Job 35:2

Authorized King James Version

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Thinkest thou this to be right, that thou saidst, My righteousness is more than God's?

Original Language Analysis

הֲ֭זֹאת H2063
הֲ֭זֹאת
Strong's: H2063
Word #: 1 of 6
this (often used adverb)
חָשַׁ֣בְתָּ Thinkest H2803
חָשַׁ֣בְתָּ Thinkest
Strong's: H2803
Word #: 2 of 6
properly, to plait or interpenetrate, i.e., (literally) to weave or (generally) to fabricate; figuratively, to plot or contrive (usually in a maliciou
לְמִשְׁפָּ֑ט thou this to be right H4941
לְמִשְׁפָּ֑ט thou this to be right
Strong's: H4941
Word #: 3 of 6
properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, ind
אָ֝מַ֗רְתָּ that thou saidst H559
אָ֝מַ֗רְתָּ that thou saidst
Strong's: H559
Word #: 4 of 6
to say (used with great latitude)
צִדְקִ֥י My righteousness H6664
צִדְקִ֥י My righteousness
Strong's: H6664
Word #: 5 of 6
the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
מֵאֵֽל׃ is more than God's H410
מֵאֵֽל׃ is more than God's
Strong's: H410
Word #: 6 of 6
strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the almighty (but used also of any deity)

Analysis & Commentary

Elihu challenges Job: 'Thinkest thou this to be right, that thou saidst, My righteousness is more than God's?' This misrepresents Job - he never claimed superiority to God, only innocence of charges. Straw man arguments don't address actual concerns.

Historical Context

Ancient debate sometimes involved rhetorical overstatement. Elihu's misrepresentation of Job's position reveals either misunderstanding or intentional distortion.

Questions for Reflection