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Job 34:13 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Job 34:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 34 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Who hath given him a charge over the earth? or who hath disposed the whole world? the whole: Heb. all of it?”
Job 34:13 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 34:13
Elihu defends God's justice: "Who hath given him a charge over the earth? or who hath disposed the whole world?" These rhetorical questions expect the answer: no one. The Hebrew paqad (פָּקַד, "given charge") means to appoint or entrust. The verb sum (שׂוּם, "disposed") means to set or establish. Elihu argues that God's sovereignty is underived—no higher authority commissioned Him. From a Reformed perspective, this establishes God's aseity (self-existence) and independent sovereignty. God rules by inherent right, not delegated authority. This truth grounds divine justice: God is accountable to...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 34:13
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“Yahweh”
“or has taught him as his counselor?”
“For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counsellor?”
“'You have committed unrighteousness?'”
“that you may be justified?”
“from the beginning”
“and among the inhabitants of the earth; and none can stay his hand”