Job 27:8

For what is the hope of the hypocrite, though he hath gained, when God taketh away his soul?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 27:8

BSB

For what is the hope of the godless when he is cut off, when God takes away his life?

AKJV

For what is the hope of the hypocrite, though he has gained, when God takes away his soul?

CPDV

For what hope is there for the hypocrite, if he greedily plunders and God does not free his soul?

ERV

For what is the hope of the godless, though he get him gain, when God taketh away his soul?

NHEB

For what is the hope of the godless, when he is cut off, when God takes away his life?

SMT

For what the hope of the profane one if he shall plunder? for God shall draw out his soul.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 27:8

ForwhatisthehopeH8615Noun FeminineofthehypocriteH2611AdjectivethoughhehathgainedH1214VerbwhenGodH433Noun MasculinetakethawayH7953VerbhissoulH5315Noun Feminine

Commentary for Job 27:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Job 27:8

Summary

Futility of false piety and material gain

Event

Job questions hypocrite's hopes

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC