Job 19:29

"If you say, ‘How we will persecute him!’ because the root of the matter is found in me,"

Key Reflection

In Job 19:29, Job asserts that even if his opponents were to accuse him and seek retribution, he maintains confidence that his suffering has a deeper cause rooted within himself rather than in wrongdoing. This statement reflects the cultural understanding of divine justice, where one’s circumstances often bear witness to their moral standing before God. Job's words underscore his belief that despite external persecution, his inner integrity will ultimately vindicate him.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Be ye afraid of the sword -Of the sword of justice, of the wrath of God. In taking such views, and using such language, you ought to dread the vengeance of God, for he will punish the guilty. For wrath bringeth the punishments of the sword -The word “bringeth” is supplied by the translators, and as it seems to me improperly. The idea is, that wrath or anger such as they had manifested, was proper for punishment; that such malice as they had shown was a crime that God would not suffer to escape unpunished. They had, therefore, everything to dread. Literally, it is, “for wrath the iniquities of the sword;” that is, wrath is a crime for the sword.

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