Job 38:17 God Speaks to Job

17 Have the gates of death been shown to you?
Have you seen the gates of the shadow of death?

Meaning of Job 38:17

In Job 38:17, God challenges Job, asking, "Have the gates of death been shown to you? Have you seen the gates of the deepest darkness?" This profound question underscores humanity's limited understanding of life and death, emphasizing God's ultimate dominion and profound mysteries that only He comprehends.

Cross References for Job 38:17

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Psalms 107:14 - He brought them out of darkness and the deepest gloom and broke away their chains. Click to read the verse Psalms 107:14 Click to read the verse Psalms 107:14

Psalms 107:10 - Some sat in darkness and the deepest gloom, prisoners suffering in iron chains, Click to read the verse Psalms 107:10 Click to read the verse Psalms 107:10

Job 10:22 - to the land of deepest night, of deep shadow and disorder, where even the light is like darkness.” Click to read the verse Job 10:22 Click to read the verse Job 10:22

Job 12:22 - He reveals the deep things of darkness and brings deep shadows into the light. Click to read the verse Job 12:22 Click to read the verse Job 12:22

Psalms 9:13 - O Lord, see how my enemies persecute me! Have mercy and lift me up from the gates of death, Click to read the verse Psalms 9:13 Click to read the verse Psalms 9:13

Psalms 107:18 - They loathed all food and drew near the gates of death. Click to read the verse Psalms 107:18 Click to read the verse Psalms 107:18