Job 3:20-21

“Wherefore is light given to him that is in misery, and life unto the bitter in soul; Which long for death, but it cometh not; and dig for it more than for hid treasures;”

"Wherefore is light given to him that is in misery, and life unto the bitter in soul; Which long for death, but it cometh not; and dig for it more than for hid treasures;" - Job 3:20-21
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What does Job 3:20-21 mean?

Job 3:20-21 in the King James Bible reads, "Wherefore is light given to him that is in misery, and life unto the bitter in soul; Which long for death, but it cometh not; and dig for it more than for hid treasures." These verses come from the book of Job, which is found in the…

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The Suffering Soul: Seeking Light in Darkness

As we journey through life, we are often confronted with profound moments of suffering and despair that can leave us grappling with the weight of our circumstances. Job, a man described as perfect and upright, found himself in the depths of sorrow after losing everything dear to…

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A Prayer for Those in Despair: Seeking Light in the Darkness

O Heavenly Father, In the stillness of this moment, we come before You with hearts heavy and burdened, remembering the words of Job who, in his anguish, cried out: “Why is light given to those in misery, and life to the bitter of soul? To those who long for death that does not…

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Job 3:20-21 - "Job 3:20-21: Why is light given to those in misery, and life to the bitter of soul, to those who long for death that does not come, who search for it more than for hidden treasure?"
Job 3:20 - "Wherefore is light given to him that is in misery, and life unto the bitter in soul;"
Job 20:21 - "There shall none of his meat be left; therefore shall no man look for his goods."
Job 21:20 - "His eyes shall see his destruction, and he shall drink of the wrath of the Almighty."
Job 3:21 - "Which long for death, but it cometh not; and dig for it more than for hid treasures;"
Job 21:3 - "Suffer me that I may speak; and after that I have spoken, mock on."
Colossians 3:20-21 - "Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged."
Job 20:3 - "I have heard the check of my reproach, and the spirit of my understanding causeth me to answer."
"Wherefore is light given to him that is in misery, and life unto the bitter in soul;" - Job 3:20
"There shall none of his meat be left; therefore shall no man look for his goods." - Job 20:21
"His eyes shall see his destruction, and he shall drink of the wrath of the Almighty." - Job 21:20
Job 21:1 - "But Job answered and said,"
"Which long for death, but it cometh not; and dig for it more than for hid treasures;" - Job 3:21
"Suffer me that I may speak; and after that I have spoken, mock on." - Job 21:3
"Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged." - Colossians 3:20-21
"But Job answered and said," - Job 21:1
Job 1:21
Job 1:20
Job 1:20
Job 1:21
"I have heard the check of my reproach, and the spirit of my understanding causeth me to answer." - Job 20:3
Job 3:2 - "And Job spake, and said,"
Ephesians 3:20-21 - "Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen."
1 John 3:20-21 For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things. Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.
Job 40:3 - "¶ Then Job answered the LORD, and said,"
Job 1:20 - "Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped,"
Philippians 3:20-21 - "For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body that it may be conformed to His glorious body, according to the working by which He is able even to subdue all things to Himself."
1 John 3:20-21 For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things. Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God. (Picture only no words)
1 John 3:20-21 For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things. Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God. (Picture only no words)