Job 27:20

Terrors take hold on him as waters, a tempest stealeth him away in the night.

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Other Translations for Job 27:20

BSB
Terrors overtake him like a flood; a tempest sweeps him away in the night.
AKJV
Terrors take hold on him as waters, a tempest steals him away in the night.
CPDV
Destitution will surround him like water; a storm will overwhelm him in the night.
ERV
Terrors overtake him like waters; a tempest stealeth him away in the night.
NHEB
Terrors overtake him like waters. A storm steals him away in the night.
SMT
Terrors shall hedge him about as waters, the night a tempest stole him away.

Commentary for Job 27:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 27:20
Summary
Terror and chaos overwhelm the wicked
Event
Terrors seize the wicked
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Judgment