Job 8:12
The Scripture
(12) Whilst it is yet in his greenness, and not cut down, it withereth before any other herb.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In chapter 8 God tells Job to think about the work of the earth, the field, the hand, the mouth, the eyes, the heart, the whole body and the soul, reminding him that all is under God’s control. The chapter highlights the idea that human labor is part of a larger divine plan, underscoring the theme of God’s sovereignty over all creation.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 129:6Psalms 129:7Jeremiah 17:6Matthew 13:20James 1:10James 1:11I Peter 1:24