Job 13:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Job 13:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Job 13:20 is a verse from the book of Job in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Only do not two things unto me: then will I not hide myself from thee." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Job 13:20 — KJV
“Only do not two things unto me: then will I not hide myself from thee.”
— Job 13:20 (KJV)
Job 13:20 in Context — About the Book of Job
Job is the Bible's deepest wrestle with undeserved suffering. A blameless man loses everything, sits in ashes, and refuses easy answers — from his friends or himself. God answers from the whirlwind not with explanations but with Himself, and Job's fortunes are restored double.
Cross-References for Job 13:20
“And Samson called unto the LORD, and said, O Lord GOD, remember me, I pray thee, and strengthen me, I pray thee, only this once, O God, that I may be at once avenged of the Philistines for my two eyes.”
Shares key themes with Job 13:20: only, two, then
“Then said Jesus unto them, When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he, and that I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things.”
Shares key themes with Job 13:20: things, then, myself
“When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hideth his face, who then can behold him? whether it be done against a nation, or against a man only:”
Shares key themes with Job 13:20: only, then, hide
“And every living substance was destroyed which was upon the face of the ground, both man, and cattle, and the creeping things, and the fowl of the heaven; and they were destroyed from the earth: and Noah only remained alive, and they that were with him in the ark.”
Shares key themes with Job 13:20: only, things
“Behold now, I have two daughters which have not known man; let me, I pray you, bring them out unto you, and do ye to them as is good in your eyes: only unto these men do nothing; for therefore came they under the shadow of my roof.”
Shares key themes with Job 13:20: only, two
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