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Job 31:9 Cross-References

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If mine heart have been deceived by a woman, or if I have laid wait at my neighbour's door;

Job 31:9 (KJV)

Commentary on Job 31:9

The princes refrained talking (sarim שָׂרִים, princes/leaders; atsar עָצַר, to restrain/stop)—Job's presence silenced even the ruling class. These sarim were nobility, regional governors, or tribal chieftains whose voices normally dominated public discourse. Their voluntary silence acknowledged Job's superior wisdom and authority. And laid their hand on their mouth (sham yad le-peh שָׂם יָד לְפֶה)—a physical gesture appearing elsewhere in Scripture (Job 21:5, 40:4; Judges 18:19; Proverbs 30:32) signaling awe, submission, or the inability to respond adequately.The hand-on-mouth gesture communic...

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