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Job 19:23–27

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Oh that my words were now written! oh that they were printed in a book!
That they were graven with an iron pen and lead in the rock for ever!
For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:
And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God:
Whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another; though my reins be consumed within me.
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From verse 23

  1. Isaiah 30:8Rank 1 from verse 23
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    8¶ Now go, write it before them in a table, and note it in a book, that it may be for the time to come for ever and ever:

  2. Isaiah 8:1Rank 2 from verse 23
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    1MOREOVER the Lord said unto me, Take thee a great roll, and write in it with a man’s pen concerning Maher-shalal-hash-baz.

  3. Job 31:35Rank 3 from verse 23
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    35Oh that one would hear me! behold, my desire is, that the Almighty would answer me, and that mine adversary had written a book.

From verse 24

  1. Jeremiah 17:1Rank 1 from verse 24
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    1THE sin of Judah is written with a pen of iron, and with the point of a diamond: it is graven upon the table of their heart, and upon the horns of your altars;

  2. Deuteronomy 27:2–3Rank 2 from verse 24
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    2And it shall be on the day when ye shall pass over Jordan unto the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee, that thou shalt set thee up great stones, and plaister them with plaister:

    3And thou shalt write upon them all the words of this law, when thou art passed over, that thou mayest go in unto the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee, a land that floweth with milk and honey; as the Lord God of thy fathers hath promised thee.

  3. Deuteronomy 27:8Rank 3 from verse 24
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    8And thou shalt write upon the stones all the words of this law very plainly.

  4. Exodus 28:11–12Rank 4 from verse 24
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    11With the work of an engraver in stone, like the engravings of a signet, shalt thou engrave the two stones with the names of the children of Israel: thou shalt make them to be set in ouches of gold.

    12And thou shalt put the two stones upon the shoulders of the ephod for stones of memorial unto the children of Israel: and Aaron shall bear their names before the Lord upon his two shoulders for a memorial.

  5. Exodus 28:21Rank 5 from verse 24
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    21And the stones shall be with the names of the children of Israel, twelve, according to their names, like the engravings of a signet; every one with his name shall they be according to the twelve tribes.

From verse 25

  1. Ephesians 1:7Rank 1 from verse 25
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    7In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;

  2. Isaiah 54:5Rank 2 from verse 25
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    5For thy Maker is thine husband; the Lord of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called.

  3. Psalms 78:35Rank 3 from verse 25
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    35And they remembered that God was their rock, and the high God their redeemer.

  4. Proverbs 23:11Rank 4 from verse 25
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    11For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee.

  5. Psalms 19:14Rank 5 from verse 25
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    14Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.

From verse 26

  1. Matthew 5:8Rank 1 from verse 26
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    8Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

  2. 1 John 3:2Rank 2 from verse 26
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    2Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.

  3. Psalms 17:15Rank 3 from verse 26
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    15As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.

  4. 1 Corinthians 13:12Rank 4 from verse 26
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    12For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.

  5. Revelation 1:7Rank 5 from verse 26
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    7Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.

From verse 27

  1. Psalms 73:26Rank 1 from verse 27
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    26My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.

  2. Isaiah 26:19Rank 2 from verse 27
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    19Thy dead men shall live, together with my dead body shall they arise. Awake and sing, ye that dwell in dust: for thy dew is as the dew of herbs, and the earth shall cast out the dead.

  3. Numbers 24:17Rank 3 from verse 27
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    17I shall see him, but not now: I shall behold him, but not nigh: there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel, and shall smite the corners of Moab, and destroy all the children of Sheth.

WORDS IN THIS PASSAGE

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DEFINED WORDS

Job 19:23

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words

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Spoken or written expressions, sayings, statements, messages, commands, promises, reports, or units of meaningful speech.

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written

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Past-tense or past-participial form of write (to set down, record, or communicate in letters or writing).

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Job 19:24

COMBINED MEANING

pen

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Sense 1: An enclosure for animals. Sense 2: A writing instrument. Sense 3: As a verb, to confine or write.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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lead

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Sense 1: A soft, heavy metal. Sense 2: As a verb, to guide, conduct, or go before.

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

rock

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1. A mass of stone or a rocky place. 2. Figuratively, a secure refuge, strength, foundation, or cause of stumbling. 3. A title or figure for God or Christ.

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for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

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for ever

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1. Without end; for all time. 2. Continually or permanently throughout the duration in view.

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ever

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At any time; always or continually; throughout all time or for ever.

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DEFINED WORDS

Job 19:25

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for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

know

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To perceive, understand, recognize, experience, or be assured of something.

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redeemer

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One who redeems, ransoms, recovers, or delivers. As a scriptural title, the Lord and Jesus Christ, who saves and delivers his people.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

stand

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Sense 1: To be upright, rise, stop, remain, endure, take or keep a position, be established, withstand, or present oneself before another. Sense 2: A fixed position or state of stopping, as in ‘at a stand’.

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COMBINED MEANING

latter

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Coming, occurring, or mentioned after another; the later or last of two.

