Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Is not your wickedness great? Are not your sins endless? New Living Translation No, it’s because of your wickedness! There’s no limit to your sins. English Standard Version Is not your evil abundant? There is no end to your iniquities. Berean Standard Bible Is not your wickedness great? Are not your iniquities endless? King James Bible Is not thy wickedness great? and thine iniquities infinite? New King James Version Is not your wickedness great, And your iniquity without end? New American Standard Bible “Is your wickedness not abundant, And is there no end to your guilty deeds? NASB 1995 “Is not your wickedness great, And your iniquities without end? NASB 1977 “Is not your wickedness great, And your iniquities without end? Legacy Standard Bible Is not your evil great, And your iniquities without end? Amplified Bible “Is not your wickedness great, And your sins without end? Christian Standard Bible Isn’t your wickedness abundant and aren’t your iniquities endless? Holman Christian Standard Bible Isn’t your wickedness abundant and aren’t your iniquities endless? American Standard Version Is not thy wickedness great? Neither is there any end to thine iniquities. Contemporary English Version No! It's because of your terrible and endless sins. English Revised Version Is not thy wickedness great? neither is there any end to thine iniquities. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Aren't you really very wicked? Is there no end to your wrongdoing? Good News Translation No, it's because you have sinned so much; it's because of all the evil you do. International Standard Version Your wickedness is great, isn't it? There's no limit to your iniquity, is there? Majority Standard Bible Is not your wickedness great? Are not your iniquities endless? NET Bible Is not your wickedness great and is there no end to your iniquity? New Heart English Bible Isn't your wickedness great? Neither is there any end to your iniquities. Webster's Bible Translation Is not thy wickedness great? and thy iniquities infinite? World English Bible Isn’t your wickedness great? Neither is there any end to your iniquities. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIs your wickedness not abundant? And there is no end to your iniquities. Young's Literal Translation Is not thy wickedness abundant? And there is no end to thine iniquities. Smith's Literal Translation Is not thine evil much? and no end to thine iniquities? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd not for thy manifold wickedness, and thy infinite iniquities? Catholic Public Domain Version and not because of your many evil deeds and your infinite unfairness? New American Bible Is not your wickedness great, your iniquity endless? New Revised Standard Version Is not your wickedness great? There is no end to your iniquities. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBehold, your wickedness is great, and there is no end to your sins. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Behold, your evil is great and there is no end to your sin OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Is not thy wickedness great? And are not thine iniquities without end? Brenton Septuagint Translation Is not thy wickedness abundant, and thy sins innumerable? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Eliphaz Exhorts Job…4Is it for your reverence that He rebukes you and enters into judgment against you? 5Is not your wickedness great? Are not your iniquities endless? 6For you needlessly demanded security from your brothers and deprived the naked of their clothing.… Cross References Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Isaiah 59:2 But your iniquities have built barriers between you and your God, and your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He does not hear. Psalm 51:5 Surely I was brought forth in iniquity; I was sinful when my mother conceived me. 1 John 1:8-10 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. / If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. / If we say we have not sinned, we make Him out to be a liar, and His word is not in us. Ecclesiastes 7:20 Surely there is no righteous man on earth who does good and never sins. Romans 5:12 Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, so also death was passed on to all men, because all sinned. Jeremiah 17:9 The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? Genesis 6:5 Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great upon the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was altogether evil all the time. Matthew 15:19 For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander. James 2:10 Whoever keeps the whole law but stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it. Proverbs 20:9 Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am cleansed from my sin”? Romans 7:18 I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh; for I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. Isaiah 64:6 Each of us has become like something unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all wither like a leaf, and our iniquities carry us away like the wind. 1 Kings 8:46 When they sin against You—for there is no one who does not sin—and You become angry with them and deliver them to an enemy who takes them as captives to his own land, whether