Job 14:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Job 14:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Job 14:6 is a verse from the book of Job in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Turn from him, that he may rest, till he shall accomplish, as an hireling, his day. rest: Heb. cease" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Job 14:6 — KJV
“Turn from him, that he may rest, till he shall accomplish, as an hireling, his day. rest: Heb. cease”
— Job 14:6 (KJV)
Job 14:6 in Context — About the Book of Job
Job is the Bible's deepest wrestle with undeserved suffering. A blameless man loses everything, sits in ashes, and refuses easy answers — from his friends or himself. God answers from the whirlwind not with explanations but with Himself, and Job's fortunes are restored double.
Cross-References for Job 14:6
“Six days may work be done; but in the seventh is the sabbath of rest, holy to the LORD: whosoever doeth any work in the sabbath day, he shall surely be put to death. holy: Heb. holiness”
Shares key themes with Job 14:6: may, rest, day
“And the women said unto Naomi, Blessed be the LORD, which hath not left thee this day without a kinsman, that his name may be famous in Israel. left...: Heb. caused to cease unto thee kinsman: or, redeemer”
Shares key themes with Job 14:6: may, day, heb
“And as they were going down to the end of the city, Samuel said to Saul, Bid the servant pass on before us, (and he passed on,) but stand thou still a while, that I may shew thee the word of God. a while: Heb. to day”
Shares key themes with Job 14:6: may, till, day
“Whereas thou camest but yesterday, should I this day make thee go up and down with us? seeing I go whither I may, return thou, and take back thy brethren: mercy and truth be with thee. go up...: Heb. wander in going”
Shares key themes with Job 14:6: turn, may, day
“Then they said one to another, We do not well: this day is a day of good tidings, and we hold our peace: if we tarry till the morning light, some mischief will come upon us: now therefore come, that we may go and tell the king's household. some...: Heb. we shall find punishment”
Shares key themes with Job 14:6: may, till, day
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