Job 29:3
New International Version
when his lamp shone on my head and by his light I walked through darkness!

New Living Translation
when he lit up the way before me and I walked safely through the darkness.

English Standard Version
when his lamp shone upon my head, and by his light I walked through darkness,

Berean Standard Bible
when His lamp shone above my head, and by His light I walked through the darkness,

King James Bible
When his candle shined upon my head, and when by his light I walked through darkness;

New King James Version
When His lamp shone upon my head, And when by His light I walked through darkness;

New American Standard Bible
When His lamp shone over my head, And by His light I walked through darkness;

NASB 1995
When His lamp shone over my head, And by His light I walked through darkness;

NASB 1977
When His lamp shone over my head, And by His light I walked through darkness;

Legacy Standard Bible
When His lamp shone over my head, And by His light I walked through darkness,

Amplified Bible
When His lamp shone upon my head And by His light I walked through darkness;

Christian Standard Bible
when his lamp shone above my head, and I walked through darkness by his light!

Holman Christian Standard Bible
when His lamp shone above my head, and I walked through darkness by His light!

American Standard Version
When his lamp shined upon my head, And by his light I walked through darkness;

Contemporary English Version
and the light from his lamp showed me the way through the dark.

English Revised Version
When his lamp shined upon my head, and by his light I walked through darkness;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
when he made his lamp shine on my head, when I walked through the dark in his light.

Good News Translation
God was always with me then and gave me light as I walked through the darkness.

International Standard Version
when his lamp used to shine over my head, so I could walk through the dark,

Majority Standard Bible
when His lamp shone above my head, and by His light I walked through the darkness,

NET Bible
when he caused his lamp to shine upon my head, and by his light I walked through darkness;

New Heart English Bible
when his lamp shone on my head, and by his light I walked through darkness,

Webster's Bible Translation
When his candle shined upon my head, and when by his light I walked through darkness;

World English Bible
when his lamp shone on my head, and by his light I walked through darkness,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
In His causing His lamp to shine on my head, "" By His light I walk [through] darkness.

Young's Literal Translation
In His causing His lamp to shine on my head, By His light I walk through darkness.

Smith's Literal Translation
In his causing his light to shine upon my head, before his light I shall go through darkness;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
When his lamp shined over my head, and I walked by his light in darkness?

Catholic Public Domain Version
At that time, his lamp shined over my head, and by his light, I walked through the darkness.

New American Bible
While he kept his lamp shining above my head, and by his light I walked through darkness;

New Revised Standard Version
when his lamp shone over my head, and by his light I walked through darkness;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
When he put his worship high upon my head, when his lamp shone over me; and when by his light I walked through darkness.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
His awe he made above my head in spreading his lamp over me, and by his light I walked in the dark
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
When His lamp shined above my head, And by His light I walked through darkness;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
As when his lamp shone over my head; when by his light I walked through darkness.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Job's Former Blessings
2“How I long for the months gone by, for the days when God watched over me, 3when His lamp shone above my head, and by His light I walked through the darkness, 4when I was in my prime, when the friendship of God rested on my tent,…

Cross References
Psalm 18:28
For You, O LORD, light my lamp; my God lights up my darkness.

Psalm 119:105
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

Isaiah 9:2
The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned.

John 8:12
Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”

Matthew 4:16
the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned.”

Proverbs 6:23
For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life,

Isaiah 60:1
Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.

John 1:4-5
In Him was life, and that life was the light of men. / The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

2 Samuel 22:29
For You, O LORD, are my lamp; the LORD lights up my darkness.

Isaiah 42:16
I will lead the blind by a way they did not know; I will guide them on unfamiliar paths. I will turn darkness into light before them and rough places into level ground. These things I will do for them, and I will not forsake them.

Luke 1:78-79
because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the Dawn will visit us from on high, / to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.”

1 John 1:5
And this is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you: God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.

Psalm 27:1
Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread?

Ephesians 5:8
For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light,

2 Corinthians 4:6
For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.


Treasury of Scripture

When his candle shined on my head, and when by his light I walked through darkness;

candle.

Job 18:6
The light shall be dark in his tabernacle, and his candle shall be put out with him.

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.

by his light

Job 22:28
Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways.

Psalm 4:6
There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.

Psalm 23:4
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

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Job 29
1. Job bemoans his former prosperity














when His lamp shone above my head
The imagery of a "lamp" in ancient Hebrew culture often symbolizes guidance, protection, and divine presence. The Hebrew word for "lamp" is "נֵר" (ner), which is frequently used in the Old Testament to denote God's guidance and wisdom. In Psalm 119:105, the psalmist declares, "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." Here, Job reminisces about a time when he felt God's presence and guidance vividly in his life. The phrase "above my head" suggests a sense of divine favor and protection, as if God's wisdom and guidance were not just present but overarching and encompassing, providing clarity and direction in all aspects of his life. This reflects a period of spiritual prosperity and assurance, where Job felt intimately connected with God's will and purpose.

and by His light I walked through the darkness
The "light" in this context is emblematic of God's truth, righteousness, and revelation. The Hebrew word for "light" is "אוֹר" (or), which is often associated with God's purity and holiness. In Genesis 1:3, God commands, "Let there be light," signifying the beginning of creation and order. For Job, "His light" represents the divine wisdom and understanding that illuminated his path, allowing him to navigate the complexities and challenges of life. The phrase "walked through the darkness" indicates that Job faced periods of uncertainty and difficulty, yet he was able to traverse these times because of the divine illumination provided by God. This highlights a profound trust in God's provision and a reliance on His guidance to overcome life's adversities. It serves as an inspirational reminder that even in the darkest times, God's light can lead us through, offering hope and direction.

(3) When his candle shined.--See Isaiah 1:10.

Verse 3. - When his candle shined upon my head (comp. Psalm 18:28, "For thou wilt light my candle: the Lord my God will enlighten my darkness"). A "candle," or "lamp," is a general symbol in Scripture for life and prosperity. God is said to light men's candles when he blesses them and maizes his countenance to shine upon them; conversely, when he withdraws his favour he is said to put their candles out (Job 18:6; Job 21:17). And when by his light I walked through darkness. The light of God's countenance shining about a man's path enables him to walk securely even through thick darkness, i.e. through trouble and perplexity.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
when His lamp
נֵ֭רוֹ (nê·rōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5216: A lamp, light

shone
בְּהִלּ֣וֹ (bə·hil·lōw)
Preposition-b | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1984: To shine

above
עֲלֵ֣י (‘ă·lê)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

my head,
רֹאשִׁ֑י (rō·šî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 7218: The head

and by His light
לְ֝אוֹרוֹ (lə·’ō·w·rōw)
Preposition-l | Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 216: Illumination, luminary

I walked
אֵ֣לֶךְ (’ê·leḵ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk

through the darkness,
חֹֽשֶׁךְ׃ (ḥō·šeḵ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2822: The dark, darkness, misery, destruction, death, ignorance, sorrow, wickedness


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