Job 11:19
Also thou shalt lie down, and none shall make thee afraid; yea, many shall make suit unto thee.
Original Language Analysis
וְֽ֭רָבַצְתָּ
Also thou shalt lie down
H7257
וְֽ֭רָבַצְתָּ
Also thou shalt lie down
Strong's:
H7257
Word #:
1 of 6
to crouch (on all four legs folded, like a recumbent animal); by implication, to recline, repose, brood, lurk, imbed
וְאֵ֣ין
H369
מַחֲרִ֑יד
and none shall make thee afraid
H2729
מַחֲרִ֑יד
and none shall make thee afraid
Strong's:
H2729
Word #:
3 of 6
to shudder with terror; hence, to fear; also to hasten (with anxiety)
וְחִלּ֖וּ
shall make suit
H2470
וְחִלּ֖וּ
shall make suit
Strong's:
H2470
Word #:
4 of 6
properly, to be rubbed or worn; hence (figuratively) to stroke (in flattering), entreat
Cross References
Isaiah 60:14The sons also of them that afflicted thee shall come bending unto thee; and all they that despised thee shall bow themselves down at the soles of thy feet; and they shall call thee, The city of the LORD, The Zion of the Holy One of Israel.Psalms 45:12And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift; even the rich among the people shall intreat thy favour.Revelation 3:9Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee.Isaiah 45:14Thus saith the LORD, The labour of Egypt, and merchandise of Ethiopia and of the Sabeans, men of stature, shall come over unto thee, and they shall be thine: they shall come after thee; in chains they shall come over, and they shall fall down unto thee, they shall make supplication unto thee, saying, Surely God is in thee; and there is none else, there is no God.
Historical Context
In ancient honor-shame culture, having many seek your favor indicated high social status and divine blessing. Zophar promises reversal of Job's current social rejection and restoration to prominence.
Questions for Reflection
- How do we distinguish between biblical promises for now and for the age to come?
- In what ways do we collapse eschatological hope into demands for immediate earthly blessing?
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Analysis & Commentary
'Thou shalt lie down, and none shall make thee afraid' echoes covenant blessings (Leviticus 26:6, Psalm 4:8). 'Many shall make suit unto thee' (חִלּוּ פָנֶיךָ, chillu fanekha—entreat your face, seek your favor) promises restored honor and influence. Zophar offers comprehensive restoration: safety, honor, influence. These are legitimate biblical promises for God's people collectively and eschatologically. The prosperity Zophar describes will eventually characterize the New Jerusalem. His error is guaranteeing immediate, earthly fulfillment contingent on Job's performance. This collapses realized and future eschatology, promising now what God reserves for then. The Reformed tradition distinguishes between inaugurated and consummated kingdom blessings.