Job 15:34
New International Version
For the company of the godless will be barren, and fire will consume the tents of those who love bribes.

New Living Translation
For the godless are barren. Their homes, enriched through bribery, will burn.

English Standard Version
For the company of the godless is barren, and fire consumes the tents of bribery.

Berean Standard Bible
For the company of the godless will be barren, and fire will consume the tents of bribery.

King James Bible
For the congregation of hypocrites shall be desolate, and fire shall consume the tabernacles of bribery.

New King James Version
For the company of hypocrites will be barren, And fire will consume the tents of bribery.

New American Standard Bible
“For the company of the godless is barren, And fire consumes the tents of the corrupt.

NASB 1995
“For the company of the godless is barren, And fire consumes the tents of the corrupt.

NASB 1977
“For the company of the godless is barren, And fire consumes the tents of the corrupt.

Legacy Standard Bible
For the company of the godless is barren, And fire consumes the tents of the corrupt.

Amplified Bible
“For the company of the godless is barren, And fire consumes the tents of bribery (wrong and injustice).

Christian Standard Bible
For the company of the godless will have no children, and fire will consume the tents of those who offer bribes.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For the company of the godless will have no children, and fire will consume the tents of those who offer bribes.

American Standard Version
For the company of the godless shall be barren, And fire shall consume the tents of bribery.

Contemporary English Version
Yes, the godless and the greedy will have nothing but flames feasting on their homes,

English Revised Version
For the company of the godless shall be barren, and fire shall consume the tents of bribery.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
because a mob of godless people produces nothing, and fire burns up the tents of those who offer bribes.

Good News Translation
There will be no descendants for godless people, and fire will destroy the homes built by bribery.

International Standard Version
For the company of the godless is desolation, and fire consumes the tents of those who bribe.

Majority Standard Bible
For the company of the godless will be barren, and fire will consume the tents of bribery.

NET Bible
For the company of the godless is barren, and fire consumes the tents of those who accept bribes.

New Heart English Bible
For the company of the godless shall be barren, and fire shall consume the tents of bribery.

Webster's Bible Translation
For the congregation of hypocrites shall be desolate, and fire shall consume the tabernacles of bribery.

World English Bible
For the company of the godless will be barren, and fire will consume the tents of bribery.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
For the company of the profane [is] barren, "" And fire has consumed tents of bribery.

Young's Literal Translation
For the company of the profane is gloomy, And fire hath consumed tents of bribery.

Smith's Literal Translation
For the assembly of the profane is hard, and fire consumed the tents of the gift.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
For the congregation of the hypocrite is barren, and fire shall devour their tabernacles, who love to take bribes.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For the congregation of the hypocrites is fruitless, and fire will devour the tabernacles of those who love to accept money.

New American Bible
For the breed of the impious shall be sterile, and fire shall consume the tents of extortioners.

New Revised Standard Version
For the company of the godless is barren, and fire consumes the tents of bribery.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For the congregation of the godless shall be desolate, and fire shall consume the tabernacle of the wicked.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Because the assembly of the heathen will be for the wilderness and for desolation, and fire will consume the tabernacle of the evil
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
For the company of the godless shall be desolate, And fire shall consume the tents of bribery.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
For death is the witness of an ungodly man, and fire shall burn the houses of them that receive gifts.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Eliphaz: Job Does Not Fear God
33He will be like a vine stripped of its unripe grapes, like an olive tree that sheds its blossoms. 34For the company of the godless will be barren, and fire will consume the tents of bribery. 35They conceive trouble and give birth to evil; their womb is pregnant with deceit.”…

Cross References
Isaiah 1:28
But rebels and sinners will together be shattered, and those who forsake the LORD will perish.

Psalm 37:38
But the transgressors will all be destroyed; the future of the wicked will be cut off.

Proverbs 10:27-30
The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be cut short. / The hope of the righteous is joy, but the expectations of the wicked will perish. / The way of the LORD is a refuge to the upright, but destruction awaits those who do evil. ...

Isaiah 5:24
Therefore, as a tongue of fire consumes the straw, and as dry grass shrivels in the flame, so their roots will decay and their blossoms will blow away like dust; for they have rejected the instruction of the LORD of Hosts and despised the word of the Holy One of Israel.

Hosea 4:6
My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you as My priests. Since you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children.

Psalm 1:4-6
Not so the wicked! For they are like chaff driven off by the wind. / Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous. / For the LORD guards the path of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.

Matthew 7:19
Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.

John 15:6
If anyone does not remain in Me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers. Such branches are gathered up, thrown into the fire, and burned.

Isaiah 14:20
You will not join them in burial, since you have destroyed your land and slaughtered your own people. The offspring of the wicked will never again be mentioned.

