Job 20:25
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Job 20:25 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Job 20:25 is a verse from the book of Job in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "It is drawn, and cometh out of the body; yea, the glittering sword cometh out of his gall: terrors are upon him." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Job 20:25 — KJV
“It is drawn, and cometh out of the body; yea, the glittering sword cometh out of his gall: terrors are upon him.”
— Job 20:25 (KJV)
Job 20:25 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 20:25
“And thou, son of man, prophesy and say, Thus saith the Lord GOD concerning the Ammonites, and concerning their reproach; even say thou, The sword, the sword is drawn: for the slaughter it is furbished, to consume because of the glittering:”
Shares key themes with Job 20:25: drawn, glittering, sword
“And whosoever toucheth one that is slain with a sword in the open fields, or a dead body, or a bone of a man, or a grave, shall be unclean seven days.”
Shares key themes with Job 20:25: body, sword
“And the ass saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and the ass turned aside out of the way, and went into the field: and Balaam smote the ass, to turn her into the way.”
Shares key themes with Job 20:25: drawn, sword
“Then the LORD opened the eyes of Balaam, and he saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and he bowed down his head, and fell flat on his face. fell...: or, bowed himself”
Shares key themes with Job 20:25: drawn, sword
“If I whet my glittering sword, and mine hand take hold on judgment; I will render vengeance to mine enemies, and will reward them that hate me.”
Shares key themes with Job 20:25: glittering, sword
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