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Job 17:15

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

What does Job 17:15 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Where then is my hope? And as for my hope, who shall see it?” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Where then is my hope? And as for my hope, who shall see it?
Job 17:15 — American Standard Version

Context — Job 17

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
12They change the night into day: The light, [say they], is near unto the darkness.
13If I look for Sheol as my house; If I have spread my couch in the darkness;
14If I have said to corruption, Thou art my father; To the worm, [Thou art] my mother, and my sister;
15Where then is my hope? And as for my hope, who shall see it?
16It shall go down to the bars of Sheol, When once there is rest in the dust.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And where [is] now my hope? etc.] Not the grace of hope, which was in his heart; and though it might sometimes be low in exercise, it could not be lost; it is an anchor, sure and steadfast, and is one of the graces that always abides, and never disappoints and makes ashamed; nor the object of hope, eternal glory and happiness in another world, that is laid up in heaven, and for which he was looking and waiting by faith; but his hope of outward happiness, and of being restored to his former state of prosperity, or a better, which his friends encouraged him to; this had no place in him, nor did he see any reason to cherish it; all ground and foundation of it was removed, as he apprehended;…”
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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
“Who shall see it fulfilled? namely, the "hope" (Job 11:18) which they held out to him of restoration.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“And where is now my hope? - What hope have I of life? What possibility is there of my escape from death? Who shall see it? - That is, who will see any hopes that I may now cherish fulfilled. If I cherish any, they will be disappointed, and no one will see them accomplished. return to 'Top of Page'”
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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
“Hope - The happiness you would have me expect. Job 17:16”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“my hope: Job 4:6, Job 6:11, Job 13:15, Job 19:10 Job 17:16”
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