Job 27:22

And it will hurl over him and will not spare him; fleeing from its power, he will go into exile.

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In The King James Version

For God shall cast upon him, and not spare: he would fain flee out of his hand.

In Context

21A burning wind will pick him up and carry him away, and, like a whirlwind, it will rush him from his place.

23He will clasp his hands over himself, and he will hiss at himself, while considering his situation.

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Cross References

Exodus 9:14For at this turn, I will send all my plagues upon your heart, and upon your servants, and upon your people. So may you know that there is no one like me in all the earth.

Deuteronomy 29:20But the Lord would not ignore him. Instead, at that time, his fury and zealousness would be very greatly enflamed against that man, and all the curses which have been written in this volume would settle upon him. And the Lord would abolish his name from under heaven,

Joshua 10:11And while they were fleeing from the sons of Israel, and were on the descent of Beth-horon, the Lord cast great stones from heaven upon them, as far as Azekah. And many more were killed by the hailstones, than were struck down by the swords of the sons of Israel.

1 Samuel 25:29For if a man, at any time, will rise up, pursuing you and seeking your life, the life of my lord will be preserved, as if in the sheave of the living, with the Lord your God. But the lives of your enemies will be spun around, as if with the force of a whirling sling.

Job 20:24He will flee from weapons of iron, and he will fall in an arc of brass,

Isaiah 10:3What will you do on the day of visitation and calamity which is approaching from afar? To whom will you flee for assistance? And where will you leave behind your own glory,

Matthew Henry on Job 27:12-23

Heritage of the Wicked. ( b. c. 1520.) 11 I will teach you by the hand of God: that which is with the Almighty will I not conceal. 12 Behold, all ye yourselves have seen it; why then are ye thus altogether vain? 13 This is the portion of a wicked man with God, and the heritage of oppressors, which they shall receive of the Almighty. 14 If his children be multiplied, it is for the sword: and his offspring shall not be satisfied with bread. 15 Those that remain of him shall be buried in death: and his widows shall… Read the whole commentary →

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