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Job 8:17 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Job 8:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 8 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“His roots are wrapped about the heap, and seeth the place of stones.”
Job 8:17 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 8:17
The description continues: 'His roots are wrapped about the heap, and seeth the place of stones.' The text is difficult, but likely describes either deep rooting (positive) or shallow rooting among stones (negative). 'Wrapped about' (sabab, סָבַב) means to surround or encompass. If this describes the hypocrite, the point is that despite apparent deep rooting, he's actually anchored to stones (galim, גַּל, heap of stones) rather than soil—a foundation that cannot sustain growth.The imagery resonates with Jesus' parable: seed sown on stony ground grows quickly but lacks depth, withering when sun...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 8:17
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“and they wither”
“Yahweh”
“My root was spread out by the waters”
“they saw the fig tree withered away from the roots.”
“shepherds who without fear feed themselves; clouds without water”
“His roots shall be dried up beneath”
“and as the dry grass sinks down in the flame”