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Job 23:10 Cross-References
Explore 19 cross-references for Job 23:10 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 23 verse 10 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold. that: Heb. that is with me”
Job 23:10 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 23:10
But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold. Job expresses confident faith despite his suffering. "He knoweth" (yada, יָדַע) indicates intimate, comprehensive knowledge—God fully understands Job's path and circumstances. "The way that I take" (derek immadi, דֶּרֶךְ עִמָּדִי) literally means "the way with me" or "my way"—God knows Job's conduct, choices, and the path of his life.The second clause employs metallurgical imagery: "when he hath tried me" uses bachan (בָּחַן), meaning to test, examine, or refine. This verb often describes assaying precious m...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 23:10
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“for when he has been approved”
“which is more precious than gold that perishes even though it is tested by fire”
“my brothers{The word for brothers here and where context allows may also be correctly translated brothers and sisters or siblings.}”
“you have searched me”
“and will refine them as silver is refined”
“God”
“and the furnace for gold”
“and found nothing. I have resolved that my mouth shall not disobey.”
“Abraham”