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Job 29:11 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Job 29:11 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 29 verse 11 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“When the ear heard me, then it blessed me; and when the eye saw me, it gave witness to me:”
Job 29:11 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 29:11
When the ear heard me, then it blessed me (ozen אֹזֶן, ear; shama שָׁמַע, to hear; ashar אָשַׁר, to call blessed/happy)—Job's reputation spread through oral report. Those who merely heard of Job pronounced him blessed without even witnessing his deeds firsthand. And when the eye saw me, it gave witness to me (ayin עַיִן, eye; ra'ah רָאָה, to see; ud עוּד, to bear witness/testify)—eyewitnesses testified to Job's righteousness. This ear/eye parallelism emphasizes both hearsay and firsthand testimony confirmed Job's character.The verse structure echoes Hebrew legal procedure requiring multiple wi...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 29:11
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“and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth”
“the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule”
“if he hasn't been warmed with my sheep's fleece;”
“as he said these things”