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and the honourable man dwelt in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But the mighty man possessed the land, And the honorable man dwelt in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“But the earth belongs to the powerful man, And the one who is honorable dwells on it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220But the earth belongs to the mighty man, And the honorable man dwells in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“But the earth belongs to the mighty man, And the honorable man dwells in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But the earth belongs to the mighty man, And the highly respected man inhabits it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“But the land is possessed by the man with power, And the favored <i>and</i> honorable man dwells in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />while the land belonged to a powerful man and an influential man lived on it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />while the land belonged to a powerful man and an influential man lived on it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But as for the mighty man, he had the earth; And the honorable man, he dwelt in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />although you were rich, respected, and powerful. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But as for the mighty man, he had the earth; and the honourable man, he dwelt in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />A strong person owns the land. A privileged person lives in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You used your power and your position to take over the whole land. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The land belongs to the powerful, and the privileged thrive in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />while the land belonged to a mighty man, and a man of honor lived on it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Although you were a powerful man, owning land, an honored man living on it, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But as for the mighty man, he had the earth. The honorable man, he lived in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But as for the mighty man, he had the earth; and the honorable man dwelt in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But as for the mighty man, he had the earth. The honorable man, he lived in it. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />As for the man of arm—he has the earth, "" And the accepted of face—he dwells in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> As to the man of arm -- he hath the earth, And the accepted of face -- he dwelleth in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the man of arm, to him the earth; and the lifted up of face dwelt in it.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />In the strength of thy arm thou didst possess the land, and being the most mighty thou holdest it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />By the strength of your arm, you took possession of the land, and you retain it by being the strongest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />As if the land belonged to the powerful, and only the privileged could dwell in it! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The powerful possess the land, and the favored live in it.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />There is a man who sows a field for himself, and the mighty man seizes it from him by force.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />There is a man who sows the land for himself , and a lord will take it from him by force<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And as a mighty man, who hath the earth, And as a man of rank, who dwelleth in it,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And thou hast accepted the persons of some; and thou hast established those <i>that were already settled</i> on the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/22-8.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=3413" 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">7</span>You gave no water to the weary and withheld food from the famished, <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ā·reṣ (Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">while the land</a> <a href="/hebrew/2220.htm" title="2220: zə·rō·w·a‘ (N-fs) -- Arm, shoulder, strength. Or zroao; and zrowpah; or zrowah; from zara'; the arm, or the foreleg; figuratively, force.">belonged to a mighty</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: wə·’îš (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">man,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: ū·nə·śū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-msc) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">and a man</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: p̄ā·nîm (N-mp) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">of honor</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: yê·šeḇ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">lived</a> <a href="/hebrew/bāh (Prep:: 3fs) -- ">on it.</a> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>You sent widows away empty-handed, and the strength of the fatherless was crushed.…<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="/james/2-6.htm">James 2:6</a></span><br />But you have dishonored the poor. Is it not the rich who oppress you and drag you into court?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-11.htm">Psalm 37:11</a></span><br />But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-5.htm">Matthew 5:5</a></span><br />Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-33.htm">Proverbs 3:33-35</a></span><br />The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked, but He blesses the home of the righteous. / He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble. / The wise will inherit honor, but fools are held up to shame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/57-13.htm">Isaiah 57:13</a></span><br />When you cry out, let your companies of idols deliver you! Yet the wind will carry off all of them, a breath will take them away. But he who seeks refuge in Me will inherit the land and possess My holy mountain.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/73-12.htm">Psalm 73:12</a></span><br />Behold, these are the wicked—always carefree as they increase their wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-24.htm">Luke 6:24</a></span><br />But woe to you who are rich, for you have already received your comfort.