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Job 16:9 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Job 16:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 16 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“He teareth me in his wrath, who hateth me: he gnasheth upon me with his teeth; mine enemy sharpeneth his eyes upon me.”
Job 16:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 16:9
'He teareth me in his wrath, who hateth me: he gnasheth upon me with his teeth; mine enemy sharpeneth his eyes upon me.' Job describes God's apparent hostility: 'teareth' (טָרַף, taraf—rips, rends) in 'wrath' (אַפּוֹ, apo), 'hateth' (שְׂטָמִי, setami), 'gnasheth teeth' (חָרַק, charaq—grinds), 'sharpeneth eyes' (יִלְטוֹשׁ עֵינָיו, yiltosh eynav—sharpens, focuses gaze). This violent imagery expresses how God's providence feels to Job—like enemy attack. The Reformed tradition acknowledges this dark night of the soul (Psalm 88, Lamentations 3:1-20). Job isn't denying God's goodness metaphysically ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 16:9
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“We have swallowed her up; Certainly this is the day that we looked for; we have found”
“and hold me for your enemy?”
“they gnashed their teeth at me.”
“He hath also kindled his wrath against me”
“and let us return unto the LORD; For He hath torn”
“you hunt me like a lion. Again you show yourself powerful to me.”
“and gnashes at him with his teeth.”
“and mark all my paths. You set a bound to the soles of my feet”
“they were cut to the heart”
“shall the earth be forsaken for you? Or shall the rock be removed out of its place?”