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Job 16:20 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Job 16:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 16 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“My friends scorn me: but mine eye poureth out tears unto God. scorn me: Heb. are my scorners”
Job 16:20 (KJV)
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Commentary on Job 16:20
'My friends scorn me: but mine eye poureth out tears unto God.' The contrast is devastating: 'friends' (מְרֵעָי, mere'ay) offer 'scorn' (לָעֲגִי, la'agi—mocking, derision) while Job's 'eye poureth out tears' (דָּלְפָה עֵינִי, dalefah eyni) to God. Human friendship fails precisely when most needed, leaving only God as refuge. Yet God seems distant (earlier verses). This is faith's crucible—friends fail, God feels absent, yet Job continues praying. Psalm 142:4 expresses similar isolation. The image of eyes pouring tears 'unto God' (אֶל־אֱלוֹהַּ, el-Eloah) shows prayer as the last refuge. The Ref...
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Cross-References for Job 16:20
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“in the days of his flesh”
“I poured out my complaint before him; I shewed before him my trouble.”
“I”
“they are my adversaries; but I am in prayer.”
“Are there not mockers with me? and doth not mine eye continue in their provocation?”
“and talked with one another about what they might do to Jesus.”
“I could join words together against you”
“he struggled with the angel”