KJV ORIGINAL
For thou hast said, My doctrine is pure, and I am clean in thine eyes.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
You have said, 'My teaching is pure, and I am clean in your eyes.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is quoting Job's claim that his beliefs are correct and that he is righteous before God.
📚 Historical Context
This is Zophar, one of Job's three friends, speaking to Job after Job has defended his innocence and righteousness despite his suffering. Zophar is criticizing Job for claiming to be blameless and for maintaining that his understanding of God is correct. In ancient Middle Eastern culture, it was commonly believed that suffering was always a direct result of sin, so Job's friends couldn't understand why he maintained his innocence.
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