Job 6:29

Authorized King James Version

Return, I pray you, let it not be iniquity; yea, return again, my righteousness is in it.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְשֻׁ֥ביּ
H7725
Return
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
#2
נָ֭א
H4994
'i pray', 'now', or 'then'; added mostly to verbs (in the imperative or future), or to interjections, occasionally to an adverb or conjunction
#3
אַל
H408
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
#4
תְּהִ֣י
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#5
עַוְלָ֑ה
H5766
I pray you let it not be iniquity
(moral) evil
#6
וְשֻׁ֥ביּ
H7725
Return
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
#7
ע֝וֹד
H5750
properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more
#8
צִדְקִי
H6664
my righteousness
the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
#9
בָֽהּ׃
H0

Analysis

Within the broader context of Job, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of righteousness connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about righteousness, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Job.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Job Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes righteousness in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection