Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Job 30:21 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Job 30:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 30 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Thou art become cruel to me: with thy strong hand thou opposest thyself against me. become: Heb. turned to be cruel thy: Heb. the strength of thy hand”
Job 30:21 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 30:21
Thou art become cruel to me (נֶהְפַּכְתָּ לְאַכְזָר לִי, nehpakhta le-akhzar li)—The verb haphak (הָפַךְ) means 'to turn' or 'transform,' suggesting God has reversed His character toward Job. The adjective akhzar (אַכְזָר) means 'cruel' or 'fierce,' language startling in its directness. Job perceives divine hostility where he once knew tenderness.With thy strong hand (בְּעֹצֶם יָדְךָ, be-otzem yadkha)—literally 'with the might of your hand.' The term otzem (עֹצֶם) denotes power, strength, or force. Job feels God's omnipotent hand turned against him rather than for him. This echoes Deuteronomy'...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 30:21
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“and persecuted me. He has gnashed on me with his teeth. My adversary sharpens his eyes on me.”
“then you mark me. You will not acquit me from my iniquity.”
“that you should despise the work of your hands”
“and has surrounded me with his net.”
“that he may exalt you in due time;”
“and cut me off!”
“Wilt thou break a leaf driven to and fro? and wilt thou pursue the dry stubble?”
“and your right hand is exalted.”
“with the chastisement of a cruel one”