Job 29:6
when my way was covered with cream, 1 and the rock poured out for me streams of oil! 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
When I washed my steps with butter, and the rock poured me out rivers of oil;
In Context
5when the Almighty was yet with me, 1 and my children were around me, 1
7When I went out to the city gate, 1 when I sat in my place in the city square, 1
Cross References
Genesis 49:11Binding his donkey to the vine, 1 and his donkey's colt to the choice vine, 1 he has washed his garments in wine, 1 and his robe in the blood of grapes. 1
Deuteronomy 33:24About Asher, Moses said: 1 Blessed be Asher more than the other sons; 1 let him be acceptable to his brothers, 1 and let him dip his foot in olive oil. 1
Psalms 81:16I would feed Israel with the finest wheat; 1 I would satisfy you with honey out of the rock.”
Matthew Henry on Job 29:2-7
Former Prosperity of Job. ( b. c. 1520.) 1 Moreover Job continued his parable, and said, 2 Oh that I were as in months past, as in the days when God preserved me; 3 When his candle shined upon my head, and when by his light I walked through darkness; 4 As I was in the days of my youth, when the secret of God was upon my tabernacle; 5 When the Almighty was yet with me, when my children were about me; 6 When I washed my steps with butter, and the rock poured me out rivers of oil; Losers may have leave to speak, and… Read the whole commentary →