Job 33:9

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

I am clean without transgression, I [am] innocent; neither [is there] iniquity in me.

Complete Jewish Bible:

'I am clean, without transgression; I am innocent, not guilty.

Berean Standard Bible:

‘I am pure, without transgression; I am clean, with no iniquity in me.

American Standard Version:

I am clean, without transgression; I am innocent, neither is there iniquity in me:

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

I am clean^{H2134} without transgression^{H6588}, I am innocent^{H2643}; neither is there iniquity^{H5771} in me.

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Commentary for Job 33:9

The verse Job 33:9 is part of the speech given by Elihu, one of the friends who comes to console Job in his suffering. Elihu is the fourth friend to speak, and he presents himself as an arbiter, offering a different perspective from the other three friends. In the broader context of the Book of Job, the protagonist, Job, is a man known for his righteousness, who suffers greatly despite his piety. His friends argue that his suffering must be a punishment for sin, but Job maintains his innocence, insisting that he has not transgressed or sinned to deserve such calamity.

In Job 33:9, Elihu is actually quoting Job himself, as Job has repeatedly claimed his integrity throughout the dialogues. The verse reflects Job's assertion that he is "clean without transgression," suggesting that he believes his suffering is unjust because he has lived a blameless life. He declares himself "innocent" and denies having any "iniquity" in him. This statement encapsulates the central theme of the Book of Job, which grapples with the problem of innocent suffering and the question of why the righteous suffer.

Historically, the Book of Job is one of the Wisdom books in the Hebrew Bible, likely composed between the 7th and 4th centuries BCE. It addresses deep theological questions about God's justice and the nature of human suffering, challenging simplistic notions of retributive justice where good is always rewarded and evil is always punished. Job's insistence on his own righteousness in the face of overwhelming suffering sets the stage for the divine speeches that conclude the book, where God Himself addresses Job, ultimately affirming the mysterious and inscrutable nature of divine wisdom and justice.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H2134
   There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: זַךְ
   Transliteration: zak
   Pronunciation: zak
   Description: from זָכַךְ; clear; clean, pure.
   
2. Strong's Number: H6588
   There are 90 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פֶּשַׁע
   Transliteration: peshaʻ
   Pronunciation: peh'-shah
   Description: from פָּשַׁע; a revolt (national, moral or religious); rebellion, sin, transgression, trespass.
   
3. Strong's Number: H2643
   There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חַף
   Transliteration: chaph
   Pronunciation: khaf
   Description: from חׇפַף (in the moral sense of covered from soil); pure; innocent.
   
4. Strong's Number: H5771
   There are 213 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עָוֺן
   Transliteration: ʻâvôn
   Pronunciation: aw-vone'
   Description: or עָווֹן; (2 Kings 7:9; Psalm 51:5 (אֲבַד)), from עָוָה; perversity, i.e. (moral) evil; fault, iniquity, mischeif, punishment (of iniquity), sin.