Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version A trap seizes him by the heel; a snare holds him fast. New Living Translation A trap grabs them by the heel. A snare holds them tight. English Standard Version A trap seizes him by the heel; a snare lays hold of him. Berean Standard Bible A trap seizes his heel; a snare grips him. King James Bible The gin shall take him by the heel, and the robber shall prevail against him. New King James Version The net takes him by the heel, And a snare lays hold of him. New American Standard Bible “A snare seizes him by the heel, And a trap snaps shut on him. NASB 1995 “A snare seizes him by the heel, And a trap snaps shut on him. NASB 1977 “A snare seizes him by the heel, And a trap snaps shut on him. Legacy Standard Bible A snare seizes him by the heel, And a device snaps shut on him. Amplified Bible “A snare catches him by the heel, And a trap snaps shut on him. Christian Standard Bible A trap catches him by the heel; a noose seizes him. Holman Christian Standard Bible A trap catches him by the heel; a noose seizes him. American Standard Version A gin shall take him by the heel, And a snare shall lay hold on him. Contemporary English Version they are trapped in a net, English Revised Version A gin shall take him by the heel, and a snare shall lay hold on him. GOD'S WORD® Translation A trap catches his heel. A snare holds him. Good News Translation a trap catches their heels and holds them. International Standard Version The trap seizes him by the heel; a snare tightens its hold on him. Majority Standard Bible A trap seizes his heel; a snare grips him. NET Bible A trap seizes him by the heel; a snare grips him. New Heart English Bible A snare will take him by the heel. A trap will catch him. Webster's Bible Translation The gin shall take him by the heel, and the robber shall prevail against him. World English Bible A snare will take him by the heel. A trap will catch him. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionA trap seizes on the heel, "" The designing prevails over him. Young's Literal Translation Seize on the heel doth a gin, Prevail over him do the designing. Smith's Literal Translation A snare shall lay hold upon the heel, the noose shall hold fast upon him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe sole of his foot shall be held in a snare, and thirst shall burn against him. Catholic Public Domain Version His heel will be held in a snare, and thirst will rage against him. New American Bible A trap seizes him by the heel, a snare lays hold of him. New Revised Standard Version A trap seizes them by the heel; a snare lays hold of them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe trap seizes him by the heel, and thirst shall prevail against him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And snares grasped on his heel; droughts will prevail over him OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917A gin shall take him by the heel, And a snare shall lay hold on him. Brenton Septuagint Translation And let snares come upon him: he shall strengthen those that thirst for his destruction. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Bildad: God Punishes the Wicked…8For his own feet lead him into a net, and he wanders into its mesh. 9A trap seizes his heel; a snare grips him. 10A noose is hidden in the ground, and a trap lies in his path.… Cross References Psalm 35:8 May ruin befall them by surprise; may the net they hid ensnare them; may they fall into the hazard they created. Proverbs 29:6 An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices. Isaiah 24:17-18 Terror and pit and snare await you, O dweller of the earth. / Whoever flees the sound of panic will fall into the pit, and whoever climbs from the pit will be caught in the snare. For the windows of heaven are open, and the foundations of the earth are shaken. Jeremiah 48:43-44 Terror and pit and snare await you, O dweller of Moab,” declares the LORD. / “Whoever flees the panic will fall into the pit, and whoever climbs from the pit will be caught in the snare. For I will bring upon Moab the year of their punishment,” declares the LORD. Amos 3:5 Does a bird land in a snare where no bait has been set? Does a trap spring from the ground when it has nothing to catch? Psalm 9:15 The nations have fallen into a pit of their making; their feet are caught in the net they have hidden. Psalm 57:6 They spread a net for my feet; my soul was despondent. They dug a pit before me, but they themselves have fallen into it! Selah Proverbs 11:6 The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the faithless are trapped by their own desires. Ecclesiastes 9:12 For surely no man knows his time: Like fish caught in a cruel net or birds trapped in a snare, so men are ensnared in an evil time that suddenly falls upon them. Isaiah 8:14-15 And He will be a sanctuary—but to both houses of Israel a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense, to the dwellers of Jerusalem a trap and a snare. / Many will stumble over these; they will fall and be broken; they will be ensnared and captured.” Luke 21:35 For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of all the earth. 