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Job 16:9

King James Version (KJV)

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Job 16:9

Verse 9 of 22

Scripture focus

He teareth [me] in his wrath, who hateth me: he gnasheth upon me with his teeth; mine enemy sharpeneth his eyes upon me.

Job 16:9 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Job 16:9

Theological / Devotional

He teareth me. The picture appears to be that of a wild animal attacking its prey. It seems to Job that God is his enemy, whereas, if the facts had been known, Satan would be the one indicted (see Job 10:16; cf. Hosea 13:7).

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