Job 22:5

“Is not thy wickedness great? and thine iniquities infinite?”

"Is not thy wickedness great? and thine iniquities infinite?" - Job 22:5
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What does Job 22:5 mean?

Job 22:5 in the King James Version reads, "Is not thy wickedness great? and thine iniquities infinite?" This verse is part of a discourse by Eliphaz, one of Job's friends, as he attempts to convince Job to repent and turn back to God. The book of Job is part of the poetic and…

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Confronted by Integrity: Lessons from Job 22:5

In the midst of profound suffering, Job's friends came to offer counsel, their words sometimes sharper than the grief Job was already experiencing. Among these exchanges stands a poignant question found in Job 22:5: "Is not thy wickedness great? and thine iniquities infinite?"…

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A Prayer of Reflection and Repentance: A Call to Recognize Our Transgressions

O Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am reminded of the profound words of Job in his prayer of counsel, as recorded in Job 22:5: "Is not thy wickedness great? and thine iniquities infinite?" Lord, I reflect on this question that pierces the heart and soul, prompting…

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Job 22:20 - "Whereas our substance is not cut down, but the remnant of them the fire consumeth."
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