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Job 30:11 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Job 30:11 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 30 verse 11 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Because he hath loosed my cord, and afflicted me, they have also let loose the bridle before me.”
Job 30:11 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 30:11
Because he hath loosed my cord (כִּי־יִתְרִי פִתַּח)—The Hebrew yether (יֶתֶר) means tent cord or bowstring, either image suggesting structural collapse. God has loosened what held Job's life taut and functional—the tent of his prosperity has collapsed, or his strength is unbent like a slack bow. The verb pitach (פָּתַח) means to open, loose, or untie. Job recognizes divine agency in his unraveling.Afflicted me (וַיְעַנֵּנִי)—The verb anah (עָנָה) means to oppress, humble, or bring low, the same term for Israel's Egyptian bondage (Exodus 1:11-12). Job frames his suffering theologically: God is...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 30:11
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“and loosens the belt of the strong.”
“and Yahweh has brought me home again empty; why do you call me Naomi”
“He looseth the bond of kings”
“and some slapped him”
“wagging their heads”
“behold”
“they opened their mouth wide against me. They said”
“or like the mule”
“but deceives his heart”