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Job 29:13 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Job 29:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 29 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.”
Job 29:13 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 29:13
The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me (birkat obed בִּרְכַּת אֹבֵד, blessing of the perishing)—those on death's doorstep blessed Job because his intervention saved them. Obed (אֹבֵד) means perishing, dying, being destroyed—desperate people at the extremity. Job's justice and generosity literally kept them alive, and their grateful blessings returned to him. And I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy (leb almanah לֵב אַלְמָנָה, heart of widow; ranan רָנַן, to sing, cry out, shout for joy)—Job brought joy to the most vulnerable.Widows epitomized powerlessness in ancient s...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 29:13
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“for he often refreshed me”
“and those who were outcasts in the land of Egypt”
“because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you”
“and the arms of the fatherless have been broken.”
“or that the needy had no covering;”
“my servants shall sing for joy of heart”
“for you will judge the peoples with equity”
“they brought him into the upper chamber. All the widows stood by him weeping”
“A Syrian ready to perish was my father; and he went down into Egypt”
“but abounds also through many givings of thanks to God;”