Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Job 17:11 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Job 17:11 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 17 verse 11 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“My days are past, my purposes are broken off, even the thoughts of my heart. the thoughts: Heb. the possessions”
Job 17:11 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 17:11
'My days are past, my purposes are broken off, even the thoughts of my heart.' Job mourns lost future: 'days' (יָמַי, yamay) are 'past' (עָבְרוּ, avru), 'purposes' (זִמֹּתַי, zimmotay—plans, schemes) are 'broken off' (נִתְּקוּ, nittequ—torn away), and 'thoughts of heart' (מוֹרָשֵׁי לְבָבִי, morashey levavi—possessions of heart) shattered. This describes the grief of lost dreams. Job had plans, hopes, and heart-desires now impossible. Proverbs 13:12 says 'hope deferred maketh the heart sick.' Job's heart is sick with lost possibilities. This grief is legitimate—we're made for purpose and future...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 17:11
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“and are spent without hope.”
“In the middle of my life I go into the gates of Sheol. I am deprived of the residue of my years.”
“but Yahweh directs his steps.”
“I was determined to come first to you”
“and it comes to pass”
“you who say”
“and it will be brought to nothing; speak the word”
“brothers”
“do it with your might; for there is no work”
“but Yahweh's counsel will prevail.”