Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Have you not put a hedge around him and his household and everything he has? You have blessed the work of his hands, so that his flocks and herds are spread throughout the land. New Living Translation You have always put a wall of protection around him and his home and his property. You have made him prosper in everything he does. Look how rich he is! English Standard Version Have you not put a hedge around him and his house and all that he has, on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land. Berean Standard Bible Have You not placed a hedge on every side around him and his household and all that he owns? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land. King James Bible Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land. New King James Version Have You not made a hedge around him, around his household, and around all that he has on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land. New American Standard Bible Have You not made a fence around him and his house and all that he has, on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land. NASB 1995 “Have You not made a hedge about him and his house and all that he has, on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land. NASB 1977 “Hast Thou not made a hedge about him and his house and all that he has, on every side? Thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land. Legacy Standard Bible Have You not made a hedge about him and his house and all that he has, on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land. Amplified Bible Have You not put a hedge [of protection] around him and his house and all that he has, on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands [and conferred prosperity and happiness upon him], and his possessions have increased in the land. Christian Standard Bible Haven’t you placed a hedge around him, his household, and everything he owns? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land. Holman Christian Standard Bible Haven’t You placed a hedge around him, his household, and everything he owns? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land. American Standard Version Hast not thou made a hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath, on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land. Contemporary English Version "You are like a wall protecting not only him, but his entire family and all his property. You make him successful in whatever he does, and his flocks and herds are everywhere. English Revised Version Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath, on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land. GOD'S WORD® Translation Haven't you put a protective fence around him, his home, and everything he has? You have blessed everything he does. His cattle have spread out over the land. Good News Translation You have always protected him and his family and everything he owns. You bless everything he does, and you have given him enough cattle to fill the whole country. International Standard Version Haven't you surrounded him with a fence on all sides, around his house, and around all that he owns? You have blessed everything he puts his hands on and you have increased his livestock in the land. Majority Standard Bible Have You not placed a hedge on every side around him and his household and all that he owns? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land. NET Bible Have you not made a hedge around him and his household and all that he has on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his livestock have increased in the land. New Heart English Bible Haven't you made a hedge around him, and around his household, and around all that he has, on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his livestock have increased in the land. Webster's Bible Translation Hast not thou made a hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land. World English Bible Haven’t you made a hedge around him, and around his house, and around all that he has, on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHave You not made a hedge for him, and for his house, and for all that he has—all around? Young's Literal Translation Hast not Thou made a hedge for him, and for his house, and for all that he hath -- round about? Smith's Literal Translation Didst thou, not hedge about him and about his house, and about all that is to him from round about? Thou didst bless the work of his hands, and his possession spread abroad in the earth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHast not thou made a fence for him, and his house, and all his substance round about, blessed the works of his hands, and his possession hath increased on the earth ? Catholic Public Domain Version Have you not fortified him, as well as his house and every one of his belongings around him, blessed the works of his hands, and his possession has increased in the land? New American Bible Have you not surrounded him and his family and all that he has with your protection? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his livestock are spread over the land. New Revised Standard Version Have you not put a fence around him and his house and all that he has, on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThou hast rested thy hand of protection upon him and upon his house and upon his children and upon everything that he has everywhere; thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated You rested your hand upon him and upon his house and upon his sons and upon everything that he has in every place, and you have blessed the work of his hands, and his property has increased in the land. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Hast not Thou made a hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath, on every side? Thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions are increased in the land. Brenton Septuagint Translation Hast thou not made a hedge about him, and about his household, and all his possessions round about? and hast thou not blessed the works of his hands, and multiplied his cattle upon the land? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Satan's First Attack…9Satan answered the LORD, “Does Job fear God for nothing? 10Have You not placed a hedge on every side around him and his household and all that he owns? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land. 11But stretch out Your hand and strike all that he has, and he will surely curse You to Your face.”… Cross References Psalm 34:7 The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them. Psalm 91:10-11 no evil will befall you, no plague will approach your tent. / For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. Psalm 125:2 As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds His people, both now and forevermore. Isaiah 5:2 He dug it up and cleared the stones and planted the finest vines. He built a watchtower in the middle and dug out a winepress as well. He waited for the vineyard to yield good grapes, but the fruit it produced was sour! Isaiah 27:3 I, the LORD, am its keeper; I water it continually. I guard it night and day so no one can disturb it; Zechariah 2:5 For I will be a wall of fire around it, declares the LORD, and I will be the glory within it.’” Genesis 15:1 After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.” Genesis 28:15 Look, I am with you, and I will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” Exodus 23:20 Behold, I am sending an angel before you to protect you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared. Deuteronomy 33:27 The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms. He drives out the enemy before you, giving the command, ‘Destroy him!’ 1 Samuel 25:16 They were a wall around us, both day and