Christian Standard Bible
Job 29:24
24If I smiled at them, they couldn’t believe it; they were thrilled at the light of my countenance.
Job 29:24 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)If I laughed on them, they believed it not; and the light of my countenance they cast not down.
- New International Version (NIV)When I smiled at them, they scarcely believed it; the light of my face was precious to them.
- English Standard Version (ESV)I smiled on them when they had no confidence, and the light of my face they did not cast down.
- New King James Version (NKJV)If I mocked at them, they did not believe it, And the light of my countenance they did not cast down.
Context of Job 29:24
22After a word from me they did not speak again; my speech settled on them like dew. 23They waited for me as for the rain and opened their mouths as for spring showers. If I smiled at them, they couldn’t believe it; they were thrilled at the light of my countenance. 25I directed their course and presided as chief. I lived as a king among his troops, like one who comforts those who mourn.
Read all of Job 29Job 29:24 word by word
אֶשְׂחַ֣ק אֲ֭לֵהֶם לֹ֣א יַאֲמִ֑ינוּ וְא֥וֹר פָּ֝נַ֗י לֹ֣א יַפִּילֽוּן׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Job 29:24
- Genesis 45:26They said, “Joseph is still alive, and he is ruler over all the land of Egypt!” Jacob was stunned, for he did not believe them.
- Psalms 126:1When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream.
- Luke 24:41But while they still were amazed and in disbelief because of their joy, he asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?”
- Psalms 4:6Many are asking, “Who can show us anything good?” Let the light of your face shine on us, Lord.
- Psalms 89:15Happy are the people who know the joyful shout; Lord, they walk in the light from your face.
Commentaries on Job 29:24
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 24I laughed on them, they believed it not - Similar to that expression in the Gospel, Luke 24:41; : And while they believed not for joy, and wondered, he said - . Our version is sufficiently perspicuous, and gives the true sense of the original, only it should be read in the indicative and not in the subjunctive mood: I laughed on them - they believed it not. We have a similar phrase: The news was too good to be true. The light of my countenance - This…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 18-25Verses 18-25 Being thus honoured and useful, Job had hoped to die in peace and honour, in a good old age. If such an expectation arise from lively faith in the providence and promise of God, it is well; but if from conceit of our own wisdom, and dependence on changeable, earthly things, it is ill grounded, and turns to sin. Every one that has the spirit of wisdom, has not the spirit of government; but Job had both. Yet he had the tenderness of a…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-25Job compares his past happiness, honor, and wealth with his current loss of social dignity and divine friendship (chapters 29 and 30). He ends his speech with broad vows of innocence (chapter 31).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2424. When I relaxed from my wonted gravity (a virtue much esteemed in the East) and smiled, they could hardly credit it; and yet, notwithstanding my condescension, they did not cast aside reverence for my gravity. But the parallelism is better in Umbreit's translation, "I smiled kindly on those who trusted not," that is, in times of danger I cheered those in despondency. And they could not cast down (by their despondency) my serenity of countenance…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Job 29
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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