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Job 20:13 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Job 20:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 20 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Though he spare it, and forsake it not; but keep it still within his mouth: within: Heb. in the midst of his palate”
Job 20:13 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 20:13
The wicked cherish sin: 'Though he spare it, and forsake it not; but keep it still within his mouth.' Continuing the taste metaphor, the wicked won't swallow or spit out sin—they hold it in their mouth, savoring it. The Hebrew 'chamal' (spare) suggests protective attachment. This describes loving sin, not mere failure. While accurately depicting hardened sinners, this doesn't apply to Job, who genuinely sought righteousness.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 20:13
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“Sanctify yourselves against tomorrow”
“pluck it out and throw it away from you. For it is more profitable for you that one of your members should perish”
“cut it off. It is better for you to enter into life maimed”
“you must die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body”