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Job 21:8 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Job 21:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 21 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Their seed is established in their sight with them, and their offspring before their eyes.”
Job 21:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 21:8
Their seed is established in their sight with them (זַרְעָם נָכוֹן לִפְנֵיהֶם, zar'am nakhon lifneihem)—Job begins cataloging the prosperity of the wicked. Zera (זֶרַע) means seed or offspring, representing posterity and legacy. Nakhon (נָכוֹן) means established, firm, or secure. The phrase "in their sight" emphasizes that the wicked see their descendants prosper before dying, considered ultimate blessing in ancient culture.Their offspring before their eyes (וְצֶאֱצָאֵיהֶם לְעֵינֵיהֶם, vetse'etsa'eihem le'eineihem)—This poetic parallelism reinforces the point: wicked people enjoy seeing grandc...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 21:8
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“Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.”
“The increase of his house shall depart”
“Yahweh”
“but suddenly I cursed his habitation.”
“nor any remaining where he sojourned.”
“His children shall seek to please the poor”