Dictionary of Bible Themes – 5356 irony
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5356 irony

5356 irony

Irony directed against idolaters

1Ki 18:27 See also Isa 44:12-19

Irony in the speeches of Job and his friends

Job 12:2 See also Job 16:2-3

Irony in declarations of impending punishment

Jer 34:17 See also Jdg 9:1-21

Irony used for instruction

1Co 4:7-14

Other examples of irony

See also 2Sa 6:20; Mk 2:17; Mk 15:17-19; Ac 26:28

See also

5880humour
8782mockery
Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.

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