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Job 21:19

King James Version (KJV)

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God layeth up his iniquity for his children: he rewardeth him, and he shall know [it].

Job 21:19 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Job 21:19

Theological / Devotional

For his children. Job seems to suppose that his opponents may bring up this objection to his arguments: “‘God,’ you say, ‘punishes the wicked man by punishing his children.’”

Rewardeth him. This part of the verse seems to be Job’s reply: “Let him recompense it to themselves, that they may know it” (RSV). Job wishes that the sinners themselves, rather than their children, might feel the impact of their wicked deeds.

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