Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Your beginnings will seem humble, so prosperous will your future be. New Living Translation And though you started with little, you will end with much. English Standard Version And though your beginning was small, your latter days will be very great. Berean Standard Bible Though your beginnings were modest, your latter days will flourish. King James Bible Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end should greatly increase. New King James Version Though your beginning was small, Yet your latter end would increase abundantly. New American Standard Bible “Though your beginning was insignificant, Yet your end will increase greatly. NASB 1995 “Though your beginning was insignificant, Yet your end will increase greatly. NASB 1977 “Though your beginning was insignificant, Yet your end will increase greatly. Legacy Standard Bible Though your beginning was insignificant, Yet your end will increase greatly. Amplified Bible “Though your beginning was insignificant, Yet your end will greatly increase. Christian Standard Bible Then, even if your beginnings were modest, your final days will be full of prosperity. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then, even if your beginnings were modest, your final days will be full of prosperity. American Standard Version And though thy beginning was small, Yet thy latter end would greatly increase. Contemporary English Version Your future will be brighter by far than your past. English Revised Version And though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end should greatly increase. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then what you had in the past will seem small compared with the great prosperity you'll have in the future. Good News Translation All the wealth you lost will be nothing compared with what God will give you then. International Standard Version Your beginning may be small, but later years will be very great. Majority Standard Bible Though your beginnings were modest, your latter days will flourish. NET Bible Your beginning will seem so small, since your future will flourish. New Heart English Bible Though your beginning was small, yet your latter end would greatly increase. Webster's Bible Translation Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end would greatly increase. World English Bible Though your beginning was small, yet your latter end would greatly increase. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd your beginning has been small, "" And your latter end is very great. Young's Literal Translation And thy beginning hath been small, And thy latter end is very great. Smith's Literal Translation And thy beginning was small, and thy latter state shall increase greatly. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleInsomuch, that if thy former things were small, thy latter things would be multiplied exceedingly. Catholic Public Domain Version so much so that, if your former things were small, your latter things would be multiplied greatly. New American Bible Though your beginning was small, your future will flourish indeed. New Revised Standard Version Though your beginning was small, your latter days will be very great. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo that though your beginning was small he would make your end very great. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And your beginning will be small and your end will be very great OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And though thy beginning was small, Yet thy end should greatly increase. Brenton Septuagint Translation Though then thy beginning should be small, yet thy end should be unspeakably great. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Bildad: Job Should Repent…6if you are pure and upright, even now He will rouse Himself on your behalf and restore your righteous estate. 7Though your beginnings were modest, your latter days will flourish. 8Please inquire of past generations and consider the discoveries of their fathers.… Cross References James 5:11 See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy. 1 Peter 5:10 And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you. Proverbs 4:18 The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until midday. Isaiah 54:7 “For a brief moment I forsook you, but with great compassion I will bring you back. Zechariah 4:10 For who has despised the day of small things? But these seven eyes of the LORD, which scan the whole earth, will rejoice when they see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel.” Matthew 13:31-32 He put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that a man took and planted in his field. / Although it is the smallest of all seeds, yet it grows into the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest in its branches.” Luke 16:10 Whoever is faithful with very little will also be faithful with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. 2 Corinthians 4:17 For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison. Philippians 1:6 being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Romans 8:18 I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us. 