Job 31:28

This also were an iniquity to be punished by the judge: for I should have denied the God that is above.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 31:28

BSB

this would also be an iniquity to be judged, for I would have denied God on high.

AKJV

This also were an iniquity to be punished by the judge: for I should have denied the God that is above.

CPDV

which is a very great iniquity and a denial against the most high God;

ERV

This also were an iniquity to be punished by the judges: for I should have lied to God that is above.

NHEB

this also would be an iniquity to be punished by the judges; for I should have denied the God who is above.

SMT

Also this an iniquity for the judges: for I lied to God from above.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 31:28

ThisalsowereaniniquityH5771Noun MasculinetobepunishedbythejudgeH6416AdjectiveforIshouldhavedeniedH3584VerbtheGodH410Noun MasculinethatisaboveH4605

Commentary for Job 31:28

Please note: this is not Scripture

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

Overview of Job 31:28

Summary

Idolatry constitutes serious judicial crime

Event

Job acknowledges idolatry consequences

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC