Job 36:18

Because there is wrath, beware lest he take thee away with his stroke: then a great ransom cannot deliver thee.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 36:18

BSB

Be careful that no one lures you with riches; do not let a large bribe lead you astray.

AKJV

Because there is wrath, beware lest he take you away with his stroke: then a great ransom cannot deliver you.

CPDV

Therefore, do not let anger overwhelm you so that you oppress another; neither should you allow a multitude of gifts to influence you.

ERV

Because there is wrath, beware lest thou be led away by thy sufficiency; neither let the greatness of the ransom turn thee aside.

NHEB

Do not let riches entice you to wrath, neither let the great size of a bribe turn you aside.

SMT

Because of wrath, lest he shall remove thee with smiting, and a multitude of covering shall not turn thee away.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 36:18

BecausethereiswrathH2534Noun FemininebewarelesthetaketheeawayH5496VerbwithhisstrokeH5607Noun MasculinethenagreatH7230Noun Masculine ransomH3724Noun MasculinecannotdeliverH5186Verbthee

Commentary for Job 36:18

Please note: this is not Scripture

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

Overview of Job 36:18

Summary

Divine anger's severity cannot be offset by ransom

Event

Elihu warns of judgment

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC