Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Job 9:27 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Job 9:27 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 9 verse 27 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will leave off my heaviness, and comfort myself:”
Job 9:27 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 9:27
If I say, I will forget my complaint (אִם־אָמַרְתִּי אֶשְׁכְּחָה שִׂיחִי, im-amarti eshk'chah sichi)—Job considers attempting to suppress his lament. The verb 'forget' (shakach, שָׁכַח) means to cease remembering or ignore deliberately. 'Complaint' (siach, שִׂיחַ) means meditation, complaint, or concern—the word describes deep, consuming thought. Job wonders if he should stop nursing his grievance.I will leave off my heaviness, and comfort myself proposes emotional self-management. 'Leave off' (azav, עָזַב) means to abandon or forsake. 'Heaviness' (panim, פָּנִים, literally 'face') refers to h...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 9:27
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“'My bed shall comfort me. My couch shall ease my complaint;'”
“When I would comfort myself against sorrow”
“and didn't get tired. My soul refused to be comforted.”