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The Wicked Man's Portion
…19He lies down wealthy, but will do so no more; when he opens his eyes, all is gone.20Terrorsovertake himlike a flood;a tempestsweeps him awayin the night.21The east wind carries him away, and he is gone; it sweeps him out of his place.…

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Terrors take hold on him as waters, a tempest steals him away in the night.

Terrors

Job 15:21
A dreadful soundis in his ears: in prosperity the destroyer shall come upon him.

Job 18:11
Terrors shall make him afraid on every side, and shall drive him to his feet.

Job 22:16
Which were cut down out of time, whose foundation was overflown with a flood:

a tempest

Job 20:23
When he is about to fill his belly,God shall cast the fury of his wrath upon him, and shall rainit upon him while he is eating.

Job 21:18
They are as stubble before the wind, and as chaff that the storm carrieth away.

Exodus 12:29
And it came to pass, that at midnight the LORD smote all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sat on his throne unto the firstborn of the captive thatwas in the dungeon; and all the firstborn of cattle.

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8.The hypocrite is without hope
11.The blessings which the wicked have are turned into curses

Terrors overtake him like a flood;
This phrase suggests sudden and overwhelming fear or calamity. In biblical context, floods often symbolize chaos and judgment, as seen in the story of Noah (Genesis 6-9). The imagery of a flood conveys the idea of inescapable and consuming disaster. In the ancient Near East, floods were common and could devastate entire regions, making this a powerful metaphor for divine judgment. Theologically, this can be seen as a reflection of the consequences of wickedness, aligning with the broader themes of retribution found in the wisdom literature of the Bible.

a tempest sweeps him away in the night.
The tempest, or violent storm, is another symbol of divine judgment and power. In the Bible, storms often represent God's might and the suddenness of His actions, as seen in the story of Jonah (Jonah 1:4). The mention of "night" adds an element of unexpectedness and vulnerability, as night is often associated with danger and uncertainty. This phrase can be connected to the broader biblical theme of God's sovereignty over creation and His ability to bring about justice in His timing. The imagery of a storm also foreshadows the New Testament account of Jesus calming the storm (Mark 4:35-41), highlighting His authority over nature and chaos.

1.Job
The central figure in the Book of Job, a man described as blameless and upright, who fears God and shuns evil. He undergoes severe trials and suffering, losing his wealth, children, and health.

2.Job's Friends
Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who visit Job to comfort him but end up arguing that his suffering must be due to some hidden sin.

3.God
The sovereign Creator who allows Job's testing to demonstrate Job's faithfulness and to reveal deeper truths about divine justice and human suffering.

4.Satan
The adversary who challenges Job's integrity, suggesting that Job is faithful only because of his prosperity and protection from God.

5.The Tempest
A metaphorical representation of sudden and overwhelming disaster or judgment, often used in biblical literature to describe divine intervention or natural calamities.The Reality of Sudden Calamity
Life can change unexpectedly, and we must be spiritually prepared for trials and tribulations. Job's experience reminds us that suffering can come without warning, like a flood or a tempest.

Trusting God's Sovereignty
Even when overwhelmed by life's storms, we can trust in God's ultimate control and purpose. Job's account encourages believers to maintain faith in God's goodness and justice, even when circumstances are dire.

The Importance of Spiritual Foundations
Just as a house must be built on a solid foundation to withstand storms, our lives must be grounded in God's Word and His promises. This foundation helps us endure when "terrors" and "tempests" come.

The Role of Community in Suffering
Job's friends initially came to support him, but their misguided counsel added to his distress. This highlights the importance of offering compassionate and biblically sound support to those in suffering.

Eternal Perspective in Trials
Earthly trials, though severe, are temporary. Job's perseverance points to the hope of eventual restoration and the eternal rewards for those who remain faithful.Top 10 Lessons from Job 27

Why were babies killed in the biblical flood?

Does the portrayal of divine retribution in Job 27:13-23 conflict with the idea of God's grace demonstrated elsewhere in the Bible?

How does the portrayal of Leviathan in Job 41 align or conflict with other biblical references to large sea creatures (e.g., Psalm 104:26 or Isaiah 27:1)?

How do the fiery-breath descriptions in Job 41:18-21 reconcile with known biological or scientific facts about animals?Verse 20. -Terrors take hold on him as waters (comp.Job 18:11). Terrors sweep over the wicked man like a flood of waters - vague terrors with respect to the past, the present, and the future. He fears the vengeance of these whom he has oppressed and injured, the loss of his prosperity at any moment by a reverse of fortune, and a final retribution at the hand of God commensurate with his ill desert. He is at all times uneasy; sometimes he experiences a sudden rush upon him of such gloomy thoughts, which overwhelms him, and sweeps him away like a mighty stream.A tempest stealeth him away in the night. While he is off his guard, as it were, in the night, a sudden storm bursts on him, and removes him from his place.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Terrors
בַּלָּה֑וֹת(bal·lā·hō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 1091:Terror, dreadful event, calamity, destruction

overtake
תַּשִּׂיגֵ֣הוּ(taś·śî·ḡê·hū)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person feminine singular | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5381:To reach, overtake

him like a flood;
כַ֭מַּיִם(ḵam·ma·yim)
Preposition-k, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 4325:Water, juice, urine, semen

a tempest
סוּפָֽה׃(sū·p̄āh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5492:A storm wind

sweeps him away
גְּנָבַ֥תּוּ(gə·nā·ḇat·tū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1589:To thieve, to deceive

in the night.
לַ֝֗יְלָה(lay·lāh)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3915:A twist, night, adversity


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