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 the scourge kills suddenly, he will laugh at the trial of the innocent.
2 Corinthians 8:2
that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy, even from the depth of their poverty, abounded for the wealth of their generosity,
Contemn
Ezekiel 21:10
It is sharpened that it may make a slaughter. It is polished that it may be as lightning. Shall we then make mirth? It scorns the scepter of my son, every tree.
It shall
Ezekiel 21:27
I will overturn, overturn, overturn it. This also shall be no more, until he comes whose right it is. And I will give it.