King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
¶ Yea, the light of the wicked shall be put out, and the spark of his fire shall not shine.
Complete Jewish Bible:
"The light of the wicked will flicker and die, not a spark from his fire will shine,
Berean Standard Bible:
Indeed, the lamp of the wicked is extinguished; the flame of his fire does not glow.
American Standard Version:
Yea, the light of the wicked shall be put out, And the spark of his fire shall not shine.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Yea, the light{H216} of the wicked{H7563} shall be put out{H1846}, and the spark{H7632} of his fire{H784} shall not shine{H5050}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Proverbs 13:9
- ¶ The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
Proverbs 20:20
- ¶ Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness.
Proverbs 24:20
- For there shall be no reward to the evil [man]; the candle of the wicked shall be put out.
Job 21:17
- ¶ How oft is the candle of the wicked put out! and [how oft] cometh their destruction upon them! [God] distributeth sorrows in his anger.
Isaiah 50:11
- Behold, all ye that kindle a fire, that compass [yourselves] about with sparks: walk in the light of your fire, and in the sparks [that] ye have kindled. This shall ye have of mine hand; ye shall lie down in sorrow.
Proverbs 4:19
- The way of the wicked [is] as darkness: they know not at what they stumble.
Job 20:5
- That the triumphing of the wicked [is] short, and the joy of the hypocrite [but] for a moment?
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Commentary for Job 18:5
Job 18:5 is a part of the Book of Job, which is one of the Wisdom Books in the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. The book is named after its protagonist, Job, a man known for his righteousness, who suffers greatly after God allows Satan to test his faith. The historical context of the Book of Job is somewhat uncertain, but it is traditionally thought to be set in the patriarchal period, possibly during the time of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
The verse itself is part of a speech by Bildad, one of Job's friends, who has come to comfort him during his afflictions. Bildad's perspective, as reflected in this verse, is that the wicked will ultimately face divine retribution. The imagery of light being extinguished symbolizes the end of life or prosperity, suggesting that the wicked will not only suffer punishment but also that their influence or legacy will be eliminated. The "spark of his fire" that "shall not shine" further emphasizes that any remnant or hope of the wicked's impact continuing will be thoroughly quenched.
The themes of Job 18:5 include divine justice, the impermanence of worldly success, and the moral order of the universe as understood within the ancient wisdom tradition. Bildad's words reflect a retributive theology, which posits that good is rewarded and evil punished, often within the span of one's lifetime. This theology is challenged throughout the Book of Job, as Job's suffering seems to contradict the idea that the righteous will always prosper. The dialogue between Job and his friends explores the complexity of human suffering and the nature of God's justice, ultimately leading to a profound exploration of the human condition and the limits of human understanding in the face of divine mystery.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H216
There are 191 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אוֹר
Transliteration: ʼôwr
Pronunciation: ore
Description: from אוֹר; illumination or (concrete) luminary (in every sense, including lightning, happiness, etc.); bright, clear, [phrase] day, light (-ning), morning, sun. - Strong's Number: H7563
There are 249 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רָשָׁע
Transliteration: râshâʻ
Pronunciation: raw-shaw'
Description: from רָשַׁע; morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person; [phrase] condemned, guilty, ungodly, wicked (man), that did wrong. - Strong's Number: H1846
There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דָּעַךְ
Transliteration: dâʻak
Pronunciation: daw-ak'
Description: a primitive root; to be extinguished; figuratively, to expire or be dried up; be extinct, consumed, put out, quenched. - Strong's Number: H7632
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁבִיב
Transliteration: shâbîyb
Pronunciation: shaw-beeb'
Description: from the same as שָׁבָב; flame (as split into tongues); spark. - Strong's Number: H784
There are 549 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֵשׁ
Transliteration: ʼêsh
Pronunciation: aysh
Description: a primitive word; fire (literally or figuratively); burning, fiery, fire, flaming, hot. - Strong's Number: H5050
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָגַהּ
Transliteration: nâgahh
Pronunciation: naw-gah'
Description: a primitive root; to glitter; causatively, to illuminate; (en-) lighten, (cause to) shine.