Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Because he takes note of their deeds, he overthrows them in the night and they are crushed. New Living Translation He knows what they do, and in the night he overturns and destroys them. English Standard Version Thus, knowing their works, he overturns them in the night, and they are crushed. Berean Standard Bible Therefore, He recognizes their deeds; He overthrows them in the night and they are crushed. King James Bible Therefore he knoweth their works, and he overturneth them in the night, so that they are destroyed. New King James Version Therefore He knows their works; He overthrows them in the night, And they are crushed. New American Standard Bible “Therefore He knows their deeds, And He overthrows them in the night, And they are crushed. NASB 1995 “Therefore He knows their works, And He overthrows them in the night, And they are crushed. NASB 1977 “Therefore He knows their works, And He overthrows them in the night, And they are crushed. Legacy Standard Bible Therefore He recognizes their labors, And He overthrows them in the night, And they are crushed. Amplified Bible “Therefore He knows of their works, And He overthrows them in the night, So that they are crushed and destroyed. Christian Standard Bible Therefore, he recognizes their deeds and overthrows them by night, and they are crushed. Holman Christian Standard Bible Therefore, He recognizes their deeds and overthrows them by night, and they are crushed. American Standard Version Therefore he taketh knowledge of their works; And he overturneth them in the night, so that they are destroyed. Contemporary English Version He knows what they are like, and he wipes them out in the middle of the night. English Revised Version Therefore he taketh knowledge of their works; and he overturneth them in the night, so that they are destroyed. GOD'S WORD® Translation He knows what they do, so he overthrows them at night, and they're crushed. Good News Translation Because he knows what they do; he overthrows them and crushes them by night. International Standard Version Thus he acknowledges their behavior, and overcomes them; when night time comes, they are crushed. Majority Standard Bible Therefore, He recognizes their deeds; He overthrows them in the night and they are crushed. NET Bible Therefore, he knows their deeds, he overthrows them in the night and they are crushed. New Heart English Bible Therefore he takes knowledge of their works. He overturns them in the night, so that they are destroyed. Webster's Bible Translation Therefore he knoweth their works, and he overturneth them in the night, so that they are destroyed. World English Bible Therefore he takes knowledge of their works. He overturns them in the night, so that they are destroyed. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionTherefore He knows their works, "" And He has overturned by night, "" And they are bruised. Young's Literal Translation Therefore He knoweth their works, And He hath overturned by night, And they are bruised. Smith's Literal Translation For this he will know their work, and he turned the night, and they will be crushed. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor he knoweth their works : and therefore he shall bring night on them, and they shall be destroyed. Catholic Public Domain Version For he knows their works, and, as a result, he will bring the night, and they will be crushed. New American Bible Thus he discerns their works; overnight they are crushed. New Revised Standard Version Thus, knowing their works, he overturns them in the night, and they are crushed. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTherefore he knows them by their works, and he overturns them in the night. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because of this, he shall know them from their works, and he shall turn them away into the night OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Therefore He taketh knowledge of their works; And He overturneth them in the night, so that they are crushed. Brenton Septuagint Translation Who discovers their works, and will bring night about upon them, and they shall be brought low. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elihu Confirms God's Justice…24He shatters the mighty without inquiry and sets up others in their place. 25Therefore, He recognizes their deeds; He overthrows them in the night and they are crushed. 26He strikes them for their wickedness in full view,… Cross References Psalm 33:13-15 The LORD looks down from heaven; He sees all the sons of men. / From His dwelling place He gazes on all who inhabit the earth. / He shapes the hearts of each; He considers all their works. Proverbs 15:3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good. Hebrews 4:13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. Jeremiah 16:17 For My eyes are on all their ways. They are not hidden from My face, and their guilt is not concealed from My eyes. 2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him. You have acted foolishly in this matter. From now on, therefore, you will be at war.” Psalm 139:1-4 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, You have searched me and known me. / You know when I sit and when I rise; You understand my thoughts from afar. / You search out my path and my lying down; You are aware of all my ways. ... Isaiah 29:15 Woe to those who dig deep to hide their plans from the LORD. In darkness they do their works and say, “Who sees us, and who will know?” Matthew 10:26 So do not be afraid of them. For there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known. Daniel 2:22 He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him. 1 Corinthians 4:5 Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God. Psalm 11:4 The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD is on His heavenly throne. His eyes are watching closely; they examine the sons of men. Jeremiah 23:24 “Can a man hide in secret places