Proverbs 2:22
but the wicked will be cut off from the land, and the unfaithful will be uprooted.

Isaiah 33:1
Woe to you, O destroyer never destroyed, O traitor never betrayed! When you have finished destroying, you will be destroyed. When you have finished betraying, you will be betrayed.

Matthew 3:10
The axe lies ready at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.

Luke 3:9
The axe lies ready at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.”

2 Peter 2:12
These men are like irrational animals, creatures of instinct, born to be captured and destroyed. They blaspheme in matters they do not understand, and like such creatures, they too will be destroyed.

Psalm 73:27
Those far from You will surely perish; You destroy all who are unfaithful to You.


Treasury of Scripture

For the congregation of hypocrites shall be desolate, and fire shall consume the tabernacles of bribery.

the congregation

Job 8:13
So are the paths of all that forget God; and the hypocrite's hope shall perish:

Job 20:1
Then answered Zophar the Naamathite, and said,

Job 27:8
For what is the hope of the hypocrite, though he hath gained, when God taketh away his soul?

the tabernacles

Job 11:14
If iniquity be in thine hand, put it far away, and let not wickedness dwell in thy tabernacles.

Job 12:6
The tabernacles of robbers prosper, and they that provoke God are secure; into whose hand God bringeth abundantly.

Job 22:5-9
Is not thy wickedness great? and thine iniquities infinite? …

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Job 15
1. Eliphaz reproves Job for impiety in justifying himself
17. He proves by tradition the restlessness of wicked men














For the company of the godless
The Hebrew word for "company" here is "עֵדָה" (edah), which can also mean congregation or assembly. This term often refers to a group united by a common purpose or belief. In this context, it highlights the collective nature of those who reject God. The "godless" are those who live without regard for divine authority, often translated from the Hebrew "חָנֵף" (chaneph), meaning profane or impious. Historically, the godless are seen as those who turn away from the covenantal relationship with God, choosing instead a path of self-reliance and moral relativism. This phrase serves as a warning that such a community, lacking divine guidance, is destined for futility.

will be barren
The term "barren" is translated from the Hebrew "עָקָר" (aqar), which means unproductive or fruitless. In the agrarian society of ancient Israel, barrenness was a significant concern, often seen as a sign of divine disfavor. This metaphor extends beyond physical infertility to encompass spiritual and moral barrenness. The godless, despite their efforts, will ultimately produce nothing of lasting value. This barrenness is a direct consequence of their separation from God, who is the source of all true fruitfulness and blessing.

and fire will consume
"Fire" in Hebrew is "אֵשׁ" (esh), a powerful symbol throughout Scripture representing both God's presence and His judgment. Fire is purifying but also destructive, consuming what is impure. The imagery of fire consuming suggests a total and irreversible destruction. In the biblical narrative, fire often signifies divine retribution against sin, as seen in the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. This phrase underscores the inevitable judgment that awaits those who live in opposition to God's righteous standards.

the tents of bribery
"Tents" (אֹהֶל, ohel) in ancient times were not just physical dwellings but represented one's household or sphere of influence. The "tents of bribery" refer to those who engage in corrupt practices, using deceit and manipulation for personal gain. "Bribery" (שֹׁחַד, shochad) is condemned throughout Scripture as it perverts justice and undermines societal integrity. This phrase highlights the moral decay within the homes and lives of those who prioritize wealth and power over righteousness. The imagery of fire consuming these tents serves as a stark reminder of the temporal nature of ill-gotten gains and the ultimate accountability before God.

(34) Desolate.--This was Job's own word (Job 3:7), and as it is an uncommon word, there may be some intentional reference to his use of it.

Verse 34. - For the congregation of hypocrites shall be desolate; or, shall be sterile or barren like the vine and olive of the preceding verse. The entire company of the wicked shall suffer this punishment. And fire shall consume the tabernacles of bribery. God's lightning shall fall from heaven, and burn up the tents (i.e. the habitations) of those who take bribes to pervert justice. It is suggested that Eliphaz intends to accuse Job of the two secret sins of hypocrisy and corruption.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
For
כִּֽי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

the company
עֲדַ֣ת (‘ă·ḏaṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 5712: A stated assemblage

of the godless
חָנֵ֣ף (ḥā·nêp̄)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2611: Profane, irreligious

[will be] barren,
גַּלְמ֑וּד (gal·mūḏ)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 1565: Sterile, desolate

and fire
וְ֝אֵ֗שׁ (wə·’êš)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular
Strong's 784: A fire

will consume
אָכְלָ֥ה (’ā·ḵə·lāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 398: To eat

the tents
אָֽהֳלֵי־ (’ā·ho·lê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 168: A tent

of bribery.
שֹֽׁחַד׃ (šō·ḥaḏ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7810: A present, bribe


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