night, the whole time we were herding our sheep near them. 2 Kings 6:17 Then Elisha prayed, “O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see.” And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw that the hills were full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. Matthew 6:13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’ Matthew 13:19 When anyone hears the message of the kingdom but does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is the seed sown along the path. Matthew 13:38-39 The field is the world, and the good seed represents the sons of the kingdom. The weeds are the sons of the evil one, / and the enemy who sows them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the age, and the harvesters are angels. Treasury of Scripture Have not you made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he has on every side? you have blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land. an hedge. Genesis 15:1 After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward. Deuteronomy 33:27 The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them. 1 Samuel 25:16 They were a wall unto us both by night and day, all the while we were with them keeping the sheep. about. Genesis 39:5 And it came to pass from the time that he had made him overseer in his house, and over all that he had, that the LORD blessed the Egyptian's house for Joseph's sake; and the blessing of the LORD was upon all that he had in the house, and in the field. Deuteronomy 28:2-6 And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God… Psalm 71:21 Thou shalt increase my greatness, and comfort me on every side. thou hast blessed. Job 42:12 So the LORD blessed the latter end of Job more than his beginning: for he had fourteen thousand sheep, and six thousand camels, and a thousand yoke of oxen, and a thousand she asses. Genesis 26:12 Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him. Genesis 30:30 For it was little which thou hadst before I came, and it is now increased unto a multitude; and the LORD hath blessed thee since my coming: and now when shall I provide for mine own house also? substance. Genesis 30:43 And the man increased exceedingly, and had much cattle, and maidservants, and menservants, and camels, and asses. Jump to Previous Abroad Blessed Blessing Flocks Hands Hedge Herds House Household Increased Increasing Possessions Round Side Spread Substance Throughout Wall WorkJump to Next Abroad Blessed Blessing Flocks Hands Hedge Herds House Household Increased Increasing Possessions Round Side Spread Substance Throughout Wall WorkJob 1 1. The holiness, riches, and reverent care of Job for his children.6. Satan, appearing before God, obtains leave to afflict Job. 13. Understanding of the loss of his children and goods, in his mourning Job blesses God. Have You not placed a hedge on every side around him This phrase suggests divine protection and favor. In ancient Near Eastern culture, a "hedge" symbolized security and safeguarding from harm. The imagery of a hedge indicates God's comprehensive protection over Job, akin to a shepherd protecting his flock. This concept is echoed in Psalm 91:4, where God is described as a refuge and fortress. Theologically, it underscores the belief in God's sovereignty and His ability to shield His faithful from evil. and his household and all that he owns? You have blessed the work of his hands and his possessions have increased in the land. 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 faith and patience amidst suffering. 2. Satan The adversary who challenges Job's integrity, suggesting that Job is faithful only because of God's protection and blessings. 3. God The Almighty who allows Satan to test Job's faith, demonstrating His sovereignty and the depth of Job's righteousness. 4. Hedge A metaphorical barrier of protection that God places around Job, symbolizing divine safeguarding and blessing. 5. Land of Uz The setting of Job's account, a region whose exact location is uncertain but is traditionally considered to be in the area of Edom or northern Arabia. Teaching Points Divine ProtectionGod places a protective hedge around His faithful servants, indicating His care and sovereignty over their lives. Blessings and Faithfulness Material blessings can be a sign of God's favor, but true faithfulness is tested beyond prosperity. Spiritual Warfare Satan's challenge to God about Job's faithfulness reminds us of the spiritual battles believers face, where faith is tested. God's Sovereignty Even when God allows trials, His ultimate control and purpose remain intact, encouraging trust in His plans. Integrity in Prosperity and Adversity Job's account encourages believers to maintain integrity and faithfulness regardless of their circumstances.Verse 10. - Hast not thou made an hedge about him? i.e. "hedged him around, protected him, made a sort of invisible fence about him, through which no evil could creep." This was undoubtedly true. God had so protected him. But the question was not as to this fact, but as to Job's motive. Was it mere prudence? - the desire to secure a continuance of this protection? And about his house; i.e. "his family" - his sons and daughters - the members of his household. And about all that he hath on every side. His possessions - land, houses, cattle, live stock of all kinds, furniture, goods and chattels. Thou hast blessed the work of his hands (comp. Psalm 1:3, where it is said of the righteous man. that "whatsoever he doeth, it shall prosper"). So it was with Job. God's blessing was upon him, and success crowned all his enterprises. "The work of his hands" will include everything that he attempted. And his substance is increased in the land. In the former clause we have the cause, God's blessing; in the latter the effect, a great increase in Job's "substance," or "cattle" (marginal reading). (On the final number of his cattle, see ver. 3.) Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Have You notהֲלֹֽא־ (hă·lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no placed a hedge שַׂ֣כְתָּ (śaḵ·tā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 7753: To hedge or fence up or about on every side מִסָּבִ֑יב (mis·sā·ḇîḇ) Preposition-m | Adverb Strong's 5439: A circle, neighbour, environs, around around him בַעֲד֧וֹ (ḇa·‘ă·ḏōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 1157: In up to, over against, at, beside, among, behind, for and his household בֵּית֛וֹ (bê·ṯōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house and וּבְעַ֥ד (ū·ḇə·‘aḏ) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 1157: In up to, over against, at, beside, among, behind, for all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every that אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that he owns? ל֖וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew You have blessed בֵּרַ֔כְתָּ (bê·raḵ·tā) Verb - Piel - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse the work מַעֲשֵׂ֤ה (ma·‘ă·śêh) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4639: An action, a transaction, activity, a product, property of his hands, יָדָיו֙ (yā·ḏāw) Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular Strong's 3027: A hand and his possessions וּמִקְנֵ֖הוּ (ū·miq·nê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4735: Something bought, property, livestock, acquisition have increased פָּרַ֥ץ (pā·raṣ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6555: To break through in the land. בָּאָֽרֶץ׃ (bā·’ā·reṣ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land Links Job 1:10 NIVJob 1:10 NLT Job 1:10 ESV Job 1:10 NASB Job 1:10 KJV Job 1:10 BibleApps.com Job 1:10 Biblia Paralela Job 1:10 Chinese Bible Job 1:10 French Bible Job 1:10 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 1:10 Haven't you made a hedge around him (Jb) |
    |