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Job 9:26 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Job 9:26 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 9 verse 26 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“They are passed away as the swift ships: as the eagle that hasteth to the prey. swift: or, ships of Ebeh: Heb. ships of desire”
Job 9:26 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 9:26
They are passed away as the swift ships (חָלְפוּ עִם־אֳנִיּוֹת אֵבֶה, chalf'u im-oniyyot eveh)—Job employs two vivid metaphors for life's rapid passage. The 'swift ships' (likely papyrus reed boats used on the Nile or Jordan) were lightweight and extremely fast. The verb 'passed away' (chalaph, חָלַף) means to pass on, change, or vanish—the same word used of watches in the night that disappear (Psalm 90:4).As the eagle that hasteth to the prey (כְּנֶשֶׁר יָטוּשׁ עֲלֵי־אֹכֶל, k'nesher yatush alei-okhel) completes the imagery. The eagle or vulture (nesher, נֶשֶׁר) stooping to carrion exemplifies...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 9:26
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“and are more fierce than the evening wolves. Their horsemen press proudly on. Yes”
“even in vessels of papyrus on the waters”
“and makes his nest on high?”
“he shall come up as clouds”
“they laid wait for us in the wilderness.”
“they were not divided. They were swifter than eagles. They were stronger than lions.”
“Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.”