Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Job 3:9 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Job 3:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 3 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Let the stars of the twilight thereof be dark; let it look for light, but have none; neither let it see the dawning of the day: the dawning: Heb. the eyelids of the morning”
Job 3:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 3:9
Job wishes that the stars of twilight on his conception night had remained dark, that it had looked for light in vain, and never seen the 'eyelids of the morning' (dawn's first rays). The poetic imagery of dawn's 'eyelids' personifies morning as awakening from sleep. Job wishes that night had been eternal, never giving way to the day that would mark his existence. This sustained metaphor of darkness expressing non-existence shows remarkable literary artistry even in deepest suffering.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 3:9
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“By his neesings a light doth shine”
“but no good came; [and] for a time of healing”
“then evil came; When I waited for light”
“before he cause darkness”