Linguistic Insights — Job 15

3 insights

חָכְמָה (Chokmah)
LanguageHebrew
Rendered asWisdom
Grammatical nuance
The term is a feminine noun, often used in the context of practical and ethical living, as well as divine insight.
Cultural context
In ancient Near Eastern culture, wisdom was highly valued and often associated with the ability to live a successful and righteous life.
Theological significance
Eliphaz questions Job's claim to wisdom, suggesting that true wisdom is hidden with God and not accessible to humans without divine revelation.
Related terms
- Sophia (Greek for 'wisdom')
Key verses
- Job 15:8
Related passages
- Proverbs 1:7
- James 1:5
רוּחַ (Ruach)
LanguageHebrew
Rendered asSpirit
Grammatical nuance
The term is a feminine noun, often used to denote breath, wind, or spirit, indicating a life-giving force.
Cultural context
In Hebrew thought, 'ruach' can refer to the human spirit, God's Spirit, or even the breath of life, emphasizing its vital and dynamic nature.
Theological significance
Eliphaz accuses Job of allowing his spirit to turn against God, highlighting the struggle between human emotion and divine submission.
Related terms
- Pneuma (Greek for 'spirit')
Key verses
- Job 15:13
Related passages
- Genesis 2:7
- John 3:8
אָוֶן (Aven)
LanguageHebrew
Rendered asIniquity
Grammatical nuance
The term is a masculine noun, often used to describe moral evil or wrongdoing.
Cultural context
In the context of Job, 'aven' is used to describe the consequences of wickedness, often associated with futility and emptiness.
Theological significance
Eliphaz suggests that those who conceive iniquity will ultimately give birth to trouble, reinforcing the biblical theme of sowing and reaping.
Related terms
- Adikia (Greek for 'unrighteousness')
Key verses
- Job 15:35
Related passages
- Proverbs 22:8
- Galatians 6:7

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Linguistic Insights — Job 15

חָכְמָה (Chokmah)

רוּחַ (Ruach)

אָוֶן (Aven)