Job 15:6

Authorized King James Version

Thine own mouth condemneth thee, and not I: yea, thine own lips testify against thee.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
יַרְשִֽׁיעֲךָ֣
condemneth
to be (causatively, do or declare) wrong; by implication, to disturb, violate
#2
פִ֣יךָ
Thine own mouth
the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos
#3
וְלֹא
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#4
אָ֑נִי
i
#5
וּ֝שְׂפָתֶ֗יךָ
thee and not I yea thine own lips
the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
#6
יַעֲנוּ
testify
properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e., pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout,
#7
בָֽךְ׃
H0

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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