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So light will shine on your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“You will also decide something, and it will be established for you; And light will shine on your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220You will also decree a thing, and it will be established for you; And light will shine on your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“You will also decree a thing, and it will be established for you; And light will shine on your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />You will also decree a thing, and it will be established for you; And light will shine on your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“You will also decide <i>and</i> decree a thing, and it will be established for you; And the light [of God’s favor] will shine upon your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When you make a decision, it will be carried out, and light will shine on your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When you make a decision, it will be carried out, and light will shine on your ways. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee; And light shall shine upon thy ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />He will do whatever you ask, and life will be bright. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee; and light shall shine upon thy ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When you promise to do something, you will succeed, and light will shine on your path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You will succeed in all you do, and light will shine on your path. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />When you make a decision on something, it will be established for you, and light will brighten your way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Your decisions will be carried out, and light will shine on your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Whatever you decide on a matter, it will be established for you, and light will shine on your ways. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And you will also decree a thing, and it will be established for you, and light will shine on your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established to thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />You will also decree a thing, and it will be established to you. Light will shine on your ways. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And you decree a saying, "" And it is established to you, "" And light has shone on your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And thou decreest a saying, And it is established to thee, And on thy ways hath light shone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And thou shalt decide the word, and it shall be set up to thee: and the light shone upon thy ways.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Thou shalt decree a thing, and it I shall come to thee, and light shall shine in thy ways. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />You will decide on something, and it will come to you, and the light will shine in your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />What you decide shall succeed for you, and upon your ways light shall shine. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />You will decide on a matter, and it will be established for you, and light will shine on your ways.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />You shall also decree a thing, and it shall be established for you; and the light shall shine upon your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And you will speak a word and it will happen to you, and upon your ways the light will dawn<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee, And light shall shine upon thy ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he shall establish to thee again a habitation of righteousness and there shall be light upon thy paths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/22-28.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XAwuD5NuZq0?start=3525" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/job/22.htm">Eliphaz Exhorts Job</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">27</span>You will pray to Him, and He will hear you, and you will fulfill your vows. <span class="reftext">28</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1504.htm" title="1504: wə·ṯiḡ·zar- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf-2ms) -- To cut, divide. A primitive root; to cut down or off; to destroy, divide, exclude, or decide.">Your decisions</a> <a href="/hebrew/562.htm" title="562: ’ō·w·mer (N-ms) -- Promise, speech, thing, word. The same as 'emer."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: wə·yā·qām (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf.Jus-3ms) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">will be carried out,</a> <a href="/hebrew/lāḵ (Prep:: 2fs) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/216.htm" title="216: ’ō·wr (N-cs) -- A light. From 'owr; illumination or luminary.">and light</a> <a href="/hebrew/5050.htm" title="5050: nā·ḡah (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To shine. A primitive root; to glitter; causatively, to illuminate.">will shine</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: də·rā·ḵe·ḵā (N-cpc:: 2ms) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">your ways.</a> </span><span class="reftext">29</span>When men are brought low and you say, ‘Lift them up!’ then He will save the lowly.