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Terrors will come over him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/20.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The arrow is pulled from their back, and the arrowhead glistens with blood. The terrors of death are upon them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/20.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />It is drawn forth and comes out of his body; the glittering point comes out of his gallbladder; terrors come upon him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />It is drawn out of his back, the gleaming point from his liver. Terrors come over him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/20.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />It is drawn, and cometh out of the body; yea, the glittering sword cometh out of his gall: terrors <i>are</i> upon him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/20.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />It is drawn, and comes out of the body; Yes, the glittering <i>point comes</i> out of his gall. Terrors <i>come</i> upon him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“It is drawn and comes out of his back, Even the flashing <i>point</i> from his gallbladder; Terrors come upon him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/20.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220It is drawn forth and comes out of his back, Even the glittering point from his gall. Terrors come upon him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“It is drawn forth and comes out of his back, Even the glittering point from his gall. Terrors come upon him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />It is drawn forth and comes out of his back, Even the glittering point from his gall; Bouts of dread come upon him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“<i>The arrow</i> is drawn forth and it comes out of his back [after passing through his body]; Yes, the glittering point comes out of his gall. Terrors march in upon him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He pulls it out of his back, the flashing tip out of his liver. Terrors come over him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He pulls it out of his back, the flashing tip out of his liver. Terrors come over him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/20.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He draweth it forth, and it cometh out of his body; Yea, the glittering point cometh out of his gall: Terrors are upon him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />whose shining tips go straight through their bodies. They will be trapped by terror, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/20.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He draweth it forth, and it cometh out of his body: yea, the glittering point cometh out of his gall; terrors are upon him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He pulls it out, and it comes out of his back. The glittering point comes out of his gallbladder. "Terrors come quickly to the godless person:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/20.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Arrows stick through their bodies; the shiny points drip with their blood, and terror grips their hearts. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/20.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />It will impale him and come out through his back; the point will glisten as it protrudes through his gall bladder, and he will be terrified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />It is drawn out of his back, the gleaming point from his liver. Terrors come over him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/20.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When he pulls it out and it comes out of his back, the gleaming point out of his liver, terrors come over him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He draws it forth, and it comes out of his body. Yes, the glittering point comes out of his liver. Terrors are on him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />It is drawn, and cometh out of the body; yes, the glittering sword cometh out of his gall: terrors are upon him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/20.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He draws it out, and it comes out of his body. Yes, the glittering point comes out of his liver. Terrors are on him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />One has drawn, "" And it comes out from the body, "" And a glittering weapon proceeds from his gall. Terrors [are] on him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> One hath drawn, And it cometh out from the body, And a glittering weapon from his gall proceedeth. On him are terrors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Being drawn it will come forth from the body; and the lightning will go from his bile, and terrors upon him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The sword is drawn out, and cometh forth from its scabbard, and glittereth in his bitterness: the terrible ones shall go and come upon him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />which had been drawn and had issued forth from its sheath, glittering in its bitterness: the horrible ones will go forth and approach over him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/20.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The dart shall come out of his back, a shining point out of his gall-bladder: terrors fall upon him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />It is drawn forth and comes out of their body, and the glittering point comes out of their gall; terrors come upon them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />It is drawn, and it brings forth his inward parts; and the skin of his gall shall be pierced; terror shall be upon him continually.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/20.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />It is drawn and it brings out his insides and the skin of his gall will be pierced; truly power is against him<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/20.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He draweth it forth, and it cometh out of his body; Yea, the glittering point cometh out of his gall; Terrors are upon him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/20.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And let the arrow pierce through his body; and let the stars be against his dwelling-place: let terrors come upon him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/20-25.