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Job 36:17 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Job 36:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 36 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But thou hast fulfilled the judgment of the wicked: judgment and justice take hold on thee. take: or, should uphold thee”
Job 36:17 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 36:17
But thou hast fulfilled the judgment of the wicked (וְדִין־רָשָׁע מָלֵאתָ, v'din rasha maleta)—Elihu's accusation intensifies. The verb male (to fill, fulfill, complete) suggests Job has filled up the full measure of wicked judgment by his complaints against God. Rather than submitting to discipline, Job has adopted the posture of the wicked—questioning divine justice. This echoes Jesus's warning about those who 'fill up the measure' of their fathers' sins (Matthew 23:32).Judgment and justice take hold on thee (דִּין וּמִשְׁפָּט יִתְמֹכוּ, din u-mishpat yitmokhu)—The paired terms din (judgment...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 36:17
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“saying”
“knowing the ordinance of God”
“and walks with wicked men?”
“because of his answering like wicked men.”
“so that you can not see”
“But I would strengthen you with my mouth”