Job 18:20

They that come after him shall be astonied at his day, as they that went before were affrighted.

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Other Translations for Job 18:20

BSB

Those in the west are appalled at his fate, while those in the east tremble in horror.

AKJV

They that come after him shall be astonished at his day, as they that went before were affrighted.

CPDV

The last will be astonished at his day, and the first will be overcome with horror.

ERV

They that come after shall be astonied at his day, as they that went before were affrighted.

NHEB

Those who come after shall be astonished at his day, as those who went before were frightened.

SMT

Others were astonished at his day, and the ancient took hold on shuddering.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 18:20

TheythatcomeafterH314AdjectivehimshallbeastoniedH8074VerbathisdayH3117Noun MasculineastheythatwentbeforeH6931AdjectivewereaffrightedH8178Noun Masculine

Commentary for Job 18:20

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Job 18:20

Summary

Future generations horrified by wicked person's fate

Event

Generations witness wicked person's ruin

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC