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Job 34:37

King James Version (KJV)

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Job 34:37

Verse 37 of 37

Scripture focus

For he addeth rebellion unto his sin, he clappeth [his hands] among us, and multiplieth his words against God.

Job 34:37 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Job 34:37

Theological / Devotional

Because of his answers. On the basis of two Hebrew manuscripts this line may be translated, “Because of answers like [those of] wicked men.” Elihu believes that Job deserves more affliction to purge him of what he, Elihu, considers his wicked ideas. The statement is harsh, and fits well into the pattern of expressions by the three friends.

Clappeth his hands. A mark of indignation or derision or mocking (see Num. 24:10; Job 27:23).

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