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title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/job/1.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />In all this, Job did not sin by charging God with wrongdoing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />In all of this, Job did not sin by blaming God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />In all this Job did not sin or charge God with wrong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />In all this, Job did not sin or charge God with wrongdoing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />In all this Job did not sin nor charge God with wrong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Despite all this, Job did not sin, nor did he blame God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Through all this Job did not sin nor did he blame God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Through all this Job did not sin nor did he blame God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Through all this Job did not sin, nor did he give offense to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Through all this Job did not sin nor did he blame God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Throughout all this Job did not sin or blame God for anything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Throughout all this Job did not sin or blame God for anything. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />In spite of everything, Job did not sin or accuse God of doing wrong. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God with foolishness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Through all this Job did not sin or blame God for doing anything wrong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />In spite of everything that had happened, Job did not sin by blaming God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Job neither sinned nor charged God with wrongdoing in all of this.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />In all this, Job did not sin or charge God with wrongdoing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />In all this Job did not sin, nor did he charge God with moral impropriety. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />In all this, Job did not sin, nor charge God with wrongdoing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />In all this, Job didn’t sin, nor charge God with wrongdoing. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />In all this Job has not sinned, nor given folly to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> In all this Job hath not sinned, nor given folly to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />In all this Job sinned not, and gave not folly to God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />In all these things Job sinned not by his lips, nor spoke he any foolish thing against God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />In all this, Job did not sin by his lips, nor did he speak any foolish thing against God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />In all this Job did not sin, nor did he charge God with wrong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />In all this Job did not sin or charge God with wrongdoing.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />In all these disasters, Job did not sin, nor did he blaspheme against the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And in all these things Job did not sin, neither did he blaspheme against God. <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For all this Job sinned not, nor ascribed aught unseemly to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />In all these events that befell him Job sinned not at all before the Lord, and did not impute folly to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/1-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XAwuD5NuZq0?start=222" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/job/1.htm">Job Loses His Children and Possessions</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">21</span>saying: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the name of the LORD.” <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: bə·ḵāl (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">In all</a> <a href="/hebrew/2063.htm" title="2063: zōṯ (Pro-fs) -- Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that. Irregular feminine of zeh; this.">this,</a> <a href="/hebrew/347.htm" title="347: ’î·yō·wḇ (N-proper-ms) -- A patriarch. From 'ayab; hated; Ijob, the patriarch famous for his patience.">Job</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">did not</a> <a href="/hebrew/2398.htm" title="2398: ḥā·ṭā (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to miss; hence to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn.">sin</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">or</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nā·ṯan (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">charge</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: lê·lō·hîm (Prep-l:: N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">God</a> <a href="/hebrew/8604.htm" title="8604: tip̄·lāh (N-fs) -- Unsavoriness, unseemliness. From the same as taphel; frivolity.">with wrongdoing.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-12.htm">James 1:12</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-11.htm">James 5:11</a></span><br />See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-6.htm">1 Peter 1:6-7</a></span><br />In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials / so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/5-3.htm">Romans 5:3-5</a></span><br />Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; / perseverance, character; and character, hope. / And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-18.