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Job 31:9 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Job 31:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 31 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“If mine heart have been deceived by a woman, or if I have laid wait at my neighbour's door;”
Job 31:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 31:9
The princes refrained talking (sarim שָׂרִים, princes/leaders; atsar עָצַר, to restrain/stop)—Job's presence silenced even the ruling class. These sarim were nobility, regional governors, or tribal chieftains whose voices normally dominated public discourse. Their voluntary silence acknowledged Job's superior wisdom and authority. And laid their hand on their mouth (sham yad le-peh שָׂם יָד לְפֶה)—a physical gesture appearing elsewhere in Scripture (Job 21:5, 40:4; Judges 18:19; Proverbs 30:32) signaling awe, submission, or the inability to respond adequately.The hand-on-mouth gesture communic...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 31:9
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“when Solomon was old”
“and said to her”
“whose hands are chains. Whoever pleases God shall escape from her; but the sinner will be ensnared by her.”
“even from the foreigner who flatters with her words;”
“and he was beloved of his God”
“neither let her captivate you with her eyelids.”
“saying”
“The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein.”
“from the kneading of the dough”
“They were as fed horses in the morning: every one neighed after his neighbour's wife.”