Job 9:34-35 Job 9 - Job Responds to Bildad

34 someone to remove God’s rod from me,
so that his terror would frighten me no more.

35 Then I would speak up without fear of him,
but as it now stands with me, I cannot.

Meaning of Job 9:34-35

Job 9:34 showcases Job's deep yearning for relief from his suffering, pleading for God to withdraw His rod of affliction. It highlights the vast chasm between divine omnipotence and human frailty, emphasizing the profound need for a mediator to bridge this gap—a theme that ultimately points to Christ's sacrificial role.

Cross References for Job 9:34-35

Job 23:15 - That is why I am terrified before him; when I think of all this, I fear him. Click to read the verse Job 23:15 Click to read the verse Job 23:15

Job 37:1 - “At this my heart pounds and leaps from its place. Click to read the verse Job 37:1 Click to read the verse Job 37:1

Job 31:23 - For I dreaded destruction from God, and for fear of his splendor I could not do such things. Click to read the verse Job 31:23 Click to read the verse Job 31:23

Psalms 90:11 - Who knows the power of your anger? For your wrath is as great as the fear that is due you. Click to read the verse Psalms 90:11 Click to read the verse Psalms 90:11

Psalms 89:32 - I will punish their sin with the rod, their iniquity with flogging; Click to read the verse Psalms 89:32 Click to read the verse Psalms 89:32

Psalms 39:10 - Remove your scourge from me; I am overcome by the blow of your hand. Click to read the verse Psalms 39:10 Click to read the verse Psalms 39:10

Job 33:7 - No fear of me should alarm you, nor should my hand be heavy upon you. Click to read the verse Job 33:7 Click to read the verse Job 33:7

Job 13:21 - Withdraw your hand far from me, and stop frightening me with your terrors. Click to read the verse Job 13:21 Click to read the verse Job 13:21

Job 13:11 - Would not his splendor terrify you? Would not the dread of him fall on you? Click to read the verse Job 13:11 Click to read the verse Job 13:11

Job 13:20-22 - “Only grant me these two things, O God, and then I will not hide from you: Click to read the verse Job 13:20-22 Click to read the verse Job 13:20-22

Job 29:2-25 - “How I long for the months gone by, for the days when God watched over me, Click to read the verse Job 29:2-25 Click to read the verse Job 29:2-25

Job 21:9 - Their homes are safe and free from fear; the rod of God is not upon them. Click to read the verse Job 21:9 Click to read the verse Job 21:9