🌪️WEB · Job 5:20

What does Job 5:20 mean?

"In famine he will redeem you from death; in war, from the power of the sword."

— Job 5:20 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

17

“Behold, happy is the man whom God corrects. Therefore do not despise the chastening of the Almighty.

18

For he wounds, and binds up. He injures, and his hands make whole.

19

He will deliver you in six troubles; yes, in seven no evil shall touch you.

20

In famine he will redeem you from death; in war, from the power of the sword.

21

You shall be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, neither shall you be afraid of destruction when it comes.

22

At destruction and famine you shall laugh, neither shall you be afraid of the animals of the earth.

23

For you shall be allied with the stones of the field. The animals of the field shall be at peace with you.

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