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=3140" 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/20.htm">Zophar: Destruction Awaits the Wicked</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">24</span>Though he flees from an iron weapon, a bronze-tipped arrow will pierce him. <span class="reftext">25</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8025.htm" title="8025: šā·lap̄ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To draw out or off. A primitive root; to pull out, up or off.">It is drawn</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: way·yê·ṣê (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">out of</a> <a href="/hebrew/1465.htm" title="1465: mig·gê·wāh (Prep-m:: N-fs) -- The back. Feminine of gev; the back, i.e. the person.">his back,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1300.htm" title="1300: ū·ḇā·rāq (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Lightning. From baraq; lightning; by analogy, a gleam; concretely, a flashing sword.">the gleaming point</a> <a href="/hebrew/4846.htm" title="4846: mim·mə·rō·rā·ṯōw (Prep-m:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Or mrowrah; from marar; properly, bitterness; concretely, a bitter thing; specifically bile; also venom.">from his liver.</a> <a href="/hebrew/367.htm" title="367: ’ê·mîm (N-fp) -- Terror, dread. Or remah; from the same as 'ayom; fright; concrete, an idol.">Terrors</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: ya·hă·lōḵ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">come</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">over him.</a> </span><span class="reftext">26</span>Total darkness is reserved for his treasures. A fire unfanned will consume him and devour what is left in his tent.…<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="/psalms/7-12.htm">Psalm 7:12-16</a></span><br />If one does not repent, God will sharpen His sword; He has bent and strung His bow. / He has prepared His deadly weapons; He ordains His arrows with fire. / Behold, the wicked man travails with evil; he conceives trouble and births falsehood. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/11-6.htm">Proverbs 11:6</a></span><br />The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the faithless are trapped by their own desires.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/34-6.htm">Isaiah 34:6-8</a></span><br />The sword of the LORD is bathed in blood. It drips with fat—with the blood of lambs and goats, with the fat of the kidneys of rams. For the LORD has a sacrifice in Bozrah, a great slaughter in the land of Edom. / And the wild oxen will fall with them, the young bulls with the strong ones. Their land will be drenched with blood, and their soil will be soaked with fat. / For the LORD has a day of vengeance, a year of recompense for the cause of Zion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/50-35.htm">Jeremiah 50:35-37</a></span><br />A sword is against the Chaldeans, declares the LORD, against those who live in Babylon, and against her officials and wise men. / A sword is against her false prophets, and they will become fools. A sword is against her warriors, and they will be filled with terror. / A sword is against her horses and chariots and against all the foreigners in her midst, and they will become like women. A sword is against her treasuries, and they will be plundered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/21-9.htm">Ezekiel 21:9-11</a></span><br />“Son of man, prophesy and tell them that this is what the Lord says: ‘A sword, a sword, sharpened and polished— / it is sharpened for the slaughter, polished to flash like lightning! Should we rejoice in the scepter of My son? The sword despises every such stick. / The sword is appointed to be polished, to be grasped in the hand. It is sharpened and polished, to be placed in the hand of the slayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/32-41.htm">Deuteronomy 32:41-42</a></span><br />when I sharpen My flashing sword, and My hand grasps it in judgment, I will take vengeance on My adversaries and repay those who hate Me. / I will make My arrows drunk with blood, while My sword devours flesh—the blood of the slain and captives, the heads of the enemy leaders.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-15.htm">Psalm 37:15</a></span><br />But their swords will pierce their own hearts, and their bows will be broken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/13-15.htm">Isaiah 13:15-18</a></span><br />Whoever is caught will be stabbed, and whoever is captured will die by the sword. / Their infants will be dashed to pieces before their eyes, their houses will be looted, and their wives will be ravished. / Behold, I will stir up against them the Medes, who have no regard for silver and no desire for gold. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-12.htm">Lamentations 3:12-13</a></span><br />He bent His bow and set me as the target for His arrow. / He pierced my kidneys with His arrows.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/habakkuk/3-11.htm">Habakkuk 3:11-14</a></span><br />Sun and moon stood still in their places at the flash of Your flying arrows, at the brightness of Your shining spear. / You marched across the earth with fury; You threshed the nations in wrath. / You went forth for the salvation of Your people, to save Your anointed. You crushed the head of the house of the wicked and stripped him from head to toe. Selah ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-52.htm">Matthew 26:52</a></span><br />“Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “For all who draw the sword will die by the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/21-24.htm">Luke 21:24</a></span><br />They will fall by the edge of the sword and be led captive into all the nations. And Jerusalem will be trodden down by the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/2-8.htm">Romans 2:8-9</a></span><br />But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger. / There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil, first for the Jew, then for the Greek;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/1-6.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:6-9</a></span><br />After all, it is only right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you, / and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels / in blazing fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-15.htm">Revelation 19:15</a></span><br />And from His mouth proceeds a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and He will rule them with an iron scepter. He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">It is drawn, and comes out of the body; yes, the glittering sword comes out of his gall: terrors are on him.