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Job 23:9 Cross-References
Explore 2 cross-references for Job 23:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 23 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him:”
Job 23:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 23:9
On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him (בִּשְׂמֹאול בַּעֲשֹׂתוֹ וְלֹא־אָחָז, bis'mol ba'asoto v'lo-achaz)—The left hand (שְׂמֹאול, s'mol) represents the north in Hebrew spatial orientation. Job searches for God in every direction but cannot chazah (behold, perceive) divine presence. The verb asah (work, do) indicates God actively operates in human history, yet remains imperceptible to Job's senses.He hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him (יַעְטֹף יָמִין וְלֹא אֶרְאֶה, ya'tof yamin v'lo er'eh)—Ataf means to envelop, cover, or wrap oneself, suggesting del...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 23:9
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“Yahweh? Will you hide yourself forever? Will your wrath burn like fire?”
“who hides his face from the house of Jacob”