Job 21:5

“Mark me, and be astonished, and lay your hand upon your mouth.”

"Mark me, and be astonished, and lay your hand upon your mouth." - Job 21:5
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What does Job 21:5 mean?

Job 21:5 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, “Mark me, and be astonished, and lay your hand upon your mouth.” This verse is part of a larger passage in the book of Job, which is a complex and profound exploration of human suffering and the nature of God’s justice. In…

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In Silence Before the Sovereign: Lessons from Job 21:5

The Book of Job is a profound exploration of suffering, faith, and divine justice, and in chapter 21, we find Job in the midst of his fervent dialogue with his friends. It is here that he utters a striking call to attention: “Mark me, and be astonished, and lay your hand upon…

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A Prayer for Awe and Reverence in the Presence of God

Heavenly Father, In Your divine presence, I come before you with a heart full of reverence and humility. I reflect on Your word from the book of Job, chapter 21, verse 5: "Mark me, and be astonished, and lay your hand upon your mouth." Lord, I am aware of the profound…

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Job 21:5 - "Mark me, and be astonished, and lay your hand upon your mouth."
Job 5:21 - "Thou shalt be hid from the scourge of the tongue: neither shalt thou be afraid of destruction when it cometh."
Job 21:1 - "But Job answered and said,"
"But Job answered and said," - Job 21:1
Job 1:21
Job 1:21
Job 3:20-21 - "Job 3:20-21: Why is light given to those in misery, and life to the bitter of soul, to those who long for death that does not come, who search for it more than for hidden treasure?"
"Thou shalt be hid from the scourge of the tongue: neither shalt thou be afraid of destruction when it cometh." - Job 5:21
Job 21:21 - "For what pleasure hath he in his house after him, when the number of his months is cut off in the midst?"
job 42:5
Job 21:12 - "They take the timbrel and harp, and rejoice at the sound of the organ."
Job 21:8 - "Their seed is established in their sight with them, and their offspring before their eyes."
Job 21:2 - "Hear diligently my speech, and let this be your consolations."
Job 21:13 - "They spend their days in wealth, and in a moment go down to the grave."
Job 21:18 - "They are as stubble before the wind, and as chaff that the storm carrieth away."
Job 18:21 - "Surely such are the dwellings of the wicked, and this is the place of him that knoweth not God."
Job 21:24 - "His breasts are full of milk, and his bones are moistened with marrow."
Job 12:21 - "He poureth contempt upon princes, and weakeneth the strength of the mighty."
Job 34:5 - "For Job hath said, I am righteous: and God hath taken away my judgment."
Job 1:5 no words
Job 1:5 no words
Job 21:11 - "They send forth their little ones like a flock, and their children dance."
Job 21:10 - "Their bull gendereth, and faileth not; their cow calveth, and casteth not her calf."
Job 21:16 - "Lo, their good is not in their hand: the counsel of the wicked is far from me."
Job 40:21 - "He lieth under the shady trees, in the covert of the reed, and fens."
Job 21:25 - "And another dieth in the bitterness of his soul, and never eateth with pleasure."
Job 21:32 - "Yet shall he be brought to the grave, and shall remain in the tomb."
Job 24:21 - "He evil entreateth the barren that beareth not: and doeth not good to the widow."
Job 21:7 - "Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power?"