Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He has blocked my way so I cannot pass; he has shrouded my paths in darkness. New Living Translation God has blocked my way so I cannot move. He has plunged my path into darkness. English Standard Version He has walled up my way, so that I cannot pass, and he has set darkness upon my paths. Berean Standard Bible He has blocked my way so I cannot pass; He has veiled my paths with darkness. King James Bible He hath fenced up my way that I cannot pass, and he hath set darkness in my paths. New King James Version He has fenced up my way, so that I cannot pass; And He has set darkness in my paths. New American Standard Bible “He has blocked my way so that I cannot pass, And He has put darkness on my paths. NASB 1995 “He has walled up my way so that I cannot pass, And He has put darkness on my paths. NASB 1977 “He has walled up my way so that I cannot pass; And He has put darkness on my paths. Legacy Standard Bible He has walled up my way so that I cannot pass, And He has put darkness on my paths. Amplified Bible “He has walled up my way so that I cannot pass, And He has set darkness upon my paths. Christian Standard Bible He has blocked my way so that I cannot pass through; he has veiled my paths with darkness. Holman Christian Standard Bible He has blocked my way so that I cannot pass through; He has veiled my paths with darkness. American Standard Version He hath walled up my way that I cannot pass, And hath set darkness in my paths. Contemporary English Version God has me trapped with a wall of darkness English Revised Version He hath fenced up my way that I cannot pass, and hath set darkness in my paths. GOD'S WORD® Translation "God has blocked my path so that I can't go on. He has made my paths dark. Good News Translation God has blocked the way, and I can't get through; he has hidden my path in darkness. International Standard Version He blocked my path, so I cannot pass; and he turned out the lights on my pathways. Majority Standard Bible He has blocked my way so I cannot pass; He has veiled my paths with darkness. NET Bible He has blocked my way so I cannot pass, and has set darkness over my paths. New Heart English Bible He has walled up my way so that I can't pass, and has set darkness in my paths. Webster's Bible Translation He hath fenced up my way that I cannot pass, and he hath set darkness in my paths. World English Bible He has walled up my way so that I can’t pass, and has set darkness in my paths. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHe hedged up my way, and I do not pass over, "" And He places darkness on my paths. Young's Literal Translation My way He hedged up, and I pass not over, And on my paths darkness He placeth. Smith's Literal Translation He walled up my path and I shall not pass, and he will set darkness upon my beaten paths. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe hath hedged in my path round about, and I cannot pass, and in my way he hath set darkness. Catholic Public Domain Version He has hemmed in my path, and I cannot pass; he has added darkness to my difficult path. New American Bible He has barred my way and I cannot pass; veiled my path in darkness; New Revised Standard Version He has walled up my way so that I cannot pass, and he has set darkness upon my paths. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe has fenced up my ways so that I cannot pass, and he has set darkness in my paths. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated My ways he has fenced in that I may not pass, and laid darkness on my path OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917He hath fenced up my way that I cannot pass, And hath set darkness in my paths. Brenton Septuagint Translation I am fenced round about, and can by no means escape: he has set darkness before my face. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job: My Redeemer Lives…7Though I cry out, ‘Violence!’ I get no response; though I call for help, there is no justice. 8He has blocked my way so I cannot pass; He has veiled my paths with darkness. 9He has stripped me of my honor and removed the crown from my head.… Cross References Lamentations 3:7-9 He has walled me in so I cannot escape; He has weighed me down with chains. / Even when I cry out and plead for help, He shuts out my prayer. / He has barred my ways with cut stones; He has made my paths crooked. Isaiah 59:2 But your iniquities have built barriers between you and your God, and your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He does not hear. Psalm 88:8 You have removed my friends from me; You have made me repulsive to them; I am confined and cannot escape. Psalm 142:3 Although my spirit grows faint within me, You know my way. Along the path I travel they have hidden a snare for me. Hosea 2:6 Therefore, behold, I will hedge up her path with thorns; I will enclose her with a wall, so she cannot find her way. Micah 7:8 Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will arise; though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light. Isaiah 50:10 Who among you fears the LORD and obeys the voice of His Servant? Who among you walks in darkness and has no light? Let him trust in the name of the LORD; let him lean on his God. Psalm 31:22 In my alarm I said, “I am cut off from Your sight!” But You heard my plea for mercy when I called to You for help. Psalm 88:18 You have removed my beloved and my friend; darkness is my closest companion. Jeremiah 13:16 Give glory to the LORD your God before He brings darkness, before your feet stumble on the dusky mountains. You wait for light, but He turns it into deep gloom and thick darkness. Psalm 143:3 For the enemy has pursued my soul, crushing my life to the ground, making me dwell in darkness like those long since dead. Isaiah 49:14 But Zion said, “The LORD has forsaken me; the Lord has forgotten me!” 