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Job 3:21 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Job 3:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 3 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Which long for death, but it cometh not; and dig for it more than for hid treasures; long: Heb. wait”
Job 3:21 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 3:21
Job describes those who 'long for death, but it cometh not; and dig for it more than for hid treasures.' The imagery of digging for death as for treasure inverts normal values—usually people seek life and treasure; the sufferer seeks death. The Hebrew 'chakah' (long for/wait) suggests sustained anticipation. Job expresses the paradox that despite desiring death, he cannot achieve it—God sustains his life for purposes Job doesn't yet understand.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 3:21
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“and will in no way find it. They will desire to die”
“and search for her as for hidden treasures:”
“when the sun arose”
“please kill me out of hand”
“and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die”
“Yahweh”