KJV ORIGINAL
Is not thy wickedness great? and thine iniquities infinite?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Isn't your wickedness enormous? And aren't your sins without limit?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Eliphaz is accusing Job of having committed terrible and countless sins.
📚 Historical Context
The Book of Job is set in the ancient Near East, likely during the patriarchal era, and tells the story of a blameless man named Job who suffers greatly despite his righteousness. In Job 22, Eliphaz, one of Job's friends, speaks accusingly, suggesting that Job's misfortunes are due to hidden sins, as he claims Job's wickedness is vast and his iniquities endless. This reflects the prevailing ancient belief that suffering is always a direct result of personal sin, which the book ultimately challenges through God's response.
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