Bible Strands
Job 11:19
You will lie down without fear, and many will court your favor.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Zophar addresses Job directly during a theological exchange concerning the fate of the righteous and the wicked. He delivers these lines as a conditional assurance for anyone who turns back to God.
The words — The Hebrew verb רָבַצְתָּ (ra.vatz.ta) literally means "you will lie down," modified by אֵין מַחֲרִיד (ein macha.rid) to indicate "there is no one to disturb." The phrase חִלּוּ פָנֶיךָ (chi.lu pa.nei.kha) employs the verb חִלָּה (chi.La) in the sense of "entreat" or "court" directed toward Job's face.
The thread — The promise of lying down without fear mirrors Leviticus 26:6, while the reversal where former opponents seek favor appears in Isaiah 60:14 and Psalm 45:12. These passages track a consistent scriptural pattern of social and spiritual reversal following divine intervention.
Why it lands — The verse presents security and shifted social dynamics as direct outcomes of one's standing before God. It requires the reader to assess whether their confidence rests on a stated divine promise or on temporary human conditions.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Also thou shalt lie down, and none shall make thee afraid; yea, many shall make suit unto thee.
Cross-references
- Isaiah 60:14 The sons of your oppressors will come and bow down to you; all who reviled you will fall facedown at your feet and call you the City of the LORD, Zion of the Holy One of Israel.
- Leviticus 26:6 And I will give peace to the land, and you will lie down with nothing to fear. I will rid the land of dangerous animals, and no sword will pass through your land.
- Psalms 45:12 The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; men of wealth will seek your favor.
- Isaiah 45:14 This is what the LORD says: “The products of Egypt and the merchandise of Cush, along with the Sabeans, men of stature, will come over to you and will be yours; they will trudge behind you; they will come over in chains and bow down to you. They will confess to you: ‘God is indeed with you, and there is no other; there is no other God.’”
- Job 42:8 So now, take seven bulls and seven rams, go to My servant Job, and sacrifice a burnt offering for yourselves. Then My servant Job will pray for you, for I will accept his prayer and not deal with you according to your folly. For you have not spoken accurately about Me, as My servant Job has.”
- Proverbs 19:6 Many seek the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend of the gift giver.
- Revelation 3:9 As for those who belong to the synagogue of Satan, who claim to be Jews but are liars instead, I will make them come and bow down at your feet, and they will know that I love you.
- Genesis 26:26 Later, Abimelech came to Isaac from Gerar, with Ahuzzath his adviser and Phicol the commander of his army.