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Job 10:6 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Job 10:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 10 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“That thou enquirest after mine iniquity, and searchest after my sin?”
Job 10:6 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 10:6
Job asks about divine motivation: 'That thou enquirest after mine iniquity, and searchest after my sin?' The verb 'enquirest' (baghash, בָּגַשׁ) means to seek or search out. 'Searchest' (darash, דָּרַשׁ) similarly means to investigate or inquire. Job pictures God as detective searching for evidence to condemn him. The phrase assumes persistent, thorough investigation—not casual glance but determined pursuit.Job's question contains bitter irony: if God is omniscient (verse 4), why must He search? The answer lies in divine justice's thoroughness—God doesn't punish capriciously but based on evide...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 10:6
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“For now thou numberest my steps: dost thou not watch over my sin?”
“Also in thy skirts is found the blood of the souls of the poor innocents: I have not found it by secret search”
“Shall not God search this out? for he knoweth the secrets of the heart.”
“that I will search Jerusalem with lamps”
“seek out his wickedness until you find none.”
“until the Lord comes”
“because he knew everyone”
“then you mark me. You will not acquit me from my iniquity.”