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Job 29:9 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Job 29:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 29 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The princes refrained talking, and laid their hand on their mouth.”
Job 29:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 29:9
The princes refrained talking (sarim שָׂרִים, princes/leaders; atsar עָצַר, to restrain/stop)—Job's presence silenced even the ruling class. These sarim were nobility, regional governors, or tribal chieftains whose voices normally dominated public discourse. Their voluntary silence acknowledged Job's superior wisdom and authority. And laid their hand on their mouth (sham yad le-peh שָׂם יָד לְפֶה)—a physical gesture appearing elsewhere in Scripture (Job 21:5, 40:4; Judges 18:19; Proverbs 30:32) signaling awe, submission, or the inability to respond adequately.The hand-on-mouth gesture communic...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 29:9
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“and be astonished. Lay your hand on your mouth.”
“but he who restrains his lips does wisely.”
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“Hold your peace”