Job 18:10

10 The foot-trap of him is hid in the earth, and his snare is laid on the path. (A foot-trap is hid on the ground for him, and a snare is laid on the path for him.)

Job 18:10 Meaning and Commentary

Job 18:10

The snare [is] laid for him in the ground
Or "hidden"

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FOOTNOTES:

F18 there; for, as Solomon says, "in vain the net is spread in sight of any bird", ( Proverbs 1:17 ) ; and in vain it is to lay a snare publicly in the sight or creature, it will not then come near it, but shun and avoid it; and therefore it is laid underground, or hid in the earth, or in some private place, where the creature it is designed for may be thought to come, or into which it is decoyed; or "the cord" ^F19, that which is fastened to the snare or net, and which the fowler holds in his hand, and pulls with; as he finds occasion and opportunity offers; but this is hid as much as possible, that it may not be seen:

and a trap for him in the way;
in which he is used to walk, by the roadside, or in it; Mr. Broughton renders it, "a pitfall on the wayside", such as is dug for beasts to fall into and be taken. The whole of this is designed to show how suddenly and secretly wicked men are taken in nets, and snares, and gins, either of their own or others laying, and, while they are crying "Peace, peace, sudden destruction comes upon them"; see ( Ecclesiastes 9:12 ) ( 1 Thessalonians 5:3 ) .

F18 (Nwmj) "absconditus", V. L. Pagninus, Montanus, Junius & Tremellius
F19 (wlbx) "funis ejus", Montanus, Tigurine version, Mercerus, Drusius, Cocceius, Schmidt.

Job 18:10 In-Context

8 For he hath sent, or put, his feet into a net; and he goeth in the meshes, or knittings, thereof.

9 His foot shall be holden with a snare; and thirst shall burn out against him.

10 The foot-trap of him is hid in the earth, and his snare is laid on the path. (A foot-trap is hid on the ground for him, and a snare is laid on the path for him.)

11 Dreads shall make him afeared on every side, and shall bewrap his feet. (Terror shall make him afraid on every side, and shall enwrap, or shall bind, his feet.)

12 His strength [shall] be made feeble by hunger; and poverty (shall) assail his ribs.