Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Job 29:22 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Job 29:22 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 29 verse 22 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“After my words they spake not again; and my speech dropped upon them.”
Job 29:22 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 29:22
After my words they spake not again (אַחֲרֵי־דְבָרִי לֹא יִשְׁנוּ, acharei-devari lo yishnu)—Shanah (spake again, repeated) means to do a second time or repeat. Job's words were so conclusive, so weighted with wisdom, that no rebuttal was necessary or possible. This finality contrasts with the endless cycles of speeches in Job's current ordeal.My speech dropped upon them (וְעָלֵיהֶם תִּטֹּף מִלָּתִי, va'aleihem titoph millati)—The verb nataph (dropped) describes gentle falling like dew or rain, used prophetically for words that distill truth (Deuteronomy 32:2, Amos 7:16). Job's millah (speech,...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 29:22
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“as the small rain on the tender grass”
“neither did any man dare ask him any more questions from that day forth.”
“So shall he sprinkle many nations; the kings shall shut their mouths at him: for that which had not been told them shall they see; and that which they had not heard shall they consider.”
“set your face toward the south”
“my bride”
“Job”
“Prophesy ye not”
“Don't prophesy against Israel”