Job 17:4
Job · Old Testament · Chapter 17
“For thou hast hid their heart from understanding: therefore shalt thou not exalt them.”Job 17:4
What Does Job 17:4 Mean?
Job 17:4 is found in the book of Job, chapter 17, verse 4 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 15 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (15)
These passages are connected to Job 17:4 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 11:25“At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.”Matthew 13:11“He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.”2 Samuel 17:14“And Absalom and all the men of Israel said, The counsel of Hushai the Archite is better than the counsel of Ahithophel. For the LORD had appointed to defeat the good counsel of Ahithophel, to the intent that the LORD might bring evil upon Absalom.”Job 12:20“He removeth away the speech of the trusty, and taketh away the understanding of the aged.”Isaiah 19:14“The LORD hath mingled a perverse spirit in the midst thereof: and they have caused Egypt to err in every work thereof, as a drunken man staggereth in his vomit.”1 Corinthians 1:20“Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?”Jude 1:16“These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words, having men’s persons in admiration because of advantage.”2 Chronicles 25:16“And it came to pass, as he talked with him, that the king said unto him, Art thou made of the king’s counsel? forbear; why shouldest thou be smitten? Then the prophet forbare, and said, I know that God hath determined to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and hast not hearkened unto my counsel.”Job 12:24“He taketh away the heart of the chief of the people of the earth, and causeth them to wander in a wilderness where there is no way.”Job 18:3“Wherefore are we counted as beasts, and reputed vile in your sight?”2 Samuel 15:31“And one told David, saying, Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom. And David said, O LORD, I pray thee, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness.”Job 12:2“No doubt but ye are the people, and wisdom shall die with you.”Job 17:10“But as for you all, do ye return, and come now: for I cannot find one wise man among you.”Job 39:17“Because God hath deprived her of wisdom, neither hath he imparted to her understanding.”Romans 11:8“(According as it is written, God hath given them the spirit of slumber, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear;) unto this day.”
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