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-3.htm">Proverbs 16:3</a></span><br />Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-4.htm">Psalm 37:4-5</a></span><br />Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart. / Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/21-21.htm">Matthew 21:21-22</a></span><br />“Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “if you have faith and do not doubt, not only will you do what was done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ it will happen. / If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/11-23.htm">Mark 11:23-24</a></span><br />“Truly I tell you that if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and has no doubt in his heart but believes that it will happen, it will be done for him. / Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-7.htm">John 15:7</a></span><br />If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5-6</a></span><br />Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. / But he must ask in faith, without doubting, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/5-14.htm">1 John 5:14-15</a></span><br />And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. / And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-11.htm">Isaiah 45:11</a></span><br />Thus says the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, and its Maker: “Concerning things to come, do you question Me about My sons, or instruct Me in the work of My hands?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/20-4.htm">Psalm 20:4</a></span><br />May He give you the desires of your heart and make all your plans succeed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a></span><br />Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-13.htm">John 14:13-14</a></span><br />And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. / If you ask Me for anything in My name, I will do it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6-7</a></span><br />Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. / And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-105.htm">Psalm 119:105</a></span><br />Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a></span><br />And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-20.htm">2 Corinthians 1:20</a></span><br />For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">You shall also decree a thing, and it shall be established to you: and the light shall shine on your ways.</p><p class="hdg">decree</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/20-4.htm">Psalm 20:4</a></b></br> Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/90-17.htm">Psalm 90:17</a></b></br> And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/lamentations/3-37.htm">Lamentations 3:37</a></b></br> Who <i>is</i> he <i>that</i> saith, and it cometh to pass, <i>when</i> the Lord commandeth <i>it</i> not?</p><p class="hdg">the light</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/29-3.htm">Job 29:3</a></b></br> When his candle shined upon my head, <i>and when</i> by his light I walked <i>through</i> darkness;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/97-11.htm">Psalm 97:11</a></b></br> Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/112-4.htm">Psalm 112:4</a></b></br> Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: <i>he is</i> gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/19-5.htm">Decide</a> <a href="/esther/9-32.htm">Decree</a> <a href="/job/21-8.htm">Established</a> <a href="/job/22-11.htm">Light</a> <a href="/job/19-28.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/job/21-27.htm">Purposes</a> <a href="/job/18-5.htm">Shine</a> <a href="/job/20-25.htm">Shining</a> <a href="/job/10-3.htm">Shone</a> <a href="/job/22-3.htm">Ways</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/24-25.htm">Decide</a> <a href="/job/23-14.htm">Decree</a> <a href="/job/24-22.htm">Established</a> <a href="/job/24-13.htm">Light</a> <a href="/job/32-18.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/job/36-14.htm">Purposes</a> <a href="/job/29-3.htm">Shine</a> <a href="/job/25-3.htm">Shining</a> <a href="/job/29-3.htm">Shone</a> <a href="/job/24-13.htm">Ways</a><div class="vheading2">Job 22</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/22-1.htm">Eliphaz shows that man's goodness profits not God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/22-5.htm">He accuses Job of various sins</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/22-21.htm">He exhorts him to repentance, with promises of mercy</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/22.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/job/22.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Your decisions will be carried out</b><br>This phrase suggests the power and authority given to a person whose life aligns with God's will. In the context of the Book of Job, Eliphaz is speaking to Job, implying that if Job repents and aligns himself with God, his plans will succeed. This reflects a broader biblical principle found in <a href="/proverbs/16-3.htm">Proverbs 16:3</a>, "Commit your works to the Lord, and your plans will be established." The idea is that when one's decisions are in harmony with divine wisdom, they are more likely to come to fruition. Historically, this reflects the ancient Near Eastern belief in divine favor as a key to success.<p><b>and light will shine on your ways</b><br>Light in the Bible often symbolizes guidance, truth, and divine presence. <a href="/psalms/119-105.htm">Psalm 119:105</a> states, "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path," indicating that God's guidance illuminates the path of the righteous. In the cultural context of the ancient world, light was a precious commodity, representing safety and clarity in a world often shrouded in darkness. This phrase suggests that those who follow God's ways will have clarity and direction in their lives. It also foreshadows the New Testament revelation of Jesus as the "light of the world" (<a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a>), who provides spiritual illumination and guidance.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>- A man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, known for his suffering and faithfulness.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/eliphaz_the_temanite.htm">Eliphaz the Temanite</a></b><br>- One of Job's three friends who comes to comfort him. In this chapter, Eliphaz is speaking, offering his perspective on Job's situation.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/teman.htm">Teman</a></b><br>- A region in Edom, known for its wise men. Eliphaz, being a Temanite, is considered to be a man of wisdom.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>- The ultimate authority and sovereign being, whose ways and thoughts are higher than human understanding.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_book_of_job.htm">The Book of Job</a></b><br>- A poetic and philosophical book in the Old Testament that explores themes of suffering, justice, and the sovereignty of God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_righteous_decisions.htm">The Power of Righteous Decisions</a></b><br>When we align our decisions with God's will, they are more likely to succeed. This requires seeking God's guidance and wisdom in all our plans.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_light_in_our_path.htm">The Role of Light in Our Path</a></b><br>Light symbolizes clarity, guidance, and truth. When we walk in God's ways, His light illuminates our path, helping us to avoid pitfalls and make wise choices.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_trusting_god.htm">The Importance of Trusting God</a></b><br>Trusting in God's sovereignty and wisdom is crucial, especially when our plans do not unfold as expected. Faith in God's ultimate plan brings peace and assurance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_influence_of_counsel.htm">The Influence of Counsel</a></b><br>Eliphaz's advice, though well-intentioned, was not entirely accurate. It is important to discern and seek godly counsel that aligns with Scripture.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_necessity_of_humility.htm">The Necessity of Humility</a></b><br>Recognizing our limitations and dependence on God fosters humility. We must submit our plans to God, acknowledging that His ways are higher than ours.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 22</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_allow_faith-testing_events.htm">If God wants us to trust Him, why does He allow events that make people lose faith?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_goliath_linked_to_the_nephilim.htm">How are God's thoughts higher than human thoughts?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_job_28_25_align_with_divine_weather.htm">How does Job 28:25's statement about God 'weighing the wind' square with earlier biblical passages that treat weather as solely divine intervention?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/common_questions_about_proverbs.htm">What are common questions about proverbs?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/job/22.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(28) <span class= "bld">Thou shalt also decree a thing.</span>--As, for instance, in the memorable case of Abraham's intercession for Sodom, to which there is not improbably an allusion here.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 28.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee</span>. Whatever thou resolvest on, <span class="accented">i.e.</span>, God shall ratify with his authority, and bring to pass in due time for thy benefit - a promise which has certainly "a touch of audacity" about it (Cook). David is less bold, but intends to give the same sort of encouragement when he says, "Delight thyself in the Lord, and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart; commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass (<a href="/psalms/37-4.htm">Psalm 37:4, 5</a>). <span class="cmt_word">And the light shall shine upon thy ways</span>. Job had complained of the "darkness" by which his path was shadowed (<a href="/job/19-8.htm">Job 19:8</a>). Eliphaz promises that this cause of complaint shall be removed. Job's way shall be "made plain before his face." A bright light shall illumine it - a light that shall ever "shine more and more unto the perfect day" (<a href="/proverbs/4-18.htm">Proverbs 4:18</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/22-28.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Your decisions</span><br /><span class="heb">וְֽתִגְזַר־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ṯiḡ·zar-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1504.htm">Strong's 1504: </a> </span><span class="str2">To cut down, off, to destroy, divide, exclude, decide</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will be carried out,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיָ֣קָם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yā·qām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arise, stand up, stand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and light</span><br /><span class="heb">אֽוֹר׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_216.htm">Strong's 216: </a> </span><span class="str2">Illumination, luminary</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will shine</span><br /><span class="heb">נָ֣גַֽהּ</span> <span class="translit">(nā·ḡah)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5050.htm">Strong's 5050: </a> </span><span class="str2">To glitter, to illuminate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your ways.</span><br /><span class="heb">דְּ֝רָכֶ֗יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(də·rā·ḵe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> </span><span class="str2">A road, a course of life, mode of action</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/22-28.htm">Job 22:28 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/22-28.htm">Job 22:28 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/22-28.htm">Job 22:28 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/22-28.htm">Job 22:28 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/22-28.htm">Job 22:28 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/22-28.htm">Job 22:28 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/22-28.htm">Job 22:28 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/22-28.htm">Job 22:28 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/22-28.htm">Job 22:28 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/22-28.htm">Job 22:28 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/22-28.htm">OT Poetry: Job 22:28 You shall also decree a thing (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/22-27.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 22:27"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 22:27" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/22-29.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 22:29"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 22:29" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>