Job 42:2

I know that thou canst do every thing, and that no thought can be withholden from thee.

Cross-references

Job 23:13 Parallel

In Job 23:13, Job earlier says God is unchangeable and does what he desires — directly parallel to his later confession that no purpose can be thwarted.

Genesis 18:14 asks 'Is anything too hard for the Lord?', directly paralleling Job 42:2's confession that God can do all things.

Proverbs 19:21 states that the Lord's purpose stands despite human plans — directly reinforcing Job's declaration that God's purpose cannot be thwarted.

Isaiah 14:27 asks who can annul God's purpose — a direct parallel to Job's statement that no purpose of God can be thwarted.

Isaiah 43:13 echoes the same truth: God's actions cannot be reversed or thwarted by anyone.

Isaiah 46:10 declares God's counsel stands and he accomplishes all his purpose — identical theme to Job 42:2.

Jeremiah 32:17 affirms 'Nothing is too hard for you,' directly paralleling Job's confession of God's unlimited power.

Daniel 4:35 Parallel

Daniel 4:35 echoes this absolute sovereignty: none can stay God's hand or question His actions, reinforcing Job's confession.

Matthew 19:26 states 'with God all things are possible,' a direct New Testament echo of Job's declaration.

Mark 10:27 Parallel

Mark 10:27 repeats the same teaching: 'all things are possible with God,' reinforcing Job's confession.

Mark 14:36 Parallel

Mark 14:36 has Jesus praying 'all things are possible for you,' applying Job's truth to submission in Gethsemane.

Luke 18:27 Parallel

Luke 18:27 declares 'what is impossible with man is possible with God,' matching Job's affirmation of divine omnipotence.

Ephesians 1:11 expands on this: God works all things according to the counsel of His will, directly paralleling 'no purpose can be thwarted'.

Romans 9:20 Related theme

Romans 9:20 directly reinforces Job's point: humans cannot answer back to God, echoing the truth that no purpose of His can be thwarted.

Ecclesiastes 3:14 affirms that God's works endure forever and cannot be altered — similar to Job's confession of God's unthwartable purpose.

Hebrews 4:13 Related theme

Hebrews 4:13 declares nothing is hidden from God — complementing Job's confession that no purpose can be thwarted, as both affirm God's sovereign awareness.