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; / persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed. Romans 8:35-39 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? / As it is written: “For Your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.” / No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. ... 2 Corinthians 1:8-9 We do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the hardships we encountered in the province of Asia. We were under a burden far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life. / Indeed, we felt we were under the sentence of death, in order that we would not trust in ourselves, but in God, who raises the dead. Treasury of Scripture He has fenced up my way that I cannot pass, and he has set darkness in my paths. fenced Job 3:23 Why is light given to a man whose way is hid, and whom God hath hedged in? Psalm 88:8 Thou hast put away mine acquaintance far from me; thou hast made me an abomination unto them: I am shut up, and I cannot come forth. Lamentations 3:7,9 He hath hedged me about, that I cannot get out: he hath made my chain heavy… set Joshua 24:7 And when they cried unto the LORD, he put darkness between you and the Egyptians, and brought the sea upon them, and covered them; and your eyes have seen what I have done in Egypt: and ye dwelt in the wilderness a long season. Proverbs 4:19 The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble. Isaiah 50:10 Who is among you that feareth the LORD, that obeyeth the voice of his servant, that walketh in darkness, and hath no light? let him trust in the name of the LORD, and stay upon his God. Jump to Previous Blocked Dark Darkness Fenced Hedged Paths Placeth Roads Shrouded Walled WayJump to Next Blocked Dark Darkness Fenced Hedged Paths Placeth Roads Shrouded Walled WayJob 19 1. Job, complaining of his friends' cruelty, 6. shows there is misery enough in him to feed their cruelty 21. He craves pity 23. He believes the resurrection He has blocked my way so I cannot pass; In this phrase, Job expresses his feeling of being trapped and hindered by God. This imagery of a blocked path is common in the Bible, symbolizing obstacles and divine intervention. In the ancient Near Eastern context, roads and paths were crucial for trade and communication, and a blocked path would signify a significant disruption. This reflects Job's perception of his life being disrupted by suffering. Theologically, this can be seen as a test of faith, similar to the trials faced by the Israelites in the wilderness (Exodus 14:3). The idea of God blocking a path can also be seen in Balaam's story, where an angel blocks his way (Numbers 22:22-27), indicating divine intervention to prevent a wrong course of action. He has veiled my paths with darkness. Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, experiencing intense suffering and loss. 2. God The Almighty, who is sovereign over all creation. In this verse, Job attributes his suffering to God's actions, expressing his feeling of being trapped and in darkness. 3. Job's Suffering The context of this verse is Job's lament over his suffering, which includes loss of wealth, health, and family. Job feels that God has obstructed his way and left him in darkness. Teaching Points Understanding SufferingSuffering is a part of the human experience, and even the righteous may face inexplicable trials. Job's experience reminds us that suffering is not always a result of personal sin. Perception of God's Actions Job perceives God as blocking his way, which reflects his limited understanding. In times of distress, our perception of God's actions may be clouded, but we are called to trust His greater plan. Faith in Darkness Even when paths seem shrouded in darkness, believers are encouraged to hold onto faith. Trusting God in the dark seasons of life is a testament to our faith. God's Sovereignty Acknowledge God's sovereignty in all circumstances. While we may not understand His ways, we can trust that He is in control and works all things for good. Community Support Job's account highlights the importance of community. While his friends initially fail to provide comfort, believers are called to support and uplift one another in times of trial.Verse 8. - He hath fenced up my way that I cannot pass (comp. Job 3:25; Job 13:27; Hosea 2:6), and he hath set darkness in my paths. Job complains of the want of light; in his heart he cries, Ἐν δὲ φάει καὶ ὄλεσσον. Nothing vexes him so much as his inability to understand why he is afflicted. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He has blockedגָ֭דַר (ḡā·ḏar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1443: To wall up or off, to build a wall my way אָרְחִ֣י (’ā·rə·ḥî) Noun - common singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 734: A well-trodden road, a caravan so I cannot וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no pass; אֶעֱב֑וֹר (’e·‘ĕ·ḇō·wr) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on He has veiled וְעַ֥ל (wə·‘al) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against my paths נְ֝תִיבוֹתַ֗י (nə·ṯî·ḇō·w·ṯay) Noun - feminine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 5410: Path, pathway with darkness. חֹ֣שֶׁךְ (ḥō·šeḵ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2822: The dark, darkness, misery, destruction, death, ignorance, sorrow, wickedness Links Job 19:8 NIVJob 19:8 NLT Job 19:8 ESV Job 19:8 NASB Job 19:8 KJV Job 19:8 BibleApps.com Job 19:8 Biblia Paralela Job 19:8 Chinese Bible Job 19:8 French Bible Job 19:8 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 19:8 He has walled up my way so (Jb) |
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