</p><p class="hdg">drawn</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/16-13.htm">Job 16:13</a></b></br> His archers compass me round about, he cleaveth my reins asunder, and doth not spare; he poureth out my gall upon the ground.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/32-41.htm">Deuteronomy 32:41</a></b></br> If I whet my glittering sword, and mine hand take hold on judgment; I will render vengeance to mine enemies, and will reward them that hate me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/18-14.htm">2 Samuel 18:14</a></b></br> Then said Joab, I may not tarry thus with thee. And he took three darts in his hand, and thrust them through the heart of Absalom, while he <i>was</i> yet alive in the midst of the oak.</p><p class="hdg">terrors</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/6-4.htm">Job 6:4</a></b></br> For the arrows of the Almighty <i>are</i> within me, the poison whereof drinketh up my spirit: the terrors of God do set themselves in array against me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/15-21.htm">Job 15:21</a></b></br> A dreadful sound <i>is</i> in his ears: in prosperity the destroyer shall come upon him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/18-11.htm">Job 18:11</a></b></br> Terrors shall make him afraid on every side, and shall drive him to his feet.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/20-7.htm">Body</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-14.htm">Draweth</a> <a href="/job/19-6.htm">Drawn</a> <a href="/judges/19-9.htm">Draws</a> <a href="/job/15-35.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/job/20-16.htm">Gall</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-41.htm">Gleaming</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-2.htm">Glittering</a> <a href="/leviticus/9-19.htm">Liver</a> <a href="/job/18-20.htm">Overcome</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-26.htm">Point</a> <a href="/ezra/5-8.htm">Proceedeth</a> <a href="/esther/4-1.htm">Pulling</a> <a href="/mark/2-21.htm">Pulls</a> <a href="/job/18-6.htm">Shining</a> <a href="/job/19-27.htm">Side</a> <a href="/job/19-29.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/job/18-14.htm">Terrors</a> <a href="/job/20-24.htm">Weapon</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/21-6.htm">Body</a> <a href="/job/21-33.htm">Draweth</a> <a href="/job/24-22.htm">Drawn</a> <a href="/job/33-22.htm">Draws</a> <a href="/job/20-28.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/psalms/69-21.htm">Gall</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-4.htm">Gleaming</a> <a href="/job/39-23.htm">Glittering</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-23.htm">Liver</a> <a href="/job/22-10.htm">Overcome</a> <a href="/job/39-23.htm">Point</a> <a href="/psalms/58-7.htm">Proceedeth</a> <a href="/job/30-4.htm">Pulling</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-22.htm">Pulls</a> <a href="/job/22-28.htm">Shining</a> <a href="/job/21-26.htm">Side</a> <a href="/job/27-14.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/job/24-17.htm">Terrors</a> <a href="/isaiah/54-16.htm">Weapon</a><div class="vheading2">Job 20</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/20-1.htm">Zophar shows the state and portion 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/20.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/20.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>It is drawn out of his back</b><br>This phrase suggests a violent and painful removal, likely of an arrow or spear, symbolizing the consequences of wickedness. In the context of Job, Zophar is describing the fate of the wicked, implying that their punishment is both inevitable and severe. The imagery of a weapon being drawn from the back indicates a surprise attack or betrayal, which aligns with the biblical theme of reaping what one sows (<a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7</a>). Historically, arrows were common in warfare, and their removal was a painful process, emphasizing the suffering of the wicked.<p><b>the gleaming point from his liver</b><br>The liver was considered the seat of life and emotions in ancient cultures, including the Hebrew context. The "gleaming point" suggests a sharp, deadly weapon, possibly a metaphor for divine judgment. The liver's mention highlights the depth of the wound, both physically and spiritually. In biblical symbolism, the liver's damage signifies a fatal blow, indicating the totality of the wicked's downfall. This connects to the broader biblical narrative of God's justice, as seen in passages like <a href="/deuteronomy/32-41.htm">Deuteronomy 32:41</a>, where God’s judgment is depicted as a sharp sword.<p><b>Terrors come over him</b><br>This phrase captures the psychological and spiritual consequences of sin, as the wicked are overwhelmed by fear and dread. In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, fear was often associated with divine retribution. The terrors can be seen as both internal guilt and external threats, reflecting the comprehensive nature of divine judgment. This aligns with <a href="/proverbs/10-24.htm">Proverbs 10:24</a>, which states that what the wicked dread will overtake them. Theologically, this can be seen as a type of the final judgment, where unrepentant sinners face eternal separation from God, contrasting with the peace promised to the righteous.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/z/zophar_the_naamathite.htm">Zophar the Naamathite</a></b><br>One of Job's three friends who comes to comfort him. Zophar is known for his harsh and direct speeches, often emphasizing God's justice and 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 of Job, a man of great faith who undergoes severe trials and suffering. His account explores themes of suffering, justice, and faithfulness.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wicked.htm">The Wicked</a></b><br>In this context, Zophar is describing the fate of the wicked, using vivid imagery to illustrate the consequences of their actions.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_arrow.htm">The Arrow</a></b><br>Symbolizes the judgment and punishment that befalls the wicked. It is a metaphor for divine retribution.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/terrors.htm">Terrors</a></b><br>Represents the fear and dread that accompany the realization of impending judgment and the consequences of one's actions.