New International Version From six calamities he will rescue you; in seven no harm will touch you. New Living Translation From six disasters he will rescue you; even in the seventh, he will keep you from evil. English Standard Version He will deliver you from six troubles; in seven no evil shall touch you. Berean Standard Bible He will rescue you from six calamities; no harm will touch you in seven. Berean Literal Bible In six distresses he will rescue you, and in seven, evil shall not touch you. King James Bible He shall deliver thee in six troubles: yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee. New King James Version He shall deliver you in six troubles, Yes, in seven no evil shall touch you. New American Standard Bible “In six troubles He will save you; Even in seven, evil will not touch you. NASB 1995 “From six troubles He will deliver you, Even in seven evil will not touch you. NASB 1977 “From six troubles He will deliver you, Even in seven evil will not touch you. Legacy Standard Bible From six distresses He will deliver you, Even in seven evil will not touch you. Amplified Bible “He will rescue you from six troubles; Even in seven, evil will not touch you. Berean Annotated Bible He will rescue you from six calamities; no harm will touch you in seven. Christian Standard Bible He will rescue you from six calamities; no harm will touch you in seven. Holman Christian Standard Bible He will rescue you from six calamities; no harm will touch you in seven. American Standard Version He will deliver thee in six troubles; Yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee. Contemporary English Version God will protect you from harm, no matter how often trouble may strike. English Revised Version He shall deliver thee in six troubles; yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee. GOD'S WORD® Translation He will keep you safe from six troubles, and when the seventh one comes, no harm will touch you: Good News Translation Time after time he will save you from harm; International Standard Version "He will deliver you through six calamities; and calamity won't touch you throughout the seventh. NET Bible He will deliver you from six calamities; yes, in seven no evil will touch you. New Heart English Bible He will deliver you in six troubles; yes, in seven there shall no evil touch you. Webster's Bible Translation He will deliver thee in six troubles: yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHe will rescue you from six calamities; no harm will touch you in seven. World English Bible He will deliver you in six troubles; yes, in seven no evil will touch you. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIn six distresses He delivers you, "" And in seven evil does not strike on you. Berean Literal Bible In six distresses he will rescue you, and in seven, evil shall not touch you. Young's Literal Translation In six distresses He delivereth thee, And in seven evil striketh not on thee. Smith's Literal Translation In six straits he will deliver thee, and in seven, evil shall not touch upon thee. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIn six troubles he shall deliver thee, and in the seventh, evil shall not touch thee. Catholic Public Domain Version He will deliver you into six tribulations, and in the seventh, evil will not touch you. New American Bible Out of six troubles he will deliver you, and at the seventh no evil shall touch you. New Revised Standard Version He will deliver you from six troubles; in seven no harm shall touch you. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe shall deliver you in six troubles; yea, in seven there shall no evil touch you. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated In six troubles he will save you, and in the seventh evil will not approach to you OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917He will deliver thee in six troubles; Yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee. Brenton Septuagint Translation Six time he shall deliver thee out of distresses: and in the seventh harm shall not touch thee. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Eliphaz Continues: God Blesses those who Seek Him…18For He wounds, but He also binds; He strikes, but His hands also heal. 19He will rescue you from six calamities; no harm will touch you in seven. 20In famine He will redeem you from death, and in battle from the stroke of the sword.