Job 13:11
New International Version
Would not his splendor terrify you? Would not the dread of him fall on you?

New Living Translation
Doesn’t his majesty terrify you? Doesn’t your fear of him overwhelm you?

English Standard Version
Will not his majesty terrify you, and the dread of him fall upon you?

Berean Standard Bible
Would His majesty not terrify you? Would the dread of Him not fall upon you?

King James Bible
Shall not his excellency make you afraid? and his dread fall upon you?

New King James Version
Will not His excellence make you afraid, And the dread of Him fall upon you?

New American Standard Bible
“Will His majesty not terrify you, And the dread of Him fall upon you?

NASB 1995
“Will not His majesty terrify you, And the dread of Him fall on you?

NASB 1977
“Will not His majesty terrify you, And the dread of Him fall on you?

Legacy Standard Bible
Will not His exaltedness terrify you, And the dread of Him fall on you?

Amplified Bible
“Will not His majesty terrify you, And will not the dread of Him fall upon you?

Christian Standard Bible
Would God’s majesty not terrify you? Would his dread not fall on you?

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Would God’s majesty not terrify you? Would His dread not fall on you?

American Standard Version
Shall not his majesty make you afraid, And his dread fall upon you?

Contemporary English Version
and his glorious splendor would make you terrified.

English Revised Version
Shall not his excellency make you afraid, and his dread fall upon you?

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Doesn't his majesty terrify you? Doesn't the fear of him fall upon you?

Good News Translation
and his power will fill you with terror.

International Standard Version
His splendor will petrify you with terror, paralyzing you with fear, won't it?

Majority Standard Bible
Would His majesty not terrify you? Would the dread of Him not fall upon you?

NET Bible
Would not his splendor terrify you and the fear he inspires fall on you?

New Heart English Bible
Shall not his majesty make you afraid, And his dread fall on you?

Webster's Bible Translation
Shall not his excellence make you afraid? and his dread fall upon you?

World English Bible
Won’t his majesty make you afraid and his dread fall on you?
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Does His excellence not terrify you? And His dread fall on you?

Young's Literal Translation
Doth not His excellency terrify you? And His dread fall upon you?

Smith's Literal Translation
Shall not his majesty make you afraid? and his terror fall upon you?
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
As soon as he shall move himself, he shall trouble you: and his dread shall fall upon you.

Catholic Public Domain Version
As soon as he moves himself, he will disturb you, and his dread will fall over you.

New American Bible
Surely his majesty will frighten you and dread of him fall upon you.

New Revised Standard Version
Will not his majesty terrify you, and the dread of him fall upon you?
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
His excellency shall seek vengeance of you, and his terror will fall upon you.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
His dread is your punishment and his terror will fall on you
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Shall not His majesty terrify you, And His dread fall upon you?

Brenton Septuagint Translation
shall not his whirlpool sweep you round, and terror from him fall upon you?

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Context
Job Reproves His Friends
10Surely He would rebuke you if you secretly showed partiality. 11Would His majesty not terrify you? Would the dread of Him not fall upon you? 12Your maxims are proverbs of ashes; your defenses are defenses of clay.…

Cross References
Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Proverbs 9:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Psalm 111:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!

Isaiah 8:13
The LORD of Hosts is the One you shall regard as holy. Only He should be feared; only He should be dreaded.

Isaiah 33:14
The sinners in Zion are afraid; trembling grips the ungodly: “Who of us can dwell with a consuming fire? Who of us can dwell with everlasting flames?”

Jeremiah 5:22
Do you not fear Me?” declares the LORD. “Do you not tremble before Me, the One who set the sand as the boundary for the sea, an enduring barrier it cannot cross? The waves surge, but they cannot prevail. They roar but cannot cross it.

Jeremiah 10:7
Who would not fear You, O King of nations? This is Your due. For among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is none like You.

Exodus 20:20
“Do not be afraid,” Moses replied. “For God has come to test you, so that the fear of Him may be before you, to keep you from sinning.”

Deuteronomy 10:12
And now, O Israel, what does the LORD your God ask of you but to fear the LORD your God by walking in all His ways, to love Him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul,

2 Chronicles 19:7
And now, may the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.”

Matthew 10:28
Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

Luke 12:5
But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear the One who, after you have been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear Him!

Acts 9:31
Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.

