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Job 19:11 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Job 19:11 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 19 verse 11 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“He hath also kindled his wrath against me, and he counteth me unto him as one of his enemies.”
Job 19:11 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 19:11
He hath also kindled his wrath against me (וַיַּחַר עָלַי אַפּוֹ, wayyachar 'alay 'appo)—The verb חָרָה (charah, 'to burn, be kindled') with אַף ('ap, 'nose/anger') creates the vivid image of nostrils flaring with rage. Job perceives God's anger as fire directed specifically at him—against me ('alay) appears twice for emphasis.And he counteth me unto him as one of his enemies (וַיַּחְשְׁבֵנִי לוֹ כְּצָרָיו)—The verb חָשַׁב (chashav, 'to reckon, account') is the same used of God crediting Abraham's faith as righteousness (Genesis 15:6). Tragically, Job feels God has reversed the accounting—reck...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 19:11
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“and hold me for your enemy?”
“he finds occasions against me. He counts me for his enemy.”
“and persecuted me. He has gnashed on me with his teeth. My adversary sharpens his eyes on me.”
“he has swallowed up Israel; He has swallowed up all her palaces”
“Yahweh? Will you hide yourself forever? Will your wrath burn like fire?”
“For we are consumed by thine anger”
“Burns to the lowest Sheol”