Job 22:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Job 22:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Job 22:21 is a verse from the book of Job in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee. him: that is, God" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Job 22:21 — KJV
“Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee. him: that is, God”
— Job 22:21 (KJV)
Job 22:21 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 22:21
“And the LORD God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever:”
Shares key themes with Job 22:21: now, good, come
“And, behold, this day I am going the way of all the earth: and ye know in all your hearts and in all your souls, that not one thing hath failed of all the good things which the LORD your God spake concerning you; all are come to pass unto you, and not one thing hath failed thereof.”
Shares key themes with Job 22:21: now, good, come
“Then they said one to another, We do not well: this day is a day of good tidings, and we hold our peace: if we tarry till the morning light, some mischief will come upon us: now therefore come, that we may go and tell the king's household. some...: Heb. we shall find punishment”
Shares key themes with Job 22:21: now, peace, good
“And Hezekiah spake comfortably unto all the Levites that taught the good knowledge of the LORD: and they did eat throughout the feast seven days, offering peace offerings, and making confession to the LORD God of their fathers. comfortably...: Heb. to the heart of all”
Shares key themes with Job 22:21: now, peace, good
“[To the chief Musician, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech.] Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually. Maschil: or, of instruction”
Shares key themes with Job 22:21: thyself, good, come
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