Job 19:26
Even though my skin is destroyed, in my body I shall see God.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God:
In Context
25I know my Redeemer is alive, and that he shall finally take the stand for me on the earth.
27I myself will see him—with my own eyes, and not those of someone else! The thought overcomes me!
Cross References
Psalms 16:11You have shown me the path of life, filling me with joy with your presence and the delight of living with you forever.
Matthew 5:8Blessed are those who have pure minds, for they will see God.
1 Corinthians 15:53For this perishable body must be clothed with a body that never perishes. This mortal life must be clothed with immortality.
1 John 3:2My friends, we are already God's children; however what we shall become hasn't been revealed just yet. But we do know that when he appears, we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he really is.
Matthew Henry on Job 19:24-29
Job's Confession of Faith; Happiness of the Redeemed. ( b. c. 1520.) 23 Oh that my words were now written! oh that they were printed in a book! 24 That they were graven with an iron pen and lead in the rock for ever! 25 For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: 26 And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God: 27 Whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another; though my reins be consumed within me. 28… Read the whole commentary →