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He will even deliver him who is not innocent; Yes, he shall be delivered through the cleanness of your hands."
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The Power of Intercession
Commentators overwhelmingly agree that the phrase 'island of the innocent' is a mistranslation. The verse actually means that God, through a righteous person, will deliver even 'him that is not innocent.' This highlights the profound impact of intercessory prayer, where the 'cleanness of your hands' can be a means of blessing and deliverance for others.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
He shall deliver the island of the innocent - Margin, “the innocent shall deliver the island.” Never was there a more unhappy translation th…
19th Century
Anglican
He shall deliver the island of the innocent is undoubtedly an error for He shall deliver him that is not innocent.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He shall deliver the island of the innocent But where is there such an island, an island of innocent persons? It see…
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The answer of Eliphaz wrongly implied that Job had previously not known God, and that prosperity in this life would follow his sincere conversion. …
13th Century
Catholic
In the preceding words, Eliphaz seems to have charged Job with not believing that God has providence in human affairs. Now, as a consequence, he ap…
