Job 8:2
Job · Old Testament · Chapter 8
“How long wilt thou speak these things? and how long shall the words of thy mouth be like a strong wind?”Job 8:2
What Does Job 8:2 Mean?
Job 8:2 is found in the book of Job, chapter 8, verse 2 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 16 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (16)
These passages are connected to Job 8:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Job 6:26“Do ye imagine to reprove words, and the speeches of one that is desperate, which are as wind?”Job 15:2“Should a wise man utter vain knowledge, and fill his belly with the east wind?”Psalms 139:4“For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O LORD, thou knowest it altogether.”Jeremiah 5:13“And the prophets shall become wind, and the word is not in them: thus shall it be done unto them.”1 Kings 19:11“And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LORD; but the LORD was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; but the LORD was not in the earthquake:”Job 11:2“Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified?”Exodus 10:3“And Moses and Aaron came in unto Pharaoh, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, How long wilt thou refuse to humble thyself before me? let my people go, that they may serve me.”Exodus 10:7“And Pharaoh’s servants said unto him, How long shall this man be a snare unto us? let the men go, that they may serve the LORD their God: knowest thou not yet that Egypt is destroyed?”1 Samuel 1:14“And Eli said unto her, How long wilt thou be drunken? put away thy wine from thee.”Job 6:9“Even that it would please God to destroy me; that he would let loose his hand, and cut me off!”Job 7:11“Therefore I will not refrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.”Job 16:3“Shall vain words have an end? or what emboldeneth thee that thou answerest?”Job 18:2“How long will it be ere ye make an end of words? mark, and afterwards we will speak.”Job 19:2“How long will ye vex my soul, and break me in pieces with words?”Job 34:37“For he addeth rebellion unto his sin, he clappeth his hands among us, and multiplieth his words against God.”Proverbs 1:22“How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?”
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