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Job 9:19 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Job 9:19 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 9 verse 19 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“If I speak of strength, lo, he is strong: and if of judgment, who shall set me a time to plead?”
Job 9:19 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 9:19
Job acknowledges asymmetrical power: 'If I speak of strength, lo, he is strong: and if of judgment, who shall set me a time to plead?' Regarding 'strength' (koach, כֹּחַ), Job admits God is mighty (ammits, אַמִּיץ). Regarding 'judgment' (mishpat, מִשְׁפָּט), Job asks who can summon God to trial—'set me a time' (yoedeni, יוֹעֲדֵנִי) means to appoint or designate a court date. Job cannot compel God's appearance in court; no bailiff can serve summons on the Almighty.Job's legal metaphor intensifies: he wants trial but cannot enforce it. God cannot be subpoenaed, witnesses cannot be compelled, evi...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 9:19
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“and mighty in strength: who has hardened himself against him”
“as I am”
“and the weakness of God is stronger than men.”
“that power belongs to God.”
“but deliver us from the evil one. For yours is the Kingdom”
“Hast thou an arm like God? or canst thou thunder with a voice like him?”
“here is my signature”
“answer me. Set your words in order before me”
“Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he?”