… Cross References He will rescue you from six calamities; Psalm 34:17 The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles. Psalm 34:19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him from them all. 2 Timothy 4:18 And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen. no harm will touch you in seven. Psalm 91:10 no evil will befall you, no plague will approach your tent. Psalm 121:7-8 The LORD will guard you from all evil; He will preserve your soul. / The LORD will watch over your coming and going, both now and forevermore. Proverbs 12:21 No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble. 2 Corinthians 1:10 He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us, Psalm 91:3-7 Surely He will deliver you from the snare of the fowler, and from the deadly plague. / He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart. / You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day, … Isaiah 43:2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze. 1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it. Psalm 37:24 Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the LORD is holding his hand. Romans 8:28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. Proverbs 24:16 For though a righteous man may fall seven times, he still gets up; but the wicked stumble in bad times. 2 Peter 2:9 if all this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to hold the unrighteous for punishment on the day of judgment. Psalm 41:1-2 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Blessed is the one who cares for the poor; the LORD will deliver him in the day of trouble. / The LORD will protect and preserve him; He will bless him in the land and refuse to give him over to the will of his foes. Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Treasury of Scripture He shall deliver you in six troubles: yes, in seven there shall no evil touch you. deliver thee. Psalm 34:19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all. Psalm 91:3-7 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence… Proverbs 24:16 For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief. no evil. Psalm 91:7-10 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee… Jump to Previous Befall Calamities Deliver Delivereth Distresses Evil Harm Rescue Safe Seven Six Striketh Touch TroublesJump to Next Befall Calamities Deliver Delivereth Distresses Evil Harm Rescue Safe Seven Six Striketh Touch TroublesJob 5 1. Eliphaz shows that the end of the wicked is misery;6. that man is born to trouble; 8. that God is to be regarded in affliction; 17. the happy end of God's correction. He will rescue you from six calamities; Eliphaz describes God’s power to preserve those who receive His discipline and seek Him in humility. The escalating numbers portray repeated and varied troubles, not a limit on God’s ability to save. Job’s suffering shows that calamity may come even upon the righteous, yet the Lord remains sovereign over every trial. Psalm 34:19 likewise affirms that the righteous endure many afflictions, but the Lord delivers them from them all. Psa 34:17 The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears;… no harm will touch you in seven. Seven completes the picture, declaring that no accumulation of troubles can exceed God’s care or thwart His purposes. Eliphaz rightly exalts God as Deliverer, though his later application to Job wrongly assumes that suffering must result from personal sin. God’s ultimate deliverance is secured in Christ, who saves His people from condemnation and will finally bring them beyond every sorrow and affliction. Psa 91:10 no evil will befall you, no plague will approach your tent. Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man of great faith and patience, who endured immense suffering and loss. The book of Job explores his trials and the conversations between him and his friends. 2. Eliphaz the Temanite One of Job's three friends who attempts to explain Job's suffering. In Job 5:19, Eliphaz speaks to Job, offering his perspective on God's deliverance. 3. God The central figure in the book of Job, whose sovereignty and justice are explored through Job's trials and the dialogues that follow. 4. Calamities Refers to the various trials and tribulations that one might face in life. In the context of Job, these are the sufferings that Job endures. 5. Teman A region in Edom, associated with wisdom, from which Eliphaz hails. Teaching Points God's Faithful DeliveranceGod promises to rescue His people from multiple trials. This assurance should encourage believers to trust in His protection and faithfulness, even when facing numerous challenges. Understanding Suffering While suffering is a part of life, it is not without purpose. Believers can find comfort in knowing that God is present in their trials and will ultimately deliver them. The Power of Divine Protection The verse underscores that no harm will ultimately prevail against those who trust in God. This should inspire confidence and peace in the believer's heart. The Role of Friends in Suffering Eliphaz's words, though well-intentioned, remind us to be discerning in the counsel we receive and give. True comfort comes from aligning our words with God's truth. Perseverance Through Trials The promise of deliverance encourages believers to persevere through difficulties, knowing that God is working for their good and His glory. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Job 5:19?2. How can Job 5:19 inspire trust in God's deliverance during personal trials? 