Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For the company of the godless will be barren, and fire will consume the tents of those who love bribes. New Living Translation For the godless are barren. Their homes, enriched through bribery, will burn. English Standard Version For the company of the godless is barren, and fire consumes the tents of bribery. Berean Standard Bible For the company of the godless will be barren, and fire will consume the tents of bribery. King James Bible For the congregation of hypocrites shall be desolate, and fire shall consume the tabernacles of bribery. New King James Version For the company of hypocrites will be barren, And fire will consume the tents of bribery. New American Standard Bible “For the company of the godless is barren, And fire consumes the tents of the corrupt. NASB 1995 “For the company of the godless is barren, And fire consumes the tents of the corrupt. NASB 1977 “For the company of the godless is barren, And fire consumes the tents of the corrupt. Legacy Standard Bible For the company of the godless is barren, And fire consumes the tents of the corrupt. Amplified Bible “For the company of the godless is barren, And fire consumes the tents of bribery (wrong and injustice). Christian Standard Bible For the company of the godless will have no children, and fire will consume the tents of those who offer bribes. Holman Christian Standard Bible For the company of the godless will have no children, and fire will consume the tents of those who offer bribes. American Standard Version For the company of the godless shall be barren, And fire shall consume the tents of bribery. Contemporary English Version Yes, the godless and the greedy will have nothing but flames feasting on their homes, English Revised Version For the company of the godless shall be barren, and fire shall consume the tents of bribery. GOD'S WORD® Translation because a mob of godless people produces nothing, and fire burns up the tents of those who offer bribes. Good News Translation There will be no descendants for godless people, and fire will destroy the homes built by bribery. International Standard Version For the company of the godless is desolation, and fire consumes the tents of those who bribe. Majority Standard Bible For the company of the godless will be barren, and fire will consume the tents of bribery. NET Bible For the company of the godless is barren, and fire consumes the tents of those who accept bribes. New Heart English Bible For the company of the godless shall be barren, and fire shall consume the tents of bribery. Webster's Bible Translation For the congregation of hypocrites shall be desolate, and fire shall consume the tabernacles of bribery. World English Bible For the company of the godless will be barren, and fire will consume the tents of bribery. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor the company of the profane [is] barren, "" And fire has consumed tents of bribery. Young's Literal Translation For the company of the profane is gloomy, And fire hath consumed tents of bribery. Smith's Literal Translation For the assembly of the profane is hard, and fire consumed the tents of the gift. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor the congregation of the hypocrite is barren, and fire shall devour their tabernacles, who love to take bribes. Catholic Public Domain Version For the congregation of the hypocrites is fruitless, and fire will devour the tabernacles of those who love to accept money. New American Bible For the breed of the impious shall be sterile, and fire shall consume the tents of extortioners. New Revised Standard Version For the company of the godless is barren, and fire consumes the tents of bribery. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor the congregation of the godless shall be desolate, and fire shall consume the tabernacle of the wicked. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because the assembly of the heathen will be for the wilderness and for desolation, and fire will consume the tabernacle of the evil OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For the company of the godless shall be desolate, And fire shall consume the tents of bribery. Brenton Septuagint Translation For death is the witness of an ungodly man, and fire shall burn the houses of them that receive gifts. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Eliphaz: Job Does Not Fear God…33He will be like a vine stripped of its unripe grapes, like an olive tree that sheds its blossoms. 34For the company of the godless will be barren, and fire will consume the tents of bribery. 35They conceive trouble and give birth to evil; their womb is pregnant with deceit.”… Cross References Isaiah 1:28 But rebels and sinners will together be shattered, and those who forsake the LORD will perish. Psalm 37:38 But the transgressors will all be destroyed; the future of the wicked will be cut off. Proverbs 10:27-30 The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be cut short. / The hope of the righteous is joy, but the expectations of the wicked will perish. / The way of the LORD is a refuge to the upright, but destruction awaits those who do evil. ... Isaiah 5:24 Therefore, as a tongue of fire consumes the straw, and as dry grass shrivels in the flame, so their roots will decay and their blossoms will blow away like dust; for they have rejected the instruction of the LORD of Hosts and despised the word of the Holy One of Israel. 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. Psalm 1:4-6 Not so the wicked! For they are like chaff driven off by the wind. / Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous. / For the LORD guards the path of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish. Matthew 7:19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. John 15:6 If anyone does not remain in Me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers. Such branches are gathered up, thrown into the fire, and burned. Isaiah 14:20 You will not join them in burial, since you have destroyed your land and slaughtered your own people. The offspring of the wicked will never again be mentioned. Proverbs 2:22 but the wicked will be cut off from the land, and the unfaithful will be uprooted. Isaiah 33:1 Woe to you, O destroyer never destroyed, O traitor never betrayed! When you have finished destroying, you will be destroyed. When you have finished betraying, you will be betrayed. Matthew 3:10 The axe lies ready at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire. Luke 3:9 The axe lies ready at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.” 