Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version then let my arm fall from the shoulder, let it be broken off at the joint. New Living Translation then let my shoulder be wrenched out of place! Let my arm be torn from its socket! English Standard Version then let my shoulder blade fall from my shoulder, and let my arm be broken from its socket. Berean Standard Bible then may my arm fall from my shoulder and be torn from its socket. King James Bible Then let mine arm fall from my shoulder blade, and mine arm be broken from the bone. New King James Version Then let my arm fall from my shoulder, Let my arm be torn from the socket. New American Standard Bible May my shoulder fall from its socket, And my arm be broken off at the elbow. NASB 1995 Let my shoulder fall from the socket, And my arm be broken off at the elbow. NASB 1977 Let my shoulder fall from the socket, And my arm be broken off at the elbow. Legacy Standard Bible Let my shoulder fall from the socket, And my arm be broken off at the elbow. Amplified Bible Then let my shoulder fall away from its socket, And my arm be broken off at the elbow. Christian Standard Bible then let my shoulder blade fall from my back, and my arm be pulled from its socket. Holman Christian Standard Bible then let my shoulder blade fall from my back, and my arm be pulled from its socket. American Standard Version Then let my shoulder fall from the shoulder-blade, And mine arm be broken from the bone. Contemporary English Version I hope that arm will fall from its socket. English Revised Version Then let my shoulder fall from the shoulder blade, and mine arm be broken from the bone. GOD'S WORD® Translation [then] let my shoulder fall out of its socket, and let my arm be broken at the elbow. Good News Translation then may my arms be broken; may they be torn from my shoulders. International Standard Version then let my arm fall from its socket; and may my arm be torn off at the shoulder. Majority Standard Bible then may my arm fall from my shoulder and be torn from its socket. NET Bible then let my arm fall from the shoulder, let my arm be broken off at the socket. New Heart English Bible then let my shoulder fall from the shoulder blade, and my arm be broken from the bone. Webster's Bible Translation Then let my arm fall from my shoulder-blade, and my arm be broken from the bone. World English Bible then let my shoulder fall from the shoulder blade, and my arm be broken from the bone. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionLet my shoulder fall from its blade, "" And the bone from my arm be broken. Young's Literal Translation My shoulder from its blade let fall, And mine arm from the bone be broken. Smith's Literal Translation My shoulder shall fall from its shoulder-blade, and mine, arm shall be broken from the bone. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleLet my shoulder fall from its joint, and let my arm with its bones be broken. Catholic Public Domain Version then may my shoulder fall from its joint, and may my arm, with all its bones, be broken. New American Bible Then may my arm fall from the shoulder, my forearm be broken at the elbow! New Revised Standard Version then let my shoulder blade fall from my shoulder, and let my arm be broken from its socket. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen let my arm fall from my shoulder blade, and let it be broken from the bone. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated My shoulder will fall from its socket and my arm will be broken from its shoulder OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then let my shoulder fall from the shoulder-blade, And mine arm be broken from the bone. Brenton Septuagint Translation let them my shoulder start from the blade-bone, and my arm be crushed off from the elbow. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job's Final Appeal…21if I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless because I saw that I had support in the gate, 22then may my arm fall from my shoulder and be torn from its socket. 23For calamity from God terrifies me, and His splendor I cannot overpower.… Cross References Deuteronomy 28:15-22 If, however, you do not obey the LORD your God by carefully following all His commandments and statutes I am giving you today, all these curses will come upon you and overtake you: / You will be cursed in the city and cursed in the country. / Your basket and kneading bowl will be cursed. ... Proverbs 11:21 Be assured that the wicked will not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will escape. Galatians 6:7-8 Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. / The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Psalm 7:15-16 He has dug a hole and hollowed it out; he has fallen into a pit of his own making. / His trouble recoils on himself, and his violence falls on his own head. Proverbs 22:8 He who sows injustice will reap disaster, and the rod of his fury will be destroyed. Matthew 7:2 For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Hosea 8:7 For they sow the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind. There is no standing grain; what sprouts fails to yield flour. Even if it should produce, the foreigners would swallow it up. Romans 2:6-9 God “will repay each one