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/5-27.htm">Jeremiah 5:27-28</a></span><br />Like cages full of birds, so their houses are full of deceit. Therefore they have become powerful and rich. / They have grown fat and sleek, and have excelled in the deeds of the wicked. They have not taken up the cause of the fatherless, that they might prosper; nor have they defended the rights of the needy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/34-2.htm">Ezekiel 34:2-4</a></span><br />“Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel. Prophesy and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Woe to the shepherds of Israel, who only feed themselves! Should not the shepherds feed their flock? / You eat the fat, wear the wool, and butcher the fattened sheep, but you do not feed the flock. / You have not strengthened the weak, healed the sick, bound up the injured, brought back the strays, or searched for the lost. Instead, you have ruled them with violence and cruelty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/2-1.htm">Micah 2:1-2</a></span><br />Woe to those who devise iniquity and plot evil on their beds! At morning’s light they accomplish it because the power is in their hands. / They covet fields and seize them; they take away houses. They deprive a man of his home, a fellow man of his inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/habakkuk/2-9.htm">Habakkuk 2:9</a></span><br />Woe to him who builds his house by unjust gain, to place his nest on high and escape the hand of disaster!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/49-6.htm">Psalm 49:6-7</a></span><br />They trust in their wealth and boast in their great riches. / No man can possibly redeem his brother or pay his ransom to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/28-6.htm">Proverbs 28:6</a></span><br />Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/3-14.htm">Isaiah 3:14-15</a></span><br />The LORD brings this charge against the elders and leaders of His people: “You have devoured the vineyard; the plunder of the poor is in your houses. / Why do you crush My people and grind the faces of the poor?” declares the Lord GOD of Hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/4-1.htm">Amos 4:1</a></span><br />Hear this word, you cows of Bashan on Mount Samaria, you women who oppress the poor and crush the needy, who say to your husbands, “Bring us more to drink.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But as for the mighty man, he had the earth; and the honorable man dwelled in it.</p><p class="hdg">But as</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/29-7.htm">Job 29:7-17</a></b></br> When I went out to the gate through the city, <i>when</i> I prepared my seat in the street! … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/31-34.htm">Job 31:34</a></b></br> Did I fear a great multitude, or did the contempt of families terrify me, that I kept silence, <i>and</i> went not out of the door?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/21-11.htm">1 Kings 21:11-15</a></b></br> And the men of his city, <i>even</i> the elders and the nobles who were the inhabitants in his city, did as Jezebel had sent unto them, <i>and</i> as it <i>was</i> written in the letters which she had sent unto them… </p><p class="hdg">mighty man.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/13-8.htm">Job 13:8</a></b></br> Will ye accept his person? will ye contend for God?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/esther/10-3.htm">Accepted</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-8.htm">Arm</a> <a href="/ezra/10-4.htm">Belongs</a> <a href="/job/18-15.htm">Dwelleth</a> <a href="/job/18-15.htm">Dwells</a> <a href="/job/21-28.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/job/21-33.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-24.htm">Favored</a> <a href="/job/21-22.htm">High</a> <a href="/ezra/4-10.htm">Honorable</a> <a href="/job/14-21.htm">Honored</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-5.htm">Honourable</a> <a href="/job/14-21.htm">Honoured</a> <a href="/job/22-3.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-25.htm">Possessed</a> <a href="/job/21-16.htm">Power</a> <a href="/job/21-7.htm">Powerful</a> <a href="/esther/10-3.htm">Rank</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/34-19.htm">Accepted</a> <a href="/job/26-2.htm">Arm</a> <a href="/job/41-11.htm">Belongs</a> <a href="/job/38-19.htm">Dwelleth</a> <a href="/job/28-23.htm">Dwells</a> <a href="/job/29-25.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/job/24-4.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/30-7.htm">Favored</a> <a href="/job/22-12.htm">High</a> <a href="/psalms/45-9.htm">Honorable</a> <a href="/psalms/12-8.htm">Honored</a> <a href="/psalms/8-1.htm">Honourable</a> <a href="/psalms/12-8.htm">Honoured</a> <a href="/job/22-17.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/psalms/105-21.htm">Possessed</a> <a href="/job/23-6.htm">Power</a> <a href="/job/35-9.htm">Powerful</a> <a href="/psalms/62-9.htm">Rank</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>while the land belonged to a mighty man</b><br>This phrase suggests ownership and control by a powerful individual. In the ancient Near Eastern context, land ownership was a sign of wealth and influence. The "mighty man" could refer to someone with significant social, military, or economic power. In biblical terms, such figures often held authority and were seen as leaders or protectors of their communities. The concept of land ownership is deeply rooted in the Old Testament, where land was a divine gift to the Israelites (<a href="/genesis/12-7.htm">Genesis 12:7</a>). The "mighty man" here could be seen as a type of Christ, who is the ultimate ruler and owner of all creation (<a href="/colossians/1-16.htm">Colossians 1:16</a>).<p><b>and a man of honor lived on it</b><br>This phrase indicates that the land was not only owned by a powerful person but also inhabited by someone of integrity and respect. In biblical culture, honor was a crucial social value, often associated with righteousness and adherence to God's laws. The presence of a "man of honor" suggests a community or society where moral and ethical standards were upheld. This can be connected to the biblical principle that those who live righteously will dwell securely in the land (<a href="/proverbs/2-21.htm">Proverbs 2:21</a>). The "man of honor" can also be seen as a foreshadowing of Christ, who lived a life of perfect honor and righteousness (<a href="/hebrews/4-15.htm">Hebrews 4:15</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <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 but ends up accusing him of wrongdoing. In this chapter, Eliphaz is speaking to Job, suggesting that Job's suffering is due to his sins.