Job 5:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Job 5:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Job 5:3 is a verse from the book of Job in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "I have seen the foolish taking root: but suddenly I cursed his habitation." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Job 5:3 — KJV
“I have seen the foolish taking root: but suddenly I cursed his habitation.”
— Job 5:3 (KJV)
Job 5:3 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 5:3
“Behold, he shall come up like a lion from the swelling of Jordan against the habitation of the strong: but I will suddenly make him run away from her: and who is a chosen man, that I may appoint over her? for who is like me? and who will appoint me the time? and who is that shepherd that will stand before me? appoint me...: or, convent me in judgment?”
Shares key themes with Job 5:3: suddenly, habitation
“Behold, he shall come up like a lion from the swelling of Jordan unto the habitation of the strong: but I will make them suddenly run away from her: and who is a chosen man, that I may appoint over her? for who is like me? and who will appoint me the time? and who is that shepherd that will stand before me? appoint me...: or, convent me to plead?”
Shares key themes with Job 5:3: suddenly, habitation
“Thy prophets have seen vain and foolish things for thee: and they have not discovered thine iniquity, to turn away thy captivity; but have seen for thee false burdens and causes of banishment.”
Shares key themes with Job 5:3: seen, foolish
“Thus saith the Lord GOD; Woe unto the foolish prophets, that follow their own spirit, and have seen nothing! follow: Heb. walk after and...: or, and things which they have not seen”
Shares key themes with Job 5:3: seen, foolish
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