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Job 42:16 Cross-References
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“After this lived Job an hundred and forty years, and saw his sons, and his sons' sons, even four generations.”
Job 42:16 (KJV)
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Commentary on Job 42:16
"After this lived Job an hundred and forty years, and saw his sons, and his sons' sons, even four generations." Job lives 140 additional years—possibly double his previous age, matching double restoration of possessions (v.10). Seeing four generations represents fullness of blessing in ancient thought. God grants Job comprehensive restoration—time to enjoy fully what he received. This teaches that God's restoration isn't merely replacement but opportunity to experience blessing richly. Divine redemption provides time to heal, enjoy, and appreciate what is restored.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 42:16
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“Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.”
“may you see your children's children. Peace be upon Israel.”
“the son of Manasseh”
“being one hundred ten years old”
“And these are the days of the years of Abraham's life which he lived”
“the years of his life”
“that Joshua the son of Nun”
“or even by reason of strength eighty years; yet their pride is but labor and sorrow”
“And the days of Terah were two hundred and five years: and Terah died in Haran.”
“And the days of Isaac were an hundred and fourscore years.”