Romans 3:18
“There is no fear of God before their eyes.”

2 Corinthians 5:11
Therefore, since we know what it means to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men. What we are is clear to God, and I hope it is clear to your conscience as well.


Treasury of Scripture

Shall not his excellency make you afraid? and his dread fall on you?

Shall

Psalm 119:120
My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.

Jeremiah 5:22
Fear ye not me? saith the LORD: will ye not tremble at my presence, which have placed the sand for the bound of the sea by a perpetual decree, that it cannot pass it: and though the waves thereof toss themselves, yet can they not prevail; though they roar, yet can they not pass over it?

Jeremiah 10:10
But the LORD is the true God, he is the living God, and an everlasting king: at his wrath the earth shall tremble, and the nations shall not be able to abide his indignation.

his dread

Job 13:21
Withdraw thine hand far from me: and let not thy dread make me afraid.

Exodus 15:16
Fear and dread shall fall upon them; by the greatness of thine arm they shall be as still as a stone; till thy people pass over, O LORD, till the people pass over, which thou hast purchased.

Isaiah 8:13
Sanctify the LORD of hosts himself; and let him be your fear, and let him be your dread.

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Job 13
1. Job reproves his friends for partiality
14. He professes his confidence in God;
19. and entreats to know his own sins, and God's purpose in afflicting him














Would His majesty
The Hebrew word for "majesty" here is "שֵׂאֵת" (se'et), which conveys a sense of exaltation, dignity, and grandeur. In the context of Job, this term underscores the overwhelming greatness and sovereign authority of God. Job is challenging his friends to consider the awe-inspiring nature of God, which should evoke a sense of reverence and humility. Historically, the majesty of God is a recurring theme throughout the Bible, emphasizing His supreme power and the respect due to Him. This phrase invites believers to reflect on the grandeur of God’s presence and His ultimate authority over all creation.

not terrify you?
The Hebrew root for "terrify" is "פָּחַד" (pachad), which means to tremble or be in dread. This word choice suggests a visceral, almost instinctual reaction to the divine presence. In the ancient Near Eastern context, encountering the divine was often associated with fear and trembling, as seen in various biblical accounts where individuals are struck with awe and fear in the presence of God. Job is pointing out that a true understanding of God's majesty naturally leads to a profound sense of fear, not in a negative sense, but as a recognition of His holiness and power.

Would dread of Him
"Dread" here is translated from the Hebrew "אֵימָה" (eimah), which conveys a deep, reverential fear. This is not merely fear of punishment, but a recognition of the divine holiness and justice that commands respect and awe. In the biblical narrative, this kind of dread is often associated with wisdom, as seen in Proverbs 9:10, "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom." Job is urging his friends to consider the proper attitude one should have before God, which is one of reverent fear and acknowledgment of His divine authority.

not fall upon you?
The phrase "fall upon you" uses the Hebrew verb "נָפַל" (naphal), which means to fall or to be cast down. This imagery suggests an overwhelming experience, as if the weight of God's presence and majesty is so great that it causes one to be physically and spiritually humbled. In the scriptural context, this falling is not just a physical act but a metaphor for submission and recognition of God's supreme power. Job is challenging his friends to consider whether they truly grasp the weight of God's majesty and whether it has the transformative impact it should have on their lives.

Verse 11. - Shall not his excellency make you afraid! and his dread fall upon you? Will not the very excellency and perfection of God cause you all the more to fear, since they will be arrayed against you? God, who is of purer eyes than to behold iniquity, who is no respecter of persons, and hates those who are respecters of persons, will by his very purity and truth be offended at your conduct, and induced to punish it,

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Would His majesty
שְׂ֭אֵתוֹ (’ê·ṯōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 7613: An elevation, leprous scab, elation, cheerfulness, exaltation in rank, character

not
הֲלֹ֣א (hă·lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

terrify you?
תְּבַעֵ֣ת (tə·ḇa·‘êṯ)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1204: To fall upon, startle, terrify

Would the dread of Him
וּ֝פַחְדּ֗וֹ (ū·p̄aḥ·dōw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6343: A, alarm

not fall
יִפֹּ֥ל (yip·pōl)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5307: To fall, lie

upon you?
עֲלֵיכֶֽם׃ (‘ă·lê·ḵem)
Preposition | second person masculine plural
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against


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