Whom, though I were righteous, yet would I not answer, but I would make supplication to my judge.
Even if I were completely innocent, I wouldn't try to argue my case with him, but I would humbly beg my judge for mercy.
Job is saying that even if he were completely righteous, he wouldn't dare argue with God but would instead humbly ask for mercy.
📚 Historical Context
The Book of Job is set in the ancient Near East, likely during the patriarchal era around the time of Abraham, and it explores profound questions of suffering and divine justice through the story of Job, a blameless man who endures severe trials. In Job chapter 9, Job is engaged in a dialogue with his friend Bildad, wrestling with God's overwhelming power and his own limitations as a human. He acknowledges that even if he were perfectly righteous, he would not presume to argue with God but would instead humbly appeal for mercy.
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