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Job 29:6 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Job 29:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 29 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“When I washed my steps with butter, and the rock poured me out rivers of oil; me: Heb. with me”
Job 29:6 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 29:6
When I washed my steps with butter, and the rock poured me out rivers of oil—Job employs extravagant metaphors of abundance. The Hebrew chema (חֶמְאָה), translated 'butter,' refers to cream or curds, luxury dairy products. The hyperbolic image of washing one's feet in cream depicts wealth so excessive that expensive foods become commonplace. Ancient olive oil production required significant labor, making oil a valuable commodity; the phrase the rock poured me out rivers of oil (tsur צוּר, rock; peleg פֶּלֶג, streams) suggests supernatural abundance—even barren stone yielded bounty.This verse e...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 29:6
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“the flowing streams of honey and butter.”
“oil out of the flinty rock;”
“Asher is blessed with children. Let him be acceptable to his brothers. Let him dip his foot in oil.”
“his donkey's colt to the choice vine; he has washed his garments in wine”