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The sparks of their fire will not glow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/18.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />“Indeed, the light of the wicked is put out, and the flame of his fire does not shine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Indeed, the lamp of the wicked is extinguished; the flame of his fire does not glow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/18.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Yea, the light of the wicked shall be put out, and the spark of his fire shall not shine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/18.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“The light of the wicked indeed goes out, And the flame of his fire does not shine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Indeed, the light of the wicked goes out, And the spark from his fire does not shine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/18.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Indeed, the light of the wicked goes out, And the flame of his fire gives no light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Indeed, the light of the wicked goes out, And the flame of his fire gives no light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />“Indeed, the light of the wicked goes out, And the flame of his fire gives no light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Indeed, the light of the wicked will be put out, And the flame of his fire will not shine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Yes, the light of the wicked is extinguished; the flame of his fire does not glow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Yes, the light of the wicked is extinguished; the flame of his fire does not glow. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/18.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Yea, the light of the wicked shall be put out, And the spark of his fire shall not shine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The lamps of sinful people soon are snuffed out, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/18.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Yea, the light of the wicked shall be put out, and the spark of his fire shall not shine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"Indeed, the light of the wicked is snuffed out. The flame of his fire stops glowing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/18.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The light of the wicked will still be put out; its flame will never burn again. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/18.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"Indeed, the light of the wicked is extinguished; the flame from his fire doesn't shine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Indeed, the lamp of the wicked is extinguished; the flame of his fire does not glow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/18.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />"Yes, the lamp of the wicked is extinguished; his flame of fire does not shine. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"Yes, the light of the wicked shall be put out, The spark of his fire shall not shine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Yes, the light of the wicked shall be put out, and the spark of his fire shall not shine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/18.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“Yes, the light of the wicked will be put out. The spark of his fire won’t shine. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Also, the light of the wicked is extinguished. And there does not shine a spark of his fire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Also, the light of the wicked is extinguished. And there doth not shine a spark of his fire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Also the light of the unjust shall be extinguished, and the flame of his fire shall not shine;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Shall not the light of the wicked be extinguished, and the flame of his fire not shine? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Will not the light of the impious be put out, and the flame of his fire refuse to shine?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/18.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Truly, the light of the wicked is extinguished; the flame of his fire casts no light. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />“Surely the light of the wicked is put out, and the flame of their fire does not shine.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Yea, the lamp of the wicked shall be put out, and the spark of his fire shall not shine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Also the lamp of the wicked will be extinguished; also the flame of its fire will be put out.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Yea, the light of the wicked shall be put out, And the spark of his fire shall not shine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />But the light of the ungodly shall be quenched, and their flame shall not go up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/18-5.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=2727" 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/18.htm">Bildad: God Punishes the Wicked</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>You who tear yourself in anger—should the earth be forsaken on your account, or the rocks be moved from their place? <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: gam (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. ">Indeed,</a> <a href="/hebrew/216.htm" title="216: ’ō·wr (N-csc) -- A light. From 'owr; illumination or luminary.">the lamp</a> <a href="/hebrew/7563.htm" title="7563: rə·šā·‘îm (Adj-mp) -- Wicked, criminal. From rasha'; morally wrong; concretely, an bad person.">of the wicked</a> <a href="/hebrew/1846.htm" title="1846: yiḏ·‘āḵ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To go out, be extinguished. A primitive root; to be extinguished; figuratively, to expire or be dried up.">is extinguished;</a> <a href="/hebrew/7632.htm" title="7632: šə·ḇîḇ (N-msc) -- Probably a flame. From the same as shabab; flame.">the flame</a> <a href="/hebrew/784.htm" title="784: ’iš·šōw (N-csc:: 3ms) -- A fire. A primitive word; fire.">of his fire</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">does not</a> <a href="/hebrew/5050.htm" title="5050: yig·gah (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To shine. A primitive root; to glitter; causatively, to illuminate.">glow.</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>The light in his tent grows dark, and the lamp beside him goes out.