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 a scourge brings sudden death, he mocks at the despair of the innocent.
2 Corinthians 8:2
that during a severe ordeal of suffering, their abundant joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in the wealth of their generosity.
Contemn
Ezekiel 21:10
It is sharpened for slaughter, it is polished to flash like lightning! "'Should we rejoice in the scepter of my son? No! The sword despises every tree!
It shall
Ezekiel 21:27
A total ruin I will make it! It will come to an end when the one arrives to whom I have assigned judgment.'