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Job 24:21 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Job 24:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 24 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“He evil entreateth the barren that beareth not: and doeth not good to the widow.”
Job 24:21 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 24:21
He evil entreateth the barren that beareth not—Job catalogs the wicked's cruelty toward society's vulnerable. "Evil entreateth" (ra'ah, רָעָה) means to treat badly, abuse, or oppress. The "barren" (aqarah, עֲקָרָה) suffered profound shame in ancient Near Eastern culture where childlessness marked divine disfavor (see Hannah, 1 Samuel 1:6-7; Elizabeth, Luke 1:25). Exploiting the childless woman's vulnerability—she lacked sons to defend her or provide in old age—exemplified covenant-breaking cruelty.And doeth not good to the widow—The widow (almanah, אַלְמָנָה) represents Scripture's paradigmati...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 24:21
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“to make her fret”
“and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.”
“and the arms of the fatherless have been broken.”
“and they take the widow's ox for a pledge.”