Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Job 38:23 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Job 38:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 38 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Which I have reserved against the time of trouble, against the day of battle and war?”
Job 38:23 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 38:23
"Which I have reserved against the time of trouble, against the day of battle and war?" God reveals His strategic stockpiling of natural phenomena (snow, hail from v.22) for use in judgment and warfare. The Hebrew chasakhti (חָשַׂכְתִּי, "I have reserved/withheld") indicates intentional storage for future purposes. This demonstrates God's sovereignty over history—He prepares instruments of judgment long in advance. Biblical examples include hailstones at Gibeon (Joshua 10:11) and future judgments (Revelation 16:21). God's meticulous preparation assures that no contingency catches Him unprepare...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 38:23
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“as they fled from before Israel”
“and will show the descent of his arm”
“tomorrow about this time I will cause it to rain a very grievous hail”
“that it shall fall: there shall be an overflowing shower; and you”
“about the weight of a talent”
“and lightning mixed with the hail”
“the floods came”
“For by them judgeth he the people; he giveth meat in abundance.”