Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Job 26:12 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Job 26:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 26 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“He divideth the sea with his power, and by his understanding he smiteth through the proud. the proud: Heb. pride”
Job 26:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 26:12
He divideth the sea with his power (בְּכֹחוֹ רָגַע הַיָּם)—the verb raga (רָגַע) means to stir up, disturb, or still, implying sovereign control over chaos waters. This echoes creation (Genesis 1:2) and Exodus (14:21), establishing God's authority over cosmic and historical chaos. Koach (כֹּחַ, power/strength) emphasizes raw divine might.By his understanding he smiteth through the proud (וּבִתְבוּנָתוֹ מָחַץ רָהַב). Tebunah (תְּבוּנָה) denotes discernment and wisdom—God defeats chaos not merely by force but by intelligent design. Rahab (רַהַב, the proud) refers to the mythological chaos monste...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 26:12
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“who stirs up the sea”
“who gives the sun for a light by day”
“awake”
“you calm them.”
“Thou didst divide the sea by thy strength: thou brakest the heads of the dragons in the waters.”
“Yahweh”
“and Yahweh caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all the night”
“Israel his dominion.”