Job 13:26

For thou writest bitter things against me, and makest me to possess the iniquities of my youth.

Word-by-Word Analysis

כִּֽי

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

תִכְתֹּ֣ב

H3789

For thou writest

to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)

עָלַ֣י

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

מְרֹר֑וֹת

H4846

bitter things

properly, bitterness; concretely, a bitter thing; specifically bile; also venom (of a serpent)

וְ֝תוֹרִישֵׁ֗נִי

H3423

against me and makest me to possess

to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish

עֲוֹנ֥וֹת

H5771

the iniquities

perversity, i.e., (moral) evil

נְעוּרָֽי׃

H5271

of my youth

(only in plural collective or emphatic form) youth, the state (juvenility) or the persons (young people)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Job. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?