Job 36:16

Even so would he have allured thee out of the jaws of distress into a broad place, where there is no straitness; and the supply of thy table [would be] full of fatness.

Darby Translation

In The King James Version

Even so would he have removed thee out of the strait into a broad place, where there is no straitness; and that which should be set on thy table should be full of fatness.

In Context

15But he delivereth the afflicted in his affliction, and openeth their ear in [their] oppression.

17But thou art full of the judgments of the wicked: judgment and justice take hold [on thee].

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Cross References

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

Psalms 18:19And he brought me forth into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me.

Psalms 23:5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; thou hast anointed my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Psalms 36:8They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou wilt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures.

Psalms 63:5My soul is satisfied as with marrow and fatness, and my mouth shall praise [thee] with joyful lips.

Psalms 118:5I called upon Jah in distress; Jah answered me [and set me] in a large place.

Matthew Henry on Job 36:16-24

15 He delivereth the poor in his affliction, and openeth their ears in oppression. 16 Even so would he have removed thee out of the strait into a broad place, where there is no straitness; and that which should be set on thy table should be full of fatness. 17 But thou hast fulfilled the judgment of the wicked: judgment and justice take hold on thee. 18 Because there is wrath, beware lest he take thee away with his stroke: then a great ransom cannot deliver thee. 19 Will he esteem thy riches? no, not gold, nor all… Read the whole commentary →

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