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Job 5:16 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Job 5:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 5 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“So the poor hath hope, and iniquity stoppeth her mouth.”
Job 5:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 5:16
Eliphaz concludes: 'So the poor hath hope, and iniquity stoppeth her mouth.' The poor receive hope because God acts on their behalf, while wickedness ('iniquity') is silenced. This beautiful theology becomes a weapon when Eliphaz implies Job's continuing suffering and vocal lament prove he's not among the hopeful poor but rather the silenced wicked. True Reformed theology affirms that God's people have hope even in continued suffering (Romans 5:3-5) and that lament is legitimate (Lamentations).
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 5:16
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“and be glad. All the wicked will shut their mouths.”
“To make them sit with princes”
“for the mouth of those who speak lies shall be silenced.”
“it speaks to those who are under the law”
“against man or animal; that you may know that Yahweh makes a distinction between the Egyptians and Israel.”
“and in her the afflicted of his people will take refuge.”
“you prisoners of hope! Even today I declare that I will restore double to you.”
“nor the hope of the poor perish forever.”