Job 3:25

Because what I greatly dreaded is come upon me, and what I apprehended is come unto me.

Leeser Tanakh

In The King James Version

For the thing which I greatly feared is come upon me, and that which I was afraid of is come unto me.

In Context

24For before my food cometh my groaning, and like the water are poured forth my loud complaints.

26I have had no safety, and no quiet, and no rest; and [now] harrowing trouble is come.

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Cross References

Job 30:15Terrors have turned their face against me; they chase like the wind my glory: and like a cloud is my happiness passed away.

Matthew Henry on Job 3:21-26

20 Wherefore is light given to him that is in misery, and life unto the bitter in soul; 21 Which long for death, but it cometh not; and dig for it more than for hid treasures; 22 Which rejoice exceedingly, and are glad, when they can find the grave? 23 Why is light given to a man whose way is hid, and whom God hath hedged in? 24 For my sighing cometh before I eat, and my roarings are poured out like the waters. 25 For the thing which I greatly feared is come upon me, and that which I was afraid of is come unto me.… Read the whole commentary →

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