Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version It claps its hands in derision and hisses him out of his place.” New Living Translation But everyone jeers at them and mocks them. English Standard Version It claps its hands at him and hisses at him from its place. Berean Standard Bible It claps its hands at him and hisses him out of his place. King James Bible Men shall clap their hands at him, and shall hiss him out of his place. New King James Version Men shall clap their hands at him, And shall hiss him out of his place. New American Standard Bible “People will clap their hands at him, And will whistle at him from their places. NASB 1995 “Men will clap their hands at him And will hiss him from his place. NASB 1977 “Men will clap their hands at him, And will hiss him from his place. Legacy Standard Bible Men will clap their hands at him And will hiss him from his place. Amplified Bible “People will clap their hands at him [to mock and ridicule him] And hiss him out of his place. Christian Standard Bible It claps its hands at him and scoffs at him from its place. Holman Christian Standard Bible It claps its hands at him and scorns him from its place. American Standard Version Men shall clap their hands at him, And shall hiss him out of his place. Contemporary English Version At last, the wind will celebrate because they are gone. English Revised Version Men shall clap their hands at him, and shall hiss him out of his place. GOD'S WORD® Translation It claps its hands over him. It whistles at him from his own place. Good News Translation The wind howls at them as they run, frightening them with destructive power. International Standard Version but it will clap its hands over him, hissing at him as it lunges toward him." NET Bible It claps its hands at him in derision and hisses him away from his place. New Heart English Bible Men shall clap their hands at him, and shall hiss him out of his place. Webster's Bible Translation Men shall clap their hands at him, and shall hiss him out of his place. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleIt claps its hands at him and hisses him out of his place. World English Bible Men will clap their hands at him, and will hiss him out of his place. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIt claps its hands at him, "" And it hisses at him from his place.” Young's Literal Translation It clappeth at him its hands, And it hisseth at him from his place. Smith's Literal Translation It shall be clapped upon him with their hands, and it shall be hissed upon him from his place. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe shall clasp his hands upon him, and shall hiss at him, beholding his place. Catholic Public Domain Version He will clasp his hands over himself, and he will hiss at himself, while considering his situation. New American Bible It claps its hands at him, and whistles at him from its place. New Revised Standard Version It claps its hands at them, and hisses at them from its place. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe shall smite him with his hand, and shall hiss against him from his dwelling place. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated His hand will strike upon them and he will hiss at them from his place OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Men shall clap their hands at him, And shall hiss him out of his place. Brenton Septuagint Translation He shall cause men to clap their hands against them, and shall hiss him out of his place. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Wicked Man's Portion…22It hurls itself against him without mercy as he flees headlong from its power. 23It claps its hands at him and hisses him out of his place. Cross References Proverbs 1:26-27 in turn I will mock your calamity; I will sneer when terror strikes you, / when your dread comes like a storm, and your destruction like a whirlwind, when distress and anguish overwhelm you. Psalm 2:4 The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord taunts them. Psalm 37:13 but the Lord laughs, seeing that their day is coming. Psalm 59:8 But You, O LORD, laugh at them; You scoff at all the nations. Isaiah 37:22-23 this is the word that the LORD has spoken against him: ‘The Virgin Daughter of Zion despises you and mocks you; the Daughter of Jerusalem shakes her head behind you. / Whom have you taunted and blasphemed? Against whom have you raised your voice and lifted your eyes in pride? Against the Holy One of Israel! Isaiah 66:4 So I will choose their punishment and I will bring terror upon them, because I called and no one answered, I spoke and no one listened. But they did evil in My sight and chose that in which I did not delight.” Lamentations 1:7 In the days of her affliction and wandering Jerusalem remembers all the treasures that were hers in days of old. When her people fell into enemy hands she received no help. Her enemies looked