Job 36:16

Yea, He hath allured thee out of distress into a broad place, where there is no straitness; and that which is set on thy table is full of fatness;

JPS TaNaKH 1917

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

15He delivereth the afflicted by His affliction, and openeth their ear by tribulation.

17And thou art full of the judgment of the wicked; judgment and justice take hold on them.

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Cross References

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

Psalms 18:19(18-20) He brought me forth also 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 36:8(36-9) They are abundantly satisfied with the fatness of Thy house; and Thou makest them drink of the river of Thy pleasures.

Psalms 63:5(63-6) My soul is satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth doth praise Thee with joyful lips;

Psalms 118:5Out of my straits I called upon the LORD; He answered me with great enlargement.

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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