New International Versionthe young men saw me and stepped aside and the old men rose to their feet;
New Living TranslationThe young stepped aside when they saw me, and even the aged rose in respect at my coming.
English Standard Versionthe young men saw me and withdrew, and the aged rose and stood;
Berean Standard Biblethe young men saw me and withdrew, and the old men rose to their feet.
King James BibleThe young men saw me, and hid themselves: and the aged arose, and stood up.
New King James VersionThe young men saw me and hid, And the aged arose and stood;
New American Standard BibleThe young men saw me and hid themselves, And the old men arose and stood.
NASB 1995The young men saw me and hid themselves, And the old men arose and stood.
NASB 1977The young men saw me and hid themselves, And the old men arose and stood.
Legacy Standard BibleThe young men saw me and hid, And the old men arose and stood.
Amplified BibleThe young men saw me and hid themselves, The aged arose and stood [respectfully];
Christian Standard Biblethe young men saw me and withdrew, while older men stood to their feet.
Holman Christian Standard Biblethe young men saw me and withdrew, while older men stood to their feet.
American Standard VersionThe young men saw me and hid themselves, And the aged rose up and stood;
Contemporary English Versionthe young leaders stepped aside, *
English Revised VersionThe young men saw me and hid themselves, and the aged rose up and stood;
GOD'S WORD® Translationyoung men saw me and kept out of sight. Old men stood up straight out of respect [for me].
Good News Translationyoung men stepped aside as soon as they saw me, and old men stood up to show me respect.
International Standard VersionThe young men would see me and withdraw, and the aged would rise and stand.
NET Biblethe young men would see me and step aside, and the old men would get up and remain standing;
New Heart English BibleThe young men saw me and hid themselves. The aged rose up and stood.
Webster's Bible TranslationThe young men saw me, and hid themselves: and the aged arose, and stood up. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblethe young men saw me and withdrew, and the old men rose to their feet.
World English BibleThe young men saw me and hid themselves. The aged rose up and stood. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYouths have seen me, and they have been hidden, "" And the aged have risen—they stood up.
Young's Literal Translation Seen me have youths, and they, been hidden, And the aged have risen -- they stood up.
Smith's Literal TranslationThe young men saw me and hid themselves, and the old men rose up and stood. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe young men saw me, and hid themselves: and the old men rose up and stood.
Catholic Public Domain VersionThe youths saw me and hid themselves, and the elders, rising up, remained standing.
New American BibleThe young men saw me and withdrew, and the elders rose up and stood;
New Revised Standard Versionthe young men saw me and withdrew, and the aged rose up and stood; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe young men saw me and hid themselves; and the aged arose, and respected me.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedYoung men saw me and they hid themselves, and the Elders stood and were amazed at me OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The young men saw me and hid themselves, And the aged rose up and stood;
Brenton Septuagint TranslationThe young men saw me, and hid themselves: and all the old men stood up.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Job's Former Blessings… 7When I went out to the city gate and took my seat in the public square, 8the young mensaw meand withdrew,and the old menroseto their feet.9The princes refrained from speaking and covered their mouths with their hands.…
Cross References Proverbs 31:23Her husband is known at the city gates, where he sits among the elders of the land.
Isaiah 3:5The people will oppress one another, man against man, neighbor against neighbor; the young will rise up against the old, and the base against the honorable.
Lamentations 5:14The elders have left the city gate; the young men have stopped their music.
Leviticus 19:32You are to rise in the presence of the elderly, honor the aged, and fear your God. I am the LORD.
1 Kings 12:6-8Then King Rehoboam consulted with the elders who had served his father Solomon during his lifetime. “How do you advise me to respond to these people?” he asked. / They replied, “If you will be a servant to these people and serve them this day, and if you will respond by speaking kind words to them, they will be your servants forever.” / But Rehoboam rejected the advice of the elders; instead, he consulted the young men who had grown up with him and served him.
2 Kings 2:23From there, Elisha went up to Bethel, and as he was walking up the road, a group of boys came out of the city and jeered at him, chanting, “Go up, you baldhead! Go up, you baldhead!”
Proverbs 20:29The glory of young men is their strength, and gray hair is the splendor of the old.
1 Samuel 15:30“I have sinned,” Saul replied. “Please honor me now before the elders of my people and before Israel. Come back with me, so that I may worship the LORD your God.”
1 Peter 5:5Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
1 Timothy 4:12Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
Titus 2:6-8In the same way, urge the younger men to be self-controlled. / In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity, / and wholesome speech that is above reproach, so that anyone who opposes us will be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.
1 Corinthians 16:11No one, then, should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he can return to me, for I am expecting him along with the brothers.
1 Timothy 5:1Do not rebuke an older man, but appeal to him as to a father. Treat younger men as brothers,
1 Kings 20:35-43Meanwhile, by the word of the LORD, one of the sons of the prophets said to his companion, “Strike me, please!” But the man refused to strike him. / Then the prophet said to him, “Because you have not obeyed the voice of the LORD, as soon as you depart from me a lion will kill you.” And when he left, a lion found him and killed him. / Then the prophet found another man and said, “Strike me, please!” So the man struck him and wounded him, ...
2 Chronicles 10:6-8Then King Rehoboam consulted with the elders who had served his father Solomon during his lifetime. “How do you advise me to respond to these people?” he asked. / They replied, “If you will be kind to these people and please them by speaking kind words to them, they will be your servants forever.” / But Rehoboam rejected the advice of the elders; instead, he consulted the young men who had grown up with him and served him.
Treasury of Scripture The young men saw me, and hid themselves: and the aged arose, and stood up. young men Leviticus 19:32 Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honour the face of the old man, and fear thy God: Iam the LORD. Proverbs 16:31 The hoary headis a crown of glory,if it be found in the way of righteousness. Proverbs 20:8 A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes. the aged Romans 13:7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tributeis due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour. 1 Peter 2:17 Honour allmen. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king. Jump to Previous AgedFeetHidHiddenRisenRoseSeatsSteppedStoodThemselvesWithdrewYoungYouthsJump to Next AgedFeetHidHiddenRisenRoseSeatsSteppedStoodThemselvesWithdrewYoungYouthsJob 29 1.Job bemoans his former prosperitythe young men saw me and withdrewThis phrase highlights the respect and reverence Job commanded in his community. In ancient Near Eastern culture, elders were highly esteemed, and young men were expected to show deference. Job's presence caused the young men to withdraw, indicating his authority and the honor he was accorded. This respect can be seen as a reflection of his righteousness and integrity, qualities that were recognized by all, regardless of age. The withdrawal of the young men can also symbolize the acknowledgment of wisdom and experience, which is a recurring theme in biblical literature, as seen in Proverbs 16:31, which speaks of the honor of old age when it is found in the way of righteousness. and the old men rose to their feet
The act of the old men rising to their feet signifies deep respect and honor. In the cultural context of the ancient world, standing in the presence of someone was a gesture of respect and acknowledgment of their status or authority. This behavior underscores Job's esteemed position within the community, not just among the young but also among his peers and elders. The respect shown by the old men aligns with the biblical principle of honoring those who are wise and righteous, as seen inLeviticus 19:32, which instructs to rise in the presence of the aged and show respect for the elderly. This reverence for Job can also be seen as a type of Christ, who, in His earthly ministry, was recognized and honored by those who understood His divine wisdom and authority. Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man of great faith and integrity, known for his righteousness and suffering. In this chapter, Job is reflecting on his past honor and respect in society. 2. Young MenRepresent the younger generation who showed respect and deference to Job by withdrawing in his presence. 3. Old MenElders in the community who showed honor to Job by standing up when he approached, a sign of respect and acknowledgment of his wisdom and status. 4. UzThe land where Job lived, a place of prosperity and later, immense suffering for Job. 5. Job's Past ProsperityThe period in Job's life when he was highly respected and honored by all, which he nostalgically recalls in this chapter. Teaching Points Respect for Authority and WisdomJob's experience teaches us the importance of respecting those who have lived wisely and righteously. In our communities, we should honor those who have demonstrated integrity and godliness. The Value of a Good ReputationJob's past reputation brought him respect and honor. We should strive to live in such a way that our character speaks for itself, earning respect from others. Generational RespectThe interaction between the young and old in this verse highlights the biblical principle of mutual respect across generations. We should foster environments where both young and old are valued and respected. Reflecting on Past BlessingsJob's reflection on his past reminds us to be grateful for the seasons of blessing in our lives and to trust God through times of trial and change. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Job 29
What is the biblical perspective on gray hair?
How can Job’s high social standing and widespread respect (Job 29:7–11) be verified through historical or archaeological evidence?
Is there truly no God?
How could David and his men realistically fight from dusk until the following evening without rest (1 Samuel 30:17)?Verse 8. - The young men saw me, and hid themselves; retired, i.e. withdrew to corners, that they might not obtrude themselves on one so much their superior. Compare the respect paid to age by the Spartans. And the aged arose, and stood up. Here the respect paid was not to age so much as to dignity. Men as old as himself, or older, paid Job the compliment of standing up until he was seated, in consideration of his rank and high office. So. in many assemblies, as in our own courts of justice, in Convocation, and elsewhere, when the president enters, all rise.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew the young menנְעָרִ֣ים(nə·‘ā·rîm)Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 5288:A boy, lad, youth, retainersaw meרָא֣וּנִי(rā·’ū·nî)Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural | first person common singular
Strong's 7200:To seeand withdrew,וְנֶחְבָּ֑אוּ(wə·neḥ·bā·’ū)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 2244:To withdraw, hideand the old menוִֽ֝ישִׁישִׁים(wî·šî·šîm)Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 3453:An old manroseקָ֣מוּ(qā·mū)Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 6965:To arise, stand up, standto their feet.עָמָֽדוּ׃(‘ā·mā·ḏū)Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 5975:To stand, in various relations
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