Job 22:3

Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that thou art righteous? or is it gain to him, that thou makest thy ways perfect?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 22:3

BSB

Does it delight the Almighty that you are righteous? Does He profit if your ways are blameless?

AKJV

Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that you are righteous? or is it gain to him, that you make your ways perfect?

CPDV

What advantage is it to God, if you were just? Or what do you provide for him, if your way should be immaculate?

ERV

Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that thou art righteous? or is it gain to him, that thou makest thy ways perfect?

NHEB

Is it any pleasure to Shaddai, that you are righteous? Or does it benefit him, that you make your ways perfect?

SMT

Did it please to the Almighty that thou wilt be just? and if gain if thou wilt perfect thy ways?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 22:3

IsitanypleasureH2656Noun MasculinetotheAlmightyH7706Noun MasculinethatthouartrighteousH6663VerborisitgainH1215Noun MasculinetohimthatthoumakestthywaysH1870Noun Masculine perfectH8552Verb

Commentary for Job 22:3

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

Overview of Job 22:3

Summary

God gains nothing from human perfection

Event

Eliphaz affirms God's independence

Estimated Time Period

Post-Exile (c. 600-400 BC)