Thinkest thou this to be right, that thou saidst, My righteousness is more than God’s?
Do you think it's right when you say, 'I am more righteous than God'?
The writer is challenging someone who claims to be more righteous or morally superior than God himself.
📚 Historical Context
The Book of Job is set in the ancient Near East during the patriarchal era, likely around 2000-1500 BC, and tells the story of a righteous man named Job who endures severe suffering despite his faithfulness to God. In Job 35:2, Elihu, a younger character who speaks after Job's other friends, is rebuking Job for his earlier complaints where he implies that his own righteousness exceeds God's, as part of a broader dialogue on human suffering and divine justice. This verse reflects the cultural emphasis in ancient wisdom literature on humility before God's sovereignty.
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