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Job 31

Job 31:2

Job’s Final Appeal · Job 31:1–40
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Translations

Modern
For what is the allotment of God from above, or the heritage from the Almighty on high?
Traditional
For what portion of God is there from above? and what inheritance of the Almighty from on high?
Literal
For what would be the portion of God from above, and the inheritance of Shaddai in the heights?
Latin
Quam enim partem haberet in me Deus desuper, et hæreditatem Omnipotens de excelsis?

Original

Hebrew
English
For what is the allotment of God from above, or the heritage from the Almighty on high?

Notes

Job 31:1–40

Job called down wrong against himself (curses) if he was guilty of the accusations against him. Apart from mentioning idolatry (worship of false gods), Job spoke about how loyal he was to God by focusing on the second half of the Ten Commandments (31:26–27). The summary of these is: “love your neighbor as yourself” (Leviticus 19:18; Romans 13:9).

Job 29:1–31:40

Job compares his past happiness, honor, and wealth with his current loss of social dignity and divine friendship (chapters 29 and 30). He ends his speech with broad vows of innocence (chapter 31).

Theme notes and profiles

Job’s Innocence

Events

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Adultery Book of Job

Topics

Fear of God: A Motive of Obedience Integrity: General Scriptures Concerning