…<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/13-9.htm">Proverbs 13:9</a></span><br />The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is extinguished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/24-20.htm">Proverbs 24:20</a></span><br />For the evil man has no future; the lamp of the wicked will be extinguished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-20.htm">Psalm 37:20</a></span><br />But the wicked and enemies of the LORD will perish like the glory of the fields. They will vanish; like smoke they will fade away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-28.htm">Psalm 18:28</a></span><br />For You, O LORD, light my lamp; my God lights up my darkness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/50-11.htm">Isaiah 50:11</a></span><br />Behold, all you who kindle a fire, who array yourselves with firebrands, walk in the light of your fire and of the firebrands you have lit! This is what you will receive from My hand: You will lie down in a place of torment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-8.htm">Matthew 25:8</a></span><br />The foolish ones said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil; our lamps are going out.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-5.htm">John 1:5</a></span><br />The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/3-19.htm">John 3:19-20</a></span><br />And this is the verdict: The Light has come into the world, but men loved the darkness rather than the Light because their deeds were evil. / Everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come into the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-8.htm">Ephesians 5:8</a></span><br />For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-4.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:4-5</a></span><br />But you, brothers, are not in the darkness so that this day should overtake you like a thief. / For you are all sons of the light and sons of the day; we do not belong to the night or to the darkness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/4-19.htm">Proverbs 4:19</a></span><br />But the way of the wicked is like the darkest gloom; they do not know what makes them stumble.<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="/isaiah/8-20.htm">Isaiah 8:20</a></span><br />To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-23.htm">Matthew 6:23</a></span><br />But if your eyes are bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-35.htm">Luke 11:35-36</a></span><br />Be careful, then, that the light within you is not darkness. / So if your whole body is full of light, with no part of it in darkness, you will be radiant, as though a lamp were shining on you.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Yes, the light of the wicked shall be put out, and the spark of his fire shall not shine.</p><p class="hdg">the light</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/20-5.htm">Job 20:5</a></b></br> That the triumphing of the wicked <i>is</i> short, and the joy of the hypocrite <i>but</i> for a moment?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/4-19.htm">Proverbs 4:19</a></b></br> The way of the wicked <i>is</i> as darkness: they know not at what they stumble.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/13-9.htm">Proverbs 13:9</a></b></br> The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.</p><p class="hdg">spark</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/50-11.htm">Isaiah 50:11</a></b></br> Behold, all ye that kindle a fire, that compass <i>yourselves</i> about with sparks: walk in the light of your fire, and in the sparks <i>that</i> ye have kindled. This shall ye have of mine hand; ye shall lie down in sorrow.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/6-17.htm">Burning</a> <a href="/job/17-1.htm">Extinguished</a> <a href="/job/15-34.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/job/15-30.htm">Flame</a> <a href="/job/16-11.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/job/16-6.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/job/15-4.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/job/17-12.htm">Light</a> <a href="/job/11-17.htm">Shine</a> <a href="/job/10-22.htm">Shining</a> <a href="/job/10-2.htm">Sinner</a> <a href="/malachi/1-13.htm">Snuffed</a> <a href="/james/3-5.htm">Spark</a> <a href="/acts/6-13.htm">Stops</a> <a href="/job/16-11.htm">Wicked</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/18-15.htm">Burning</a> <a href="/job/18-6.htm">Extinguished</a> <a href="/job/18-15.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/job/39-23.htm">Flame</a> <a href="/job/19-3.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/job/18-6.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/job/19-4.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/job/18-6.htm">Light</a> <a href="/job/22-28.htm">Shine</a> <a href="/job/18-6.htm">Shining</a> <a href="/job/18-21.htm">Sinner</a> <a href="/job/21-17.htm">Snuffed</a> <a href="/isaiah/1-31.htm">Spark</a> <a href="/job/37-7.htm">Stops</a> <a href="/job/18-21.htm">Wicked</a><div class="vheading2">Job 18</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/18-1.htm">Bildad reproves Job for presumption and impatience</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/18-5.htm">The calamities of the wicked</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/18.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/18.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Indeed, the lamp of the wicked is extinguished;</b><br>This phrase suggests the certainty of the downfall of the wicked. In biblical times, a lamp was a common household item, symbolizing life, guidance, and prosperity. The extinguishing of a lamp signifies the end of these blessings. This imagery is consistent with other scriptures, such as <a href="/proverbs/13-9.htm">Proverbs 13:9</a>, which states, "The light of the righteous rejoices, but the lamp of the wicked will be put out." The use of "lamp" here can also be seen as a metaphor for the life and influence of a person. The idea that the wicked will face inevitable judgment is a recurring theme throughout the Bible, emphasizing God's justice.<p><b>the flame of his fire does not glow.</b><br>The flame represents vitality, strength, and presence. In ancient cultures, fire was essential for survival, providing warmth, light, and the ability to cook food. The absence of a glowing flame indicates a loss of these essential elements, symbolizing the complete removal of the wicked's power and influence. This can be connected to the broader biblical narrative of divine retribution, where the wicked are often depicted as ultimately powerless against God's will. The imagery of a dimmed or extinguished flame can also be seen in <a href="/isaiah/43-17.htm">Isaiah 43:17</a>, where God extinguishes the enemies of Israel. This phrase underscores the transient nature of the wicked's prosperity and the ultimate triumph of divine justice.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/bildad_the_shuhite.htm">Bildad the Shuhite</a></b><br>One of Job's three friends who comes to comfort him. In this chapter, Bildad is speaking, offering his perspective on the fate of the wicked.