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Job 34:5

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
For Job hath said, I am righteous: and God hath taken away my judgment.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Job has said, 'I am innocent and righteous, but God has denied me justice.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is quoting Job's claim that he is innocent but God has treated him unfairly by withholding justice from him.

📚 Historical Context

This is Elihu speaking, a younger man who listened to the lengthy debate between Job and his three friends about Job's suffering. Elihu is now summarizing Job's position before offering his own perspective on Job's situation. Job had indeed maintained his innocence throughout his ordeal while questioning why God allowed such terrible things to happen to him.

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