Job 8:15

He shall lean upon his house, but it shall not stand: he shall hold it fast, but it shall not endure.

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Other Translations for Job 8:15

BSB
He leans on his web, but it gives way; he holds fast, but it does not endure.
AKJV
He shall lean on his house, but it shall not stand: he shall hold it fast, but it shall not endure.
CPDV
He will lean on his house, and it will not stand; he will prop it up, but it will not rise.
ERV
He shall lean upon his house, but it shall not stand: he shall hold fast thereby, but it shall not endure.
NHEB
He shall lean on his house, but it shall not stand. He shall cling to it, but it shall not endure.
SMT
He shall lean upon his house and it shall not stand: he shall hold fast upon it, and it shall not rise up.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 8:15

HeshallleanH8172VerbuponhishouseH1004Noun MasculinebutitshallnotstandH5975VerbheshallholdH2388VerbitfastbutitshallnotendureH6965Verb

Commentary for Job 8:15

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 8:15
Summary
Unstable foundations cannot withstand pressure
Event
Description of structural failure
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Judgment