Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But if they do not listen, they will perish by the sword and die without knowledge. New Living Translation But if they refuse to listen to him, they will cross over the river of death, dying from lack of understanding. English Standard Version But if they do not listen, they perish by the sword and die without knowledge. Berean Standard Bible But if they do not obey, then they perish by the sword and die without knowledge. King James Bible But if they obey not, they shall perish by the sword, and they shall die without knowledge. New King James Version But if they do not obey, They shall perish by the sword, And they shall die without knowledge. New American Standard Bible “But if they do not listen, they will perish by the sword, And die without knowledge. NASB 1995 “But if they do not hear, they shall perish by the sword And they will die without knowledge. NASB 1977 “But if they do not hear, they shall perish by the sword, And they shall die without knowledge. Legacy Standard Bible But if they do not hear, they shall pass away by a weapon And they will breathe their last without knowledge. Amplified Bible “But if they do not hear and obey, they will die by the sword [of God’s destructive judgments] And they will die [in ignorance] without [true] knowledge. Christian Standard Bible But if they do not listen, they will cross the river of death and die without knowledge. Holman Christian Standard Bible But if they do not obey, they will cross the river of death and die without knowledge. American Standard Version But if they hearken not, they shall perish by the sword, And they shall die without knowledge. Contemporary English Version But if they foolishly refuse, they will be rewarded with a violent death. English Revised Version But if they hearken not, they shall perish by the sword, and they shall die without knowledge. GOD'S WORD® Translation But if they don't listen, they will cross the River [of Death] and die like those who have no knowledge. Good News Translation But if not, they will die in ignorance and cross the stream into the world of the dead. International Standard Version "But if they won't listen, they'll perish by the sword and die in their ignorance. Majority Standard Bible But if they do not obey, then they perish by the sword and die without knowledge. NET Bible But if they refuse to listen, they pass over the river of death, and expire without knowledge. New Heart English Bible But if they do not listen, they shall perish by the sword; they shall die without knowledge. Webster's Bible Translation But if they obey not, they shall perish by the sword, and they shall die without knowledge. World English Bible But if they don’t listen, they will perish by the sword; they will die without knowledge. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd if they do not listen, "" They pass away by the dart, "" And expire without knowledge. Young's Literal Translation And if they do not hearken, By the dart they pass away, And expire without knowledge. Smith's Literal Translation And if they will not hear, they shall pass away by the spear, and they shall expire without knowledge. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut if they hear not, they shall pass by the sword, and shall be consumed in folly. Catholic Public Domain Version But if they will not listen, they will pass away by the sword and will be consumed by foolishness. New American Bible But if they do not listen, they pass to the grave, they perish for lack of knowledge. New Revised Standard Version But if they do not listen, they shall perish by the sword, and die without knowledge. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut if they do not obey, they shall perish by destruction, and they shall perish without knowledge. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And if they will not hear, they shall depart into destruction and they will come to an end without knowledge OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But if they hearken not, they shall perish by the sword, And they shall die without knowledge. Brenton Septuagint Translation But he preserves not the ungodly; because they are not willing to know the Lord, and because when reproved they were disobedient. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elihu Declares God's Justice and Power…11If they obey and serve Him, then they end their days in prosperity and their years in happiness. 12But if they do not obey, then they perish by the sword and die without knowledge. 13The godless in heart harbor resentment; even when He binds them, they do not cry for help.… Cross References Proverbs 29:1 A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery. Isaiah 1:19-20 If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the best of the land. / But if you resist and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken. Proverbs 1:24-31 Because you refused my call, and no one took my outstretched hand, / because you neglected all my counsel, and wanted none of my correction, / in turn I will mock your calamity; I will sneer when terror strikes you, ... Jeremiah 6:16-19 This is what the LORD says: “Stand at the crossroads and look. Ask for the ancient paths: ‘Where is the good way?’ Then walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it!’ / I appointed watchmen over you and said, ‘Listen for the sound of the ram’s horn.’ But they answered, ‘We will not listen!’ / Therefore hear, O nations, and learn, O congregations, what will happen to them. ... Proverbs 15:10 Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die. 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9 in blazing fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. / They will suffer the penalty of eternal destruction, separated from the presence of the Lord and the glory of His might, Romans 2:8-9 But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger. / There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil, first for the Jew, then for the Greek; Hebrews 2:1-3 We must pay closer attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. / For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every transgression and disobedience received its just punishment, / how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? This salvation was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard Him, Matthew 7:26-27 But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell—and great was its collapse!” Luke 13:3 No, I tell you. But unless you repent, you too will all perish. 