Job 19:28

But ye should say, Why persecute we him, seeing the root of the matter is found in me?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 19:28

BSB

If you say, 'Let us persecute him, since the root of the matter lies with him,'

AKJV

But you should say, Why persecute we him, seeing the root of the matter is found in me?

CPDV

Why then do you now say: "Let us pursue him, and let us find a basis to speak against him?"

ERV

If ye say, How we will persecute him! seeing that the root of the matter is found in me;

NHEB

If you say, 'How we will persecute him, because the root of the matter is found in him.'

SMT

For ye shall say, Why shall we pursue after him and the root of the word was found in me?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 19:28

ButyeshouldsayH559VerbWhypersecuteH7291VerbwehimseeingtherootH8328Noun MasculineofthematterH1697Noun MasculineisfoundH4672Verbinme

Commentary for Job 19:28

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Job 19:28

Summary

Accusers should recognize his innocence

Event

Job points to his innocence

Estimated Time Period

Pre-history