What does Job 20:7 teach about the ultimate fate of the wicked? The Core Text: Job 20:7 “he will perish forever like his own dung; those who had seen him will ask, ‘Where is he?’” Key Observations • Perish forever – points to irreversible, eternal destruction, not a temporary setback • Like his own dung – portrays utter worthlessness and disgrace; the wicked end in contempt • Those who had seen him will ask, “Where is he?” – his presence and influence vanish so completely that people can scarcely remember he existed Broader Biblical Context • Psalm 37:9-10 – “evildoers will be cut off… yet a little while, and the wicked will be no more” • Proverbs 10:25 – “When the whirlwind passes, the wicked are no more” • Proverbs 14:32 – “The wicked are brought down” • 2 Thessalonians 1:9 – “They will suffer the penalty of eternal destruction” • Revelation 20:14-15 – final, fiery judgment seals that eternal separation What This Teaches About the Ultimate Fate of the Wicked • Complete eradication from earthly memory and influence • Permanent contempt before God—likened to refuse • Everlasting separation from the blessings of God’s presence • A fate that stands in stark contrast to the security promised to the righteous (Psalm 37:18-19) A Final Takeaway Job 20:7 presents the wicked’s end as total, shameful, and eternal; Scripture consistently affirms that those who reject God ultimately cease to stand, enjoy no lasting legacy, and face unending judgment, while the righteous endure forever. |
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