KJV ORIGINAL
For thou saidst, What advantage will it be unto thee? and, What profit shall I have, if I be cleansed from my sin?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You asked, 'What good will it do you? What benefit will I get if I'm freed from my sin?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
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
This is part of Elihu's speech to Job, where he's criticizing Job's attitude during his suffering. Elihu is addressing Job's earlier complaints that seemed to question whether righteousness was worthwhile since bad things were happening to him anyway. In ancient times, people often viewed righteousness as a transaction - expecting immediate rewards for good behavior.
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