New International VersionHe speaks to the sun and it does not shine; he seals off the light of the stars.
New Living TranslationIf he commands it, the sun won’t rise and the stars won’t shine.
English Standard Versionwho commands the sun, and it does not rise; who seals up the stars;
Berean Standard BibleHe commands the sun not to shine; He seals off the stars.
King James BibleWhich commandeth the sun, and it riseth not; and sealeth up the stars.
New King James VersionHe commands the sun, and it does not rise; He seals off the stars;
New American Standard BibleWho commands the sun not to shine, And puts a seal on the stars;
NASB 1995Who commands the sun not to shine, And sets a seal upon the stars;
NASB 1977Who commands the sun not to shine, And sets a seal upon the stars;
Legacy Standard BibleThe One who says for the sun not to shine, And sets a seal upon the stars;
Amplified BibleWho commands the sun, and it does not shine; Who seals up the stars [from view];
Christian Standard BibleHe commands the sun not to shine and seals off the stars.
Holman Christian Standard BibleHe commands the sun not to shine and seals off the stars.
American Standard VersionThat commandeth the sun, and it riseth not, And sealeth up the stars;
Contemporary English Versionor command the sun and stars to hold back their light.
English Revised VersionWhich commandeth the sun, and it riseth not; and sealeth up the stars.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationHe commands the sun not to rise. He doesn't let the stars come out.
Good News TranslationHe can keep the sun from rising, and the stars from shining at night.
International Standard VersionHe commands the sun so that it doesn't shine and seals up the stars.
NET Biblehe who commands the sun and it does not shine and seals up the stars;
New Heart English BibleHe commands the sun, and it doesn't rise, and seals up the stars.
Webster's Bible TranslationWho commandeth the sun, and it riseth not; and sealeth up the stars. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHe commands the sun not to shine; He seals off the stars.
World English BibleHe commands the sun and it doesn’t rise, and seals up the stars. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWho is commanding to the sun, and it does not rise, "" And the stars He seals up.
Young's Literal Translation Who is speaking to the sun, and it riseth not, And the stars He sealeth up.
Smith's Literal TranslationSaying to the sun, and it shall not rise; and for the stars he will seal them up. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWho commandeth tile sun and it riseth not: and shutteth up the stars as it were under a seal:
Catholic Public Domain VersionHe commands the sun and it does not rise, and he closes the stars as if under a seal.
New American BibleHe commands the sun, and it does not rise; he seals up the stars.
New Revised Standard Versionwho commands the sun, and it does not rise; who seals up the stars; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe commands the sun, and it does not rise; and seals up the stars.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedHe who spoke to the sun and it did not rise, and seals the surfaces of the stars OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Who commandeth the sun, and it riseth not; And sealeth up the stars.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationWho commands the sun, and it rises not; and he seals up the stars.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Job: How Can I Argue with God?… 6He shakes the earth from its place, so that its foundations tremble. 7He commandsthe sunnotto shine;He seals offthe stars.8He alone stretches out the heavens and treads on the waves of the sea.…
Cross References Genesis 1:16-18God made two great lights: the greater light to rule the day and the lesser light to rule the night. And He made the stars as well. / God set these lights in the expanse of the sky to shine upon the earth, / to preside over the day and the night, and to separate the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good.
Joshua 10:12-13On the day that the LORD gave the Amorites over to the Israelites, Joshua spoke to the LORD in the presence of Israel: “O sun, stand still over Gibeon, O moon, over the Valley of Aijalon.” / So the sun stood still and the moon stopped until the nation took vengeance upon its enemies. Is this not written in the Book of Jashar? “So the sun stopped in the middle of the sky and delayed going down about a full day.”
Isaiah 13:10For the stars of heaven and their constellations will not give their light. The rising sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light.
Isaiah 24:23The moon will be confounded and the sun will be ashamed; for the LORD of Hosts will reign on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem, and before His elders with great glory.
Isaiah 50:3I clothe the heavens in black and make sackcloth their covering.”
Ezekiel 32:7-8When I extinguish you, I will cover the heavens and darken their stars. I will cover the sun with a cloud, and the moon will not give its light. / All the shining lights in the heavens I will darken over you, and I will bring darkness upon your land,’ declares the Lord GOD.
Joel 2:10Before them the earth quakes; the heavens tremble. The sun and moon grow dark, and the stars lose their brightness.
Joel 3:15The sun and moon will grow dark, and the stars will no longer shine.
Amos 8:9And in that day, declares the Lord GOD, I will make the sun go down at noon, and I will darken the earth in the daytime.
Habakkuk 3:11Sun and moon stood still in their places at the flash of Your flying arrows, at the brightness of Your shining spear.
Matthew 24:29Immediately after the tribulation of those days: ‘The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.’
Mark 13:24-25But in those days, after that tribulation: ‘The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; / the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.’
Luke 23:44-45It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over all the land until the ninth hour. / The sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn down the middle.
Acts 2:20The sun will be turned to darkness, and the moon to blood, before the coming of the great and glorious Day of the Lord.
Revelation 6:12-13And I watched as the Lamb opened the sixth seal, and there was a great earthquake, and the sun became black like sackcloth of goat hair, and the whole moon turned blood red, / and the stars of the sky fell to the earth like unripe figs dropping from a tree shaken by a great wind.
