Job 22:20

Whereas our substance is not cut down, but the remnant of them the fire consumeth.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 22:20

BSB
Surely our foes are destroyed, and fire has consumed their excess.'
AKJV
Whereas our substance is not cut down, but the remnant of them the fire consumes.
CPDV
Has not their haughtiness been cut down, and has not fire devoured the remnants of them?
ERV
Saying, Surely they that did rise up against us are cut off, and the remnant of them the fire hath consumed.
NHEB
saying, 'Surely those who rose up against us are cut off. The fire has consumed the remnant of them.'
SMT
If our adversaries were not destroyed, and their remnant the fire shall devour.

Commentary for Job 22:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 22:20
Summary
The wicked's remnant is consumed by divine fire
Event
Wicked consumed by fire
Estimated Time Period
Post-Exile (c. 600-400 BC)
Category
Judgment