Job 19:8

He hath fenced up my way that I cannot pass, and he hath set darkness in my paths.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 19:8

BSB
He has blocked my way so I cannot pass; He has veiled my paths with darkness.
AKJV
He has fenced up my way that I cannot pass, and he has set darkness in my paths.
CPDV
He has hemmed in my path, and I cannot pass; he has added darkness to my difficult path.
ERV
He hath fenced up my way that I cannot pass, and hath set darkness in my paths.
NHEB
He has walled up my way so that I can't pass, and has set darkness in my paths.
SMT
He walled up my path and I shall not pass, and he will set darkness upon my beaten paths.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 19:8

HehathfencedupH1443VerbmywayH734Noun MasculinethatIcannotpassH5674VerbandhehathsetH7760VerbdarknessH2822Noun MasculineinmypathsH5410Noun

Commentary for Job 19:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 19:8
Summary
God has blocked all paths forward
Event
God blocks Job's pathways
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Lament