Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version It eats away parts of his skin; death’s firstborn devours his limbs. New Living Translation Disease eats their skin; death devours their limbs. English Standard Version It consumes the parts of his skin; the firstborn of death consumes his limbs. Berean Standard Bible It devours patches of his skin; the firstborn of death devours his limbs. King James Bible It shall devour the strength of his skin: even the firstborn of death shall devour his strength. New King James Version It devours patches of his skin; The firstborn of death devours his limbs. New American Standard Bible “It devours parts of his skin, The firstborn of death devours his limbs. NASB 1995 “His skin is devoured by disease, The firstborn of death devours his limbs. NASB 1977 “His skin is devoured by disease, The first-born of death devours his limbs. Legacy Standard Bible The firstborn of death eats parts of his skin; It eats parts of him. Amplified Bible “His skin is devoured by disease; The firstborn of death [the worst of diseases] consumes his limbs. Christian Standard Bible Parts of his skin are eaten away; death’s firstborn consumes his limbs. Holman Christian Standard Bible Parts of his skin are eaten away; death’s firstborn consumes his limbs. American Standard Version The members of his body shall be devoured, Yea, the first-born of death shall devour his members. Contemporary English Version then afterwards to be eaten alive by death itself. English Revised Version It shall devour the members of his body, yea, the firstborn of death shall devour his members. GOD'S WORD® Translation His skin is eaten away by disease. Death's firstborn son eats away at the limbs of his body. Good News Translation A deadly disease spreads over their bodies and causes their arms and legs to rot. International Standard Version Something gnaws on his skin; a deadly disease consumes his limbs. NET Bible It eats away parts of his skin; the most terrible death devours his limbs. New Heart English Bible The members of his body shall be devoured. The firstborn of death shall devour his members. Webster's Bible Translation It shall devour the strength of his skin: even the first-born of death shall devour his strength. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleIt devours patches of his skin; the firstborn of death devours his limbs. World English Bible The members of his body will be devoured. The firstborn of death will devour his members. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIt consumes the parts of his skin, "" Death’s firstborn consumes his parts. Young's Literal Translation It consumeth the parts of his skin, Consume his parts doth death's first-born. Smith's Literal Translation It shall devour the bars of his skin: the first-born of death shall devour his bars. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleLet it devour the beauty of his skin, let the firstborn death consume his arms. Catholic Public Domain Version Let it devour the beauty of his skin; let the ancient death consume his arms. New American Bible His skin is eaten to the limbs, the firstborn of Death eats his limbs. New Revised Standard Version By disease their skin is consumed, the firstborn of Death consumes their limbs. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleLet force devour his towns, let his first-born die in violence. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated His possessions will be devoured by violence, and his first born dies by violence OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917It shall devour the members of his body, Yea, the first-born of death shall devour his members. Brenton Septuagint Translation Let the soles of his feet be devoured: and death shall consume his beauty. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Bildad: God Punishes the Wicked…12His strength is depleted, and calamity is ready at his side. 13It devours patches of his skin; the firstborn of death devours his limbs. 14He is torn from the shelter of his tent and is marched off to the king of terrors.… Cross References Isaiah 14:11 Your pomp has been brought down to Sheol, along with the music of your harps. Maggots are your bed and worms your blanket. Psalm 49:14 Like sheep they are destined for Sheol. Death will be their shepherd. The upright will rule them in the morning, and their form will decay in Sheol, far from their lofty abode. Proverbs 14:32 The wicked man is thrown down by his own sin, but the righteous man has a refuge even in death. Isaiah 66:24 “As they go forth, they will see the corpses of the men who have rebelled against Me; for their worm will never die, their fire will never be quenched, and they will be a horror to all mankind.” Matthew 10:28 Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Revelation 19:17-18 Then I saw an angel standing in the sun, and he cried out in a loud voice to all the birds flying overhead, “Come, gather together for the great supper of God, / so that you may eat the flesh of kings and commanders and mighty men, of horses and riders, of everyone slave and free, small and great.” Ezekiel 32:7-8 When I extinguish you, I will cover the heavens and darken their stars. I will cover the sun with a cloud, and the moon will not give its light. / All the shining lights in the heavens I will darken over you, and I will bring darkness upon your land,’ declares the Lord GOD. Jeremiah 25:33 Those slain by the LORD on that day will be spread from one end of the earth to the other. They will not be mourned, gathered, or buried. They will be like dung lying on the ground. Psalm 73:19 How suddenly they are laid waste, completely swept away by terrors! Isaiah 34:3 Their slain will be left unburied, and the stench of their corpses will rise; the mountains will flow with their blood. Luke 12:4-5 I tell you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more. / But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear the One who, after you have been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear Him! Revelation 6:8 Then I looked and saw a pale green horse. Its rider’s name was Death, and Hades followed close behind. And they were given authority over a fourth of the earth, to kill by sword, by famine, by plague, and by the beasts of the earth. Isaiah 5:14 Therefore Sheol enlarges its throat and opens wide its enormous jaws, and down go Zion’s nobles and masses, her revelers and carousers! Ezekiel 39:17-20 And as for you, son of man, this is what the Lord GOD says: Call out to every kind of bird and to