Job 19:28
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Job 19:28 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Job 19:28 is a verse from the book of Job in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But ye should say, Why persecute we him, seeing the root of the matter is found in me? seeing...: or, and what root of m..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Job 19:28 — KJV
“But ye should say, Why persecute we him, seeing the root of the matter is found in me? seeing...: or, and what root of matter is found in me?”
— Job 19:28 (KJV)
Job 19:28 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 19:28
“Then she fell on her face, and bowed herself to the ground, and said unto him, Why have I found grace in thine eyes, that thou shouldest take knowledge of me, seeing I am a stranger?”
Shares key themes with Job 19:28: should, why, seeing
“And the children of Joseph spake unto Joshua, saying, Why hast thou given me but one lot and one portion to inherit, seeing I am a great people, forasmuch as the LORD hath blessed me hitherto?”
Shares key themes with Job 19:28: say, why, seeing
“And David said unto Achish, If I have now found grace in thine eyes, let them give me a place in some town in the country, that I may dwell there: for why should thy servant dwell in the royal city with thee?”
Shares key themes with Job 19:28: should, why, found
“And king David sent to Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, saying, Speak unto the elders of Judah, saying, Why are ye the last to bring the king back to his house? seeing the speech of all Israel is come to the king, even to his house.”
Shares key themes with Job 19:28: say, why, seeing
“Thou sayest, Lo, thou hast smitten the Edomites; and thine heart lifteth thee up to boast: abide now at home; why shouldest thou meddle to thine hurt, that thou shouldest fall, even thou, and Judah with thee?”
Shares key themes with Job 19:28: should, say, why
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