Job 36:12

“But if they obey not, they shall perish by the sword, and they shall die without knowledge.”

"But if they obey not, they shall perish by the sword, and they shall die without knowledge." - Job 36:12
Commentary

What does Job 36:12 mean?

Job 36:12 from the King James Version of the Bible states: "But if they obey not, they shall perish by the sword, and they shall die without knowledge." This verse is taken from the book of Job, which is a complex and profound book in the Old Testament. It is a book that deals…

Read full commentaryDevotional

The Weight of Obedience: Understanding Job 36:12

The book of Job stands as one of the most profound literary works in Scripture, encapsulating themes of suffering, divine sovereignty, and human understanding of God’s ways. Among the multitude of verses that convey the lessons from Job's trials, Job 36:12 resonates with…

Read devotionalPrayer

A Prayer for Understanding and Obedience: Embracing Wisdom in Life

Heavenly Father, As I come before You in prayer, I want to pause and acknowledge the depth of Your wisdom and understanding that far exceeds our mortal comprehension. Your creation reflects Your glory, yet sometimes we find ourselves wandering in shadows, lost in ignorance. With…

Read prayer

Artwork for Job 36:12

See all →
Job 36:12 - "But if they obey not, they shall perish by the sword, and they shall die without knowledge."
Job 38:36
Job 38:36
Job 38:36
Job 38:36
Job 34:36 - "My desire is that Job may be tried unto the end because of his answers for wicked men."
Job 36:1 - "Elihu also proceeded, and said,"
Job 36:14 - "They die in youth, and their life is among the unclean."
Job 36:8 - "And if they be bound in fetters, and be holden in cords of affliction;"
Job 36:6 - "He preserveth not the life of the wicked: but giveth right to the poor."
Job 36:20 - "Desire not the night, when people are cut off in their place."
Job 36:9 - "Then he sheweth them their work, and their transgressions that they have exceeded."
Job 36:15 - "He delivereth the poor in his affliction, and openeth their ears in oppression."
Job 36:24 - "Remember that thou magnify his work, which men behold."
Job 36:28 - "Which the clouds do drop and distil upon man abundantly."
Job 36:33 - "The noise thereof sheweth concerning it, the cattle also concerning the vapour."
Job 36:31 - "For by them judgeth he the people; he giveth meat in abundance."
Job 36:32 - "With clouds he covereth the light; and commandeth it not to shine by the cloud that cometh betwixt."
Job 36:29 - "Also can any understand the spreadings of the clouds, or the noise of his tabernacle?"
Job 36:11 - "If they obey and serve him, they shall spend their days in prosperity, and their years in pleasures."
Job 36:10 - "He openeth also their ear to discipline, and commandeth that they return from iniquity."
Job 36:25 - "Every man may see it; man may behold it afar off."
Job 36:19 - "Will he esteem thy riches? no, not gold, nor all the forces of strength."
Job 36:30 - "Behold, he spreadeth his light upon it, and covereth the bottom of the sea."
Job 36:4 - "For truly my words shall not be false: he that is perfect in knowledge is with thee."
Job 36:5 - "Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength and wisdom."
Job 36:22 - "Behold, God exalteth by his power: who teacheth like him?"
Job 36:17 - "But thou hast fulfilled the judgment of the wicked: judgment and justice take hold on thee."
"Elihu also proceeded, and said," - Job 36:1