Job 31:23
For destruction from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his highness I could not endure.
For destruction from God was a terrour to mee: and by reason of his highnesse, I could not endure.
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- Psalms 119:120Rank 2 from verse 23
- 2 Corinthians 5:11Rank 3 from verse 23
11Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.
11Knowing therefore the terrour of the Lord, we perswade men; but we are made manifest vnto God, & I trust also, are made manifest in your consciences.
- Isaiah 13:6Rank 4 from verse 23
- Psalms 76:7Rank 5 from verse 23
- Genesis 39:9Rank 6 from verse 23
9There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?
9 There is none greater in this house then I: neither hath hee kept backe any thing from me, but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I doe this great wickednesse, and sinne against God?
- Job 42:5–6Rank 10 from verse 23
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Job 31:23
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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destruction
The act, result, or state of destroying: ruin, overthrow, death, wasting, or that which brings ruin.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
The one true God.
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A ground or cause; understanding or judgment; to think, discuss, or argue.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
Majesty or exalted greatness.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. To continue, remain, last, or abide. 2. To bear, tolerate, withstand, or undergo. 3. To persevere without giving way.
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22Then let mine arm fall from my shoulder blade, and mine arm be broken from the bone.
22 Then let mine arme fall from my shoulder-blade, and mine arme be broken from the ‖bone.
23For destruction from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his highness I could not endure.
23For destruction from God was a terrour to mee: and by reason of his highnesse, I could not endure.
Selected passage24If I have made gold my hope, or have said to the fine gold, Thou art my confidence;
24If I haue made golde my hope, or haue said to the fine gold, Thou art my confidence: