Job 11:14 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

If iniquity be in thine hand, put it far away, and let not wickedness dwell in thy tabernacles.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

If you have sin in your control, get rid of it completely, and don't let evil live in your home.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is calling someone to actively remove sin from their life and keep their living space free from wickedness.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Job, a righteous man named Job suffers immense trials, and his friend Zophar speaks in Chapter 11 to rebuke him, assuming that Job's hardships stem from hidden sins. Zophar urges Job to confess and remove any wrongdoing, reflecting the ancient Near Eastern worldview that personal suffering is often linked to moral failure. This advice highlights the cultural tendency of Job's time to connect earthly troubles directly to one's actions before God.

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