Job 11:10

“If he cut off, and shut up, or gather together, then who can hinder him?”

"If he cut off, and shut up, or gather together, then who can hinder him?" - Job 11:10
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What does Job 11:10 mean?

Job 11:10 (KJV) states, "If he cut off, and shut up, or gather together, then who can hinder him?" This verse is spoken by Zophar, one of Job's friends, as he tries to convince Job to repent and turn back to God. The verse is part of a larger speech given by Zophar, in which he…

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Unhindered Sovereignty: Trusting in God's Authority

In the unfolding narrative of the Book of Job, a profound conversation ensues between Job, a man of unwavering faith, and his friends who struggle to understand his suffering. Out of this dialogue emerges a striking line from Job 11:10: "If he cut off, and shut up, or gather…

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A Prayer of Surrender and Trust

O Sovereign Lord, In the quietness of this moment, I draw near to Your presence, bowing my heart in reverence and humility. As I reflect upon Your wise and glorious ways, I am reminded of the words from the book of Job, chapter 11, verse 10, which declares: "If he cut off, and…

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Job 11:10 - "If he cut off, and shut up, or gather together, then who can hinder him?"
Job 10:11 - "Thou hast clothed me with skin and flesh, and hast fenced me with bones and sinews."
"Thou hast clothed me with skin and flesh, and hast fenced me with bones and sinews." - Job 10:11
Job 42:10 - "And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before."
Job 11:11 - "For he knoweth vain men: he seeth wickedness also; will he not then consider it?"
Job 2:11-13
Job 10:10 - "Hast thou not poured me out as milk, and curdled me like cheese?"
Job 2:11-13
Job 2:11-13
Job 11:1 - "Then answered Zophar the Naamathite, and said,"
Job 26:11 - "The pillars of heaven tremble and are astonished at his reproof."
Job 31:11 - "For this is an heinous crime; yea, it is an iniquity to be punished by the judges."
Job 18:10 - "The snare is laid for him in the ground, and a trap for him in the way."
Job 37:10 - "By the breath of God frost is given: and the breadth of the waters is straitened."
Job 22:11 - "Or darkness, that thou canst not see; and abundance of waters cover thee."
Job 15:11 - "Are the consolations of God small with thee? is there any secret thing with thee?"
Job 29:10 - "The nobles held their peace, and their tongue cleaved to the roof of their mouth."
Job 21:11 - "They send forth their little ones like a flock, and their children dance."
Job 12:11 - "Doth not the ear try words? and the mouth taste his meat?"
Job 11:9 - "The measure thereof is longer than the earth, and broader than the sea."
Job 14:11 - "As the waters fail from the sea, and the flood decayeth and drieth up:"
Job 38:10 - "And brake up for it my decreed place, and set bars and doors,"
Job 27:11 - "I will teach you by the hand of God: that which is with the Almighty will I not conceal."
Job 36:11 - "If they obey and serve him, they shall spend their days in prosperity, and their years in pleasures."
Job 10:5 - "Are thy days as the days of man? are thy years as man's days,"
Job 21:10 - "Their bull gendereth, and faileth not; their cow calveth, and casteth not her calf."
Job 10:4 - "Hast thou eyes of flesh? or seest thou as man seeth?"
Job 11:5 - "But oh that God would speak, and open his lips against thee;"
Job 11:2 - "Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified?"