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Job 24:5 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Job 24:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 24 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Behold, as wild asses in the desert, go they forth to their work; rising betimes for a prey: the wilderness yieldeth food for them and for their children.”
Job 24:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 24:5
As wild asses in the desert, go they forth to their work (כְּעֲרֹדִים בַּמִּדְבָּר, ke'aródim bammidbar)—Job shifts from oppressors to their victims. The arod (עָרוֹד) is the onager or wild donkey, a creature living in harsh desert conditions, constantly foraging for survival (Jeremiah 2:24, Hosea 8:9). The comparison emphasizes the dehumanizing effect of poverty—the oppressed are reduced to animal-like existence, driven purely by survival instinct. Their 'work' (פָּעָל, pa'al) isn't dignified labor but desperate scavenging.Rising betimes for a prey: the wilderness yieldeth food for them and f...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 24:5
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“they practice it”
“and take it even out of the thorns. The snare gapes for their substance.”
“to his labor until the evening.”
“like a wild donkey wandering alone. Ephraim has hired lovers for himself.”
“and they themselves didn't enter into the Praetorium”
“and every man's hand against him. He will live opposite all of his brothers.,And he will be a wild man; his hand will be against every man, and every man's hand against him; and he shall dwell in the presence of all his brethren.,וְהוּא יִהְיֶה פֶּרֶא אָדָם יָדוֹ בַכֹּל וְיַד כֹּל בּוֹ וְעַל־פְּנֵי כָל־אֶחָיו יִשְׁכֹּן׃ ,And he shall be a wild ass of a man: his hand shall be against every man, and every man's hand against him; and he shall dwell in the face of all his brethren.”
“that snuffs up the wind in her desire; in her occasion who can turn her away? all those who seek her will not weary themselves; in her month they shall find her.”
“who carry their God in their hands.”
“while they lie in wait. Their baker sleeps all the night. In the morning it burns as a flaming fire.”