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This also would be an iniquity to be punished by the judges; For I should have denied the God who is above.
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Idolatry as a Public Crime
Commentators explain that Job viewed idolatry not just as a private spiritual error but as a public crime deserving punishment by a judge. Several scholars note this aligns with Old Testament law, where idolatry was a capital offense, highlighting its extreme gravity in the eyes of God and the community.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
This also were an iniquity to be punished by the judge (Job 31:28) — Note Job 31:11. Among the Hebrews, idolatry was an…
19th Century
Anglican
By the judge. —Rather, perhaps, by my judge, i.e., God; unless, indeed, there is any reference to the Mosaic law ([Refere…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
This also [were] an iniquity [to be punished by] the judge , &c.] As well as adultery, (Job 31:11); by t…
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Job protests:
That he never set his heart upon the wealth of this world. How few prosperous believers can appeal to the Lord, that …
13th Century
Catholic
After Job defended himself against charges of injustice (Job 31:5) and lack of mercy (Job 31:16), he now declares himself i…
