Job 12:22

He discovereth deep things out of darkness, and bringeth out to light the shadow of death.

Cross-reference

Job 28:20–23 Related theme

Job 28:20-23 says only God knows where wisdom dwells, aligning with Job 12:22 that God reveals hidden deep things.

Job 34:22 Related theme

Job 34:22 states no darkness can hide evildoers, reinforcing that God sees and reveals all hidden places.

Job 38:17 Parallel

Job 38:17 uses the same Hebrew phrase 'shadow of death' (tsalmavet), questioning Job's knowledge of death's gates—linking to God revealing darkness.

Job 11:6 Related theme

Job 11:6 speaks of God revealing secrets of wisdom, similar to Job 12:22's claim that God reveals deep things of darkness.

Psalm 139:12 Related theme

Psalm 139:12 expands on darkness being as light to God, reinforcing that God illuminates what is hidden.

Daniel 2:22 Allusion

Daniel 2:22 echoes Job almost verbatim, declaring God reveals deep and hidden things and knows darkness.

Luke 1:79 Allusion

Luke 1:79 echoes the 'shadow of death' imagery, showing God's light reaching those in darkness—a fulfillment of Job's theme of revelation.

1 Corinthians 2:10 specifies the Spirit searches even the deep things of God, revealing divine mysteries.

1 Corinthians 4:5 Related theme

1 Corinthians 4:5 says the Lord will bring to light what is hidden in darkness, applying to final judgment.

Amos 5:8 Parallel

Amos 5:8 portrays God turning midnight into dawn, a parallel theme of God mastering darkness and light.

Matthew 10:26 Related theme

Matthew 10:26 applies the principle of hidden things being disclosed to future judgment and fearless witness.

Psalm 44:21 Related theme

Psalm 44:21 also affirms God knows hidden secrets, emphasizing divine omniscience over human sin.