Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Job 5:2 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Job 5:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 5 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For wrath killeth the foolish man, and envy slayeth the silly one. envy: or, indignation”
Job 5:2 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 5:2
Eliphaz warns, 'For wrath killeth the foolish man, and envy slayeth the silly one.' The Hebrew 'ka'as' (wrath/vexation) and 'qin'ah' (envy/jealousy) describe self-destructive emotions. Eliphaz implies Job's angry response to suffering proves his foolishness and will lead to his death. This is victim-blaming—telling the sufferer that his emotional response to injustice is the real problem. Scripture affirms that righteous anger exists (Ephesians 4:26) and lament is legitimate (Psalms).
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 5:2
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“for anger rests in the bosom of fools.”
“and this saying displeased him; and he said”
“and because of their iniquities.”
“and don't obey the truth”
“Rachel envied her sister. She said to Jacob”
“but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.”
“neither does a fool understand this:”
“There is no God. They are corrupt. They have done abominable works. There is none who does good.”
“shall the earth be forsaken for you? Or shall the rock be removed out of its place?”