Job 34:17
Job · Old Testament · Chapter 34
“Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just?”Job 34:17
What Does Job 34:17 Mean?
Job 34:17 is found in the book of Job, chapter 34, verse 17 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 17 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (17)
These passages are connected to Job 34:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Genesis 18:25“That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?”2 Samuel 23:3“The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.”Job 40:8“Wilt thou also disannul my judgment? wilt thou condemn me, that thou mayest be righteous?”Romans 9:14“What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? God forbid.”Genesis 18:23“And Abraham drew near, and said, Wilt thou also destroy the righteous with the wicked?”Romans 2:2“But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things.”Malachi 2:17“Ye have wearied the LORD with your words. Yet ye say, Wherein have we wearied him? When ye say, Every one that doeth evil is good in the sight of the LORD, and he delighteth in them; or, Where is the God of judgment?”Romans 3:5“But if our unrighteousness commend the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God unrighteous who taketh vengeance? (I speak as a man)”Job 1:22“In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly.”Job 8:3“Doth God pervert judgment? or doth the Almighty pervert justice?”Job 21:22“Shall any teach God knowledge? seeing he judgeth those that are high.”Job 32:2“Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the kindred of Ram: against Job was his wrath kindled, because he justified himself rather than God.”Job 33:12“Behold, in this thou art not just: I will answer thee, that God is greater than man.”Zephaniah 3:5“The just LORD is in the midst thereof; he will not do iniquity: every morning doth he bring his judgment to light, he faileth not; but the unjust knoweth no shame.”Matthew 20:13“But he answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do thee no wrong: didst not thou agree with me for a penny?”Romans 3:6“God forbid: for then how shall God judge the world?”2 Samuel 19:21“But Abishai the son of Zeruiah answered and said, Shall not Shimei be put to death for this, because he cursed the LORD’s anointed?”
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