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:18</a></span><br />Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-12.htm">1 Peter 4:12-13</a></span><br />Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you. / But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-5.htm">Hebrews 12:5-11</a></span><br />And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you. / For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.” / Endure suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-13.htm">1 Corinthians 10:13</a></span><br />No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-11.htm">Philippians 4:11-13</a></span><br />I am not saying this out of need, for I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances. / I know how to live humbly, and I know how to abound. In any and every situation I have learned the secret of being filled and being hungry, of having plenty and having need. / I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/4-17.htm">2 Corinthians 4:17-18</a></span><br />For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison. / So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a></span><br />And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-20.htm">1 Peter 2:20-23</a></span><br />How is it to your credit if you are beaten for doing wrong and you endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God. / For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps: / “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-10.htm">Matthew 5:10-12</a></span><br />Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. / Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-12.htm">2 Timothy 3:12</a></span><br />Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-19.htm">Psalm 34:19</a></span><br />Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him from them all.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly.</p><p class="hdg">In all this.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/2-10.htm">Job 2:10</a></b></br> But he said unto her, Thou speakest as one of the foolish women speaketh. What? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil? In all this did not Job sin with his lips.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/james/1-4.htm">James 1:4,12</a></b></br> But let patience have <i>her</i> perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_peter/1-7.htm">1 Peter 1:7</a></b></br> That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:</p><p class="hdg">charged God foolishly.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/34-10.htm">Job 34:10,18,19</a></b></br> Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: far be it from God, <i>that he should do</i> wickedness; and <i>from</i> the Almighty, <i>that he should commit</i> iniquity… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/40-4.htm">Job 40:4-8</a></b></br> Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/9-20.htm">Romans 9:20</a></b></br> Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed <i>it</i>, Why hast thou made me thus?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/esther/10-2.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-8.htm">Ascribed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-19.htm">Aught</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-9.htm">Blame</a> <a href="/esther/4-8.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/esther/4-17.htm">Charged</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-11.htm">Charging</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-12.htm">Folly</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-7.htm">Foolish</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-9.htm">Foolishly</a> <a href="/job/1-6.htm">God's</a> <a href="/job/1-20.htm">Job</a> <a href="/job/1-8.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/job/1-5.htm">Sinned</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/24-1.htm">Unseemly</a> <a href="/esther/1-16.htm">Wrong</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-5.htm">Wrongdoing</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/16-17.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/matthew/9-8.htm">Ascribed</a> <a href="/job/20-20.htm">Aught</a> <a href="/john/12-7.htm">Blame</a> <a href="/job/34-13.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/job/4-18.htm">Charged</a> <a href="/job/15-26.htm">Charging</a> <a href="/job/4-18.htm">Folly</a> <a href="/job/2-10.htm">Foolish</a> <a href="/job/27-12.htm">Foolishly</a> <a href="/job/2-1.htm">God's</a> <a href="/job/2-3.htm">Job</a> <a href="/job/2-10.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/job/2-10.htm">Sinned</a> <a href="/job/42-8.htm">Unseemly</a> <a href="/job/5-12.htm">Wrong</a> <a href="/job/7-21.htm">Wrongdoing</a><div class="vheading2">Job 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/1-1.htm">The holiness, riches, and reverent care of Job for his children.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/1-6.htm">Satan, appearing before God, obtains leave to afflict Job.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/1-13.htm">Understanding of the loss of his children and goods, in his mourning Job blesses God.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/job/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>In all this</b><br>This phrase refers to the preceding events in <a href="/job/1.htm">Job 1</a>, where Job experiences immense personal loss, including his children and possessions. The phrase emphasizes the totality of Job's trials and the comprehensive nature of his suffering. It highlights the severity of his situation, which serves as a backdrop for his response. The phrase underscores the completeness of the testing Job undergoes, reminiscent of the trials faced by other biblical figures such as Joseph and Daniel, who also maintained their integrity under pressure.<p><b>Job did not sin</b><br>Job's response to his suffering is characterized by his refusal to sin, which is significant given the cultural and religious expectations of his time. In the ancient Near Eastern context, suffering was often seen as a result of personal sin or divine displeasure. Job's steadfastness in maintaining his righteousness despite his circumstances is a testament to his character and faith. This phrase connects to the broader biblical theme of righteousness and integrity, as seen in figures like Noah and Abraham, who were also described as blameless in their generations.<p><b>or charge God with wrongdoing</b><br>Job's refusal to accuse God of injustice is a profound statement of faith and trust in God's sovereignty. In the historical and cultural context of the ancient Near East, where polytheistic beliefs often attributed capricious behavior to deities, Job's monotheistic faith stands out. This phrase highlights the theological theme of God's justice and righteousness, which is explored throughout the book of Job. It also foreshadows the New Testament portrayal of Jesus Christ, who, despite suffering unjustly, did not revile or accuse God, as seen in <a href="/1_peter/2-23.htm">1 Peter 2:23</a>. Job's response serves as a model of patient endurance and trust in God's ultimate goodness and justice.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A man from the land of Uz, described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, known for his immense suffering and steadfast faith.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/u/uz.htm">Uz</a></b><br>The land where Job lived. While its exact location is uncertain, it is often associated with regions east of Israel, possibly in Edom or northern Arabia.