Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Job 9:2 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Job 9:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 9 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“I know it is so of a truth: but how should man be just with God? with God: or, before God?”
Job 9:2 (KJV)
Historical Context for Job 9:2
People Mentioned
Commentary on Job 9:2
Job asks: 'how should man be just with God?' The verb tsadaq (צָדַק, be just) means to be righteous or vindicated. Job grasps the fundamental problem: humanity cannot establish righteousness before the infinite God through argument or merit. This question anticipates the gospel—justification comes through faith in Christ, not human works (Romans 3:23-24, 5:1). Job seeks vindication but recognizes human inability to achieve it independently. The verse reveals Job's growing awareness that his case requires a mediator.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 9:2
Ranked by relevance from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
“Shall mortal man be more just than God? shall a man be more pure than his maker?”
“for in your sight no man living is righteous.”
“no flesh will be justified in his sight. For through the law comes the knowledge of sin.”
“How then can man be justified with God? or how can he be clean that is born of a woman?”
“'I am righteous”
“the Buzite”
“Yah”
“without disobedience. I am innocent”
“and bring me into judgment with you?”
“and you are angry with them”