For thou saidst, What advantage will it be unto thee? and, What profit shall I have, if I be cleansed from my sin?
You asked, 'What good will it do you? What benefit will I get if I'm freed from my sin?'
The writer is pointing out that Job questioned whether being righteous or sinful would make any real difference to God or benefit himself.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Job, a righteous man named Job suffers greatly and engages in debates with his friends about why God allows the innocent to endure hardship. In Job 35, Elihu, a younger figure who interjects in the conversation, responds to Job's earlier complaints by quoting him and challenging the idea that righteousness brings no personal benefit. This verse fits into the broader biblical narrative exploring themes of human suffering, divine justice, and the value of moral purity in ancient Israelite thought.
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