Job 17:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Job 17:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Job 17:7 is a verse from the book of Job in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Mine eye also is dim by reason of sorrow, and all my members are as a shadow. my members: or, my thoughts" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Job 17:7 — KJV
“Mine eye also is dim by reason of sorrow, and all my members are as a shadow. my members: or, my thoughts”
— Job 17:7 (KJV)
Job 17:7 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 17:7
“Wherefore, as I live, saith the Lord GOD; Surely, because thou hast defiled my sanctuary with all thy detestable things, and with all thine abominations, therefore will I also diminish thee; neither shall mine eye spare, neither will I have any pity.”
Shares key themes with Job 17:7: mine, eye, also
“I also will do this unto you; I will even appoint over you terror, consumption, and the burning ague, that shall consume the eyes, and cause sorrow of heart: and ye shall sow your seed in vain, for your enemies shall eat it. over: Heb. upon”
Shares key themes with Job 17:7: eye, also, sorrow
“And the LORD spake unto Aaron, Behold, I also have given thee the charge of mine heave offerings of all the hallowed things of the children of Israel; unto thee have I given them by reason of the anointing, and to thy sons, by an ordinance for ever.”
Shares key themes with Job 17:7: mine, also, reason
“And also thus said the king, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which hath given one to sit on my throne this day, mine eyes even seeing it.”
Shares key themes with Job 17:7: mine, eye, also
“My heart panteth, my strength faileth me: as for the light of mine eyes, it also is gone from me. is gone...: Heb. is not with me”
Shares key themes with Job 17:7: mine, eye, also
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