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Job 23:15 Cross-References
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“Therefore am I troubled at his presence: when I consider, I am afraid of him.”
Job 23:15 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 23:15
Therefore am I troubled at his presence (עַל־כֵּן מִפָּנָיו אֶבָּהֵל, al-ken mippanav ebahel)—The verb bahal (בָּהַל) means "to be terrified, dismayed, horrified." The preposition min-panav (from His face/presence) indicates God Himself is the source of terror. This is the mysterium tremendum—the overwhelming terror of the holy. Job experiences what Isaiah felt: "Woe is me!" (Isaiah 6:5). The phrase when I consider, I am afraid of him (אֶתְבּוֹנֵן וְאֶפְחַד מִמֶּנּוּ) uses pachad (פָּחַד), profound dread. The verb bin (בִּין, "consider") shows this isn't ignorant superstition but theological r...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 23:15
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“My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.”
“I can do nothing.”
“and I groan. I complain”
“and my body trembled. My lips quivered at the voice. Rottenness enters into my bones”
“woe to me. If I am righteous”
“Oh that I knew where I might find him! that I might come even to his seat!”