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Job 9:28 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Job 9:28 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 9 verse 28 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“I am afraid of all my sorrows, I know that thou wilt not hold me innocent.”
Job 9:28 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 9:28
I am afraid of all my sorrows (יָגֹרְתִּי כָל־עַצְּבֹתָי, yagorti kol-atzvotai)—Job's attempted self-comfort (v. 27) fails because fear grips him. The verb 'am afraid' (yagor, יָגֹר) means to dread or be terrified. 'Sorrows' (atzvot, עַצְּבוֹת) means pains, hardships, or griefs—the comprehensive suffering crushing Job. He fears not merely present pain but future sorrows God might inflict.I know that thou wilt not hold me innocent (יָדַעְתִּי כִּי לֹא תְנַקֵּנִי, yadati ki lo t'naqeni) reveals Job's theological crisis. The verb 'know' (yada, יָדַע) indicates certainty, not speculation. 'Hold me...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 9:28
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“My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.”
“and take away my iniquity? For now shall I lie down in the dust. You will seek me diligently”
“For now thou numberest my steps: dost thou not watch over my sin?”
“That which I am afraid of comes to me.”
“I am distracted.”
“my own mouth shall condemn me. Though I am blameless”
“I am troubled. Horror takes hold of my flesh.”
“Yah”
“then you mark me. You will not acquit me from my iniquity.”