Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Job 1:18 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Job 1:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 1 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, Thy sons and thy daughters were eating and drinking wine in their eldest brother's house:”
Job 1:18 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 1:18
The repetitive phrase 'and I only am escaped alone to tell thee' occurs four times (verses 15-19), creating a literary pattern that emphasizes Job's complete awareness of his losses. Each messenger's survival serves God's purpose of ensuring Job knows the full extent of his trial without false hope. This demonstrates God's comprehensive orchestration even of the manner in which suffering comes to His people.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 1:18
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“And his sons went and feasted in their houses”
“to the clean”
“but Yahweh delivers him out of them all.”
“it is for the sword. His offspring shall not be satisfied with bread.”
“He breaketh me with breach upon breach”
“and taken the crown from my head.”
“and one messenger to meet another”