Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Because it is a trial, and what if the sword contemn even the rod? it shall be no more, saith the Lord GOD.
Because, etc
Contemn
It shall
Bible References
Because, etc
Job 9:23
If it is the scourge, it slays suddenly, and it does not laugh at the trial of the innocent.
2 Corinthians 8:2
how that in a great trial of tribulation the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.
Contemn
Ezekiel 21:10
it is sharpened to slay victims; it is furbished that it may glitter; should we then make mirth? it despises the rod of my son, as every tree.
It shall
Ezekiel 21:27
I will overturn, overturn, overturn, it, and it shall be no more until he comes whose right it is; and I will give it unto him.