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Job 22:26 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Job 22:26 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 22 verse 26 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For then shalt thou have thy delight in the Almighty, and shalt lift up thy face unto God.”
Job 22:26 (KJV)
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Commentary on Job 22:26
For then shalt thou have thy delight in the Almighty—The verb anag (עָנַג) means to take exquisite pleasure or find delight, appearing in Psalm 37:4 ('Delight thyself also in the LORD'). Eliphaz promises that repentance will restore Job's joy in God. Shalt lift up thy face unto God contrasts with shame that makes one cover the face (2 Samuel 19:4). The phrase nasa panim (נָשָׂא פָנִים) indicates bold, confident approach without guilt or fear.Ironically, Job already delights in God despite suffering—he refuses to curse God (1:21-22, 2:10) and longs for God's presence (23:3). The theology is inv...
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Cross-References for Job 22:26
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“Then shalt thou delight thyself in the LORD; and I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth”
“and he will give you the desires of your heart.”
“and call on God at all times?”
“you shall be steadfast”
“for to you”
“God is greater than our heart”
“for I trust in you. Cause me to know the way in which I should walk”
“so is my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight”
“'It profits a man nothing that he should delight himself with God.'”