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>The central figure of the book, a man of great faith and integrity who undergoes severe trials and suffering.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wicked.htm">The Wicked</a></b><br>A general term used in this context to describe those who live in opposition to God's ways, often associated with moral and spiritual darkness.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lamp.htm">The Lamp</a></b><br>Symbolic of life, prosperity, and guidance. In ancient times, a lamp was essential for light and safety, especially at night.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_fire.htm">The Fire</a></b><br>Represents vitality, strength, and presence. The extinguishing of a fire signifies the end of life or influence.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_temporary_nature_of_wickedness.htm">The Temporary Nature of Wickedness</a></b><br>The extinguishing of the wicked's lamp serves as a reminder that evil and unrighteousness are ultimately unsustainable and will not endure.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_light.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Light</a></b><br>Just as a lamp provides physical light, spiritual light is essential for navigating life's challenges. Believers are called to walk in the light of Christ, who is the true light of the world.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_justice.htm">God's Sovereignty in Justice</a></b><br>This verse underscores the belief that God is just and will ultimately bring about the downfall of the wicked, affirming His control over moral order.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/self-reflection_on_righteousness.htm">Self-Reflection on Righteousness</a></b><br>Encourages believers to examine their own lives to ensure they are living in alignment with God's will, maintaining their spiritual "lamp" through faith and obedience.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 18</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_job_18_align_with_wicked_unpunished.htm">How can Job 18’s portrayal of swift divine retribution be reconciled with real-world cases where the wicked seem to escape judgment?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_wicked_people_often_prosper.htm">Job 18:5–6: If the wicked are supposedly extinguished like a fading lamp, why do corrupt individuals throughout history often prosper? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_condemn_favoring_the_wicked.htm">Proverbs 18:5: How is it consistent to condemn favoring the wicked when biblical heroes like David or Paul committed serious wrongs yet received mercy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_god_'despise_no_one'_yet_judge.htm">In Job 36:5, how can God 'despise no one' if other scriptures depict His wrath and judgment against certain people?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 5-21.</span> - Bildad, from this point, turns wholly to denunciation. He strings together a long series of menaces - probably ancient saws, drawn from "the wisdom of the Beni Kedem" (<a href="/1_kings/4-30.htm">1 Kings 4:30</a>), and descriptive of the wretched fate of the wicked man, with whom he identifies Job. <span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Yes, the light of the wicked shall be put out</span>. Whatever the wicked man may at any time have acquired of splendour, glory, honour, wealth, or prosperity, shall be taken from him, and as it were extinguished. <span class="cmt_word">And the spark of his fire shall not shine</span>. Not a single trace of his splendour, not a spark, not a glimmer, shall remain. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/18-5.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">Indeed,</span><br /><span class="heb">גַּ֤ם</span> <span class="translit">(gam)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1571.htm">Strong's 1571: </a> </span><span class="str2">Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the lamp</span><br /><span class="heb">א֣וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct<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">of the wicked</span><br /><span class="heb">רְשָׁעִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(rə·šā·‘îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7563.htm">Strong's 7563: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wrong, an, bad person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is extinguished;</span><br /><span class="heb">יִדְעָ֑ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(yiḏ·‘āḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1846.htm">Strong's 1846: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be extinguished, to expire, be dried up</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the flame</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁבִ֣יב</span> <span class="translit">(šə·ḇîḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7632.htm">Strong's 7632: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably a flame</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of his fire</span><br /><span class="heb">אִשּֽׁוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(’iš·šōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_784.htm">Strong's 784: </a> </span><span class="str2">A fire</span><br /><br /><span class="word">does not</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹֽא־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">glow.</span><br /><span class="heb">יִ֝גַּ֗הּ</span> <span class="translit">(yig·gah)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - 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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/18-5.htm">Job 18:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/18-5.htm">Job 18:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/18-5.htm">Job 18:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/18-5.htm">Job 18:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/18-5.htm">Job 18:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/18-5.htm">Job 18:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/18-5.htm">Job 18:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/18-5.htm">Job 18:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/18-5.htm">Job 18:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/18-5.htm">Job 18:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/18-5.htm">OT Poetry: Job 18:5 Yes the light of the wicked shall (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/18-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 18:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 18:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/18-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 18:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 18:6" /></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>