Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Job 3:5 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Job 3:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 3 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Let darkness and the shadow of death stain it; let a cloud dwell upon it; let the blackness of the day terrify it. stain: or, challenge let the: or, let them terrify it, as those who have a bitter day”
Job 3:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 3:5
Job's poetic imagery intensifies: let darkness and the shadow of death ('tsalmaveth') claim his birth day. The phrase 'let a cloud dwell upon it' pictures darkness as an occupying force. The 'blackness of the day terrify it' uses Hebrew 'karar' (to dance/writhe), suggesting darkness itself would be convulsed with horror at that day. This hyperbolic language expresses how completely Job wishes his existence could be erased, yet remains within the bounds of lament poetry.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 3:5
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“and searches out”
“to the land of darkness and of the shadow of death;”
“I will fear no evil”
“Where is Yahweh who brought us up out of the land of Egypt”
“before he cause darkness”
“with darkness”
“and broke their bonds in sunder.”
“so will I seek out my sheep; and I will deliver them out of all places where they have been scattered in the cloudy and dark day.”
“and the heavens above be black; because I have spoken it”
“being bound in affliction and iron”