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Job 29:3 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Job 29:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 29 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“When his candle shined upon my head, and when by his light I walked through darkness; candle: or, lamp”
Job 29:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 29:3
When his candle shined upon my head—the Hebrew נֵר (ner, lamp/candle) represents God's presence and guidance. The verb הִלֵּל (hillel, shine/give light) suggests active illumination. God's "candle" shining on Job's head indicates divine favor, wisdom, and direction—the same imagery Proverbs uses: "The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD" (Proverbs 20:27). By his light I walked through darkness uses אוֹר (or, light) with הָלַךְ (halakh, walk), depicting life as a journey. The darkness (חֹשֶׁךְ, choshek) represents trials, dangers, or uncertainty—yet God's light provided guidance.Job remembe...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 29:3
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“Yahweh. My God will light up my darkness.”
“therefore”
“but are now light in the Lord. Walk as children of light”
“The light shall be dark in his tabernacle”
“that whoever believes in me may not remain in the darkness.”
“and it shall be established to you. Light shall shine on your ways.”
“it shall be as the morning.”
“For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be put out.”
“For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.”
“and will decide concerning many peoples; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares”