Job 29:23-24 Job 29 - Job's Final Words

23 They waited for me as for showers
and drank in my words as the spring rain.

24 When I smiled at them, they scarcely believed it;
the light of my face was precious to them.

Meaning of Job 29:23-24

In Job 29:23, “They waited for me as for showers and drank in my words as the spring rain,” Job’s words are cherished and anticipated with the same fervor as life-giving rain. This illustrates the immense wisdom and comfort he once provided, embodying the deep human craving for divine insight and understanding.

Cross References for Job 29:23-24

Psalms 72:6 - He will be like rain falling on a mown field, like showers watering the earth. Click to read the verse Psalms 72:6 Click to read the verse Psalms 72:6

Zechariah 10:1 - The Lord Will Care for Judah Ask the Lord for rain in the springtime; it is the Lord who makes ... Click to read the verse Zechariah 10:1 Click to read the verse Zechariah 10:1

Hosea 6:3 - Let us acknowledge the Lord; let us press on to acknowledge him. As surely as the sun rises, he... Click to read the verse Hosea 6:3 Click to read the verse Hosea 6:3

Job 32:11 - I waited while you spoke, I listened to your reasoning; while you were searching for words, Click to read the verse Job 32:11 Click to read the verse Job 32:11

Psalms 119:131 - I open my mouth and pant, longing for your commands. Click to read the verse Psalms 119:131 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:131