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Job 34:30 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Job 34:30 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 34 verse 30 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared.”
Job 34:30 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 34:30
That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared (מִמְּלֹךְ אָדָם חָנֵף מִמֹּקְשֵׁי עָם, mimmelokh adam chaneph mimmoqshei am)—The noun chaneph (חָנֵף, hypocrite, godless person) describes one who professes piety while living wickedly. The verb malakh (מָלַךְ, "to reign, rule") indicates political power. The noun moqesh (מוֹקֵשׁ, snare, trap) depicts people being caught in evil when hypocrites rule. Elihu argues God prevents wicked rulers from reigning to protect people. This aligns with Proverbs 29:2: "When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beare...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 34:30
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“the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule”
“when what is vile is exalted among the sons of men.”
“and the whole earth marveled at the beast.”
“setting himself up as God.”
“and have taken him away in my wrath.”
“and made two calves of gold; and he said to them”
“and all the works of the house of Ahab. You walk in their counsels”
“he is crushed in judgment; Because he is intent in his pursuit of idols.”
“and he spoke like a dragon.”