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. Psalm 37:11 But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity. Psalm 71:20-21 Though You have shown me many troubles and misfortunes, You will revive me once again. Even from the depths of the earth You will bring me back up. / You will increase my honor and comfort me once again. Isaiah 60:22 The least of you will become a thousand, and the smallest a mighty nation. I am the LORD; in its time I will accomplish it quickly. Genesis 26:12-13 Now Isaac sowed seed in the land, and that very year he reaped a hundredfold. And the LORD blessed him, / and he became richer and richer, until he was exceedingly wealthy. Treasury of Scripture Though your beginning was small, yet your latter end should greatly increase. thy beginning. Job 42:12,13 So the LORD blessed the latter end of Job more than his beginning: for he had fourteen thousand sheep, and six thousand camels, and a thousand yoke of oxen, and a thousand she asses… Proverbs 4:18 But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. Zechariah 4:10 For who hath despised the day of small things? for they shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel with those seven; they are the eyes of the LORD, which run to and fro through the whole earth. thy latter. Deuteronomy 8:16 Who fed thee in the wilderness with manna, which thy fathers knew not, that he might humble thee, and that he might prove thee, to do thee good at thy latter end; Proverbs 19:20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. Zechariah 14:7 But it shall be one day which shall be known to the LORD, not day, nor night: but it shall come to pass, that at evening time it shall be light. Jump to Previous Beginning Beginnings End Future Great Greatly Humble Increase Insignificant Latter Prosperous Seem Small StartJump to Next Beginning Beginnings End Future Great Greatly Humble Increase Insignificant Latter Prosperous Seem Small StartJob 8 1. Bildad shows God's justice in dealing with men according to their works.8. He alleges antiquity to prove the certain destruction of the hypocrite. 20. He applies God's just dealing to Job. Though your beginnings were modest This phrase reflects the humble origins of Job, a man who was once prosperous but faced severe trials. It echoes the biblical theme of God lifting the humble, as seen in the lives of figures like David, who started as a shepherd before becoming king (1 Samuel 16). The modest beginnings also remind us of Jesus Christ, born in a manger, yet destined to be the Savior of the world (Luke 2:7). The cultural context of the ancient Near East valued humility and recognized that one's status could change dramatically, often seen as a result of divine intervention. your latter days will flourish Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man of great faith and integrity, who undergoes severe trials and suffering. His account is a profound exploration of faith, suffering, and divine justice. 2. Bildad the Shuhite One of Job's three friends who comes to comfort him. Bildad speaks in Job 8, offering his perspective on Job's suffering, suggesting that repentance will lead to restoration. 3. 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. 4. Job's Trials The series of calamities that befall Job, including loss of wealth, family, and health, which set the stage for the dialogues between Job and his friends. 5. God's Sovereignty A central theme in the Book of Job, highlighting God's ultimate control and wisdom, even when human understanding is limited. Teaching Points The Promise of RestorationGod often allows us to start with humble beginnings to teach us reliance on Him. Our faithfulness in small things can lead to greater blessings. The Role of Suffering Suffering is not always a result of sin, but it can be a tool for growth and deeper understanding of God's character and purposes. Faith in God's Timing Trusting in God's timing is crucial. Our latter days may flourish, but it requires patience and faith in God's plan. Encouragement in Trials This verse serves as a reminder that current hardships are not the end. God has a plan for our future that includes hope and prosperity. Repentance and Restoration Bildad's advice, though simplistic, points to a truth: turning to God and seeking His ways can lead to restoration and blessing.Verse 7. - Though thy beginning was small; rather, were small. Bildad does not refer to the past, but to the present. Though, if God were now to set to work to prosper Job, his beginning would be slender indeed, yet what the outcome might be none could know. God might prosper him greatly. Yet thy latter end should greatly increase. Here, once mere, Bildad does but follow in the steps of Eliphaz (see Job 5:18-26), prophesying smooth things, as be had done. It is difficult to believe that either comforter put any faith in the prospect which he held out, or imagined that Job would really be restored to prosperity. Rather there is a covert sarcasm in their words. If thou weft indeed so free from guilt as thou claimest to be, then thou wouldst be confident of a happy issue out of thy afflictions. If thou art not confident of such an issue, it is because thou art conscious of guilt. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Though your beginningsרֵאשִׁיתְךָ֣ (rê·šî·ṯə·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 7225: The first, in place, time, order, rank were וְהָיָ֣ה (wə·hā·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be modest, מִצְעָ֑ר (miṣ·‘ār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4705: Petty, a short your latter days וְ֝אַחֲרִיתְךָ֗ (wə·’a·ḥă·rî·ṯə·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 319: The last, end, the future, posterity will be full of prosperity. יִשְׂגֶּ֥ה (yiś·geh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7685: To grow, increase Links Job 8:7 NIVJob 8:7 NLT Job 8:7 ESV Job 8:7 NASB Job 8:7 KJV Job 8:7 BibleApps.com Job 8:7 Biblia Paralela Job 8:7 Chinese Bible Job 8:7 French Bible Job 8:7 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 8:7 Though your beginning was small yet your (Jb) |
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