends Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who visit Job to comfort him but end up arguing that his suffering must be due to his sin. 3. God The ultimate judge and sovereign being, whose justice and righteousness are central themes in the Book of Job. 4. The Sword A metaphor for divine judgment and retribution, symbolizing the consequences of sin and the wrath of God. 5. Judgment The divine assessment and decision regarding human actions, a key theme in Job's discourse on justice and righteousness. Teaching Points The Reality of Divine JudgmentJob 19:29 serves as a reminder of the certainty of God's judgment. Believers are called to live with an awareness of divine accountability. The Fear of the Lord The fear of the sword symbolizes a reverent fear of God, which is the beginning of wisdom. This fear should lead to a life of obedience and righteousness. The Consequences of Sin The verse highlights that sin brings about divine wrath and punishment. It is a call to repentance and turning away from sin. God's Sovereignty in Justice Job's assertion of judgment underscores God's ultimate authority in administering justice, encouraging trust in His righteous character. Hope in God's Justice While the verse warns of judgment, it also implies hope for vindication and justice for the righteous, as God will ultimately set things right.(29) Be ye afraid . . .--Job threatens his friends with that condign punishment of which they regarded him as a conspicuous example.Verse 29. - Be ye afraid of the sword; i.e. "the sword of God's justice, which will assuredly smite you if you persecute an innocent man." For wrath bringeth the punishments of the sword; rather, for wrath is among the transgressions of the sward; i e. among the transgressions for which the sword is the fit punishment. It is "wrath" which leads Job's "comforters" to Persecute him. That ye may know there is a judgment; or, so that ye will know there is a judgment When the blow comes upon them they will recognize that it has come upon them on account of their ill treatment of their friend.
Hebrew then you should fearגּ֤וּרוּ (gū·rū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 1481: To turn aside from the road, sojourn, to shrink, fear, to gather for, hostility the sword חֶ֗רֶב (ḥe·reḇ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2719: Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword yourselves, לָכֶ֨ם ׀ (lā·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew because כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction wrath חֵ֭מָה (ḥê·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2534: Heat, anger, poison brings punishment עֲוֺנ֣וֹת (‘ă·wō·nō·wṯ) Noun - common plural construct Strong's 5771: Iniquity, guilt, punishment for iniquity by the sword, חָ֑רֶב (ḥā·reḇ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2719: Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword so that לְמַ֖עַן (lə·ma·‘an) Conjunction Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent you may know תֵּדְע֣וּן (tê·ḏə·‘ūn) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural | Paragogic nun Strong's 3045: To know [there is] a judgment.” שַׁדּֽוּן׃ (šad·dūn) Pronoun - relative | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1779: Judgement, strife Links Job 19:29 NIVJob 19:29 NLT Job 19:29 ESV Job 19:29 NASB Job 19:29 KJV Job 19:29 BibleApps.com Job 19:29 Biblia Paralela Job 19:29 Chinese Bible Job 19:29 French Bible Job 19:29 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 19:29 Be afraid of the sword for wrath (Jb) |
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