Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Surely such is the dwelling of an evil man; such is the place of one who does not know God.” New Living Translation They will say, ‘This was the home of a wicked person, the place of one who rejected God.’” English Standard Version Surely such are the dwellings of the unrighteous, such is the place of him who knows not God.” Berean Standard Bible Surely such is the dwelling of the wicked and the place of one who does not know God.” King James Bible Surely such are the dwellings of the wicked, and this is the place of him that knoweth not God. New King James Version Surely such are the dwellings of the wicked, And this is the place of him who does not know God.” New American Standard Bible “Certainly these are the dwellings of the wicked, And this is the place of him who does not know God.” NASB 1995 “Surely such are the dwellings of the wicked, And this is the place of him who does not know God.” NASB 1977 “Surely such are the dwellings of the wicked, And this is the place of him who does not know God.” Legacy Standard Bible Surely such are the dwellings of the unjust, And this is the place of him who does not know God.” Amplified Bible “Surely such are the dwellings of the wicked and the ungodly, And such is the place of him who does not know or recognize or honor God.” Christian Standard Bible Indeed, such is the dwelling of the unjust man, and this is the place of the one who does not know God. Holman Christian Standard Bible Indeed, such is the dwelling of the unjust man, and this is the place of the one who does not know God. American Standard Version Surely such are the dwellings of the unrighteous, And this is the place of him that knoweth not God. Contemporary English Version Such is the fate of sinners and their families who don't know God. English Revised Version Surely such are the dwellings of the unrighteous, and this is the place of him that knoweth not God. GOD'S WORD® Translation This is what happens to the homes of wicked people and to those who do not know God." Good News Translation That is the fate of evil people, the fate of those who care nothing for God. International Standard Version Indeed, the residences of the wicked are like this; and so are the homes of those who don't know God." Majority Standard Bible Surely such is the dwelling of the wicked and the place of one who does not know God.? NET Bible Surely such is the residence of an evil man; and this is the place of one who has not known God.'" New Heart English Bible Surely such are the dwellings of the unrighteous. This is the place of him who doesn't know God." Webster's Bible Translation Surely such are the dwellings of the wicked, and this is the place of him that knoweth not God. World English Bible Surely such are the dwellings of the unrighteous. This is the place of him who doesn’t know God.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionOnly these [are] dwelling places of the perverse, "" And this [is] the place God has not known.” Young's Literal Translation Only these are tabernacles of the perverse, And this the place God hath not known. Smith's Literal Translation Also these the dwellings of evil, and this the place of him not knowing God. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThese men are the tabernacles of the wicked, and this the place of him that knoweth not God. Catholic Public Domain Version And so, these are the tabernacles of the sinful, and this the place of he who does not know God. New American Bible So is it then with the dwelling of the impious; such is the place of the one who does not know God! New Revised Standard Version Surely such are the dwellings of the ungodly, such is the place of those who do not know God.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSurely such is the dwelling of the wicked, and this is the place of him who knows not God. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated However these are the tents of the evil, and this is the place of him who does not know God OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Surely such are the dwellings of the wicked, And this is the place of him that knoweth not God. Brenton Septuagint Translation These are the houses of the unrighteous, and this is the place of them that know not the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Bildad: God Punishes the Wicked…20Those in the west are appalled at his fate, while those in the east tremble in horror. 21Surely such is the dwelling of the wicked and the place of one who does not know God.” Cross References Proverbs 10:29 The way of the LORD is a refuge to the upright, but destruction awaits those who do evil. Psalm 1:6 For the LORD guards the path of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish. Isaiah 57:21 “There is no peace,” says my God, “for the wicked.” Psalm 37:38 But the transgressors will all be destroyed; the future of the wicked will be cut off. Proverbs 14:32 The wicked man is thrown down by his own sin, but the righteous man has a refuge even in death. Isaiah 3:11 Woe to the wicked; disaster is upon them! For they will be repaid with what their hands have done. Psalm 9:17 The wicked will return to Sheol—all the nations who forget God. Proverbs 11:21 Be assured that the wicked will not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will escape. Isaiah 48:22 “There is no peace,” says the LORD, “for the wicked.” Psalm 73:18-19 Surely You set them on slick ground; You cast them down into ruin. / How suddenly they are laid waste, completely swept away by terrors! Matthew 7:23 Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’ 2 Thessalonians 1:9 They will suffer the penalty of eternal destruction, separated from the presence of the Lord and the glory of His might, Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Matthew 25:41 Then He will say to those on His left, ‘Depart from Me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. Luke 13:27 And he will answer, ‘I tell you, I do not know where you are from. Depart from me, all you evildoers.’ Treasury of Scripture Surely such are the dwellings of the wicked, and this is the place of him that knows not God. such are Job 18:14-16 His confidence shall be rooted out of his tabernacle, and it shall bring him to the king of terrors… knoweth Job 21:14 Therefore they say unto God, Depart from us; for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways. Exodus 5:2 And Pharaoh said, Who is the LORD, that I should obey his voice to let Israel go? I know not the LORD, neither will I let Israel go. Judges 2:10 And also all that generation were gathered unto their fathers: and there arose another generation after them, which knew not the LORD, nor yet the works which he had done for Israel. Jump to Previous Dwelling Dwellings Evil Houses Perverse Sinner Surely Tabernacles Ungodly Unrighteous WickedJump to Next Dwelling Dwellings Evil Houses Perverse Sinner Surely Tabernacles Ungodly Unrighteous WickedJob 18 1. Bildad reproves Job for presumption and impatience5. The calamities of the wicked Surely The word "surely" in this context serves as a definitive assertion, emphasizing the certainty of the statement that follows. In Hebrew, the word used is "אַךְ" (akh), which conveys a sense of inevitability or assuredness. This opening word sets the tone for the verse, underscoring the speaker's confidence in the truth of the consequences for the wicked. It reflects a common biblical theme that God's justice is certain and unerring. such is the dwelling of the wicked and this is the place of one who does not know God
Hebrew Surelyאַךְ־ (’aḵ-) Adverb Strong's 389: A particle of affirmation, surely such אֵ֭לֶּה (’êl·leh) Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those is the dwelling מִשְׁכְּנ֣וֹת (miš·kə·nō·wṯ) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 4908: A residence, the Tabernacle of the wicked, עַוָּ֑ל (‘aw·wāl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5767: Unjust, unrighteous one and this וְ֝זֶ֗ה (wə·zeh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that is the place מְק֣וֹם (mə·qō·wm) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4725: A standing, a spot, a condition of one who does not לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no know יָדַֽע־ (yā·ḏa‘-) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3045: To know God.” אֵֽל׃ (’êl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 410: Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty Links Job 18:21 NIVJob 18:21 NLT Job 18:21 ESV Job 18:21 NASB Job 18:21 KJV Job 18:21 BibleApps.com Job 18:21 Biblia Paralela Job 18:21 Chinese Bible Job 18:21 French Bible Job 18:21 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 18:21 Surely such are the dwellings (Jb) |