Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Job 2:12 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Job 2:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 2 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And when they lifted up their eyes afar off, and knew him not, they lifted up their voice, and wept; and they rent every one his mantle, and sprinkled dust upon their heads toward heaven.”
Job 2:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 2:12
The friends' inability to recognize Job demonstrates the severity of his disfigurement. Their actions—lifting their voices weeping, tearing their robes, sprinkling dust on their heads—represent genuine covenant mourning. The seven days and nights of silence reveal proper pastoral care: presence precedes pronouncement. Unfortunately, this wise silence will soon give way to false accusations, showing that even those who begin well can fail without maintaining humble dependence on God's wisdom.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 2:12
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“they keep silence; They have cast up dust on their heads; they have girded themselves with sackcloth: The virgins of Jerusalem hang down their heads to the ground.”
“and shall cry bitterly”
“and with sackcloth”
“and fell to the earth on his face before the ark of Yahweh until the evening”
“and tore his robe”
“My kinsfolk have failed”
“they were whiter than milk; They were more ruddy in body than rubies”
“when the angel of Yahweh spoke these words to all the children of Israel”
“Mordecai tore his clothes”
“until they had no more power to weep.”