Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version If their children are honored, they do not know it; if their offspring are brought low, they do not see it. New Living Translation They never know if their children grow up in honor or sink to insignificance. English Standard Version His sons come to honor, and he does not know it; they are brought low, and he perceives it not. Berean Standard Bible If his sons receive honor, he does not know it; if they are brought low, he is unaware. King James Bible His sons come to honour, and he knoweth it not; and they are brought low, but he perceiveth it not of them. New King James Version His sons come to honor, and he does not know it; They are brought low, and he does not perceive it. New American Standard Bible “His sons achieve honor, but he does not know it; Or they become insignificant, and he does not perceive it. NASB 1995 “His sons achieve honor, but he does not know it; Or they become insignificant, but he does not perceive it. NASB 1977 “His sons achieve honor, but he does not know it; Or they become insignificant, but he does not perceive it. Legacy Standard Bible His sons achieve honor, but he does not know it; Or they become insignificant, but he does not perceive it. Amplified Bible “His sons achieve honor, and he does not know it; They become insignificant, and he is not aware of it. Christian Standard Bible If his sons receive honor, he does not know it; if they become insignificant, he is unaware of it. Holman Christian Standard Bible If his sons receive honor, he does not know it; if they become insignificant, he is unaware of it. American Standard Version His sons come to honor, and he knoweth it not; And they are brought low, but he perceiveth it not of them. Contemporary English Version We never live to know if our children are praised or disgraced. English Revised Version His sons come to honour, and he knoweth it not; and they are brought low, but he perceiveth it not of them. GOD'S WORD® Translation His sons are honored, and he doesn't know it. Or they become unimportant, and he doesn't realize it. Good News Translation Our children win honor, but we never know it, nor are we told when they are disgraced. International Standard Version "If his children are honored, he doesn't know it; if they become insignificant, he never perceives it. Majority Standard Bible If his sons receive honor, he does not know it; if they are brought low, he is unaware. NET Bible If his sons are honored, he does not know it; if they are brought low, he does not see it. New Heart English Bible His sons come to honor, and he doesn't know it. They are brought low, but he doesn't perceive it of them. Webster's Bible Translation His sons come to honor, and he knoweth it not; and they are brought low, but he perceiveth it not of them. World English Bible His sons come to honor, and he doesn’t know it. They are brought low, but he doesn’t perceive it of them. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHis sons are honored, and he does not know; And they are little, and he does not attend to them. Young's Literal Translation Honoured are his sons, and he knoweth not; And they are little, and he attendeth not to them. Smith's Literal Translation His sons will be honored and he knew not: they will be brought low, and he will not understand for them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhether his children come to honour or dishonour, he shall not understand. Catholic Public Domain Version Whether his sons have been noble or ignoble, he will not understand. New American Bible If their children are honored, they are not aware of it; or if disgraced, they do not know about them. New Revised Standard Version Their children come to honor, and they do not know it; they are brought low, and it goes unnoticed. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIf his sons multiply, he does not know it; if they decrease, he perceives it not of them. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated If his sons will be multiplied, he does not know, and if they diminish, it is not known to them OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917His sons come to honour, and he knoweth it not; And they are brought low, but he regardeth them not. Brenton Septuagint Translation and though his children be multiplied, he knows it not; and if they be few, he is not aware. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job Laments the Finality of Death…20You forever overpower him, and he passes on; You change his countenance and send him away. 21If his sons receive honor, he does not know it; if they are brought low, he is unaware. 22He feels only the pain of his own body and mourns only for himself.”… Cross References Ecclesiastes 9:5 For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing. They have no further reward, because the memory of them is forgotten. Psalm 39:6 Surely every man goes about like a phantom; surely he bustles in vain; he heaps up riches not knowing who will haul them away. Psalm 103:15-16 As for man, his days are like grass—he blooms like a flower of the field; / when the wind passes over, it vanishes, and its place remembers it no more. Isaiah 40:7-8 The grass withers and the flowers fall when the breath of the LORD blows on them; indeed, the people are grass. / The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.” Psalm 90:5-6 You sweep them away in their sleep; they are like the new grass of the morning— / in the morning it springs up new, but by evening it fades and withers. Ecclesiastes 1:11 There is no remembrance of those who came before, and those yet to come will not be remembered by those who follow after. Psalm 49:10-12 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. Psalm 146:4 When his spirit departs, he returns to the ground; on that very day his plans perish. Ecclesiastes 2:16 For there is no lasting remembrance of the wise, just as with the fool, seeing that both will be forgotten in the days to come. Alas, the wise man will die just like the fool! Isaiah 38:11 I said, “I will never again see the LORD, even the LORD, in the land of the living; I will no longer look on mankind with those who dwell in this world. 