upon her, laughing at her downfall. Ezekiel 22:13 Now look, I strike My hands together against your unjust gain and against the blood you have shed in your midst. Nahum 3:19 There is no healing for your injury; your wound is severe. All who hear the news of you applaud your downfall, for who has not experienced your constant cruelty? Matthew 27:29-31 And they twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on His head. They put a staff in His right hand, knelt down before Him, and mocked Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” / Then they spit on Him and took the staff and struck Him on the head repeatedly. / After they had mocked Him, they removed the robe and put His own clothes back on Him. Then they led Him away to crucify Him. Luke 6:25 Woe to you who are well fed now, for you will hunger. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep. Luke 16:25 But Abraham answered, ‘Child, remember that during your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things. But now he is comforted here, while you are in agony. John 19:2-3 The soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns, set it on His head, and dressed Him in a purple robe. / And they went up to Him again and again, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and slapping Him in the face. Acts 17:32 When they heard about the resurrection of the dead, some began to mock him, but others said, “We want to hear you again on this topic.” Romans 1:18 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness. Treasury of Scripture Men shall clap their hands at him, and shall hiss him out of his place. clap Esther 9:22-25 As the days wherein the Jews rested from their enemies, and the month which was turned unto them from sorrow to joy, and from mourning into a good day: that they should make them days of feasting and joy, and of sending portions one to another, and gifts to the poor… Proverbs 11:10 When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting. Lamentations 2:15 All that pass by clap their hands at thee; they hiss and wag their head at the daughter of Jerusalem, saying, Is this the city that men call The perfection of beauty, The joy of the whole earth? hiss him 1 Kings 9:8 And at this house, which is high, every one that passeth by it shall be astonished, and shall hiss; and they shall say, Why hath the LORD done thus unto this land, and to this house? Jeremiah 19:8 And I will make this city desolate, and an hissing; every one that passeth thereby shall be astonished and hiss because of all the plagues thereof. Micah 6:16 For the statutes of Omri are kept, and all the works of the house of Ahab, and ye walk in their counsels; that I should make thee a desolation, and the inhabitants thereof an hissing: therefore ye shall bear the reproach of my people. Jump to Previous Clap Clappeth Claps Derision Driving Hands Hiss Hisses Hissing Joy Signs SoundsJump to Next Clap Clappeth Claps Derision Driving Hands Hiss Hisses Hissing Joy Signs SoundsJob 27 1. Job protests his sincerity8. The hypocrite is without hope 11. The blessings which the wicked have are turned into curses It claps its hands at him This phrase suggests a gesture of derision or mockery. In ancient Near Eastern culture, clapping hands was often a sign of scorn or contempt. This imagery is consistent with other biblical passages where clapping is associated with judgment or disdain, such as in Lamentations 2:15, where people clap their hands at the downfall of Jerusalem. The context in Job is one of divine justice, where the wicked face the consequences of their actions. This can be seen as a reflection of God's ultimate authority and the moral order He upholds. and hisses him out of his place. Persons / Places / Events 1. JobThe central figure in the Book of Job, a man of great faith and integrity who undergoes severe trials and suffering. 2. Job's Friends Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who visit Job to offer counsel but often misinterpret his suffering as a result of sin. 3. God The ultimate authority and sovereign being who allows Job's trials to test his faith. 4. The Wicked In this context, Job is speaking about the fate of the wicked, contrasting their temporary success with their ultimate downfall. 5. The Place of the Wicked Symbolic of the temporary and unstable position that the wicked hold, which will eventually be lost. Teaching Points The Temporary Triumph of the WickedThe wicked may experience temporary success, but it is fleeting and ultimately leads to downfall. The Sovereignty of God God is in control, and His justice will prevail. The wicked will not escape His judgment. The Importance of Righteous Living Believers are called to live righteously, trusting in God's justice and timing, rather than envying the temporary success of the wicked. Endurance in Trials Like Job, believers should remain steadfast in faith, knowing that God sees their trials and will ultimately vindicate them. The Power of Community Job's friends misunderstood his situation, reminding us of the importance of offering true, compassionate support to those in suffering. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Job 27:23?2. How does Job 27:23 illustrate God's justice against the wicked? 3. What does "clap their hands" signify about God's response to evil? 4. How can Job 27:23 encourage believers facing unjust treatment today? 5. Connect Job 27:23 with Proverbs 11:21 on the fate of the wicked. 6. How should believers respond to witnessing God's judgment as described in Job 27:23? 7. What does Job 27:23 reveal about God's justice and the fate of the wicked? 8. How does Job 27:23 fit into the broader theme of divine retribution in the Bible? 9. Why does Job describe God clapping His hands in Job 27:23? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Job 27? 11. What events transpired during the crucifixion of Jesus? 12. If Job's firm claim of innocence in Job 27:5-6 is correct, how do we reconcile this with Biblical teachings on universal human sin (e.g., Romans 3:23)? 13. Why does the description of humanity as a mere worm in Job 25:6 seem to contradict earlier passages that present humans as made in God's image (e.g., Genesis 1:27)? 14. Job 30:23 - If Job believes God will bring him to death, how does this align or conflict with the broader theology of afterlife or resurrection found elsewhere in Scripture? What Does Job 27:23 Mean It claps its handsJob pictures the same tempest he described in verses 20–22 reaching a dramatic crescendo. The “clap” recalls the crack of thunder as God’s judgment seals the fate of the wicked. Scripture often uses hand-clapping to show scornful glee over a fallen enemy—see Nahum 3:19; Ezekiel 25:6; Lamentations 2:15. Creation itself is applauding the justice of God, confirming what Job has already said about divine retribution (Job 27:13–20). at him The target is personal. “Him” refers to the individual evildoer whose short-lived prosperity Job has cataloged (Job 27:13–16). Divine judgment is never abstract; it lands on real people who have spurned righteousness. Other passages underline this personal reckoning: Psalm 73:18–19 shows God setting the wicked “on slippery places,” and Job 20:5 reminds us that their triumph is “short.” The focus keeps us from thinking sin is merely a societal flaw—it is a personal offense that draws a personal response. and hisses him The same storm now “hisses,” a word used elsewhere for contemptuous whistling at ruin (Jeremiah 19:8; 49:17; Lamentations 2:15). What thunder began, the eerie whistle of the wind finishes, mocking the one who once mocked God. The image of hissing underscores not only destruction but public disgrace: the wicked become an object lesson, just as 1 Kings 9:8 foretold for those who abandon the LORD. out of his place The storm drives the sinner away from everything familiar—house, position, legacy. Verse 21 already said, “The east wind carries him off… it sweeps him from his place.” Job 18:18, Psalm 52:5, and Proverbs 2:22 echo the same truth: God uproots the wicked. All earthly anchors fail; only those who fear the LORD remain secure (Psalm 37:9, 34). summary Job 27:23 caps Job’s portrait of the wicked man’s fate. God’s judgment thunders (“claps”), openly shames (“hisses”), and finally uproots (“out of his place”) the one who trusted in evil gain. The verse reassures the righteous that the moral order of the universe stands intact and warns every heart that no refuge exists outside humble obedience to the LORD. Verse 23. - Men shall clap their hands at him. Applauding, i.e. the just judgment of God upon him. And shall hiss him out of his place. Accompany with hisses his final ruin and downfall - hissing him, while they applaud the action of God in respect to him.
Hebrew It clapsיִשְׂפֹּ֣ק (yiś·pōq) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5606: To clap the hands, of satisfaction, to be enough, of excess, to vomit its hands כַפֵּ֑ימוֹ (ḵap·pê·mōw) Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular Strong's 3709: Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan at him עָלֵ֣ימוֹ (‘ā·lê·mōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against and hisses וְיִשְׁרֹ֥ק (wə·yiš·rōq) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8319: To be shrill, to whistle, hiss him עָ֝לָ֗יו (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against out of his place. מִמְּקֹמֽוֹ׃ (mim·mə·qō·mōw) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4725: A standing, a spot, a condition Links Job 27:23 NIVJob 27:23 NLT Job 27:23 ESV Job 27:23 NASB Job 27:23 KJV Job 27:23 BibleApps.com Job 27:23 Biblia Paralela Job 27:23 Chinese Bible Job 27:23 French Bible Job 27:23 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 27:23 Men shall clap their hands at him (Jb) |
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