Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Job 6:3 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Job 6:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 6 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For now it would be heavier than the sand of the sea: therefore my words are swallowed up. my words: that is, I want words to express my grief”
Job 6:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 6:3
Job acknowledges his words have been rash: 'For now it would be heavier than the sand of the sea: therefore my words are swallowed up.' The Hebrew 'tala'' (swallow up/rash) admits his speech has been unrestrained. But Job defends this—his grief outweighs the sand of the sea, so passionate expression is proportionate to his suffering. This models honest acknowledgment of emotional speech while defending its legitimacy given the circumstances. Lament isn't sin, even when it's intense.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 6:3
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“and sand is a burden; but a fool's provocation is heavier than both.”
“Yahweh”
“for we can't make our case by reason of darkness.”
“Thou holdest mine eyes waking: I am so troubled that I cannot speak.”