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Job 8:18 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Job 8:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 8 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“If he destroy him from his place, then it shall deny him, saying, I have not seen thee.”
Job 8:18 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 8:18
Destruction comes suddenly: 'If he destroy him from his place, then it shall deny him, saying, I have not seen thee.' The verb 'destroy' (bala, בָּלַע) means to swallow, engulf, or consume completely. 'His place' (meqom, מָקוֹם) denotes the location where he grew—when removed, the place itself denies ever knowing him. This personification intensifies the imagery: not only is the hypocrite destroyed, but his very place of growth repudiates him.The denial 'I have not seen thee' echoes terrifying New Testament warnings: 'I never knew you: depart from me' (Matthew 7:23). The place's denial suggest...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 8:18
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“neither shall his place know him any more.”
“and behold”
“but I shall not be.”
“neither shall his place any more see him.”
“and the wicked will be no more. Yes”
“and all the evil-doers flourish”
“Surely thou didst set them in slippery places: thou castedst them down into destruction.”