5 pairs
In Job 35:6-7, Elihu emphasizes that human sin or righteousness does not affect God directly, similar to Psalm 50:12-13, where God declares His independence from human actions, as He owns everything.
Thematic focusGod's Sovereignty, Human Limitations.
Job 35:9 speaks of people crying out under oppression, similar to the Israelites' cry in Exodus 2:23, highlighting the human response to suffering and the need for divine intervention.
Thematic focusSuffering, Cry for Help.
Job 35:10 mentions God as the giver of songs in the night, which parallels Psalm 42:8, where God’s song is with the psalmist at night, symbolizing divine comfort and presence.
Thematic focusDivine Comfort, God's Presence.
Job 35:12 notes that God does not answer the cries of the proud, similar to Proverbs 1:28-29, where wisdom is not found by those who reject it, emphasizing the importance of humility and seeking God earnestly.
Thematic focusPride, Seeking God.
Job 35:13 states that God does not listen to empty cries, which aligns with Isaiah 59:1-2, where sin separates people from God, preventing their prayers from being heard.
Thematic focusSin, Separation from God.