Job 11:15

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

What does Job 11:15 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Surely then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot; Yea, thou shalt be stedfast, and shalt not fear:” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Surely then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot; Yea, thou shalt be stedfast, and shalt not fear:
Job 11:15 — American Standard Version

Context — Job 11

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
15Surely then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot; Yea, thou shalt be stedfast, and shalt not fear:

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“For then shall thou lift up thy face without spot, etc.] Either before men, being in all good conscience, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord, blameless, exercising a conscience void of offence towards God and men; and so be able to say as Samuel did, “whose ass have I taken?” etc. (<091203>1 Samuel 12:3); or rather before God, as in (<182126>Job 21:26); using an holy boldness and an humble confidence with him at the throne of grace, in the view of the blood, righteousness, and sacrifice of his living Redeemer he had knowledge of, as every true believer may; who, though he is not without spot in himself, yet, being washed in the blood of Christ, and clothed in his…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Zophar refers to Job's own words (Job 10:15), "yet will I not lift up my head," even though righteous. Zophar declares, if Job will follow his advice, he may "lift up his face." spot-- (Deu 32:5). steadfast--literally, "run fast together," like metals which become firm and hard by fusion. The sinner on the contrary is wavering.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“For then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot - That is, thy face shall be bright, clear, and cheerful. Thus, we speak of a bright and happy countenance. Zophar undoubtedly designs to show what his appearance would be, contrasted with what it then was. Now his countenance was dejected and sad. It was disfigured by tears, and terror, and long continued anguish. But if he would put away iniquity, and return to God, his face would be cheerful again, and he would be a happy man. Yea, thou shalt be steadfast, and shalt not fear - The word rendered “steadfast” (מצק mutsaq) is from יצק yâtsaq, to pour, to pour out, and is applied to liquids, or to metals which are fused and poured into a…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Lift up - Which denotes chearfulness, and holy boldness. Without spot - Having a clear and unspotted conscience. Steadfast - Shall have a strong and comfortable assurance of God's favour. Job 11:16”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“lift up: Job 10:15, Job 22:26; Gen 4:5, Gen 4:6; Psa 119:6, Psa 119:7; Co2 1:12; Ti1 2:8; Jo1 2:28; Jo1 3:19-22 thou shalt be: Psa 27:1, Psa 46:1, Psa 112:6-8; Pro 14:26, Pro 28:1 Job 11:16”
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