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Irony directed against idolaters

1 Kings 18:27 See also Isaiah 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

Jeremiah 34:17 See also Judges 9:1-21

Irony used for instruction

1 Corinthians 4:7-14

Other examples of irony

See also

2 Samuel 6:20; Mark 2:17; Mark 15:17-19; Acts 26:28

See also

5880  humour
8782  mockery