Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version What you decide on will be done, and light will shine on your ways. New Living Translation You will succeed in whatever you choose to do, and light will shine on the road ahead of you. English Standard Version You will decide on a matter, and it will be established for you, and light will shine on your ways. Berean Standard Bible Your decisions will be carried out, and light will shine on your ways. King James Bible Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways. New King James Version You will also declare a thing, And it will be established for you; So light will shine on your ways. New American Standard Bible “You will also decide something, and it will be established for you; And light will shine on your ways. NASB 1995 “You will also decree a thing, and it will be established for you; And light will shine on your ways. NASB 1977 “You will also decree a thing, and it will be established for you; And light will shine on your ways. Legacy Standard Bible You will also decree a thing, and it will be established for you; And light will shine on your ways. Amplified Bible “You will also decide and decree a thing, and it will be established for you; And the light [of God’s favor] will shine upon your ways. Christian Standard Bible When you make a decision, it will be carried out, and light will shine on your ways. Holman Christian Standard Bible When you make a decision, it will be carried out, and light will shine on your ways. American Standard Version Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee; And light shall shine upon thy ways. Contemporary English Version He will do whatever you ask, and life will be bright. English Revised Version Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee; and light shall shine upon thy ways. GOD'S WORD® Translation When you promise to do something, you will succeed, and light will shine on your path. Good News Translation You will succeed in all you do, and light will shine on your path. International Standard Version When you make a decision on something, it will be established for you, and light will brighten your way. Majority Standard Bible Your decisions will be carried out, and light will shine on your ways. NET Bible Whatever you decide on a matter, it will be established for you, and light will shine on your ways. New Heart English Bible And you will also decree a thing, and it will be established for you, and light will shine on your ways. Webster's Bible Translation Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established to thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways. World English Bible You will also decree a thing, and it will be established to you. Light will shine on your ways. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd you decree a saying, "" And it is established to you, "" And light has shone on your ways. Young's Literal Translation And thou decreest a saying, And it is established to thee, And on thy ways hath light shone. Smith's Literal Translation And thou shalt decide the word, and it shall be set up to thee: and the light shone upon thy ways. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThou shalt decree a thing, and it I shall come to thee, and light shall shine in thy ways. Catholic Public Domain Version You will decide on something, and it will come to you, and the light will shine in your ways. New American Bible What you decide shall succeed for you, and upon your ways light shall shine. New Revised Standard Version You will decide on a matter, and it will be established for you, and light will shine on your ways. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleYou shall also decree a thing, and it shall be established for you; and the light shall shine upon your ways. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And you will speak a word and it will happen to you, and upon your ways the light will dawn OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee, And light shall shine upon thy ways. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he shall establish to thee again a habitation of righteousness and there shall be light upon thy paths. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Eliphaz Exhorts Job…27You will pray to Him, and He will hear you, and you will fulfill your vows. 28Your decisions will be carried out, and light will shine on your ways. 29When men are brought low and you say, ‘Lift them up!’ then He will save the lowly.… Cross References Proverbs 16:3 Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved. Psalm 37:4-5 Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart. / Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it. Matthew 21:21-22 “Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “if you have faith and do not doubt, not only will you do what was done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ it will happen. / If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” Mark 11:23-24 “Truly I tell you that if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and has no doubt in his heart but believes that it will happen, it will be done for him. / Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. John 15:7 If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. James 1:5-6 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. / But he must ask in faith, without doubting, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. 1 John 5:14-15 And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. / And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him. Isaiah 45:11 Thus says the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, and its Maker: “Concerning things to come, do you question Me about My sons, or instruct Me in the work of My hands? Psalm 20:4 May He give you the desires of your heart and make all your plans succeed. Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. John 14:13-14 And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. / If you ask Me for anything in My name, I will do it. Philippians 4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. / And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Romans 8:28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. 2 Corinthians 1:20 For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God. Treasury of Scripture You shall also decree a thing, and it shall be established to you: and the light shall shine on your ways. decree Psalm 20:4 Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel. Psalm 90:17 And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it. Lamentations 3:37 Who is he that saith, and it cometh to pass, when the Lord commandeth it not? the light Job 29:3 When his candle shined upon my head, and when by his light I walked through darkness; Psalm 97:11 Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. Psalm 112:4 Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous. Jump to Previous Decide Decree Established Light Matter Purposes Shine Shining Shone WaysJump to Next Decide Decree Established Light Matter Purposes Shine Shining Shone WaysJob 22 1. Eliphaz shows that man's goodness profits not God5. He accuses Job of various sins 21. He exhorts him to repentance, with promises of mercy Your decisions will be carried out This phrase suggests the power and authority given to a person whose life aligns with God's will. In the context of the Book of Job, Eliphaz is speaking to Job, implying that if Job repents and aligns himself with God, his plans will succeed. This reflects a broader biblical principle found in Proverbs 16:3, "Commit your works to the Lord, and your plans will be established." The idea is that when one's decisions are in harmony with divine wisdom, they are more likely to come to fruition. Historically, this reflects the ancient Near Eastern belief in divine favor as a key to success. and light will shine on your ways Persons / Places / Events 1. Job- A man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, known for his suffering and faithfulness. 2. Eliphaz the Temanite - One of Job's three friends who comes to comfort him. In this chapter, Eliphaz is speaking, offering his perspective on Job's situation. 3. Teman - A region in Edom, known for its wise men. Eliphaz, being a Temanite, is considered to be a man of wisdom. 4. God - The ultimate authority and sovereign being, whose ways and thoughts are higher than human understanding. 5. The Book of Job - A poetic and philosophical book in the Old Testament that explores themes of suffering, justice, and the sovereignty of God. Teaching Points The Power of Righteous DecisionsWhen we align our decisions with God's will, they are more likely to succeed. This requires seeking God's guidance and wisdom in all our plans. The Role of Light in Our Path Light symbolizes clarity, guidance, and truth. When we walk in God's ways, His light illuminates our path, helping us to avoid pitfalls and make wise choices. The Importance of Trusting God Trusting in God's sovereignty and wisdom is crucial, especially when our plans do not unfold as expected. Faith in God's ultimate plan brings peace and assurance. The Influence of Counsel Eliphaz's advice, though well-intentioned, was not entirely accurate. It is important to discern and seek godly counsel that aligns with Scripture. The Necessity of Humility Recognizing our limitations and dependence on God fosters humility. We must submit our plans to God, acknowledging that His ways are higher than ours.(28) Thou shalt also decree a thing.--As, for instance, in the memorable case of Abraham's intercession for Sodom, to which there is not improbably an allusion here.Verse 28. - Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee. Whatever thou resolvest on, i.e., God shall ratify with his authority, and bring to pass in due time for thy benefit - a promise which has certainly "a touch of audacity" about it (Cook). David is less bold, but intends to give the same sort of encouragement when he says, "Delight thyself in the Lord, and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart; commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass (Psalm 37:4, 5). And the light shall shine upon thy ways. Job had complained of the "darkness" by which his path was shadowed (Job 19:8). Eliphaz promises that this cause of complaint shall be removed. Job's way shall be "made plain before his face." A bright light shall illumine it - a light that shall ever "shine more and more unto the perfect day" (Proverbs 4:18). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Your decisionsוְֽתִגְזַר־ (wə·ṯiḡ·zar-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 1504: To cut down, off, to destroy, divide, exclude, decide will be carried out, וְיָ֣קָם (wə·yā·qām) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand and light אֽוֹר׃ (’ō·wr) Noun - common singular Strong's 216: Illumination, luminary will shine נָ֣גַֽהּ (nā·ḡah) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5050: To glitter, to illuminate on וְעַל־ (wə·‘al-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against your ways. דְּ֝רָכֶ֗יךָ (də·rā·ḵe·ḵā) Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action Links Job 22:28 NIVJob 22:28 NLT Job 22:28 ESV Job 22:28 NASB Job 22:28 KJV Job 22:28 BibleApps.com Job 22:28 Biblia Paralela Job 22:28 Chinese Bible Job 22:28 French Bible Job 22:28 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 22:28 You shall also decree a thing (Jb) |
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