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Job 7:13 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Job 7:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 7 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“When I say, My bed shall comfort me, my couch shall ease my complaint;”
Job 7:13 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 7:13
Job seeks relief in sleep, hoping his bed will 'comfort' (nacham, נָחַם) him and his couch will 'ease' (nasa, נָשָׂא, literally 'bear' or 'carry') his complaint. The Hebrew verb nasa typically means to lift, carry, or bear away—Job hopes sleep will carry away his grievance. This reveals the human tendency to seek escape from suffering through unconsciousness or temporary relief rather than resolution.The verse's poignancy intensifies knowing that Job's hope proves futile—the next verse reveals that even sleep brings no respite as God terrifies him with dreams and visions. This illustrates suff...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 7:13
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“I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears.”
“Thou holdest mine eyes waking: I am so troubled that I cannot speak.”
“wearisome nights are appointed to me.”
“'I will forget my complaint”