Job 18:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Job 18:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Job 18:13 is a verse from the book of Job in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "It shall devour the strength of his skin: even the firstborn of death shall devour his strength. strength: Heb. bars" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Job 18:13 — KJV
“It shall devour the strength of his skin: even the firstborn of death shall devour his strength. strength: Heb. bars”
— Job 18:13 (KJV)
Job 18:13 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 18:13
“Six days may work be done; but in the seventh is the sabbath of rest, holy to the LORD: whosoever doeth any work in the sabbath day, he shall surely be put to death. holy: Heb. holiness”
Shares key themes with Job 18:13: even, death, heb
“Six days shall work be done, but on the seventh day there shall be to you an holy day, a sabbath of rest to the LORD: whosoever doeth work therein shall be put to death. an...: Heb. holiness”
Shares key themes with Job 18:13: even, death, heb
“But he shall acknowledge the son of the hated for the firstborn, by giving him a double portion of all that he hath: for he is the beginning of his strength; the right of the firstborn is his. that...: Heb. that is found with him”
Shares key themes with Job 18:13: strength, firstborn, heb
“So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, even against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to enquire of it; committed: Heb. transgressed”
Shares key themes with Job 18:13: skin, even, heb
“And the Ammonites gave gifts to Uzziah: and his name spread abroad even to the entering in of Egypt; for he strengthened himself exceedingly. spread...: Heb. went”
Shares key themes with Job 18:13: strength, even, heb
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