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COMBINED MEANING

day

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Sense 1: Light or the period of light between morning and evening, as distinguished from night. Sense 2: A complete daily cycle. Sense 3: A specified time, occasion, period, age, or season.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

upon

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1. Marks the person, place, thing, or basis to which something is related: on or onto; above or over; toward or against as the target of action, speech, thought, attention, or force; resting on, assigned to, or affecting as a state, gift, burden, duty, guilt, or judgment; supported by or based on; or one placed, added, or repeated on or after another. 2. With a stated time or occasion, or a preceding event, at that time or point, or at or after that event: on, at, when, then, or following it.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

earth

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Sense 1: The world in distinction from heaven. Sense 2: Dry land, ground, soil, or dust. Sense 3: A land, region, or its inhabitants.

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DEFINED WORDS

Job 19:26

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after

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1. Later than or following in time or order. 2. Behind. 3. In pursuit of.

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skin

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Sense 1: The natural outer covering of a person or animal; the hide or exterior covering. Sense 2: To strip off the skin or hide.

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worms

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Sense 1: Small creeping creatures or larvae. Sense 2: Figures of lowliness, corruption, or consuming judgment.

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destroy

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Sense 1: To ruin, demolish, consume, or lay waste. Sense 2: To kill or cut off. Sense 3: To cause a thing's structure, use, activity, or present condition to cease.

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COMBINED MEANING

body

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Sense 1: The material frame of a person or creature. Sense 2: A visible form, mass, or main substance. Sense 3: A unified whole or company composed of members. Sense 4: Substantial reality distinguished from a shadow.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

yet

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1. Up to or at the present or stated time; still. 2. At some future time. 3. Nevertheless; however. 4. In addition; further.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

flesh

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Sense 1: The soft substance of the body. Sense 2: The body, human nature, kindred, or mankind.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

see

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Sense 1: To perceive or behold with the eyes or in a vision. Sense 2: To observe, examine, discover, ascertain, consider, understand, know, or recognize. Sense 3: To visit, meet, converse with, or be in the presence of. Sense 4: To experience, undergo, endure, or enjoy. Sense 5: To attend to, take care, ensure, or beware.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Job 19:27

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whom

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The objective form of who, referring to the person or persons acted upon or related to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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see

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Sense 1: To perceive or behold with the eyes or in a vision. Sense 2: To observe, examine, discover, ascertain, consider, understand, know, or recognize. Sense 3: To visit, meet, converse with, or be in the presence of. Sense 4: To experience, undergo, endure, or enjoy. Sense 5: To attend to, take care, ensure, or beware.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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eyes

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The bodily organs of sight; by extension, sight, attention, observation, perception, understanding, desire, judgment, estimation, favour, or the presence and view before which something occurs.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

behold

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1. Used as an attention word or command directing someone to look at or take notice of the person, thing, statement, or event presented: look; see; take notice. 2. As a verb, to look upon, see, observe, or witness.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

another

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1. In "one another" and like reciprocal or distributive constructions, each the other, or one in relation to the other or others. 2. One other, one more, or a different or additional person or thing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

reins

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Sense 1: The kidneys. Sense 2: Figuratively, the innermost thoughts, affections, or feelings.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

consumed

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of consume. Sense 1: To destroy, use up, or bring to an end. Sense 2: To waste away or be exhausted.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Read all 29 verses in Job 19:1–29

19:1THEN Job answered and said,

19:2How long will ye vex my soul, and break me in pieces with words?

19:3These ten times have ye reproached me: ye are not ashamed that ye make yourselves strange to me.

19:4And be it indeed that I have erred, mine error remaineth with myself.

19:5If indeed ye will magnify yourselves against me, and plead against me my reproach:

19:6Know now that God hath overthrown me, and hath compassed me with his net.

19:7Behold, I cry out of wrong, but I am not heard: I cry aloud, but there is no judgment.

19:8He hath fenced up my way that I cannot pass, and he hath set darkness in my paths.

19:9He hath stripped me of my glory, and taken the crown from my head.

19:10He hath destroyed me on every side, and I am gone: and mine hope hath he removed like a tree.

19:11He hath also kindled his wrath against me, and he counteth me unto him as one of his enemies.

19:12His troops come together, and raise up their way against me, and encamp round about my tabernacle.

19:13He hath put my brethren far from me, and mine acquaintance are verily estranged from me.

19:14My kinsfolk have failed, and my familiar friends have forgotten me.

19:15They that dwell in mine house, and my maids, count me for a stranger: I am an alien in their sight.

19:16I called my servant, and he gave me no answer; I intreated him with my mouth.

19:17My breath is strange to my wife, though I intreated for the children’s sake of mine own body.

19:18Yea, young children despised me; I arose, and they spake against me.

19:19All my inward friends abhorred me: and they whom I loved are turned against me.

19:20My bone cleaveth to my skin and to my flesh, and I am escaped with the skin of my teeth.

19:21Have pity upon me, have pity upon me, O ye my friends; for the hand of God hath touched me.

19:22Why do ye persecute me as God, and are not satisfied with my flesh?

19:23Oh that my words were now written! oh that they were printed in a book!

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19:24That they were graven with an iron pen and lead in the rock for ever!

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19:25For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:

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19:26And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God:

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19:27Whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another; though my reins be consumed within me.

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19:28But ye should say, Why persecute we him, seeing the root of the matter is found in me?

19:29Be ye afraid of the sword: for wrath bringeth the punishments of the sword, that ye may know there is a judgment.

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