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Job 7:18 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Job 7:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 7 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And that thou shouldest visit him every morning, and try him every moment?”
Job 7:18 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 7:18
Job asks why God bothers visiting humanity daily and testing 'him every moment.' The verb 'visit' (paqad, פָּקַד) means to attend to, inspect, or muster—it can denote blessing (Ruth 1:6) or judgment (Exodus 32:34). The verb 'magnify' (gadal, גָּדַל) means to make great or important. Job's question inverts Psalm 8:4: 'What is man, that thou art mindful of him?' But where David marvels at divine care, Job protests divine harassment.The phrase 'try him every moment' (rega, רֶגַע, an instant, blink of an eye) suggests relentless, continuous testing without respite. Job experiences God's attention ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 7:18
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“which is more precious than gold that perishes even though it is tested by fire”
“and is carried away from me like a shepherd's tent. I have rolled up”
“Behold”
“and bring me into judgment with you?”
“and make themselves white”
“that God tested Abraham”
“and will refine them as silver is refined”
“and caused all memory of them to perish.”
“which your fathers didn't know; that he might humble you”
“lead the people to the place of which I have spoken to you. Behold”