1 Peter 1:24 For, “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, James 4:14 You do not even know what will happen tomorrow! What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. 1 Corinthians 15:42-44 So will it be with the resurrection of the dead: What is sown is perishable; it is raised imperishable. / It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power. / It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 Brothers, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you will not grieve like the rest, who are without hope. / For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, we also believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him. 2 Corinthians 5:1-4 For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is dismantled, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands. / For in this tent we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling, / because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked. ... Treasury of Scripture His sons come to honor, and he knows it not; and they are brought low, but he perceives it not of them. he knoweth it not 1 Samuel 4:20 And about the time of her death the women that stood by her said unto her, Fear not; for thou hast born a son. But she answered not, neither did she regard it. Psalm 39:6 Surely every man walketh in a vain shew: surely they are disquieted in vain: he heapeth up riches, and knoweth not who shall gather them. Ecclesiastes 2:18,19 Yea, I hated all my labour which I had taken under the sun: because I should leave it unto the man that shall be after me… Jump to Previous Achieve Attendeth Conscious Honor Honored Honour Honoured Insignificant Low Perceive Perceives Perceiveth RegardethJump to Next Achieve Attendeth Conscious Honor Honored Honour Honoured Insignificant Low Perceive Perceives Perceiveth RegardethJob 14 1. Job entreats God for favor, by the shortness of life, and certainty of death7. He waits for his change 16. By sin the creature is subject to corruption If his sons receive honor, he does not know it; This phrase reflects the theme of human mortality and the limitations of earthly life. In the context of Job's lament, it underscores the separation between the living and the dead. Job is expressing the futility of life and the inability of the deceased to partake in the joys or sorrows of their descendants. This aligns with the broader biblical theme found in Ecclesiastes 9:5, which states that the dead know nothing and have no further reward. The cultural context of the ancient Near East placed significant importance on family honor and legacy, yet Job highlights the stark reality that death severs one's connection to these earthly concerns. This can also be seen as a reflection on the transient nature of human achievements, echoing the sentiments found in Psalm 49:17, where wealth and honor cannot be taken beyond the grave. if they are brought low, he is unaware. Persons / Places / Events 1. JobThe central figure in the Book of Job, a man of great faith and patience who endures immense suffering and questions the nature of human existence and divine justice. 2. Job's Sons Though not named in this specific verse, Job's children are part of his family, whose fate is unknown to him after death, highlighting the theme of human limitation. 3. The Afterlife This verse touches on the concept of the afterlife, where the dead are unaware of earthly events, reflecting ancient beliefs about Sheol, the abode of the dead. Teaching Points Human Limitation and MortalityJob 14:21 reminds us of the limitations of human understanding, especially concerning life after death. It encourages humility and reliance on God's wisdom rather than our own. The Temporary Nature of Earthly Honors The verse highlights the fleeting nature of earthly achievements and honors, urging believers to focus on eternal values rather than temporary accolades. Trust in God's Sovereignty Despite our lack of knowledge about the future or the state of our loved ones after death, we are called to trust in God's sovereign plan and His ultimate justice. The Importance of Present Relationships Since we are unaware of what happens after death, this verse encourages us to cherish and nurture our relationships while we have the opportunity. Hope in the Resurrection For Christians, the lack of awareness after death is not the end of the account. The hope of resurrection and eternal life through Jesus Christ provides comfort and assurance beyond the grave.Verse 21. - His sons come to honour, and he knoweth it not. The meaning seems to be, "If his sons come to honour, it is of no advantage to him; in the remote and wholly separate region of Sheol he will not be aware of it." The view is more dismal than that of Aristotle, who argues that the fate of those whom they have loved and left on earth will be sure to penetrate, in course of time (ἐπὶ τινα χρόνον)' to the departed, and cause them a certain amount of joy or sorrow ('Eth. Nic.,' 1:11). And they are brought low, but he perceiveth it not of them. Equally, in the opposite case, if his sons are brought low, he is ignorant of it, and unaffected by their fate. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew If his sonsבָ֭נָיו (ḇā·nāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1121: A son receive honor, יִכְבְּד֣וּ (yiḵ·bə·ḏū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3513: To be heavy, weighty, or burdensome he does not וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no know it; יֵדָ֑ע (yê·ḏā‘) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3045: To know if they are brought low, וְ֝יִצְעֲר֗וּ (wə·yiṣ·‘ă·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 6819: To be or grow insignificant he is unaware. וְֽלֹא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no Links Job 14:21 NIVJob 14:21 NLT Job 14:21 ESV Job 14:21 NASB Job 14:21 KJV Job 14:21 BibleApps.com Job 14:21 Biblia Paralela Job 14:21 Chinese Bible Job 14:21 French Bible Job 14:21 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 14:21 His sons come to honor and he (Jb) |
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