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Job 22:25 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Job 22:25 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 22 verse 25 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Yea, the Almighty shall be thy defence, and thou shalt have plenty of silver. defence: or, gold plenty: Heb. silver of strength”
Job 22:25 (KJV)
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Commentary on Job 22:25
The Almighty shall be thy defence—The Hebrew betser (בֶּצֶר) means fortified place, stronghold, or precious ore. Eliphaz plays on words: instead of hoarding gold ore (betsir, v. 24), Job should find his security in Shaddai (שַׁדַּי, the Almighty) as his betser. Thou shalt have plenty of silver uses to'aphot kesef (תּוֹעֲפוֹת כָּסֶף), literally 'heights/abundances of silver,' suggesting overflowing wealth.The theology is partially sound: God should be our ultimate security (Psalm 18:2, Proverbs 18:10). However, Eliphaz implies this is conditional on repentance from imaginary sins. True faith tr...
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Cross-References for Job 22:25
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“The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.”
“abundance of salvation”
“saying”
“For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.”
“my fortress”
“for I am with you. Don't be dismayed”
“my beloved brothers. Didn't God choose those who are poor in this world to be rich in faith”
“who can be against us?”
“yet always rejoicing; as poor”