Job 7:12

“Am I a sea, or a whale, that thou settest a watch over me?”

"Am I a sea, or a whale, that thou settest a watch over me?" - Job 7:12
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What does Job 7:12 mean?

The verse Job 7:12 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "Am I a sea, or a whale, that thou settest a watch over me?" This verse comes from the book of Job, which is found in the Old Testament. Job is a story about a man who experiences great suffering and loss, and the…

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Navigating the Depths of Sorrow: Finding God in Our Distress

The verse from Job 7:12 states, "Am I a sea, or a whale, that thou settest a watch over me?" In this poignant moment of Job's suffering, he questions God’s intention as he grapples with his profound pain. This reveals a significant truth about our human experience, especially in…

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A Prayer of Submission and Reflection: Seeking Understanding in Trials

Heavenly Father, In the stillness of this moment, I come before You with a heart weighed down by the burdens of life. Your Word in Job 7:12 resonates deeply within my soul, where Job cries out, "Am I a sea, or a whale, that thou settest a watch over me?" As I meditate on this…

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Job 7:12 - "Am I a sea, or a whale, that thou settest a watch over me?"
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Job 12:1 - "And Job answered and said,"
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Job 12:12 - "With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding."
"And Job answered and said," - Job 12:1
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Job 32:12 - "Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none of you that convinced Job, or that answered his words:"
Job 1:7
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Job 1:7
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Job 12:16 - "With him is strength and wisdom: the deceived and the deceiver are his."
Job 21:12 - "They take the timbrel and harp, and rejoice at the sound of the organ."
Job 12:2 - "No doubt but ye are the people, and wisdom shall die with you."
Job 12:13 - "With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding."
Job 12:19 - "He leadeth princes away spoiled, and overthroweth the mighty."
Job 28:12 - "But where shall wisdom be found? and where is the place of understanding?"
Job 12:9 - "Who knoweth not in all these that the hand of the LORD hath wrought this?"
Job 17:12 - "They change the night into day: the light is short because of darkness."
Job 6:12 - "Is my strength the strength of stones? or is my flesh of brass?"
Job 12:18 - "He looseth the bond of kings, and girdeth their loins with a girdle."
Job 2:7 - "¶ So went Satan forth from the presence of the LORD, and smote Job with sore boils from the sole of his foot unto his crown."
Job 12:21 - "He poureth contempt upon princes, and weakeneth the strength of the mighty."
Job 36:12 - "But if they obey not, they shall perish by the sword, and they shall die without knowledge."
Job 12:11 - "Doth not the ear try words? and the mouth taste his meat?"