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Job 11:13 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Job 11:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 11 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“If thou prepare thine heart, and stretch out thine hands toward him;”
Job 11:13 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 11:13
Zophar counsels: 'If thou prepare thine heart, and stretch out thine hands toward him.' The verb kun (כּוּן, prepare) means to establish, make ready, or set in order. Paras (פָּרַשׂ, stretch out) describes spreading hands in prayer—a posture of supplication. Zophar assumes Job hasn't properly repented, urging preparation of heart and prayer. The counsel is good in appropriate contexts but misapplied here—Job has already prayed and maintained integrity. Zophar's error demonstrates pastoral malpractice: giving correct general advice inappropriate for specific situations.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 11:13
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“like a parched land. Selah.”
“Yahweh. I have spread out my hands to you.”
“saying”
“a stubborn and rebellious generation”
“make your supplication to the Almighty.”
“who knew his lord's will”
“Princes shall come out of Egypt; Ethiopia shall soon stretch out her hands unto God.”
“because he didn't set his heart to seek Yahweh.”