Deuteronomy 32:21 describes God provoked to jealousy by idols—the OT pattern Paul alludes to in his warning.

Job 40:9-14 challenges Job's strength compared to God's, reinforcing the point that no one can rival God's power.

Exodus 20:5 declares God a jealous God who punishes idolatry—this is the OT basis for Paul's question about provoking the Lord to jealousy.

Psalm 78:58 recounts Israel provoking God to jealousy with high places—the historical example behind Paul's warning about provoking the Lord.

Job 9:4 asks who has hardened himself against God and succeeded — directly answering Paul's rhetorical question about being stronger than God.

Joshua 24:19 tells Israel that God is a jealous God who will not forgive their sins—showing the severity of provoking Him as Paul asks.

Deuteronomy 32:16 recounts Israel making God jealous with strange gods—the exact behavior Paul confronts in Corinth.

Deuteronomy 6:15 warns that God's anger will wipe out those who provoke His jealousy—the threat behind Paul's rhetorical question.

Deuteronomy 4:24 calls God a consuming fire, a jealous God—underscoring the danger Paul's question implies.

Exodus 34:14 says the Lord's name is Jealous, emphasizing the divine jealousy Paul warns against provoking.

Daniel 4:35 declares God's absolute sovereignty—no one can restrain His hand—answering Paul's challenge 'Are we stronger than He?'

Job 40:2 questions contending with the Almighty — directly parallels the challenge of being stronger than God.

Acts 5:39 warns against fighting God—echoing Paul's question about provoking the Lord to jealousy.

Jeremiah 44:8 repeats the phrase 'provoke me to anger' regarding idolatry in Egypt, directly paralleling the warning in this verse.

Jeremiah 7:19 asks if they provoke God or themselves—a parallel rhetorical question that reinforces the futility of provoking the Lord.

Isaiah 45:9 questions the clay striving with the potter, echoing the rhetorical challenge 'Are we stronger than he?' about human strength against God.

Acts 26:14 quotes Jesus telling Paul it's hard to kick against the goads—illustrating the futility of resisting God.

Revelation 18:8 proclaims 'strong is the Lord God' who judges—reinforcing that we cannot overpower Him.

Job 41:10 asks who can stand before God — echoes the question of human strength versus God's.

Job 9:19 affirms God's strength ('lo, he is strong') — directly relates to the rhetorical question 'are we stronger than he?'

1 Kings 14:22 states Judah provoked the Lord to jealousy with their sins — a very close parallel to Paul's wording.

1 Kings 14:9 describes provoking God to anger by making idols — parallel to the theme of provoking Him to jealousy.

Deuteronomy 29:20 speaks of God's jealousy and anger against those who provoke Him, directly echoing Paul's question about provoking the Lord to jealousy.

Deuteronomy 4:24 declares God is a jealous, consuming fire — directly grounds the warning against provoking Him.

Numbers 25:11 shows God's jealousy aroused by idolatry and Phinehas's zeal turning away wrath — directly parallel to provoking the Lord.

Isaiah 1:4 depicts Israel's sin that forsakes God, a direct parallel to provoking the Lord to jealousy as warned here.

Proverbs 6:34 describes the fury of human jealousy, illustrating the fierce reaction that underlies the warning about provoking God's jealousy.

Isaiah 3:8 shows Jerusalem's defiance against God, which provokes His judgment—similar to the warning about provoking the Lord.

Exodus 20:23 forbids making gods of silver or gold, connecting to the idolatry context that provokes God's jealousy.

Job 33:13 asks why strive against God — parallels the idea of contending with God implied in provoking His jealousy.

Hebrews 10:31 warns it is fearful to fall into God's hands, underscoring the danger of provoking Him.

Ezekiel 22:14 asks if hearts and hands can endure God's dealing — similar rhetorical challenge about human frailty before God.