This also were an iniquity to be punished by the judge: for I should have denied the God that is above.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

This also were an iniquity to be punished by the judge (Job 31:28) — Note Job 31:11. Among the Hebrews, idolatry was an…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

By the judge. —Rather, perhaps, by my judge, i.e., God; unless, indeed, there is any reference to the Mosaic law ([Refere…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

This also [were] an iniquity [to be punished by] the judge ,
&c.] As well as adultery, (Job 31:11); by t…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Job protests:

  1. That he never set his heart upon the wealth of this world. How few prosperous believers can appeal to the Lord, that …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

After Job defended himself against charges of injustice (Job 31:5) and lack of mercy (Job 31:16), he now declares himself i…

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