according to his deeds.” / To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life. / But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger. ... Psalm 37:35-36 I have seen a wicked, ruthless man flourishing like a well-rooted native tree, / yet he passed away and was no more; though I searched, he could not be found. Proverbs 26:27 He who digs a pit will fall into it, and he who rolls a stone will have it roll back on him. 2 Corinthians 9:6 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Psalm 109:17-18 The cursing that he loved, may it fall on him; the blessing in which he refused to delight, may it be far from him. / The cursing that he wore like a coat, may it soak into his body like water, and into his bones like oil. Luke 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” Isaiah 3:11 Woe to the wicked; disaster is upon them! For they will be repaid with what their hands have done. James 2:13 For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment. Treasury of Scripture Then let my arm fall from my shoulder blade, and my arm be broken from the bone. let Job 31:10,40 Then let my wife grind unto another, and let others bow down upon her… Joshua 22:22,23 The LORD God of gods, the LORD God of gods, he knoweth, and Israel he shall know; if it be in rebellion, or if in transgression against the LORD, (save us not this day,) … Psalm 7:4,5 If I have rewarded evil unto him that was at peace with me; (yea, I have delivered him that without cause is mine enemy:) … bone. Jump to Previous Arm Base Blade Body Bone Broken Fall Joint Pulled Shoulder SocketJump to Next Arm Base Blade Body Bone Broken Fall Joint Pulled Shoulder SocketJob 31 1. Job makes a solemn protestation of his integrity in several dutiesthen may my arm fall from my shoulder In this phrase, Job is invoking a self-imposed curse as a form of oath, which was a common practice in ancient Near Eastern cultures. By suggesting that his arm should fall from his shoulder, Job is emphasizing the severity of his commitment to righteousness and integrity. The arm, often a symbol of strength and action in biblical literature, represents Job's ability to work and act justly. This imagery underscores the seriousness with which Job views his moral and ethical responsibilities. In the broader context of Job 31, Job is defending his innocence and integrity against the accusations of his friends, who believe his suffering must be due to hidden sin. This phrase reflects Job's confidence in his own righteousness and his willingness to accept severe consequences if he is found guilty of wrongdoing. and be torn from its socket 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, known for his immense suffering and unwavering faith. 2. Uz The land where Job lived. It is often associated with the region east of Israel, though its exact location is uncertain. 3. Job's Friends Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who visit Job to comfort him but end up accusing him of wrongdoing. 4. God The sovereign Creator who allows Job's testing and ultimately restores him. 5. Satan The adversary who challenges Job's integrity, suggesting that his faithfulness is due to his prosperity. Teaching Points Integrity in AdversityJob's willingness to accept severe consequences for wrongdoing highlights the importance of maintaining integrity, even when facing trials. Understanding Divine Justice Job's statement reflects a belief in a moral order where actions have consequences, encouraging believers to trust in God's justice. Self-Examination Job's introspection serves as a model for believers to regularly examine their own lives for sin and seek repentance. Commitment to Righteousness Job's readiness to accept punishment for sin underscores the value of a steadfast commitment to righteousness. Faith Amidst Suffering Job's account encourages believers to hold onto their faith, even when they do not understand their suffering.Verse 22. - Then let mine arm (rather, my shoulder) fall from my shoulder-blade. Job was, perhaps, led to make this rather strange imprecation by the fact that, in the disease from which he was suffering, portions of bone sometimes detach themselves and come away. And mine arm be broken from the bone. My forearm, i.e, detach itself from the bone of the upper arm, and come away from it. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew then may my armוְ֝אֶזְרֹעִ֗י (wə·’ez·rō·‘î) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 248: The arm fall תִפּ֑וֹל (ṯip·pō·wl) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 5307: To fall, lie from my shoulder מִשִּׁכְמָ֣ה (miš·šiḵ·māh) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 7929: The shoulderbone and be torn תִשָּׁבֵֽר׃ (ṯiš·šā·ḇêr) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 7665: To break, break in pieces from its socket. מִקָּנָ֥ה (miq·qā·nāh) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 7070: A reed, a, rod, shaft, tube, stem, the radius, beam Links Job 31:22 NIVJob 31:22 NLT Job 31:22 ESV Job 31:22 NASB Job 31:22 KJV Job 31:22 BibleApps.com Job 31:22 Biblia Paralela Job 31:22 Chinese Bible Job 31:22 French Bible Job 31:22 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 31:22 Then let my shoulder fall (Jb) |
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