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Verse 27

Job 27:3

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

as long as my breath is still within me and the breath of God remains in my nostrils,

American Standard Version (1901)

(For my life is yet whole in me, And the spirit of God is in my nostrils);

Bible in Basic English

(For all my breath is still in me, and the spirit of God is my life;)

Free Bible Version

for as long as I have life, while the breath of God remains in my nostrils—

King James (Authorized) Version

All the while my breath is in me, and the spirit of God is in my nostrils;

Translation for Translators

as long as God’s Spirit enables me to breathe,

Unlocked Literal Bible

while my life is yet in me, and the breath from God is in my nostrils, this is what I will do.

Noah Webster Bible

All the while my breath is in me, and the spirit of God is in my nostrils;

World English Bible

(for the length of my life is still in me, and the spirit of God is in my nostrils);

Young's Literal Translation

For all the while my breath [is] in me, And the spirit of God in my nostrils.

Context

Job Affirms His Integrity

²“As surely as God lives, who has deprived me of justice— the Almighty, who has embittered my soul— ³as long as my breath is still within me and the breath of God remains in my nostrils, ⁴my lips will not speak wickedness, and my tongue will not utter deceit.

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Summary

In this verse, Job expresses his commitment to integrity and righteousness despite his suffering. He declares that as long as he has breath from God, he will not speak wickedness or falsehood. Job's unwavering dedication to upholding his integrity in the midst of trials serves as a powerful example of faithfulness and trust in God's righteousness. This verse reflects Job's determination to maintain his moral character and stand firm in his beliefs, even in the face of adversity.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

All the while my breath is in me - As Job appears to allude to the creation of Adam, whom God made out of the dust of the earth, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, so that he became a living soul, the whole of Job's assertion may be no more than a periphrasis for As long as I live and have my understanding. Indeed נשמתי nishmathi may be rendered my mind or understanding, and רוח אלוה ruach Eloah, the breath of God, the principle of animal life, the same that he breathed into Adam; for it is there said, Gen 2:7, He breathed into his nostrils, נשמת חיים nismath chaiyim, the breath of lives, or that principle from which animal and spiritual life proceeds; in consequence of which he became לנפש חיה lenephesh chaiyah, an intelligent or rational animal.

Job 27:3

Job Affirms His Integrity

²“As surely as God lives, who has deprived me of justice— the Almighty, who has embittered my soul— ³as long as my breath is still within me and the breath of God remains in my nostrils, ⁴my lips will not speak wickedness, and my tongue will not utter deceit.

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

as long as my breath is still within me and the breath of God remains in my nostrils,

American Standard Version (1901)

(For my life is yet whole in me, And the spirit of God is in my nostrils);

Bible in Basic English

(For all my breath is still in me, and the spirit of God is my life;)

Free Bible Version

for as long as I have life, while the breath of God remains in my nostrils—

King James (Authorized) Version

All the while my breath is in me, and the spirit of God is in my nostrils;

Translation for Translators

as long as God’s Spirit enables me to breathe,

Unlocked Literal Bible

while my life is yet in me, and the breath from God is in my nostrils, this is what I will do.

Noah Webster Bible

All the while my breath is in me, and the spirit of God is in my nostrils;

World English Bible

(for the length of my life is still in me, and the spirit of God is in my nostrils);

Young's Literal Translation

For all the while my breath [is] in me, And the spirit of God in my nostrils.

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

All the while my breath is in me - As Job appears to allude to the creation of Adam, whom God made out of the dust of the earth, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, so that he became a living soul, the whole of Job's assertion may be no more than a periphrasis for As long as I live and have my understanding. Indeed נשמתי nishmathi may be rendered my mind or understanding, and רוח אלוה ruach Eloah, the breath of God, the principle of animal life, the same that he breathed into Adam; for it is there said, Gen 2:7, He breathed into his nostrils, נשמת חיים nismath chaiyim, the breath of lives, or that principle from which animal and spiritual life proceeds; in consequence of which he became לנפש חיה lenephesh chaiyah, an intelligent or rational animal.