Job 19:26

After my skin is destroyed, then I will see God in my flesh,

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In The King James Version

And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God:

In Context

25But as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives. In the end, he will stand upon the earth.

27whom I, even I, will see on my side. My eyes will see, and not as a stranger. “My heart is consumed within me.

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Cross References

Psalms 16:11You will show me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. In your right hand there are pleasures forever more.

Matthew 5:8Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

1 Corinthians 15:53For this perishable body must become imperishable, and this mortal must put on immortality.

1 John 3:2Beloved, now we are children of God. It is not yet revealed what we will be; but we know that when he is revealed, we will be like him, for we will see him just as he 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 →

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