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Job 11:16 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Job 11:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 11 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Because thou shalt forget thy misery, and remember it as waters that pass away:”
Job 11:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 11:16
Zophar promises Job will 'forget' (תִּשְׁכַּח, tishkach) his misery (עָמָל, amal—toil, trouble), remembering it only 'as waters that pass away' (מַיִם עָבְרוּ, mayim avru). The imagery suggests suffering becoming like floodwaters that recede, leaving only a memory. This contains truth—God does heal and restore (Revelation 21:4, Isaiah 65:17). However, Zophar's timeline is wrong; he promises immediate relief upon repentance. The reality is more complex: God does eventually wipe away all tears, but often through suffering, not around it. Job's restoration comes in God's timing, not according to ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 11:16
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“and because they are hid from my eyes.”
“For he shall not much remember the days of his life; because God answereth him in the joy of his heart.”
“when she gives birth”
“so have I sworn that I will not be angry with you”
“Fear not; for thou shalt not be ashamed: neither be thou confounded; for thou shalt not be put to shame: for thou shalt forget the shame of thy youth”
“I will give thanks to you, Yahweh; for though you were angry with me, your anger has turned away and you comfort me.,And in that day thou shalt say, O LORD, I will praise thee: though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me., וְאָמַרְתָּ בַּיּוֹם הַהוּא אוֹדְךָ יְהוָה כִּי אָנַפְתָּ בִּי יָשֹׁב אַפְּךָ וּתְנַחֲמֵנִי׃ ,And in that day thou shalt say: I will give thanks unto Thee”
“My lord, you know. He said to me”
“{Manasseh sounds like the Hebrew for forget.} For, he said”
“neither will there ever again be a flood to destroy the earth.,And I will establish my covenant with you, neither shall all flesh be cut off any more by the waters of a flood; neither shall there any more be a flood to destroy the earth.,וַהֲקִמֹתִי אֶת־בְּרִיתִי אִתְּכֶם וְלֹא־יִכָּרֵת כָּל־בָּשָׂר עוֹד מִמֵּי הַמַּבּוּל וְלֹא־יִהְיֶה עוֹד מַבּוּל לְשַׁחֵת הָאָרֶץ׃ ,And I will establish My covenant with you; neither shall all flesh be cut off any more by the waters of the flood; neither shall there any more be a flood to destroy the earth.”
“so that you can not see”