Job 19:25
What does Job 19:25 mean?
A plain-English look at Job 19:25 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Job 19:25 means
Job 19:25 expresses Job's profound faith and hope in a living Redeemer, even amidst his immense suffering and despair. Despite facing physical decay and social ostracism, Job declares his conviction that his Redeemer (often understood as God Himself, or a divine advocate) is alive and will ultimately intervene. The imagery of the Redeemer standing upon the earth signifies a decisive, public vindication. Job anticipates a personal encounter with God, seeing Him "in my flesh," indicating a belief in resurrection or a renewed physical state. This encounter will be intimate and transformative, as he will see God "on my side" and "not as a stranger," fulfilling his deepest longing for justice and understanding. His heart faints with the intensity of this anticipation.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000But as for me I know that my Redeemer liveth, And at last he will stand up upon the earth:
KJV
King James Version · 1611For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901But as for me I know that my Redeemer liveth, And at last he will stand up upon the earth:
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949But I am certain that he who will take up my cause is living, and that in time to come he will take his place on the dust;
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862That--I have known my Redeemer, The Living and the Last, For the dust he doth rise.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752For I know that my Redeemer liveth, and in the last day I shall rise out of the earth.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And [as for] me, I know that my Redeemer liveth, and the Last, he shall stand upon the earth;
Context
Job 19 is a pivotal chapter where Job continues to lament his suffering and defend his innocence against the accusations of his friends. Prior to this verse, Job expresses his profound distress, feeling abandoned by God and enduring the harsh judgment of his companions. He describes his physical deterioration and emotional anguish, feeling slandered and alienated. The declaration in verse 25, that his Redeemer lives, emerges as a powerful statement of faith amidst his pleas for pity and his despair over his earthly circumstances. It serves as a dramatic shift from his previous expressions of hopelessness, signaling an enduring trust in God's ultimate justice and personal revelation, even in the face of death.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 22:18
and in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice.
- Psalms 19:14
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in thy sight, O Jehovah, my rock, and my redeemer.
- Psalms 78:35
And they remembered that God was their rock, And the Most High God their redeemer.
- Proverbs 23:11
For their Redeemer is strong; He will plead their cause against thee.
- John 5:22
For neither doth the Father judge any man, but he hath given all judgment unto the Son;
- Jeremiah 50:34
Their Redeemer is strong; Jehovah of hosts is his name: he will thoroughly plead their cause, that he may give rest to the earth, and disquiet the inhabitants of Babylon.
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