King James Version

What Does Job 18:15 Mean?

“It shall dwell in his tabernacle, because it is none of his: brimstone shall be scattered upon his habitation.”

Context

It shall devour the strength of his skin: even the firstborn of death shall devour his strength. strength: Heb. bars

His confidence shall be rooted out of his tabernacle, and it shall bring him to the king of terrors.

It shall dwell in his tabernacle, because it is none of his: brimstone shall be scattered upon his habitation.

His roots shall be dried up beneath, and above shall his branch be cut off.

His remembrance shall perish from the earth, and he shall have no name in the street .

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Commentary

Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(15) **It shall dwell in his tabernacle.**—Or, “There shall dwell in his tent they that are none of his,” or “which is no longer his”: *i.e., *terrors shall dwell, or, “which is none of his” may hint that it had been violently taken from some one else. “Brimstone shall be scattered on his dwelling” is probably an allusion to the cities of the plain (Genesis 19).

Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Job. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Job 18:15 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.