Job 31:11

For this is an heinous crime; yea, it is an iniquity to be punished by the judges.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 31:11

BSB

For that would be a heinous crime, an iniquity to be judged.

AKJV

For this is an heinous crime; yes, it is an iniquity to be punished by the judges.

CPDV

For this is a crime and a very great injustice.

ERV

For that were an heinous crime; yea, it were an iniquity to be punished by the judges:

NHEB

For that would be a heinous crime. Yes, it would be an iniquity to be punished by the judges:

SMT

For this is crime, and this is iniquity for the judges.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 31:11

ForthisisanheinouscrimeH2154VerbyeaitisaniniquityH5771Noun MasculinetobepunishedbythejudgesH6414Noun Masculine

Commentary for Job 31:11

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

Overview of Job 31:11

Summary

Adultery constitutes grave criminal transgression

Event

Job condemns adultery as crime

Estimated Time Period

c. 1200 BC