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Job 11:6

King James Version (KJV)

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Job 11:6

Verse 6 of 20

Scripture focus

And that he would shew thee the secrets of wisdom, that [they are] double to that which is! Know therefore that God exacteth of thee [less] than thine iniquity [deserveth].

Job 11:6 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Job 11:6

Theological / Devotional

They are double. The Hebrew of this phrase is obscure. The LXX for this line reads, “for it shall be double of that which is with thee.” Evidently the idea is to point out the superlative character and the unfathomable nature of the wisdom of God. God exacteth of thee less. Zophar says in effect, “If you only understood the inscrutable wisdom of God, you would see that God has caused a part of your iniquity to be forgotten. Instead of treating you, as you complained, with severity, He has by no means inflicted on you the calamities you deserve.” This is probably the most extravagant accusation yet brought against Job.

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