Job 18:9

The gin shall take him by the heel, and the robber shall prevail against him.

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Other Translations for Job 18:9

BSB
A trap seizes his heel; a snare grips him.
AKJV
The gin shall take him by the heel, and the robber shall prevail against him.
CPDV
His heel will be held in a snare, and thirst will rage against him.
ERV
A gin shall take him by the heel, and a snare shall lay hold on him.
NHEB
A snare will take him by the heel. A trap will catch him.
SMT
A snare shall lay hold upon the heel, the noose shall hold fast upon him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 18:9

TheginH6341Noun MasculineshalltakeH270VerbhimbytheheelH6119Noun MasculineandtherobberH6782Noun MasculineshallprevailH2388Verbagainsthim

Commentary for Job 18:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 18:9
Summary
Snares and enemies will capture him completely
Event
Wicked person caught in trap
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Lament