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Job 38:11 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Job 38:11 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 38 verse 11 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And said, Hitherto shalt thou come, but no further: and here shall thy proud waves be stayed? thy: Heb. the pride of thy waves”
Job 38:11 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 38:11
"And said, Hitherto shalt thou come, but no further: and here shall thy proud waves be stayed?" God quotes His own decree to the sea, using ad-poh (עַד־פֹה, "thus far") to mark absolute limits. The personification continues—the sea has "proud waves" (geʾon galekha, גְּאוֹן גַּלֶּיךָ). This reveals God's authority to command even the proudest natural forces. The verse anticipates Christ's calming of the storm (Mark 4:39), demonstrating that the incarnate Word possesses the same creative authority as the Father. God's ability to restrain chaos assures His people that no circumstance exceeds His ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 38:11
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“you calm them.”
“that the waters should not violate his commandment”
“having armed yourself with strength;”
“and rebuked the wind”
“and they begged him that he would allow them to enter into those. He allowed them.”
“Yahweh”
“Behold, he is in your hand. Only spare his life.”
“when you send them away”
“Job did not sin”
“Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain.”