Bible Strands
Job 11:15
then indeed you will lift up your face without blemish; you will stand firm and unafraid.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Zophar addresses Job, delivering a conditional promise of restoration that hinges on Job removing iniquity from his hand and clearing his tents of injustice.
The words — The Hebrew phrase תִּשָּׂא פָנֶיךָ (ti.sa panekha) literally means "you will lift up your face," paired with מֻצָק (muTzak), which denotes being firmly established or unshaken.
The thread — The motif of a lifted face appears in Job 22:26, while the resulting confidence before God connects to the themes of unashamed standing in 1 John 2:28 and 1 John 3:19.
Why it lands — The text establishes a direct sequence: moral cleanup precedes the promised outcome of restored posture and fearlessness.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
For then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot; yea, thou shalt be stedfast, and shalt not fear:
Cross-references
- Job 22:26 Surely then you will delight in the Almighty and lift up your face to God.
- 1 John 2:28 And now, little children, remain in Christ, so that when He appears, we may be confident and unashamed before Him at His coming.
- 1 John 3:19 And by this we will know that we belong to the truth, and will assure our hearts in His presence:
- 1 Timothy 2:8 Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or dissension.
- Genesis 4:5 but He had no regard for Cain and his offering. So Cain became very angry, and his countenance fell.
- Job 10:15 If I am guilty, woe to me! And even if I am righteous, I cannot lift my head. I am full of shame and aware of my affliction.
- Psalms 27:1 Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread?
- Psalms 46:1 For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.
- Psalms 112:6 Surely he will never be shaken; the righteous man will be remembered forever.
- Psalms 119:6 Then I would not be ashamed when I consider all Your commandments.