Job 13:7 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Will ye speak wickedly for God? and talk deceitfully for him?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Will you speak lies on God's behalf? Will you say dishonest things to defend him?

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Job is challenging his friends, asking if they think they need to lie or twist the truth to defend God.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Job, which is set in the ancient Near East during the patriarchal era, Job is a righteous man enduring severe suffering and is being counseled by his friends who wrongly assume his trials stem from hidden sins. Job directly challenges his friends in chapter 13, accusing them of defending God with dishonest words that misrepresent His character and justice. This reflects the cultural belief of the time that suffering was always a direct result of personal wrongdoing, which Job boldly questions.

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