Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version then these also would be sins to be judged, for I would have been unfaithful to God on high. New Living Translation If so, I should be punished by the judges, for it would mean I had denied the God of heaven. English Standard Version this also would be an iniquity to be punished by the judges, for I would have been false to God above. Berean Standard Bible this would also be an iniquity to be judged, for I would have denied God on high. King James Bible This also were an iniquity to be punished by the judge: for I should have denied the God that is above. New King James Version This also would be an iniquity deserving of judgment, For I would have denied God who is above. New American Standard Bible That too would have been a guilty deed calling for judgment, For I would have denied God above. NASB 1995 That too would have been an iniquity calling for judgment, For I would have denied God above. NASB 1977 That too would have been an iniquity calling for judgment, For I would have denied God above. Legacy Standard Bible That too would have been an iniquity calling for judgment, For I would have denied God above. Amplified Bible This also would have been [a heinous] sin calling for judgment, For I would have denied God above. Christian Standard Bible this would also be an iniquity deserving punishment, for I would have denied God above. Holman Christian Standard Bible this would also be a crime deserving punishment, for I would have denied God above. American Standard Version This also were an iniquity to be punished by the judges; For I should have denied the God that is above. Contemporary English Version Such horrible sins would have deserved punishment from God. English Revised Version This also were an iniquity to be punished by the judges: for I should have lied to God that is above. GOD'S WORD® Translation then that, too, would be a criminal offense, and I would have denied God above. Good News Translation Such a sin should be punished by death; it denies Almighty God. International Standard Version this is also a sin that deserves to be judged, since I would have tried to deceive God above." Majority Standard Bible this would also be an iniquity to be judged, for I would have denied God on high. NET Bible then this also would be iniquity to be judged, for I would have been false to God above. New Heart English Bible this also would be an iniquity to be punished by the judges; for I should have denied the God who is above. Webster's Bible Translation This also were an iniquity to be punished by the judge: for I should have denied the God that is above. World English Bible this also would be an iniquity to be punished by the judges, for I would have denied the God who is above. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIt also [is] a judicial iniquity, "" For I had lied to God above. Young's Literal Translation It also is a judicial iniquity, For I had lied to God above. Smith's Literal Translation Also this an iniquity for the judges: for I lied to God from above. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhich is a very great iniquity, and a denial against the most high God. Catholic Public Domain Version which is a very great iniquity and a denial against the most high God; New American Bible This too would be a crime for condemnation, for I should have denied God above. New Revised Standard Version this also would be an iniquity to be punished by the judges, for I should have been false to God above. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen God has seen my crafty ways, and I have lied before him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Also he sees all my devices, if I have lied before God OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917This also were an iniquity to be punished by the judges; For I should have lied to God that is above. Brenton Septuagint Translation let this also then be reckoned to me as the greatest iniquity: for I should have lied against the Lord Most High. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job's Final Appeal…27so that my heart was secretly enticed and my hand threw a kiss from my mouth, 28this would also be an iniquity to be judged, for I would have denied God on high. 29If I have rejoiced in my enemy’s ruin, or exulted when evil befell him—… Cross References Deuteronomy 17:2-5 If a man or woman among you in one of the towns that the LORD your God gives you is found doing evil in the sight of the LORD your God by transgressing His covenant / and going to worship other gods, bowing down to them or to the sun or moon or any of the host of heaven—which I have forbidden— / and if it is reported and you hear about it, you must investigate it thoroughly. If the report is true and such an abomination has happened in Israel, ... Exodus 20:3-5 You shall have no other gods before Me. / You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in the heavens above, on the earth below, or in the waters beneath. / You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on their children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me, Isaiah 44:9-20 All makers of idols are nothing, and the things they treasure are worthless. Their witnesses fail to see or comprehend, so they are put to shame. / Who fashions a god or casts an idol which profits him nothing? / Behold, all his companions will be put to shame, for the craftsmen themselves