Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Job 29:7 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Job 29:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 29 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“When I went out to the gate through the city, when I prepared my seat in the street!”
Job 29:7 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 29:7
Job recalls his former honor: "When I went out to the gate through the city, when I prepared my seat in the street!" The noun sha'ar (שַׁעַר, "gate") was where elders sat to judge cases and conduct business. The verb kun (כּוּן, "prepared") means to establish or set firmly. Job describes his position of authority and respect in civic life. The city gate was where justice was administered (Ruth 4:1-11, Deuteronomy 21:19). From a Reformed perspective, Job's reminiscence reveals proper Christian ambition—seeking positions where one can serve others and administer justice. Job didn't seek status f...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 29:7
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“and sat him down there: and behold”
“which Yahweh your God gives you”
“and the elders”
“and bring him out to the elders of his city”
“because I saw my help in the gate”