Job 20:8

He shall fly away as a dream, and shall not be found: yea, he shall be chased away as a vision of the night.

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Other Translations for Job 20:8

BSB
He will fly away like a dream, never to be found; he will be chased away like a vision in the night.
AKJV
He shall fly away as a dream, and shall not be found: yes, he shall be chased away as a vision of the night.
CPDV
Like a dream that flies away, he will not be found; he will pass away like a nightmare.
ERV
He shall fly away as a dream, and shall not be found: yea, he shall be chased away as a vision of the night.
NHEB
He shall fly away as a dream, and shall not be found. Yes, he shall be chased away like a vision of the night.
SMT
As a dream he shall fly away, and they shall not find him: and he shall flee away as the vision of the night.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 20:8

HeshallflyawayH5774asadreamH2472Noun MasculineandshallnotbefoundH4672VerbyeaheshallbechasedawayH5074VerbasavisionH2384Noun MasculineofthenightH3915Noun Masculine

Commentary for Job 20:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 20:8
Summary
Vanishes swiftly like dream or vision
Event
Zophar describes evil's evanescence
Estimated Time Period
Pre-history
Category
Wisdom