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_certainty_of_divine_justice.htm">The Certainty of Divine Justice</a></b><br>God's justice is inevitable, and the wicked will face consequences for their actions. This serves as a reminder to live righteously and in accordance with God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_fear_and_dread.htm">The Reality of Fear and Dread</a></b><br>The terrors that come over the wicked highlight the internal turmoil and fear that accompany a life lived in opposition to God. This encourages believers to seek peace through obedience and faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_imagery_in_scripture.htm">The Power of Imagery in Scripture</a></b><br>The vivid imagery used by Zophar serves to communicate the seriousness of sin and its consequences. Reflect on how imagery in the Bible can deepen our understanding of spiritual truths.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_self-examination.htm">The Importance of Self-Examination</a></b><br>Consider how our actions align with God's standards. Regular self-examination can help us avoid the path of the wicked and seek God's forgiveness and guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_friends_in_times_of_suffering.htm">The Role of Friends in Times of Suffering</a></b><br>Zophar's approach to Job's suffering reminds us of the importance of compassion and understanding when supporting others in their trials.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 20</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_faith_help_overcome_despair.htm">How can faith help overcome despair?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_experientialism_in_philosophy.htm">What does 'I know that my Redeemer lives' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_job_19_25's_'redeemer'_validated.htm">How can Job 19:25's reference to a 'Redeemer' be historically or archaeologically validated, given the era in which Job is said to have lived?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'restore_the_years'_mean.htm">What does 'restore the years' mean in Joel 2:25?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/job/20.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(25) <span class= "bld">Yea, terrors overtake him.</span>--Even when he has escaped a second and a third calamity, terrors shall still be upon him. This was all perfectly true in a sense, yea, even a truism, but it was utterly false in its application to Job himself.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 25.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">It is drawn, and cometh out of the body</span>; rather, he <span class="accented">draweth it forth</span> <span class="accented">and it cometh out of his</span> body (see the Revised Version). The stricken man draws the arrow from his flesh, the natural action of every one so wounded. If the arrow was simply tipped with a smooth iron point, it would be easy to withdraw it; but a barbed arrow could only be cut out. <span class="cmt_word">Yea, the glittering sword cometh out of his gall</span>; rather, <span class="accented">the glittering point.</span> The arrow is supposed to have pierced the gall-bladder, and to be drawn forth from it. There would be little chance of recovery in such a case. Hence terrors are upon him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/20-25.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">It is drawn</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁלַף֮</span> <span class="translit">(šā·lap̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8025.htm">Strong's 8025: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pull out, up, off</span><br /><br /><span class="word">out of</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּצֵ֪א</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·ṣê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, bring, out, direct and proxim</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his back,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִגֵּ֫וָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(mig·gê·wāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1465.htm">Strong's 1465: </a> </span><span class="str2">The back, the person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the gleaming point</span><br /><span class="heb">וּ֭בָרָק</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇā·rāq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1300.htm">Strong's 1300: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lightning, a gleam, a flashing sword</span><br /><br /><span class="word">out of his liver.</span><br /><span class="heb">מִֽמְּרֹרָת֥וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(mim·mə·rō·rā·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4846.htm">Strong's 4846: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bitterness, a bitter thing, bile, venom</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Terrors</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵמִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ê·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_367.htm">Strong's 367: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fright, an idol</span><br /><br /><span class="word">come</span><br /><span class="heb">יַהֲלֹ֗ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ya·hă·lōḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">over him.</span><br /><span class="heb">עָלָ֥יו</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·lāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/20-25.htm">Job 20:25 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/20-25.htm">Job 20:25 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/20-25.htm">Job 20:25 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/20-25.htm">Job 20:25 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/20-25.htm">Job 20:25 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/20-25.htm">Job 20:25 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/20-25.htm">Job 20:25 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/20-25.htm">Job 20:25 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/20-25.htm">Job 20:25 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/20-25.htm">Job 20:25 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/20-25.htm">OT Poetry: Job 20:25 He draws it forth and it comes (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/20-24.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 20:24"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 20:24" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/20-26.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 20:26"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 20:26" /></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>