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Job 22:2 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Job 22:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 22 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Can a man be profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be profitable unto himself? as he: or, if he may be profitable, doth his good success depend thereon?”
Job 22:2 (KJV)
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Commentary on Job 22:2
Eliphaz poses a rhetorical question striking at human autonomy before God: "Can a man be profitable (sakan, סָכַן) unto God?" The verb implies being advantageous or beneficial. Eliphaz correctly perceives God's self-sufficiency—the Creator needs nothing from creatures (Acts 17:25). However, Eliphaz misapplies this truth, suggesting that because God doesn't need us, our righteousness is irrelevant to Him. Reformed theology affirms God's aseity (self-existence) while maintaining that God freely chooses to delight in obedience and be grieved by sin (Genesis 6:6, Isaiah 62:5). The paradox: God nee...
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Cross-References for Job 22:2
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“when you have done all the things that are commanded you”
“for whatever a man sows”
“what effect do you have against him? If your transgressions are multiplied”
“the man who gets understanding.”
“you have said to Yahweh”
“that we should serve him? What profit should we have”
“it is more excellent for those who see the sun.”
“you are wise for yourself. If you mock”
“pluck it out and throw it away from you. For it is more profitable for you that one of your members should perish”
“though it costs all your possessions”