Job 36:21

Take heed, regard not iniquity: for this hast thou chosen rather than affliction.

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Other Translations for Job 36:21

BSB
Be careful not to turn to iniquity, for this you have preferred to affliction.
AKJV
Take heed, regard not iniquity: for this have you chosen rather than affliction.
CPDV
Be careful that you do not turn to iniquity; for, after your misery, you have begun to follow this.
ERV
Take heed, regard not iniquity: for this hast thou chosen rather than affliction.
NHEB
Take heed, do not regard iniquity; for you have chosen this rather than affliction.
SMT
Watch thyself; thou shalt not turn to iniquity: for upon this thou didst choose rather than affliction.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 36:21

TakeheedH8104VerbregardH6437VerbnotiniquityH205Noun MasculineforthishastthouchosenH977VerbratherthanafflictionH6040Noun Masculine

Commentary for Job 36:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 36:21
Summary
Reject wickedness rather than choose suffering
Event
Elihu advises moral choice
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
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