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This is the portion of a wicked man from God, and the heritage appointed unto him by God.

Job 20:29

God's Sudden Judgment on the Wicked

I. In context 4,985 passages · 1,189 chapters

The Passage Job 20:23-29

23 When he is about to fill his belly, God shall cast the fury of his wrath upon him, and shall rain it upon him while he is eating.

24 He shall flee from the iron weapon, and the bow of steel shall strike him through.

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The Chapter Job 20

1 Then answered Zophar the Naamathite, and said,

2 Therefore do my thoughts cause me to answer, and for this I make haste.

3 I have heard the check of my reproach, and the spirit of my understanding causeth me to answer.

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II. Study deeper 1,059 articles

Core Theological Themes & Doctrines The Cup of God's Wrath: From the Bitter Water of Numbers 5 to Gethsemane The cup in the LORD's hand: from the bitter water of Numbers 5 and the prophets' cup of fury to the cup Christ drank at Gethsemane and Calvary. Begin reading

Core Theological Themes & Doctrines The Doctrine of Hell Key People of the Bible (Character Studies) Jezebel: The Embodiment of Wickedness Key People of the Bible (Character Studies) Haman: A Portrait of Pride and Prejudice Major Old Testament Narratives & Events The Story of Naboth's Vineyard

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