2 Peter 2:12 These men are like irrational animals, creatures of instinct, born to be captured and destroyed. They blaspheme in matters they do not understand, and like such creatures, they too will be destroyed. Psalm 73:27 Those far from You will surely perish; You destroy all who are unfaithful to You. Treasury of Scripture For the congregation of hypocrites shall be desolate, and fire shall consume the tabernacles of bribery. the congregation Job 8:13 So are the paths of all that forget God; and the hypocrite's hope shall perish: Job 20:1 Then answered Zophar the Naamathite, and said, Job 27:8 For what is the hope of the hypocrite, though he hath gained, when God taketh away his soul? the tabernacles Job 11:14 If iniquity be in thine hand, put it far away, and let not wickedness dwell in thy tabernacles. Job 12:6 The tabernacles of robbers prosper, and they that provoke God are secure; into whose hand God bringeth abundantly. Job 22:5-9 Is not thy wickedness great? and thine iniquities infinite? … Jump to Previous Band Barren Bribery Bribes Burned Company Congregation Consume Consumed Consumes Corrupt Decisions Desolate Evil-Doers Family Fire Fruit Gives Gloomy Godless Hypocrites Love Profane Reward Tabernacles Tents Ungodly WrongJump to Next Band Barren Bribery Bribes Burned Company Congregation Consume Consumed Consumes Corrupt Decisions Desolate Evil-Doers Family Fire Fruit Gives Gloomy Godless Hypocrites Love Profane Reward Tabernacles Tents Ungodly WrongJob 15 1. Eliphaz reproves Job for impiety in justifying himself17. He proves by tradition the restlessness of wicked men For the company of the godless will be barren This phrase highlights the fate of those who live without reverence for God. In biblical context, barrenness often symbolizes a lack of blessing or fruitfulness, both physically and spiritually. The "company of the godless" refers to those who reject God's ways, aligning with Psalm 1:4-6, which contrasts the wicked with the righteous. Historically, barrenness was seen as a curse or divine disfavor, as seen in the stories of Sarah and Hannah. This phrase warns that a life apart from God leads to spiritual desolation. and fire will consume the tents of bribery Persons / Places / Events 1. Eliphaz the TemaniteOne of Job's three friends who comes to comfort him. In this chapter, Eliphaz is speaking, offering his perspective on Job's suffering and the fate of the wicked. 2. Job The central figure of the Book of Job, a man who experiences immense suffering and loss. His account is a profound exploration of faith, suffering, and divine justice. 3. The Godless Refers to those who live without regard for God, often characterized by wickedness and moral corruption. 4. Tents of Bribery Symbolic of those who gain wealth or power through corrupt means, suggesting temporary and unstable prosperity. 5. Fire Often used in Scripture as a symbol of judgment and purification, representing divine retribution against sin and corruption. Teaching Points The Futility of GodlessnessThe verse highlights the ultimate barrenness of a life lived apart from God. Despite temporary success, the godless will not prosper in the end. The Consequences of Corruption The imagery of fire consuming the tents of bribery serves as a warning against gaining wealth or power through unjust means. Such gains are temporary and lead to destruction. Divine Justice This passage reassures believers of God's justice. While the wicked may seem to prosper temporarily, God's judgment is certain and will ultimately prevail. The Importance of Integrity Believers are called to live with integrity, avoiding the temptations of bribery and corruption, trusting in God's provision and justice. Trust in God's Sovereignty In times of suffering or when witnessing the prosperity of the wicked, believers are encouraged to trust in God's sovereign plan and ultimate justice.(34) Desolate.--This was Job's own word (Job 3:7), and as it is an uncommon word, there may be some intentional reference to his use of it.Verse 34. - For the congregation of hypocrites shall be desolate; or, shall be sterile or barren like the vine and olive of the preceding verse. The entire company of the wicked shall suffer this punishment. And fire shall consume the tabernacles of bribery. God's lightning shall fall from heaven, and burn up the tents (i.e. the habitations) of those who take bribes to pervert justice. It is suggested that Eliphaz intends to accuse Job of the two secret sins of hypocrisy and corruption. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the company עֲדַ֣ת (‘ă·ḏaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5712: A stated assemblage of the godless חָנֵ֣ף (ḥā·nêp̄) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2611: Profane, irreligious [will be] barren, גַּלְמ֑וּד (gal·mūḏ) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 1565: Sterile, desolate and fire וְ֝אֵ֗שׁ (wə·’êš) Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular Strong's 784: A fire will consume אָכְלָ֥ה (’ā·ḵə·lāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 398: To eat the tents אָֽהֳלֵי־ (’ā·ho·lê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 168: A tent of bribery. שֹֽׁחַד׃ (šō·ḥaḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7810: A present, bribe Links Job 15:34 NIVJob 15:34 NLT Job 15:34 ESV Job 15:34 NASB Job 15:34 KJV Job 15:34 BibleApps.com Job 15:34 Biblia Paralela Job 15:34 Chinese Bible Job 15:34 French Bible Job 15:34 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 15:34 For the company of the godless shall (Jb) |
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