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 death comes suddenly through disease, he makes sport of the fate of those who have done no wrong.
2 Corinthians 8:2
How while they were undergoing every sort of trouble, and were in the greatest need, they took all the greater joy in being able to give freely to the needs of others.
Contemn
Ezekiel 21:10
It has been made sharp to give death; it is polished so that it may be like a thunder-flame: ...
It shall
Ezekiel 21:27
I will let it be overturned, overturned, overturned: this will not be again till he comes whose right it is; and I will give it to him.