far or near, Psalm 14:1-3 For the choirmaster. Of David. The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt; their acts are vile. There is no one who does good. / The LORD looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if any seek God. / All have turned away, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one. Treasury of Scripture Is not your wickedness great? and your iniquities infinite? not thy Job 4:7-11 Remember, I pray thee, who ever perished, being innocent? or where were the righteous cut off? … Job 11:14 If iniquity be in thine hand, put it far away, and let not wickedness dwell in thy tabernacles. Job 15:5,6,31-34 For thy mouth uttereth thine iniquity, and thou choosest the tongue of the crafty… thine Psalm 19:12 Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults. Psalm 40:12 For innumerable evils have compassed me about: mine iniquities have taken hold upon me, so that I am not able to look up; they are more than the hairs of mine head: therefore my heart faileth me. Jump to Previous Abundant End Endless Evil-Doing Great Infinite Iniquities Sins WickednessJump to Next Abundant End Endless Evil-Doing Great Infinite Iniquities Sins WickednessJob 22 1. Eliphaz shows that man's goodness profits not God5. He accuses Job of various sins 21. He exhorts him to repentance, with promises of mercy Is not your wickedness great? This phrase is part of Eliphaz's third speech to Job, where he accuses Job of significant wrongdoing. In the context of the Book of Job, Eliphaz represents the traditional belief that suffering is a direct result of personal sin. This reflects the retributive justice view common in ancient Near Eastern cultures, where prosperity was seen as a sign of divine favor, and suffering as a sign of divine punishment. Eliphaz's question implies that Job's suffering must be due to great wickedness, although the prologue of Job (Job 1:1) describes Job as "blameless and upright." This accusation contrasts with the biblical theme of undeserved suffering, as seen in the lives of other biblical figures like Joseph and Jesus, who suffered despite their righteousness. Are not your iniquities endless? Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, known for his immense suffering and faithfulness. 2. Eliphaz the Temanite One of Job's three friends who comes to comfort him. In this chapter, Eliphaz accuses Job of great wickedness, suggesting that his suffering is a result of his sins. 3. Teman A region in Edom, known for its wise men. Eliphaz is identified as a Temanite, indicating his background and possibly his reputation for wisdom. 4. The Accusation Eliphaz accuses Job of having great wickedness and endless iniquities, suggesting that Job's suffering is a direct consequence of his sins. 5. The Dialogue This verse is part of a larger dialogue between Job and his friends, where they debate the reasons for Job's suffering and the nature of God's justice. Teaching Points Understanding Misplaced AccusationsEliphaz's accusation reminds us that human judgment can be flawed. We must be cautious in attributing suffering to personal sin without understanding God's broader purposes. The Nature of Sin While Eliphaz's approach is misguided, his statement reflects a biblical truth: humanity's sinfulness is great. Recognizing our sin is the first step toward repentance and seeking God's grace. The Role of Friends in Suffering Eliphaz's role highlights the importance of offering compassionate support rather than judgment to those who are suffering. We should strive to be empathetic and understanding friends. God's Sovereignty and Justice The Book of Job challenges us to trust in God's sovereignty and justice, even when we do not understand our circumstances. Our faith should rest in God's character, not in our ability to comprehend His ways.(5) Is not thy wickedness great?--This was mere conjecture and surmise, arising simply from a false assumption: namely, that a just God can only punish the wicked, and that therefore those must be wicked whom He punishes.Verse 5. - Is not thy wickedness great? Judging from the greatness of Job's punishment, Eliphaz concludes, logically from his premisses, that his wickedness must be commensurate. He must have been guilty of almost every form of ill-doing. And thine iniquities infinite? literally, and is there not no end to thine iniquities? These general conclusions seem to Eliphaz to justify him in proceeding to the enumeration of details. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Is notהֲלֹ֣א (hă·lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no your wickedness רָעָֽתְךָ֣ (rā·‘ā·ṯə·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil great? רַבָּ֑ה (rab·bāh) Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 7227: Much, many, great Are not your iniquities לַעֲוֺנֹתֶֽיךָ׃ (la·‘ă·wō·nō·ṯe·ḵā) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 5771: Iniquity, guilt, punishment for iniquity endless? וְאֵֽין־ (wə·’ên-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle Links Job 22:5 NIVJob 22:5 NLT Job 22:5 ESV Job 22:5 NASB Job 22:5 KJV Job 22:5 BibleApps.com Job 22:5 Biblia Paralela Job 22:5 Chinese Bible Job 22:5 French Bible Job 22:5 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 22:5 Isn't your wickedness great? Neither is there (Jb) |
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