Job 31:2–3
For what portion of God is there from above? and what inheritance of the Almighty from on high?
For what portion of God is there from aboue? and what inheritance of the Almighty from on high?
Is not destruction to the wicked? and a strange punishment to the workers of iniquity?
Is not destruction to the wicked? and a strange punishment to the workers of iniquitie?
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1BUT there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.
1¶ But there were false prophets also among the people, euen as there shall bee false teachers among you, who priuily shall bring in damnable heresies, euen denying the Lord that bought them, and bring vpon themselues swift destruction.
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21For the Lord shall rise up as in mount Perazim, he shall be wroth as in the valley of Gibeon, that he may do his work, his strange work; and bring to pass his act, his strange act.
21**For the LORD shall rise vp as in mount Perazim, he shalbe wroth as in the valley of Gibeon, that he may doe his worke, his strange worke; and bring to passe his act, his strange act.
7Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire.
7Euen as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them, in like maner giuing themselues ouer to fornication, and going after †strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffring the vengeance of eternall fire.
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23But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in thee.
23††But thou, O God, shalt bring them downe into the pit of destruction: Bloody and deceitfull men shall not liue out halfe their dayes, but I will trust in thee.
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Job 31:2
1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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A part, share, allotment, inheritance, assigned duty, reward, or outcome belonging or given to someone.
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The one true God.
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inheritance
A possession, portion, or heritage received by descent, allotment, promise, or divine gift.
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Possessing all power; omnipotent. As a title, the Almighty God.
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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.
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Sense 1: Elevated or far above; great in height, stature, or position; aloft. Sense 2: Elevated or chief in rank, office, power, authority, honor, excellence, or importance. Sense 3: Great in degree, intensity, fullness, or advancement; loud or strongly expressed. Sense 4: Proud, haughty, or self-exalting. Sense 5: Difficult, lofty, or beyond reach or understanding. Sense 6: In high way, a principal or public road; in high place, an elevated site, often used for worship or sacrifice.
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Job 31:3
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destruction
The act, result, or state of destroying: ruin, overthrow, death, wasting, or that which brings ruin.
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Foreign; belonging to another country. Wonderful; causing surprise; exciting curiosity.
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punishment
A penalty, suffering, loss, or correction imposed for an offense or fault.
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Persons who work, labor, or perform deeds.
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Wickedness, unrighteousness, transgression, or sin; the guilt or burden of such wrongdoing.
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1I MADE a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid?
1¶ I made a couenant with mine eyes; why then should I thinke vpon a mayd?
2For what portion of God is there from above? and what inheritance of the Almighty from on high?
2For what portion of God is there from aboue? and what inheritance of the Almighty from on high?
Selected passage3Is not destruction to the wicked? and a strange punishment to the workers of iniquity?
3 Is not destruction to the wicked? and a strange punishment to the workers of iniquitie?
Selected passage4Doth not he see my ways, and count all my steps?
4*Doeth not he see my wayes, and count all my steps?