where I cannot see him?” declares the LORD. “Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?” declares the LORD. Luke 12:2-3 There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known. / What you have spoken in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered in the inner rooms will be proclaimed from the housetops. Proverbs 5:21 For a man’s ways are before the eyes of the LORD, and the LORD examines all his paths. Romans 2:16 on the day when God will judge men’s secrets through Christ Jesus, as proclaimed by my gospel. Treasury of Scripture Therefore he knows their works, and he overturns them in the night, so that they are destroyed. he knoweth Psalm 33:15 He fashioneth their hearts alike; he considereth all their works. Isaiah 66:18 For I know their works and their thoughts: it shall come, that I will gather all nations and tongues; and they shall come, and see my glory. Hosea 7:2 And they consider not in their hearts that I remember all their wickedness: now their own doings have beset them about; they are before my face. in the Job 34:20 In a moment shall they die, and the people shall be troubled at midnight, and pass away: and the mighty shall be taken away without hand. Song of Solomon 3:8 They all hold swords, being expert in war: every man hath his sword upon his thigh because of fear in the night. Isaiah 15:1 The burden of Moab. Because in the night Ar of Moab is laid waste, and brought to silence; because in the night Kir of Moab is laid waste, and brought to silence; destroyed. Jump to Previous Actions Bruised Crushed Deeds Destroyed Night Note Overthroweth Overthrows Overturned Overturneth Overturning Overturns WorksJump to Next Actions Bruised Crushed Deeds Destroyed Night Note Overthroweth Overthrows Overturned Overturneth Overturning Overturns WorksJob 34 1. Elihu accuses Job for charging God with injustice10. God omnipotent cannot be unjust 31. Man must humble himself unto God 34. Elihu reproves Job Therefore, He recognizes their deeds; This phrase emphasizes God's omniscience and justice. In the context of the Book of Job, Elihu is speaking about God's ability to see and judge the actions of people. The idea that God recognizes deeds is consistent with passages like Psalm 139:1-4, which speaks of God's intimate knowledge of human actions and thoughts. This reflects the biblical theme that nothing is hidden from God (Hebrews 4:13). Theologically, it underscores the belief in divine justice, where God is aware of both righteous and wicked actions and will respond accordingly. He overthrows them in the night and they are crushed. Persons / Places / Events 1. ElihuA young man who speaks to Job and his friends, offering a perspective on God's justice and sovereignty. Elihu is the speaker in this passage. 2. Job A righteous man who suffers immense trials and is the central figure of the book. His suffering prompts discussions on God's justice. 3. Job's Friends Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who attempt to explain Job's suffering through traditional wisdom, often attributing it to sin. 4. God The sovereign and omniscient being who is ultimately in control of all events and knows the deeds of all people. 5. The Night Symbolic of unexpected judgment or divine intervention, often used in scripture to denote a time when God acts decisively. Teaching Points God's OmniscienceGod is fully aware of all human actions. We cannot hide our deeds from Him, and this should encourage us to live righteously. Divine Justice God's judgment is just and timely. He acts according to His perfect wisdom, often when least expected, as symbolized by "the night." The Importance of Integrity Knowing that God sees all, we should strive to maintain integrity in our actions, even when others are not watching. Trust in God's Timing We may not always understand God's timing, but we can trust that He will act justly and rightly in His own time. The Call to Vigilance As believers, we should remain vigilant and prepared for God's intervention in our lives, living in a way that honors Him.(25) Therefore.--We should expect because rather; but the writer, believing in God's justice, infers that since God acts thus He knoweth the works of man, and has grounds for acting as He acts.Verse 25. - Therefore (i.e. to that end or with that object in view) he knoweth (rather, taketh knowledge of) their works. As God governs the world, and governs it, to a large extent, by exalting some men and depressing others, he is bound to take strict account of their conduct, that he may exalt the worthy and depress the unworthy. And he overturneth them in the night (comp. ver. 20). So that they are destroyed; literally, crushed. God's judgments fall on men suddenly, either "in the night," or as "In the night, i.e. suddenly, unexpectedly, when they are quite unprepared; and fall on them with "crushing" force, with a might that is wholly irresistible, Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Therefore,לָכֵ֗ן (lā·ḵên) Adverb Strong's 3651: So -- thus He recognizes יַ֭כִּיר (yak·kîr) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5234: To regard, recognize their deeds; מַעְבָּֽדֵיהֶ֑ם (ma‘·bā·ḏê·hem) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 4566: An act He overthrows [them] וְהָ֥פַךְ (wə·hā·p̄aḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2015: To turn about, over, to change, overturn, return, pervert in the night לַ֝֗יְלָה (lay·lāh) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3915: A twist, night, adversity and they are crushed. וְיִדַּכָּֽאוּ׃ (wə·yid·dak·kā·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1792: To crumble, to bruise Links Job 34:25 NIVJob 34:25 NLT Job 34:25 ESV Job 34:25 NASB Job 34:25 KJV Job 34:25 BibleApps.com Job 34:25 Biblia Paralela Job 34:25 Chinese Bible Job 34:25 French Bible Job 34:25 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 34:25 Therefore he takes knowledge of their works (Jb) |
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