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Job 9:6

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He shakes the earth from its place, so that its foundations tremble.

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Matthew Henry Bible Commentaryv. 6

In this and the following chapter we have Job's answer to Bildad's discourse, wherein he speaks honourably of God, humbly of himself, and feelingly of his troubles; but not one word by way of reflection upon his friends, or their unkindness to him, nor in direct reply to what Bildad had said. He wisely keeps to the merits of the cause, and makes no remarks upon the person that managed it, nor seeks occasion against him. In this chapter we have, I. The doctrine of God's justice laid down (Job 9:2). II. The proof of it, from his wisdom, and power, and sovereign dominion (Job 9:3-13). III. The application of it, in which, 1. He condemns himself, as not able to contend with God either in law or battle (Job 9:14-21). 2. He maintains his point, that we cannot judge of men's character by their outward condition (Job 9:22-24). 3. He complains of the greatness of his troubles, the confusion he was in, and the loss he was at what to say or do (Job 9:25-35).

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Strong's Concordancev. 6

רָגַז (râgaz, H7264) — to quiver (with any violent emotion, especially anger or fear) אֶרֶץ (ʼerets, H776) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land) מָקוֹם (mâqôwm, H4725) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific);… עַמּוּד (ʻammûwd, H5982) — a column (as standing); also a stand, i.e. platform פָּלַץ (pâlats, H6426) — properly, perhaps to rend, i.e. (by implication) to quiver

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Haggai 2:6rank 7

For this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Once more, in a little while, I will shake the heavens and the earth, the sea and the dry land.

Hebrews 12:26rank 7

At that time His voice shook the earth, but now He has promised, “Once more I will shake not only the earth, but heaven as well.”

Psalms 75:3rank 7

When the earth and all its dwellers quake, it is I who bear up its pillars. Selah

Job 26:11rank 6

The foundations of heaven quake, astounded at His rebuke.

Isaiah 2:21rank 6

They will flee to caverns in the rocks and crevices in the cliffs, away from the terror of the LORD and from the splendor of His majesty, when He rises to shake the earth.

Isaiah 2:19rank 5

Men will flee to caves in the rocks and holes in the ground, away from the terror of the LORD and from the splendor of His majesty, when He rises to shake the earth.

Psalms 114:7rank 4

Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob,

Haggai 2:21rank 4

“Tell Zerubbabel governor of Judah that I am about to shake the heavens and the earth:

I Samuel 2:8rank 3

He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world.

Revelation of John 20:11rank 3

Then I saw a great white throne and the One seated on it. Earth and heaven fled from His presence, and no place was found for them.

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