every beast of the field: ‘Assemble and come together from all around to the sacrificial feast that I am preparing for you, a great feast on the mountains of Israel. There you will eat flesh and drink blood. / You will eat the flesh of the mighty and drink the blood of the princes of the earth as though they were rams, lambs, goats, and bulls—all the fattened animals of Bashan. / At the sacrifice I am preparing, you will eat fat until you are gorged and drink blood until you are drunk. ... Matthew 24:28 Wherever there is a carcass, there the vultures will gather. Treasury of Scripture It shall devour the strength of his skin: even the firstborn of death shall devour his strength. strength. Job 17:16 They shall go down to the bars of the pit, when our rest together is in the dust. Jonah 2:6 I went down to the bottoms of the mountains; the earth with her bars was about me for ever: yet hast thou brought up my life from corruption, O LORD my God. the firstborn Genesis 49:3 Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power: Isaiah 14:30 And the firstborn of the poor shall feed, and the needy shall lie down in safety: and I will kill thy root with famine, and he shall slay thy remnant. Revelation 6:8 And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth. Jump to Previous Body Consume Consumed Consumes Consumeth Death Devour Devoured Devoureth Devours Disease Diseases Eats Firstborn First-Born Food Limbs Members Parts Skin Strength Wasted WorstJump to Next Body Consume Consumed Consumes Consumeth Death Devour Devoured Devoureth Devours Disease Diseases Eats Firstborn First-Born Food Limbs Members Parts Skin Strength Wasted WorstJob 18 1. Bildad reproves Job for presumption and impatience5. The calamities of the wicked It devours patches of his skin; This phrase suggests a consuming affliction, possibly a disease or severe suffering, that affects the physical body. In the context of Job, it reflects the intense physical and emotional torment Job is experiencing. The imagery of skin being devoured can be linked to the boils and sores that Job suffers from, as described earlier in the book (Job 2:7). This suffering is emblematic of the broader theme of human frailty and the consequences of living in a fallen world. The idea of something devouring the skin also echoes the curses of disobedience found in Deuteronomy 28:35, where skin diseases are mentioned as a form of divine judgment. the firstborn of death devours his limbs. Persons / Places / Events 1. Bildad the ShuhiteOne of Job's three friends who comes to comfort him but ends up arguing with him. Bildad is the speaker in this passage, offering a traditional view of retributive justice. 2. Job The central figure of the Book of Job, a man who is suffering immensely despite his righteousness. His account is a profound exploration of suffering and faith. 3. The Firstborn of Death A metaphorical figure representing the ultimate power of death and destruction. In the context of Bildad's speech, it symbolizes the inevitable and consuming nature of death. 4. Uz The land where Job lived, often associated with the region east of Israel. It serves as the setting for the events of the Book of Job. 5. Suffering and Retribution The broader theme of the Book of Job, where the traditional belief that suffering is a direct result of sin is challenged. Teaching Points The Reality of DeathDeath is an inevitable part of human existence, and its power is depicted vividly in Bildad's speech. Christians are called to acknowledge this reality while holding onto the hope of eternal life through Christ. Misinterpretation of Suffering Bildad's speech reflects a common misunderstanding that suffering is always a result of personal sin. Believers should be cautious not to judge others' suffering without understanding God's broader purposes. The Power of Words Bildad's harsh words add to Job's suffering. This reminds us of the importance of speaking with compassion and understanding, especially to those who are hurting. Hope Beyond Death While Bildad's view is bleak, the New Testament offers hope beyond death through Jesus Christ. Christians are encouraged to focus on this hope and share it with others. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Job 18Job 18:13: Is there any scientific or historical basis for “the firstborn of death” describing a literal force or being? Why does prayer not heal amputees? How is Jesus represented in each book of the Bible? Does Job 37:14-15's portrayal of God controlling weather conflict with biblical passages that emphasize human free will over divine intervention?(13) The strength of his skin.--This verse should probably be rendered, "It shall devour the members of his body, even the firstborn of death shall devour his members;" and by the "firstborn of death" is probably to be understood some wasting disease such as Job's, the phrase being so used as a euphemism.Verse 13. - It shall devour the strength of his skin; literally, the bars of his skin by which some understand "the muscles," some "the members," of his body. The general meaning is plain, that destruction shall always be close to him, and shall ultimately make him its own. Even the firstborn of death shall devour his strength. By "the firstborn of death" is probably intended, either some wasting disease generally, or perhaps the special disease from which Job is suffering. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew It devoursיֹ֭אכַל (yō·ḵal) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 398: To eat patches בַּדֵּ֣י (bad·dê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 905: Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of of his skin; עוֹר֑וֹ (‘ō·w·rōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5785: Skin, hide, leather the firstborn בְּכ֣וֹר (bə·ḵō·wr) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1060: Firstborn, chief of death מָֽוֶת׃ (mā·weṯ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4194: Death, the dead, their place, state, pestilence, ruin devours יֹאכַ֥ל (yō·ḵal) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 398: To eat his limbs. בַּ֝דָּ֗יו (bad·dāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 905: Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of Links Job 18:13 NIVJob 18:13 NLT Job 18:13 ESV Job 18:13 NASB Job 18:13 KJV Job 18:13 BibleApps.com Job 18:13 Biblia Paralela Job 18:13 Chinese Bible Job 18:13 French Bible Job 18:13 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 18:13 The members of his body shall be (Jb) |
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