God’s Word Translation
Job 29:20
20My power will be fresh ⌞every day⌟, and the bow in my hand will remain new.’
Job 29:20 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)My glory was fresh in me, and my bow was renewed in my hand.
- New International Version (NIV)My glory will not fade; the bow will be ever new in my hand.’
- English Standard Version (ESV)my glory fresh with me, and my bow ever new in my hand.'
- New King James Version (NKJV)My glory is fresh within me, And my bow is renewed in my hand.’
Context of Job 29:20
18“I thought, ‘I may die in my own house, but I will make my days as numerous as the sand. 19My roots will grow toward the water, and dew will lie on my branches all night. My power will be fresh ⌞every day⌟, and the bow in my hand will remain new.’ 21“People listened to me eagerly, quietly waiting for my advice. 22After I had spoken, they wouldn’t speak again. After all, my words fell gently on them.
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כְּ֭בוֹדִי חָדָ֣שׁ עִמָּדִ֑י וְ֝קַשְׁתִּ֗י בְּיָדִ֥י תַחֲלִֽיף׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Job 29:20
- Job 29:14I put on righteousness, and it was my clothing. I practiced justice, and it was my robe and my turban.
- Job 19:9He has stripped me of my honor. He has taken the crown off my head.
- Genesis 45:13Tell my father how greatly honored I am in Egypt and about everything you have seen. Hurry and bring my father here!”
- Psalms 3:3But you, O Lord, are a shield that surrounds me. You are my glory. You hold my head high.
- Genesis 49:24But his bow stayed steady, and his arms remained limber because of the help of the Mighty One of Jacob, because of the name of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel,
- Psalms 103:5the one who fills your life with blessings so that you become young again like an eagle.
- Isaiah 40:31Yet, the strength of those who wait with hope in the Lord will be renewed. They will soar on wings like eagles. They will run and won’t become weary. They will walk and won’t grow tired.
- 2 Corinthians 4:16That is why we are not discouraged. Though outwardly we are wearing out, inwardly we are renewed day by day.
Commentaries on Job 29:20
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 20My glory was fresh in me - My vegetative power was great; my glory - my splendid blossom, large and mellow fruit, was always in season, and in every season. My bow was renewed - I was never without means to accomplish all my wishes. I had prosperity everywhere.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 20My glory was fresh in me - Margin, “new.” “As we say, the man shall not overlive himself.” Umbreit. The idea is, that he was not exhausted; he continued in vigor and strength. The image is probably taken from that suggested in the previous verse - from a tree, whose beauty and vigor were continued by the waters, and by the dew that lay on its branches. And my bow - An emblem of vigor and strength. The ancients fought with the bow, and hence, a man who was…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. 2020. My renown, like my bodily health, was continually fresh. bow--Metaphor from war, for, my strength, which gains me "renown," was ever renewed (Jr 49:35).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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