Job 15:29-30 | MHM | STEP | v. 29–30 : “He will not be rich, and his wealth will not endure, nor will his possessions spread over the earth. He will not depart from darkness; the flame will dry up his shoots, and by the breath of his mouth he will go away” (Job 15:29-30 ). Eliphaz says that the wicked will lose everything, and all they have will be destroyed. Eliphaz continues, saying the wicked will not become rich or prosper, and their lives will end in emptiness and disaster (Job 15:29-35 ). He warns that evil people will be like a tree whose branches dry up and who will be consumed by fire. Eliphaz says this is the fate of those who turn from God. Eliphaz’s speech shows that he believes suffering is always a punishment for sin, and that good people will always be blessed. He does not understand that sometimes good people suffer for reasons only God knows. His words remind us to be careful before judging others who are suffering, because we do not know everything God is doing in their lives.

‏ Job 15:29-30

v. 29–30: “He will not be rich, and his wealth will not endure, nor will his possessions spread over the earth. He will not depart from darkness; the flame will dry up his shoots, and by the breath of his mouth he will go away” (Job 15:29-30 ^a). Eliphaz says that the wicked will lose everything, and all they have will be destroyed.

Eliphaz continues, saying the wicked will not become rich or prosper, and their lives will end in emptiness and disaster (Job 15:29-35 ^b). He warns that evil people will be like a tree whose branches dry up and who will be consumed by fire. Eliphaz says this is the fate of those who turn from God.

Eliphaz’s speech shows that he believes suffering is always a punishment for sin, and that good people will always be blessed. He does not understand that sometimes good people suffer for reasons only God knows. His words remind us to be careful before judging others who are suffering, because we do not know everything God is doing in their lives.

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