Job 13:8

Will ye accept his person? will ye contend for God?

Cross-references

Job 32:21 Allusion

Job 32:21 declares 'let me not show partiality,' using the same term as Job 13:8, reinforcing the theme of impartiality.

Job 36:2 Contrast

In Job 36:2, Elihu insists he will speak on God's behalf, directly doing what Job condemned as partiality in 13:8. The same action is repeated with different evaluation.

Job 34:19 Contrast

Job 34:19 states God shows no partiality, contrasting with Job's question 'Will you show partiality for Him?'

Proverbs 24:23 Related theme

Proverbs 24:23 says 'It is not good to show partiality in judgment,' a direct parallel to Job's accusation of partiality.

Malachi 2:9 Related theme

Malachi 2:9 rebukes priests for showing partiality in the law, matching Job's charge of showing partiality for God.

Proverbs 18:5 Related theme

Proverbs 18:5 warns against showing partiality to the wicked, reinforcing the same ethical principle Job challenges in his friends. Both condemn favoritism.