Treasury of Scripture Which commands the sun, and it rises not; and seals up the stars. commandeth Exodus 10:21,22 And the LORD said unto Moses, Stretch out thine hand toward heaven, that there may be darkness over the land of Egypt, even darknesswhich may be felt… Joshua 10:12 Then spake Joshua to the LORD in the day when the LORD delivered up the Amorites before the children of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel, Sun, stand thou still upon Gibeon; and thou, Moon, in the valley of Ajalon. Daniel 4:35 And all the inhabitants of the earthare reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, andamong the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou? sealeth Job 37:7 He sealeth up the hand of every man; that all men may know his work. Job 38:12-15,19,20 Hast thou commanded the morning since thy days;and caused the dayspring to know his place; … Isaiah 13:10 For the stars of heaven and the constellations thereof shall not give their light: the sun shall be darkened in his going forth, and the moon shall not cause her light to shine. Jump to Previous CommandethCommandsGivesKeepsLightOrdersRiseRisethSealSealethSealsSetsShineShiningSpeakingSpeaksStarsSunJump to Next CommandethCommandsGivesKeepsLightOrdersRiseRisethSealSealethSealsSetsShineShiningSpeakingSpeaksStarsSunJob 9 1.Job acknowledges God's justice22.Man's innocence is not to be condemned by afflictionsHe commands the sun not to shine;This phrase highlights God's sovereign power over creation, emphasizing His authority to control the natural order. In the context of Job, it reflects Job's understanding of God's omnipotence, even amidst his suffering. The imagery of commanding the sun not to shine can be seen as a metaphor for God's ability to bring about darkness or judgment, as seen in Exodus 10:21-23, where God brings darkness over Egypt. This also connects to the prophetic imagery in Amos 8:9, where God declares He will make the sun go down at noon. Theologically, it underscores the belief in God's ultimate control over the universe, a theme consistent throughout Scripture. He seals off the stars.
This phrase suggests God's ability to obscure or hide the stars, further illustrating His dominion over the cosmos. In ancient Near Eastern culture, stars were often associated with divine beings or omens, and their visibility was crucial for navigation and timekeeping. By sealing off the stars, God demonstrates His power to disrupt human understanding and reliance on these celestial bodies. This can be linked toIsaiah 13:10, where the stars are darkened as a sign of God's judgment. Additionally, the sealing of the stars can be seen as a type of Christ, who is described as the "bright morning star" inRevelation 22:16, symbolizing hope and guidance amidst spiritual darkness. Persons / Places / Events 1. JobThe central figure in the Book of Job, a man known for his righteousness and suffering. Job is speaking in this verse, expressing his understanding of God's sovereign power over creation. 2. GodThe Almighty Creator, whose power and authority over the universe are being acknowledged by Job. God is depicted as having control over the natural elements, such as the sun and stars. 3. The Sun and StarsCelestial bodies created by God, representing His creation. In this context, they symbolize the order and regularity of the universe, which God can alter at His command. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty Over CreationJob 9:7 highlights God's absolute control over the universe. As believers, we can trust in God's power and authority, knowing that nothing in creation is beyond His command. The Majesty of GodThe ability to command the sun and seal off the stars points to the majesty and greatness of God. This should lead us to worship and revere Him, acknowledging His greatness in our daily lives. Trust in God's ControlIn times of uncertainty or chaos, remember that God holds the universe in His hands. Just as He can command the sun and stars, He can guide and sustain us through life's challenges. The Limitations of Human UnderstandingJob's acknowledgment of God's power serves as a reminder of our limited understanding. We should approach God with humility, recognizing that His ways and thoughts are higher than ours. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Job 9
In Job 9:7, the text suggests God can command the sun not to rise, but astronomy shows consistent solar cycles—does this imply poetic exaggeration or a literal event?
What do the Seven Seals, Trumpets, and Bowls signify?
2 Kings 20:9–11: How could the shadow on the sundial move backward without violating the laws of physics?
How can a star 'fallen from heaven' (Revelation 9:1) be both an astronomical event and an angelic being?(7) And sealeth up the stars--Comp. Job 41:15. The idea of shutting up, taking away the power of, &c., is contained in the expression "sealing." Verse 7. - Which commandeth the sun, and it riseth not. A magnificent idea of God's power, and, of course, quite true. All the movements of the earth and of the heavenly bodies are movements which God causes, and could at any moment suspend. The sun only rises upon the earth each day because God causes it to rise. If he were once to intermit his hand, the whole universe would fall into confusion. And sealeth up the stars. Either covers them with a thick darkness, which their rays cannot penetrate, or otherwise renders them invisible. The idea is that God, if he pleases, can remove the stars out of man's sight, hide them away, seal them up.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew He commandsהָאֹמֵ֣ר(hā·’ō·mêr)Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 559:To utter, saythe sunלַ֭חֶרֶס(la·ḥe·res)Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2775:The itch, the sunnotוְלֹ֣א(wə·lō)Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808:Not, noto shine,יִזְרָ֑ח(yiz·rāḥ)Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2224:To irradiate, to rise, to appearand seals offוּבְעַ֖ד(ū·ḇə·‘aḏ)Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 1157:In up to, over against, at, beside, among, behind, forthe stars.כּוֹכָבִ֣ים(kō·w·ḵā·ḇîm)Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3556:A star, a prince
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