Job 36:16

Indeed, He drew you from the jaws of distress to a spacious and broad place, to a table full of richness.

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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

15God rescues the afflicted by their affliction and opens their ears in oppression.

17But now you are laden with the judgment due the wicked; judgment and justice have seized you.

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Cross References

Job 19:8He has blocked my way so I cannot pass; He has veiled my paths with darkness.

Psalms 18:19He brought me out into the open; He rescued me because He delighted in me.

Psalms 23:5You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

Psalms 36:8They feast on the abundance of Your house, and You give them drink from Your river of delights.

Psalms 63:5My soul is satisfied as with the richest of foods; with joyful lips my mouth will praise You.

Psalms 118:5In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free.

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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