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Job 21:17 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Job 21:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 21 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“How oft is the candle of the wicked put out! and how oft cometh their destruction upon them! God distributeth sorrows in his anger. candle: or, lamp”
Job 21:17 (KJV)
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Commentary on Job 21:17
Job's rhetorical question: 'How oft is the candle of the wicked put out? and how oft cometh their destruction upon them?' challenges the friends' certainty. Job observes that wicked destruction is not as frequent as claimed, undermining simplistic cause-and-effect theology.
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Cross-References for Job 21:17
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“his lamp shall be put out in blackness of darkness.”
“but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.”
“and chased out of the world.”
“and in an hour that he doesn't know”
“For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be put out.”
“but loving kindness shall surround him who trusts in Yahweh.”
“and don't obey the truth”
“For we are consumed by thine anger”
“'Give us some of your oil”