Job 31:7

Arabic KEH Ketab El Hayat (كتاب الحياة)

إِنْ حَادَتْ خَطَوَاتِي عَنِ الطَّرِيقِ، وَغَوَى قَلْبِي وَرَاءَ عَيْنَيَّ، وَعَلِقَتْ بِيَدِي لَطْخَةُ عَارٍ،

What Does This Mean?

Job is speaking and declaring that he has not strayed from the right path, his heart has not been led astray by his eyes, and his hands are not stained with sin. He is asserting his innocence and integrity.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're walking on a path and you promise not to step off it. Job is saying he hasn't stepped off the path, he hasn't let his eyes lead him into trouble, and his hands haven't done anything bad. He's saying, 'I've been good!'

Historical Background

Job is a figure from ancient times, and the book of Job is part of the Old Testament. It is a poetic dialogue that explores questions of suffering and faith. The book was likely written during the time of the Israelite monarchy, around 1000-600 BCE, and addresses the audience's concerns about why the righteous suffer.

Living It Out Today

Consider a scenario where a manager at a company is under suspicion of misusing funds. Job's verse can be seen as a declaration of integrity, reminding the manager to stay true and not let their actions or intentions stray from what is right.

Topics

• integrity
• suffering
• faith
• righteousness
• innocence
• sin

Related Verses

• Psalms 17:3
• Proverbs 4:25
• Matthew 5:28
• Romans 13:13
• 1 John 1:7

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'blot cleaved to mine hands' mean?

This phrase means that Job's hands are not stained with sin. The 'blot' represents sin, and 'cleaved to mine hands' suggests that he hasn't committed any sinful actions.

Why is Job making this declaration?

Job is likely making this declaration to assert his innocence and integrity to his accusers, who are questioning his righteousness despite his suffering.

How can we apply this verse to our daily lives?

We can apply this verse by staying true to our values and ensuring our actions and intentions align with what is morally right, regardless of external pressures.

What can we learn about Job's character from this verse?

From this verse, we learn that Job is a man of integrity who takes responsibility for his actions and is willing to publicly declare his innocence in the face of accusations.