Job 5:21 Meaning and Explanation
“Thou shalt be hid from the scourge of the tongue: neither shalt thou be afraid of destruction when it cometh.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Eliphaz promises shelter from slander and freedom from fear when destruction comes.
What Does Job 5:21 Mean?
Eliphaz continues the catalog of God's protections. The guarded one will be hidden from the 'scourge of the tongue,' the lashing of slander and false accusation, and will not need to fear when destruction draws near. God shelters both reputation and heart.
That God hides His own from the whip of cruel words is a quiet comfort for any who have been wounded by them. And the freedom from fear is greater still, for the secure heart can face calamity without dread. Scripture promises that those who trust the Lord need not be afraid of evil tidings, their hearts fixed and steadfast because they rest in Him.
Job 5:21 in the Original Language
shot (שׁוֹט), 'scourge' -- a whip or lash, here the cutting blows of the tongue.
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What does Job 5:21 mean?
Eliphaz promises shelter from slander and freedom from fear when destruction comes.