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A wealthy and righteous man who undergoes severe trials and suffering. The book of Job explores his faith and integrity amidst his suffering.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/l/landowner.htm">Landowner</a></b><br>In this verse, Eliphaz refers to a man who owns the land, implying wealth and power. This is part of his argument that Job's previous prosperity was due to his status and not necessarily his righteousness.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/man_of_honor.htm">Man of Honor</a></b><br>This term is used to describe someone who is respected and has a high social standing. Eliphaz implies that Job was once such a man.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/teman.htm">Teman</a></b><br>A region in Edom, associated with wisdom. Eliphaz is from this region, which adds weight to his words in the cultural context of the time.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/w/worldly_vs._godly_honor.htm">Worldly vs. Godly Honor</a></b><br>Eliphaz equates land ownership and social status with honor. However, true honor in God's eyes is based on righteousness and humility, not material wealth or social standing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/misjudging_others.htm">Misjudging Others</a></b><br>Eliphaz's assumptions about Job's character based on his circumstances remind us to avoid judging others by their external situations. Only God knows the heart.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_source_of_prosperity.htm">The Source of Prosperity</a></b><br>While Eliphaz suggests that prosperity comes from human effort and status, Scripture teaches that all blessings come from God, and He alone determines our circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/endurance_in_trials.htm">Endurance in Trials</a></b><br>Job's account encourages believers to remain steadfast in faith, even when falsely accused or misunderstood by others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/true_wisdom.htm">True Wisdom</a></b><br>Eliphaz's wisdom is worldly and flawed. True wisdom comes from fearing the Lord and understanding His ways, as seen throughout the book of Proverbs.<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/who_finds_joy_in_humility_and_virtue.htm">Who finds true happiness in humility and righteousness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/main_themes_of_bible's_books.htm">What are the main themes of the Bible's books?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_of_'nameless_outcasts'_in_job's_era.htm">Job 30:8 - Do we have evidence of entire groups of 'nameless outcasts' in the Near East during Job's era, or is this an exaggerated literary trope?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_humble_believers_face_hardship.htm">Proverbs 22:4: If humility and fear of the Lord lead to riches and honor, why do many humble believers remain in poverty or face hardship?</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>(8) <span class= "bld">But as for the mighty man.</span>--By the "mighty and the honourable" man is probably meant Job. Some understand the words from <a href="/context/job/22-5.htm" title="Is not your wickedness great? and your iniquities infinite?">Job 22:5-10</a> inclusive, as the words spoken by God on entering into judgment with Job (<a href="/job/22-4.htm" title="Will he reprove you for fear of you? will he enter with you into judgment?">Job 22:4</a>); but this hardly seems probable.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 8.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">But as for the mighty man, he had the earth</span>; literally, <span class="accented">as for the man of arm</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> the man strong of arm. Job's retainers are probably meant, whom Eliphaz supposes to have been allowed by Job to oppress the poor, and have their own way in the world. This charge was doubtless as baseless as the others (comp. <a href="/job/29-16.htm">Job 29:16, 17</a>). And the honourable man dwelt in it; <span class="accented">of the accepted man -</span> "the favoured man," <span class="accented">i.e.</span> those of whom Job approved and whom he favoured. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/22-8.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">while the land</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאָ֑רֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ā·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">belonged to a mighty</span><br /><span class="heb">זְ֭רוֹעַ</span> <span class="translit">(zə·rō·w·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2220.htm">Strong's 2220: </a> </span><span class="str2">The arm, the foreleg, force</span><br /><br /><span class="word">man,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאִ֣ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and a man</span><br /><span class="heb">וּנְשׂ֥וּא</span> <span class="translit">(ū·nə·śū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lift, carry, take</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of honor</span><br /><span class="heb">פָ֝נִ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(p̄ā·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">lived</span><br /><span class="heb">יֵ֣שֶׁב</span> <span class="translit">(yê·šeḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on it.</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּֽהּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(bāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/22-8.htm">Job 22:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/22-8.htm">Job 22:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/22-8.htm">Job 22:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/22-8.htm">Job 22:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/22-8.htm">Job 22:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/22-8.htm">Job 22:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/22-8.htm">Job 22:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/22-8.htm">Job 22:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/22-8.htm">Job 22:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/22-8.htm">Job 22:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/22-8.htm">OT Poetry: Job 22:8 But as for the mighty man he (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/22-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 22:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 22:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/22-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 22:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 22:9" /></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>