Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Job 24:6 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Job 24:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 24 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“They reap every one his corn in the field: and they gather the vintage of the wicked. corn: Heb. mingled corn, or, dredge they gather: Heb. the wicked gather the vintage”
Job 24:6 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 24:6
They reap every one his corn in the field (בַּשָּׂדֶה בְּלִילוֹ יִקְצוֹרוּ, bassadéh belíló yiqtsóru)—This verse is textually difficult. The Hebrew belílo likely means 'not his own' or 'mixed grain'—the poor scavenge whatever they can find in others' fields. Alternatively, it may reference night harvesting (related to layil, לַיִל, night), suggesting the poor glean secretly, ashamed or afraid. Levitical law guaranteed gleaning rights (Leviticus 19:9-10, 23:22), but Job suggests even this minimal provision is denied or degraded.And they gather the vintage of the wicked (וְכֶרֶם רָשָׁע יְלַקֵּשׁ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 24:6
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“but won't reap. You will tread the olives”
“and the fruit of your ground”
“when Israel had sown”
“and all your labors”