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Job 28:3 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Job 28:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 28 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“He setteth an end to darkness, and searcheth out all perfection: the stones of darkness, and the shadow of death.”
Job 28:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 28:3
He setteth an end to darkness (קֵץ שָׂם לַחֹשֶׁךְ)—The verb sam (sets, appoints) with qets (end, boundary) shows human determination conquering natural obstacles. Choshek (darkness) represents the earth's underground depths where light never reaches. Miners bring artificial light into absolute darkness, extending human dominion into realms naturally hostile to life. This demonstrates humanity's God-given mandate to subdue creation (Genesis 1:28).And searcheth out all perfection (וּלְכָל־תַּכְלִית הוּא חוֹקֵר)—The participle choqer (searching, investigating) depicts thorough examination. Takhli...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 28:3
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“And I gave my heart to seek and search out by wisdom concerning all things that are done under heaven: this sore travail hath God given to the sons of man to be exercised therewith.”
“and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.”
“and brings out to light the shadow of death.”
“isn't it of Yahweh of Armies that the peoples labor for the fire”
“and search for her as for hidden treasures:”
“to the land of darkness and of the shadow of death;”