are only human. Let them all assemble and take their stand; they will all be brought to terror and shame. ... Jeremiah 8:2 They will be exposed to the sun and moon, and to all the host of heaven which they have loved, served, followed, consulted, and worshiped. Their bones will not be gathered up or buried, but will become like dung lying on the ground. Jeremiah 19:13 The houses of Jerusalem and the houses of the kings of Judah will be defiled like that place, Topheth—all the houses on whose rooftops they burned incense to all the host of heaven and poured out drink offerings to other gods.” 2 Kings 23:5 Josiah also did away with the idolatrous priests ordained by the kings of Judah to burn incense on the high places of the cities of Judah and in the places all around Jerusalem—those who had burned incense to Baal, to the sun and moon, to the constellations, and to all the host of heaven. Ezekiel 8:16 So He brought me to the inner court of the house of the LORD, and there at the entrance to the temple of the LORD, between the portico and the altar, were about twenty-five men with their backs to the temple of the LORD and their faces toward the east; and they were bowing to the east in worship of the sun. Deuteronomy 4:19 When you look to the heavens and see the sun and moon and stars—all the host of heaven—do not be enticed to bow down and worship what the LORD your God has apportioned to all the nations under heaven. 2 Chronicles 33:3 For he rebuilt the high places that his father Hezekiah had torn down, and he raised up altars for the Baals and made Asherah poles. And he worshiped and served all the host of heaven. Leviticus 26:30 I will destroy your high places, cut down your incense altars, and heap your lifeless bodies on the lifeless remains of your idols; and My soul will despise you. Romans 1:25 They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is forever worthy of praise! Amen. Acts 17:29-30 Therefore, being offspring of God, we should not think that the Divine Being is like gold or silver or stone, an image formed by man’s skill and imagination. / Although God overlooked the ignorance of earlier times, He now commands all people everywhere to repent. 1 Corinthians 10:14 Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry. Galatians 4:8 Formerly, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those who by nature are not gods. Colossians 3:5 Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry. Treasury of Scripture This also were an iniquity to be punished by the judge: for I should have denied the God that is above. an Job 31:11 For this is an heinous crime; yea, it is an iniquity to be punished by the judges. Job 9:15 Whom, though I were righteous, yet would I not answer, but I would make supplication to my judge. Job 23:7 There the righteous might dispute with him; so should I be delivered for ever from my judge. for Joshua 24:23,27 Now therefore put away, said he, the strange gods which are among you, and incline your heart unto the LORD God of Israel… Proverbs 30:9 Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is the LORD? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in vain. Titus 1:16 They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate. Jump to Previous Denied High Iniquity Judge Judged Judges Judgment Judicial Lied Punished Punishment Rewarded Sin Sins UnfaithfulJump to Next Denied High Iniquity Judge Judged Judges Judgment Judicial Lied Punished Punishment Rewarded Sin Sins UnfaithfulJob 31 1. Job makes a solemn protestation of his integrity in several dutiesthis would also be an iniquity The word "iniquity" in Hebrew is "עָוֹן" (avon), which conveys a sense of moral perversity or guilt. In the context of Job, this term underscores the gravity of the sin he is discussing. Job is reflecting on actions that would be considered deeply sinful, not just by societal standards, but by divine judgment. The use of "also" suggests that Job is adding to a list of potential sins, emphasizing his comprehensive self-examination. This highlights the seriousness with which Job approaches his moral and spiritual integrity, recognizing that any deviation from righteousness is significant in the eyes of God. to be judged for I would have denied God on high Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew thisה֭וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are would also be גַּם־ (gam-) Conjunction Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and an iniquity עָוֺ֣ן (‘ā·wōn) Noun - common singular Strong's 5771: Iniquity, guilt, punishment for iniquity to be judged, פְּלִילִ֑י (pə·lî·lî) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6416: For a judge, calling for judgment for כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction I would have denied כִחַ֖שְׁתִּי (ḵi·ḥaš·tî) Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 3584: To disappoint, deceive, fail, grow lean God לָאֵ֣ל (lā·’êl) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 410: Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty on high. מִמָּֽעַל׃ (mim·mā·‘al) Preposition-m | Adverb Strong's 4605: The upper part, with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top Links Job 31:28 NIVJob 31:28 NLT Job 31:28 ESV Job 31:28 NASB Job 31:28 KJV Job 31:28 BibleApps.com Job 31:28 Biblia Paralela Job 31:28 Chinese Bible Job 31:28 French Bible Job 31:28 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 31:28 This also would be an iniquity (Jb) |