Job 22:8

But as for the mighty man, he had the earth; and the honourable man dwelt in it.

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Other Translations for Job 22:8

BSB
while the land belonged to a mighty man, and a man of honor lived on it.
AKJV
But as for the mighty man, he had the earth; and the honorable man dwelled in it.
CPDV
By the strength of your arm, you took possession of the land, and you retain it by being the strongest.
ERV
But as for the mighty man, he had the earth; and the honourable man, he dwelt in it.
NHEB
But as for the mighty man, he had the earth. The honorable man, he lived in it.
SMT
And the man of arm, to him the earth; and the lifted up of face dwelt in it.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 22:8

ButasforthemightyH2220Noun FemininemanH376Noun MasculinehehadtheearthH776Noun FeminineandthehonourablemanH6440Noun MasculinedweltH3427Verbinit

Commentary for Job 22:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 22:8
Summary
The powerful controlled land while commoners dwelt
Event
Eliphaz describes social hierarchy
Estimated Time Period
Post-Exile (c. 600-400 BC)
Category
Wisdom