Job 29:14
I put on righteousness, and it clothed me: my judgment was as a robe and a diadem.
Original Language Analysis
צֶ֣דֶק
on righteousness
H6664
צֶ֣דֶק
on righteousness
Strong's:
H6664
Word #:
1 of 6
the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
וַיִּלְבָּשֵׁ֑נִי
I put
H3847
וַיִּלְבָּשֵׁ֑נִי
I put
Strong's:
H3847
Word #:
2 of 6
properly, wrap around, i.e., (by implication) to put on a garment or clothe (oneself, or another), literally or figuratively
וַיִּלְבָּשֵׁ֑נִי
I put
H3847
וַיִּלְבָּשֵׁ֑נִי
I put
Strong's:
H3847
Word #:
3 of 6
properly, wrap around, i.e., (by implication) to put on a garment or clothe (oneself, or another), literally or figuratively
Cross References
Isaiah 61:10I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.Isaiah 59:17For he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and an helmet of salvation upon his head; and he put on the garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a cloke.Psalms 132:9Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; and let thy saints shout for joy.Ephesians 6:14Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;Revelation 19:8And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.Job 27:6My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go: my heart shall not reproach me so long as I live.Isaiah 62:3Thou shalt also be a crown of glory in the hand of the LORD, and a royal diadem in the hand of thy God.2 Corinthians 6:7By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,1 Thessalonians 5:8But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.Deuteronomy 24:13In any case thou shalt deliver him the pledge again when the sun goeth down, that he may sleep in his own raiment, and bless thee: and it shall be righteousness unto thee before the LORD thy God.
Historical Context
Ancient Near Eastern royalty and judges wore distinctive garments symbolizing authority. Job's metaphor suggests righteousness was his characteristic dress.
Questions for Reflection
- What does it mean to 'put on' righteousness as clothing?
- How does this metaphor anticipate New Testament language of being clothed in Christ?
Analysis & Commentary
Job recalls: 'I put on righteousness, and it clothed me: my judgment was as a robe and a diadem.' The clothing metaphor suggests righteousness as external garment and internal identity. Job's past life embodied justice, making present accusations particularly painful.