King James Version
What Does Job 16:17 Mean?
“Not for any injustice in mine hands: also my prayer is pure.”
Context
15
I have sewed sackcloth upon my skin, and defiled my horn in the dust.
16
My face is foul with weeping, and on my eyelids is the shadow of death;
17
Not for any injustice in mine hands: also my prayer is pure.
18
O earth, cover not thou my blood, and let my cry have no place.
19
Also now, behold, my witness is in heaven, and my record is on high. on high: Heb. in the high places
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Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(17) **Not for any injustice.**—Literally, *for no injustice, *just as in Isaiah 53:9 : “because he had done no violence,” should be “not because he had done any violence, or because deceit was in his mouth.”
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
Job 16:17 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
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