1 Samuel 12:15 But if you disobey the LORD and rebel against His command, then the hand of the LORD will be against you as it was against your fathers. Deuteronomy 28:15 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: Isaiah 30:9-14 These are rebellious people, deceitful children, children unwilling to obey the LORD’s instruction. / They say to the seers, “Stop seeing visions!” and to the prophets, “Do not prophesy to us the truth! Speak to us pleasant words; prophesy illusions. / Get out of the way; turn off the road. Rid us of the Holy One of Israel!” ... Ezekiel 18:24 But if a righteous man turns from his righteousness and practices iniquity, committing the same abominations as the wicked, will he live? None of the righteous acts he did will be remembered. Because of the unfaithfulness and sin he has committed, he will die. Hosea 4:6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you as My priests. Since you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children. Treasury of Scripture But if they obey not, they shall perish by the sword, and they shall die without knowledge. if Deuteronomy 18:15 The LORD thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken; Deuteronomy 29:15-20 But with him that standeth here with us this day before the LORD our God, and also with him that is not here with us this day: … Isaiah 1:20 But if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured with the sword: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it. perish. Job 4:21 Doth not their excellency which is in them go away? they die, even without wisdom. John 8:21-24 Then said Jesus again unto them, I go my way, and ye shall seek me, and shall die in your sins: whither I go, ye cannot come… Jump to Previous Breath Dart Die End Expire Hear Hearken Obey Perish SwordJump to Next Breath Dart Die End Expire Hear Hearken Obey Perish SwordJob 36 1. Elihu shows how God is just in his ways16. How Job's sins hinder God's blessings 24. God's works are to be magnified But if they do not obey This phrase highlights the conditional nature of divine blessings and consequences. In the context of the Book of Job, Elihu is speaking about God's justice and the importance of obedience to His commands. The concept of obedience is central throughout the Bible, as seen in Deuteronomy 28, where blessings and curses are outlined based on Israel's obedience or disobedience. Obedience to God is a recurring theme, emphasizing the covenant relationship between God and His people. then they perish by the sword and die without knowledge Persons / Places / Events 1. ElihuA young man who speaks to Job and his friends, offering his perspective on Job's suffering. Elihu is portrayed as a passionate and somewhat brash speaker who believes he has insight into God's ways. 2. Job The central figure of the Book of Job, a man who experiences immense suffering and seeks to understand the reasons behind it. Job is known for his patience and faithfulness, despite his trials. 3. The Friends of Job Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who attempt to explain Job's suffering through traditional wisdom, often suggesting that it is a result of sin. 4. God The ultimate authority and sovereign being, whose wisdom and plans are beyond human understanding. God eventually speaks to Job, providing a divine perspective on his suffering. 5. The Sword A metaphor for judgment or destruction, often used in the Bible to signify divine retribution or the consequences of disobedience. Teaching Points Obedience to GodThe verse underscores the importance of obedience to God's commands. Disobedience leads to dire consequences, both spiritually and physically. The Consequences of Ignorance Ignorance of God's ways and commands can lead to destruction. It is crucial to seek knowledge and understanding of God's will. The Role of Divine Judgment The "sword" symbolizes divine judgment. Understanding that God is just and His judgments are righteous can help believers live in a way that honors Him. The Importance of Wisdom Pursuing wisdom and knowledge is vital for a life that pleases God. This involves studying Scripture and applying its truths to daily life. Repentance and Redemption While the verse warns of perishing due to disobedience, it also implies the possibility of redemption through repentance and turning back to God.Verse 12. - But if they obey not, they shall perish by the sword. Not, necessarily, by a material sword, but by the sword of God's vengeance, which slays in a thousand different manners, piercing through all obstacles, and reaching to the heart and spirit. And they shall die without knowledge. Either without knowing that they are about to die, or in their wilful ignorance of God's intentions in chastising them. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew But ifוְאִם־ (wə·’im-) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not they do not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no obey, יִ֭שְׁמְעוּ (yiš·mə·‘ū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently they will perish יַעֲבֹ֑רוּ (ya·‘ă·ḇō·rū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on by the sword בְּשֶׁ֣לַח (bə·še·laḥ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7973: A missile of attack, spear, a shoot of growth, branch and die וְ֝יִגְוְע֗וּ (wə·yiḡ·wə·‘ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1478: To breathe out, expire without כִּבְלִי־ (kiḇ·lî-) Preposition-k | Adverb Strong's 1097: Failure, nothing, destruction, without, not yet, because not, as long as knowledge. דָֽעַת׃ (ḏā·‘aṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1847: Knowledge Links Job 36:12 NIVJob 36:12 NLT Job 36:12 ESV Job 36:12 NASB Job 36:12 KJV Job 36:12 BibleApps.com Job 36:12 Biblia Paralela Job 36:12 Chinese Bible Job 36:12 French Bible Job 36:12 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 36:12 But if they don't listen they shall (Jb) |
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