1 Thessalonians 5:3 While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. 2 Timothy 2:26 Then they will come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, who has taken them captive to his will. 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Romans 11:9 And David says: “May their table become a snare and a trap, a stumbling block and a retribution to them. Treasury of Scripture The gin shall take him by the heel, and the robber shall prevail against him. The gin Isaiah 8:14,15 And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem… robber Job 1:15,17 And the Sabeans fell upon them, and took them away; yea, they have slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee… Job 5:5 Whose harvest the hungry eateth up, and taketh it even out of the thorns, and the robber swalloweth up their substance. Jump to Previous Catch Designing Fast Foot Gin Grip Heel Hold Holds Lay Net Prevail Robber Seize Seizes Shut Snare TrapJump to Next Catch Designing Fast Foot Gin Grip Heel Hold Holds Lay Net Prevail Robber Seize Seizes Shut Snare TrapJob 18 1. Bildad reproves Job for presumption and impatience5. The calamities of the wicked A trap seizes his heel; This phrase evokes imagery of a hunter's trap, which is designed to catch unsuspecting prey. In the context of the Book of Job, it symbolizes the sudden and unexpected nature of calamity that befalls the wicked. The "heel" is significant as it is a vulnerable part of the body, reminiscent of Genesis 3:15, where the serpent is said to bruise the heel of the seed of the woman, indicating a point of attack. This can be seen as a metaphor for the vulnerability of humans to sin and the consequences of evil actions. The imagery of a trap also connects to Psalm 91:3, where God promises to deliver from the snare of the fowler, highlighting divine protection for the righteous. a snare grips him. Persons / Places / Events 1. Bildad the ShuhiteOne of Job's three friends who comes to comfort him. In this chapter, Bildad is speaking, offering a perspective on the fate of the wicked. 2. Job The central figure of the book, a man of great faith and integrity who is undergoing severe trials and suffering. 3. The Snare/Trap Metaphorical devices used to describe the sudden and inescapable calamities that befall the wicked, according to Bildad. Teaching Points The Reality of ConsequencesBildad's speech, though harsh, reminds us that actions have consequences. In life, the choices we make can lead to blessings or traps. Misinterpretation of Suffering Bildad's assumption that suffering is always a result of wickedness is flawed. We must be cautious not to judge others' suffering without understanding God's broader purposes. The Need for Discernment As believers, we should seek discernment to understand the difference between divine discipline and the trials that test our faith. The Importance of Compassion Bildad's lack of compassion serves as a warning. We are called to comfort and support those who suffer, not to add to their burden with judgment. Trust in God's Sovereignty Even when life feels like a snare, we can trust in God's sovereignty and His ultimate plan for redemption and justice.Verse 9. - The gin shall take him by the heel, and the robber (rather, the man-trap) shall prevail against him. Fifty years ago man-traps were commonly set at night in gardens and orchards in this country, which held intending thieves until the proprietor came and took them before a magistrate in the morning. (On the employment of such traps in antiquity, see Herod., 2:121. § 2.) Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew A trapפָּ֑ח (pāḥ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6341: A, sheet, a spring net seizes יֹאחֵ֣ז (yō·ḥêz) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 270: To grasp, take hold, take possession his heel; בְּעָקֵ֣ב (bə·‘ā·qêḇ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6119: Heel, footprint, hind part a snare צַמִּֽים׃ (ṣam·mîm) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6782: Perhaps a snare, trap grips him. יַחֲזֵ֖ק (ya·ḥă·zêq) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer Links Job 18:9 NIVJob 18:9 NLT Job 18:9 ESV Job 18:9 NASB Job 18:9 KJV Job 18:9 BibleApps.com Job 18:9 Biblia Paralela Job 18:9 Chinese Bible Job 18:9 French Bible Job 18:9 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 18:9 A snare will take him by (Jb) |
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