3. What does "six calamities" and "seven" signify about God's protection in Job 5:19? 4. How does Job 5:19 connect with Psalm 34:19 about God's deliverance? 5. How can you apply Job 5:19 to overcome fear in difficult situations? 6. What practical steps can strengthen faith in God's promises from Job 5:19? 7. How does Job 5:19 reflect God's protection in times of trouble? 8. What historical context influences the interpretation of Job 5:19? 9. How does Job 5:19 align with the theme of divine deliverance? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Job 5? What Does Job 5:19 Mean He will rescue youThe verse begins with a straightforward promise: “He will rescue you.” • The subject is God Himself, underscoring His personal involvement in the believer’s safety (Psalm 34:19, “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him from them all”). • Rescue is not merely deliverance from discomfort; it is God’s decisive action to pull His child out of mortal danger, just as He did for Daniel in the lions’ den (Daniel 6:22) and Peter in prison (Acts 12:7–11). • This assurance rests on God’s unchanging character; He has always been the Defender of His people (2 Timothy 4:18). from six calamities The phrase “six calamities” highlights both repetition and variety of trials. • Six represents multiple, recurring hardships—physical, emotional, relational, or spiritual (2 Corinthians 4:8–9). • Scripture often clusters numbers to signify completeness without exhausting the possibilities (Proverbs 24:16, “though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again”). • The promise implies that no matter how frequent or diverse the troubles, God’s deliverance keeps pace (Psalm 34:19 again affirms “many” troubles, one Deliverer). • Rather than granting immunity from suffering, God pledges continual intervention, refining faith through each wave of adversity (1 Peter 1:6–7; James 1:2–4). no harm will touch you in seven “Seven” pushes the picture to its fullest extent, a Hebrew way of saying, “even when trouble hits its peak.” • The wording intensifies the assurance: when affliction seems to max out, “no harm will touch you.” The enemy’s reach stops at God’s boundary line (Job 1:12; 2:6). • Psalm 91:9–10 echoes the idea: “No disaster will come near your tent.” The believer may stand inside the fire like the three Hebrews (Daniel 3:25) yet remain untouched at the level that matters most. • Jesus promises, “Not a hair of your head will perish” (Luke 21:18), reinforcing that eternal security outstrips temporal threats (John 10:28; Romans 8:35–39). • The verse does not deny that Christians may suffer; rather, it asserts that ultimate, soul-destroying harm is impossible for those kept by God (1 Thessalonians 5:23–24). summary Job 5:19 assures believers that God personally steps in to deliver them from every form and frequency of trial. However many calamities arise—six, seven, or more—He remains the sure Rescuer. Troubles may come, but they cannot breach the divine shield that preserves the believer’s life and destiny in Christ. (19) In six troubles.—The special form of speech here used is characteristic mainly of the Proverbs (see Job 6:16; Job 30:15; Job 30:18; Job 30:21). Since evil was emphatically touching Job, the actual irony of these words must have been bitter indeed.Verse 19. - He shall deliver thee in six troubles: yea, in seven (comp. Amos 1:3, 6, 9, 11, 13, "For three transgressions... and for four"). An idiomatic way of expressing an indefinite number. There shall no evil touch thee; i.e. no real evil, nothing calculated to do thee real hurt. All affliction is "for the present grievous;" but if it "afterward yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them that are exercised thereby" (Hebrews 12:11), it does not do us harm, but good.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He will rescueיַצִּילֶ֑ךָּ (yaṣ·ṣî·le·kā) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular Strong's 5337: To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver you from six בְּשֵׁ֣שׁ (bə·šêš) Preposition-b | Number - feminine singular construct Strong's 8337: Six (a cardinal number) calamities; צָ֭רוֹת (ṣā·rō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 6869: Tightness, a female rival no לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no harm רָֽע׃ (rā‘) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil will touch יִגַּ֖ע (yig·ga‘) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5060: To touch, lay the hand upon, to reach, violently, to strike you בְּךָ֣ (bə·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew in seven. וּבְשֶׁ֓בַע ׀ (ū·ḇə·še·ḇa‘) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Number - feminine singular Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number Additonal Resources Job 5:19 Blue Letter BibleJob 5:19 Bible Gateway Job 5:19 Bible.com Job 5:19 NIV |
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