King James Version
Job 18:21 in the King James Version says “Surely such are the dwellings of the wicked, and this is the place of him that knoweth not God.” — study this verse from Job chapter 18 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Surely such are the dwellings of the wicked, and this is the place of him that knoweth not God.”
Job 18:21 · KJV
He shall neither have son nor nephew among his people, nor any remaining in his dwellings.
They that come after him shall be astonied at his day, as they that went before were affrighted . went: or, lived with him were: Heb. laid hold on horror
Surely such are the dwellings of the wicked, and this is the place of him that knoweth not God.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“Surely such are the dwellings”
H4908a residence (including a shepherd's hut, the lair of animals, figuratively, the grave; also the temple); specifically, the tabernacle (properly, its w
“and this is the place”
H4725properly, a standing, i.e., a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
“of him that knoweth”
H3045to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
“not God”
H410strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the almighty (but used also of any deity)
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