Job 31:2–5
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?
Doth not he see my ways, and count all my steps?
*Doeth not he see my wayes, and count all my steps?
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-reference2.Chron. 16.9. iob 32.21. pro. 5.21. and 15.3.
If I have walked with vanity, or if my foot hath hasted to deceit;
If I haue walked with vanitie, or if my foot hath hasted to deceit;
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- Hebrews 13:4Rank 2 from verse 2
From verse 3
- 1 Thessalonians 5:3Rank 3 from verse 3
- 2 Peter 2:1Rank 4 from verse 3
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.
- 2 Thessalonians 1:9Rank 5 from verse 3
- Isaiah 28:21Rank 6 from verse 3
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.
- Matthew 7:13Rank 8 from verse 3
- Proverbs 1:27Rank 9 from verse 3
- Proverbs 10:29Rank 10 from verse 3
- Proverbs 21:15Rank 11 from verse 3
- Psalms 55:23Rank 12 from verse 3
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.
- Psalms 73:18Rank 13 from verse 3
- Romans 9:22Rank 14 from verse 3
From verse 4
- 2 Chronicles 16:9Rank 2 from verse 4
9For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars.
9For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, ‖to shewe himselfe strong in the behalfe of them, whose heart is perfite towards him. Herein thou hast done foolishly; therefore, from hencefoorth thou shalt haue warres.
- Proverbs 5:21Rank 3 from verse 4
- Jeremiah 32:19Rank 5 from verse 4
19Great in counsel, and mighty in work: for thine eyes are open upon all the ways of the sons of men: to give every one according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings:
19†*Great in counsell, and mightie in worke, (for thine eyes are open vpon all the wayes of the sonnes of men, to giue euery one according to his wayes, and according to the fruit of his doings)
- Proverbs 15:3Rank 6 from verse 4
- Jeremiah 16:17Rank 7 from verse 4
- Psalms 139:1–3Rank 8 from verse 4
1O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me.
2Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off.
3Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways.
1¶ O LORD, thou hast searched mee, and knowen me.
2Thou knowest my downe sitting, and mine vprising: thou vnderstandest my thought afarre off.
3‖Thou compassest my path, and my lying downe, and art acquainted with all my wayes.
- Genesis 16:13Rank 9 from verse 4
- Hebrews 4:13Rank 10 from verse 4
13Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.
13Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked, and opened vnto the eyes of him with whome wee haue to doe.
- Psalms 44:21Rank 11 from verse 4
48Nathanael saith unto him, Whence knowest thou me? Jesus answered and said unto him, Before that Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee.
48Nathaneel sayeth vnto him, Whence knowest thou me? Iesus answered, and said vnto him, Before that Philip called thee, when thou wast vnder the figge tree, I saw thee.
From verse 5
- Proverbs 12:11Rank 1 from verse 5
- Psalms 44:20–21Rank 2 from verse 5
20If we have forgotten the name of our God, or stretched out our hands to a strange god;
21Shall not God search this out? for he knoweth the secrets of the heart.
20If wee haue forgotten the name of our God, or stretched out our hands to a strange God:
21Shall not God search this out? for he knoweth the secrets of the heart.
- Ezekiel 13:8Rank 3 from verse 5
- Jeremiah 2:5Rank 4 from verse 5
5¶ Thus saith the Lord, What iniquity have your fathers found in me, that they are gone far from me, and have walked after vanity, and are become vain?
5¶ Thus sayth the LORD, What iniquitie haue your fathers found in me, that they are gone farre from mee, and haue walked after vanitie, and are become vaine?
- Micah 2:11Rank 5 from verse 5
11If a man walking in the spirit and falsehood do lie, saying, I will prophesy unto thee of wine and of strong drink; he shall even be the prophet of this people.
11‖If a man walking in the spirit and falshood, doe lie, saying, I will prophecie vnto thee of wine and of strong drinke, he shall euen bee the prophet of this people.
- Psalms 12:2Rank 6 from verse 5
- Psalms 4:2Rank 7 from verse 5
- Psalms 7:3–5Rank 8 from verse 5
3O Lord my God, if I have done this; if there be iniquity in my hands;
4If I have rewarded evil unto him that was at peace with me; (yea, I have delivered him that without cause is mine enemy:)
5Let the enemy persecute my soul, and take it; yea, let him tread down my life upon the earth, and lay mine honour in the dust. Selah.
3O LORD my God, if I haue done this; if there be iniquitie in my hands:
4If I haue rewarded euill vnto him that was at peace with me: (yea I haue deliuered him that without cause is mine enemie.)
5Let the enemie persecute my soule, and take it, yea let him tread downe my life vpon the earth, and lay mine honour in the dust. Selah.
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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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Job 31:4
Third-person singular present form of do: does.
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Sense 1: To perceive or behold with the eyes or in a vision. Sense 2: To observe, examine, discover, ascertain, consider, understand, know, or recognize. Sense 3: To visit, meet, converse with, or be in the presence of. Sense 4: To experience, undergo, endure, or enjoy. Sense 5: To attend to, take care, ensure, or beware.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: To number or calculate. Sense 2: To reckon, regard, esteem, or account as. Sense 3: A number, reckoning, or calculated allowance.
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Movements or paces of the feet; footsteps, courses, degrees, or stages in going.
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Job 31:5
Emptiness, futility, worthlessness, falsehood, unreliability, or transience.
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Sense 1: The lower extremity used for standing or walking. Sense 2: A measure, base, or lowest part. Sense 3: As a verb, to tread or walk.
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1. Moved or acted quickly or without delay. 2. Urged or caused another to hurry.
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Falsehood, guile, fraud, trickery, or a purpose, word, or act intended to mislead.
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31:1I MADE a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid?
31:1¶ I made a couenant with mine eyes; why then should I thinke vpon a mayd?
31:2For what portion of God is there from above? and what inheritance of the Almighty from on high?
31:2For what portion of God is there from aboue? and what inheritance of the Almighty from on high?
Selected passage31:3Is not destruction to the wicked? and a strange punishment to the workers of iniquity?
31:3 Is not destruction to the wicked? and a strange punishment to the workers of iniquitie?
Selected passage31:4Doth not he see my ways, and count all my steps?
31:4*Doeth not he see my wayes, and count all my steps?
Selected passage31:5If I have walked with vanity, or if my foot hath hasted to deceit;
31:5If I haue walked with vanitie, or if my foot hath hasted to deceit;
Selected passage31:6Let me be weighed in an even balance, that God may know mine integrity.
31:6†Let me bee weighed in an euen ballance, that God may know mine integritie.