Job 22:28

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

What does Job 22:28 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee; And light shall shine upon thy ways.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee; And light shall shine upon thy ways.
Job 22:28 — American Standard Version

Context — Job 22

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
28Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee; And light shall shine upon thy ways.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee, etc.] Strictly speaking, this is only true of God, whose decrees are unfrustrable, whose counsel shall stand, and the thoughts of his heart be established to all generations; and frequently so it is, according to an usual saying, man appoints, but God disappoints; this may be understood of Job, either as a civil magistrate, that he should decree a thing in a court of judicature with so much wisdom and equity, that it should stand firm and sure, and, though made on earth, should be ratified in heaven, as the decrees and doctrines of the apostles of Christ are said to be, (<401619>Matthew 16:19); (see <200815>Proverbs…”
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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
“light--success.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee - Thou shalt form a purpose or plan, and it shall not be frustrated. It shall not be opposed by the events of divine Providence, but whatever you undertake shall prosper. And the light shall shine upon thy ways - Thou shalt be prospered in all things, instead of being overtaken with calamity. 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
“Established - Thy purposes shalt not be disappointed, but ratified by God. And in all thy counsels, and actions, God shall give thee the light of his direction and governance, and of comfort and success. Job 22:29”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“decree: Psa 20:4, Psa 90:17; Lam 3:37; Mat 21:22; Jam 4:15 the light: Job 29:3; Psa 97:11, Psa 112:4; Pro 4:18; Isa 30:21; Mal 4:2; Joh 8:12 Job 22:29”
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