Job 22:5

Authorized King James Version

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Is not thy wickedness great? and thine iniquities infinite?

Original Language Analysis

הֲלֹ֣א H3808
הֲלֹ֣א
Strong's: H3808
Word #: 1 of 6
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
רָעָֽתְךָ֣ Is not thy wickedness H7451
רָעָֽתְךָ֣ Is not thy wickedness
Strong's: H7451
Word #: 2 of 6
bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
רַבָּ֑ה great H7227
רַבָּ֑ה great
Strong's: H7227
Word #: 3 of 6
abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
וְאֵֽין H369
וְאֵֽין
Strong's: H369
Word #: 4 of 6
a nonentity; generally used as a negative particle
קֵ֝֗ץ infinite H7093
קֵ֝֗ץ infinite
Strong's: H7093
Word #: 5 of 6
an extremity; adverbially (with prepositional prefix) after
לַעֲוֺנֹתֶֽיךָ׃ and thine iniquities H5771
לַעֲוֺנֹתֶֽיךָ׃ and thine iniquities
Strong's: H5771
Word #: 6 of 6
perversity, i.e., (moral) evil

Analysis & Commentary

Eliphaz escalates accusations: 'Is not thy wickedness great? and thine iniquities infinite?' Having failed to convince Job through general theology, Eliphaz now invents specific sins. This progression from doctrine to false accusation shows how theological systems can justify cruelty.

Historical Context

Ancient legal systems treated false accusation seriously. Eliphaz's willingness to fabricate sins reveals how commitment to theological correctness can override truth.

Questions for Reflection