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Job 34:18 Cross-References
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“Is it fit to say to a king, Thou art wicked? and to princes, Ye are ungodly?”
Job 34:18 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 34:18
Is it fit to say to a king, Thou art wicked? and to princes, Ye are ungodly? Elihu employs an argument from the lesser to the greater (qal va-chomer). If it's inappropriate (lo' yikhon, לֹא־יִכּוֹן, "not fitting/proper") to call an earthly king beliya'al (בְּלִיַּעַל, wicked, worthless), how much more inappropriate to accuse God of injustice? "Thou art wicked" (beliya'al, בְּלִיַּעַל) is stronger than ordinary wickedness—it connotes worthlessness, lawlessness, destruction. "Ungodly" (rasha, רָשָׁע) means wicked, guilty, criminal—one who violates moral law.Ancient Near Eastern protocol absolute...
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Cross-References for Job 34:18
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“Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.”
“nor to flog officials for their integrity.”
“I didn't know, brothers, that he was high priest. For it is written, 'You shall not speak evil of a ruler of your people.'{Exodus 22:28}”
“God will strike you, you whitewashed wall! Do you sit to judge me according to the law, and command me to be struck contrary to the law?”
“despise authority”
“and despise authority. Daring”
“Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.”