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/satan.htm">Satan</a></b><br>The adversary who challenges Job's integrity, suggesting that Job is faithful only because of his prosperity. Satan is allowed by God to test Job's righteousness through severe trials.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The sovereign Creator who permits Satan to test Job, confident in Job's faithfulness. God is central to the account, demonstrating His ultimate authority and wisdom.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/job's_trials.htm">Job's Trials</a></b><br>The series of calamities that befall Job, including the loss of his wealth, children, and health, serving as the backdrop for the exploration of faith and suffering.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_adversity.htm">Faithfulness in Adversity</a></b><br>Job's response to his trials teaches us the importance of maintaining faith and integrity, even when circumstances are dire. We are called to trust God's character and sovereignty.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_sovereignty.htm">Understanding God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Job's account reminds us that God's ways are higher than ours. We may not always understand His plans, but we can trust His wisdom and goodness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_sin.htm">Guarding Against Sin</a></b><br>Job did not sin or accuse God of wrongdoing, demonstrating the importance of guarding our hearts and words, especially in times of suffering.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_suffering.htm">The Role of Suffering</a></b><br>Suffering can be a test of faith and character. Like Job, we are encouraged to remain steadfast, knowing that trials can refine and strengthen our faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_support.htm">Community and Support</a></b><br>While not directly in this verse, the broader account of Job highlights the importance of community and the need for wise and compassionate support during trials.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_job's_words_contain_any_sin.htm">Did Job's words contain any sin?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_was_colossae_church's_role.htm">Did Job's words contain any sin?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_saints'_patience.htm">What defines the patience of the saints?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'curse_god_and_die'_mean.htm">What is the meaning of "Curse God and Die"?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/job/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(22) <span class= "bld">Foolishly.</span>--The same word as at <a href="/job/24-12.htm" title="Men groan from out of the city, and the soul of the wounded cries out: yet God lays not folly to them.">Job 24:12</a>, signifying reproach or guilt. It is a noun derived from the adjective rendered "unsavoury" in <a href="/job/6-6.htm" title="Can that which is unsavory be eaten without salt? or is there any taste in the white of an egg?">Job 6:6</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 22.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">In all this Job sinned not</span>. It was only the commencement of the probation; but so far, at any rate, Job had not sinned - he had preserved his integrity, had spoken and done rightly. <span class="cmt_word">Nor charged God foolishly</span>; literally, <span class="accented">gave not folly to God</span>, which is explained to mean either "did not attribute to God anything inconsistent with wisdom and goodness" (Delitzsch, Merx), or "did not utter any foolishness against God" (Ewald, Dillmann, Cook). The latter is probably the true meaning (comp. <a href="/job/6-6.htm">Job 6:6</a>; <a href="/job/24-12.htm">Job 24:12</a>). <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/1-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">In all</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">this,</span><br /><span class="heb">זֹ֖את</span> <span class="translit">(zōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2063.htm">Strong's 2063: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, </span><br /><br /><span class="word">Job</span><br /><span class="heb">אִיּ֑וֹב</span> <span class="translit">(’î·yō·wḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_347.htm">Strong's 347: </a> </span><span class="str2">Job -- a patriarch</span><br /><br /><span class="word">did not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹא־</span> <span class="translit">(lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">sin</span><br /><span class="heb">חָטָ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·ṭā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2398.htm">Strong's 2398: </a> </span><span class="str2">To miss, to sin, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn</span><br /><br /><span class="word">or charge</span><br /><span class="heb">נָתַ֥ן</span> <span class="translit">(nā·ṯan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">God</span><br /><span class="heb">לֵאלֹהִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(lê·lō·hîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with wrongdoing.</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּפְלָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(tip̄·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8604.htm">Strong's 8604: </a> </span><span class="str2">Unsavoriness, unseemliness</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/1-22.htm">Job 1:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/1-22.htm">Job 1:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/1-22.htm">Job 1:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/1-22.htm">Job 1:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/1-22.htm">Job 1:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/1-22.htm">Job 1:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/1-22.htm">Job 1:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/1-22.htm">Job 1:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/1-22.htm">Job 1:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/1-22.htm">Job 1:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/1-22.htm">OT Poetry: Job 1:22 In all this Job did not sin (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/1-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 1:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 1:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/2-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 2:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 2:1" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>