Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The plague will bury those who survive him, and their widows will not weep for them. New Living Translation Those who survive will die of a plague, and not even their widows will mourn them. English Standard Version Those who survive him the pestilence buries, and his widows do not weep. Berean Standard Bible His survivors will be buried by the plague, and their widows will not weep for them. King James Bible Those that remain of him shall be buried in death: and his widows shall not weep. New King James Version Those who survive him shall be buried in death, And their widows shall not weep, New American Standard Bible “His survivors will be buried because of the plague, And their widows will not be able to weep. NASB 1995 “His survivors will be buried because of the plague, And their widows will not be able to weep. NASB 1977 “His survivors will be buried because of the plague, And their widows will not be able to weep. Legacy Standard Bible His survivors will be buried because of the plague, And their widows will not be able to weep. Amplified Bible “Those who survive him will be buried because of the plague, And [their] widows will not be able to weep. Christian Standard Bible Those who survive him will be buried by the plague, yet their widows will not weep for them. Holman Christian Standard Bible Those who survive him will be buried by the plague, yet their widows will not weep for them. American Standard Version Those that remain of him shall be buried in death, And his widows shall make no lamentation. Contemporary English Version Others will die of disease, and their widows won't be able to weep. English Revised Version Those that remain of him shall be buried in death, and his widows shall make no lamentation. GOD'S WORD® Translation Those who survive him will be buried by a plague, and their widows won't cry [for them]. Good News Translation Those who survive will die from disease, and even their widows will not mourn their death. International Standard Version Those who do survive him disease will bury, and his widow won't even weep. Majority Standard Bible His survivors will be buried by the plague, and their widows will not weep for them. NET Bible Those who survive him are buried by the plague, and their widows do not mourn for them. New Heart English Bible Those who remain of him shall be buried in death. His widows shall make no lamentation. Webster's Bible Translation Those that remain of him shall be buried in death: and his widows shall not weep. World English Bible Those who remain of him will be buried in death. His widows will make no lamentation. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHis remnant are buried in death, "" And his widows do not weep. Young's Literal Translation His remnant in death are buried, And his widows do not weep. Smith's Literal Translation His surviving one shall be buried in death, and his widows shall not weep. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThey that shall remain of him, shall be buried in death, and his widows shall not weep. Catholic Public Domain Version Whatever will remain of him will be buried in the ruins, and his widows will not weep. New American Bible His survivors shall be buried in death; their widows shall not weep. New Revised Standard Version Those who survive them the pestilence buries, and their widows make no lamentation. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThose who remain of them shall be buried in death; and their widows shall not weep over them. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And their survivors will be buried in death and their widows will not weep OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Those that remain of him shall be buried by pestilence, And his widows shall make no lamentation. Brenton Septuagint Translation And they that survive of him shall utterly perish, and no one shall pity their widows. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Wicked Man's Portion…14Though his sons are many, they are destined for the sword; and his offspring will never have enough food. 15His survivors will be buried by the plague, and their widows will not weep for them. 16Though he heaps up silver like dust and piles up a wardrobe like clay,… Cross References Psalm 49:10-14 For it is clear that wise men die, and the foolish and the senseless both perish and leave their wealth to others. / Their graves are their eternal homes—their dwellings for endless generations—even though their lands were their namesakes. / But a man, despite his wealth, cannot endure; he is like the beasts that perish. ... Isaiah 14:19-20 But you are cast out of your grave like a rejected branch, covered by those slain with the sword, and dumped into a rocky pit like a carcass trampled underfoot. / You will not join them in burial, since you have destroyed your land and slaughtered your own people. The offspring of the wicked will never again be mentioned. Ezekiel 32:22-25 Assyria is there with her whole company; her graves are all around her. All of them are slain, fallen by the sword. / Her graves are set in the depths of the Pit, and her company is all around her grave. All of them are slain, fallen by the sword—those who once spread terror in the land of the living. / Elam is there with all her multitudes around her grave. All of them are slain, fallen by the sword—those who went down uncircumcised to the earth below, who once spread their terror in the land of the living. They bear their disgrace with those who descend to the Pit. ... Jeremiah 22:18-19 Therefore this is what the LORD says concerning Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah: “They will not mourn for him: ‘Alas, my brother! Alas, my sister!’ They will not mourn for him: ‘Alas, my master! Alas, his splendor!’ / He will be buried like a donkey, dragged away and thrown outside the gates of Jerusalem. Proverbs 10:27 The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be cut short. Psalm 73:18-20 Surely You set them on slick ground; You cast them down into ruin. / How suddenly they are laid waste, completely swept away by terrors! / Like one waking from a dream, so You, O Lord, awaken and despise their form. Isaiah 5:14 Therefore Sheol enlarges its throat and opens wide its enormous jaws, and down go Zion’s nobles and masses, her revelers and carousers! Ezekiel 18:18 As for his father, he will die for his own iniquity, because he practiced extortion, robbed his brother, and did what was wrong among his people. Psalm 37:28 For the LORD loves justice and will not forsake His saints. They are preserved forever, but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off. Isaiah 65:12 I will destine you for the sword, and you will all kneel down to be slaughtered, because I called and you did not answer, I spoke and you did not listen; you did evil in My sight and chose that in which I did not delight.” Matthew 7:13 Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. Luke 12:20 But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be required of you. Then who will own what you have accumulated?’ Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. James 1:11 For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its flower falls and its beauty is lost. So too, the rich man will fade away in the midst of his pursuits. 1 Corinthians 15:22 For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. Treasury of Scripture Those that remain of him shall be buried in death: and his widows shall not weep. Those 1 Kings 14:10,11 Therefore, behold, I will bring evil upon the house of Jeroboam, and will cut off from Jeroboam him that pisseth against the wall, and him that is shut up and left in Israel, and will take away the remnant of the house of Jeroboam, as a man taketh away dung, till it be all gone… 1 Kings 16:3,4 Behold, I will take away the posterity of Baasha, and the posterity of his house; and will make thy house like the house of Jeroboam the son of Nebat… 1 Kings 21:21-24 Behold, I will bring evil upon thee, and will take away thy posterity, and will cut off from Ahab him that pisseth against the wall, and him that is shut up and left in Israel, … his widows Psalm 78:64 Their priests fell by the sword; and their widows made no lamentation. Jeremiah 22:18 Therefore thus saith the LORD concerning Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah; They shall not lament for him, saying, Ah my brother! or, Ah sister! they shall not lament for him, saying, Ah lord! or, Ah his glory! Jump to Previous Able Buried Buries Bury Death Disease Earth End House Lamentation Pestilence Plague Remnant Survive Survivors Weep Weeping WidowsJump to Next Able Buried Buries Bury Death Disease Earth End House Lamentation Pestilence Plague Remnant Survive Survivors Weep Weeping WidowsJob 27 1. Job protests his sincerity8. The hypocrite is without hope 11. The blessings which the wicked have are turned into curses His survivors will be buried by the plague This phrase reflects the severe judgment and calamity that befalls the wicked, a recurring theme in the Book of Job. The "plague" signifies divine retribution, often seen in the Old Testament as a tool of God's judgment (e.g., Exodus 9:14, Numbers 16:46-50). In the ancient Near Eastern context, plagues were common and feared, often associated with divine displeasure. The imagery of being buried by a plague suggests a swift and unceremonious end, emphasizing the futility of earthly pursuits without righteousness. This can be connected to the broader biblical theme of the consequences of sin and the ultimate justice of God. and their widows will not weep for them Persons / Places / Events 1. JobThe central figure in the Book of Job, a man of great faith and patience who endures immense suffering and loss. Job is known for his unwavering integrity and his deep discussions about the nature of suffering and righteousness. 2. Job's Friends Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who visit Job to offer counsel and comfort but often end up accusing him of wrongdoing, suggesting that his suffering is a result of sin. 3. The Plague A reference to a devastating event or disease that causes death, often seen as a divine judgment or natural calamity in biblical contexts. 4. Widows In the ancient Near Eastern context, widows were often vulnerable and dependent on the community for support. The lack of mourning by widows in this verse suggests a breakdown of social and familial bonds. 5. The Righteous and the Wicked Throughout the Book of Job, there is a recurring theme of contrasting the fate of the righteous with that of the wicked, exploring divine justice and human suffering. Teaching Points The Reality of Divine JudgmentThe verse highlights the severity of divine judgment, where even survivors face dire consequences. It serves as a reminder of the seriousness of sin and the reality of God's justice. The Breakdown of Social Bonds The lack of mourning by widows indicates a breakdown in societal and familial relationships, emphasizing the importance of community and support in times of loss. The Transience of Earthly Life This verse underscores the fleeting nature of life and the importance of living righteously, as earthly wealth and status cannot prevent divine judgment. The Importance of Compassion and Mourning The absence of mourning suggests a lack of compassion, reminding believers of the importance of empathy and support for those who suffer. Trust in God's Sovereignty Despite the harsh realities depicted, believers are encouraged to trust in God's ultimate sovereignty and justice, knowing that He sees and knows all.(15) Those that remain of him shall be buried in death.--That is, as the context shows, it shall be obscure, and excite no sympathy; their very death shall be as it were a burial, and shall consign them to oblivion. His widows.--That is, those commonly hired for the purpose of making lamentation for the dead, or the widows of those that remain of him. Verse 15. - Those that remain of him shall be buried in death. Not simply "shall die," but shall "be buried," i.e. lost sight of, and forgotten, "in death." And his widows shall not weep (scrap. Psalm 78:64). The deaths of his offspring shall not be lamented by their widows - a very grievous omission in the eyes of Orientals.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew His survivorsשְׂ֭רִידָיו (rî·ḏāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 8300: A survivor will be buried יִקָּבֵ֑רוּ (yiq·qā·ḇê·rū) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 6912: To inter by the plague, בַּמָּ֣וֶת (bam·mā·weṯ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4194: Death, the dead, their place, state, pestilence, ruin and their widows וְ֝אַלְמְנֹתָ֗יו (wə·’al·mə·nō·ṯāw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 490: A widow, a desolate place will not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no weep for them. תִבְכֶּֽינָה׃ (ṯiḇ·ke·nāh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine plural Strong's 1058: To weep, to bemoan Links Job 27:15 NIVJob 27:15 NLT Job 27:15 ESV Job 27:15 NASB Job 27:15 KJV Job 27:15 BibleApps.com Job 27:15 Biblia Paralela Job 27:15 Chinese Bible Job 27:15 French Bible Job 27:15 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 27:15 Those who remain of him shall be (Jb) |