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Job 36:11 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Job 36:11 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 36 verse 11 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“If they obey and serve him, they shall spend their days in prosperity, and their years in pleasures.”
Job 36:11 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 36:11
Elihu presents a conditional promise: "If they obey and serve him, they shall spend their days in prosperity, and their years in pleasures." The verb shama (שָׁמַע, "obey") means to hear and heed. The verb abad (עָבַד, "serve") means to work or worship. The promise of prosperity (tov, טוֹב, good) and pleasures (ne'imim, נְעִימִים, pleasant things) reflects covenant theology (Deuteronomy 28:1-14). Elihu's statement contains truth—obedience often leads to blessing in God's general providence. However, his application to Job is problematic. Reformed theology distinguishes between (1) God's genera...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 36:11
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“saying”
“and obey the voice of Yahweh your God; and Yahweh will repent him of the evil that he has pronounced against you.”
“you shall eat the good of the land;”
“and all these things are come on you”
“Abraham”
“and taken your pleasure. You have nourished your hearts as in a day of slaughter.”
“you shall be built up”
“and grew wanton”
“to the clean”