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Job 22:8 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Job 22:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 22 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But as for the mighty man, he had the earth; and the honourable man dwelt in it. mighty: Heb. man of arm honourable: Heb. eminent, or, accepted for countenance”
Job 22:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 22:8
But as for the mighty man, he had the earth (וְאִישׁ זְרוֹעַ לוֹ הָאָרֶץ, ve'ish zero'a lo ha'arets)—Ish zero'a (אִישׁ זְרוֹעַ) literally means 'man of arm'—a powerful, influential person. Eliphaz accuses Job of favoring the powerful while oppressing the weak. The mighty 'had the earth'—possessed land, wealth, and influence through Job's partiality.The honourable man dwelt in it (וּנְשׂוּא פָנִים יֵשֶׁב בָּהּ, unsu phanim yesheb bah)—Nesu phanim (נְשׂוּא פָנִים) means literally 'lifted of face,' referring to someone shown favoritism or honored. Eliphaz charges Job with the sin of respect of pe...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 22:8
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“and the prophet who teaches lies is the tail.”
“when I prepared my seat in the street.”
“even the elders and the nobles who lived in his city”
“and the contempt of families terrified me”
“Will ye accept his person? will ye contend for God?”
“when what is vile is exalted among the sons of men.”
“the honorable man”
“That they may do evil with both hands earnestly”