Job 27:5
Job 27:5 in Multiple Translations
I will never say that you are right; I will maintain my integrity until I die.
God forbid that I should justify you: till I die I will not remove mine integrity from me.
Far be it from me that I should justify you: Till I die I will not put away mine integrity from me.
Let it be far from me! I will certainly not say that you are right! I will come to death before I give up my righteousness.
I will never agree that you are right; I will insist on my innocence until the day I die.
God forbid, that I should iustifie you: vntill I dye, I will neuer take away mine innocencie from my selfe.
Pollution to me — if I justify you, Till I expire I turn not aside mine integrity from me.
Far be it from me that I should justify you. Until I die I will not put away my integrity from me.
Far be it from me that I should justify you: till I die I will not remove my integrity from me.
God forbid that I should judge you to be just: till I die I will not depart from my innocence.
I will never admit that what you three have said is true; until the day that I die, I will insist that I have not done things that are wrong.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 27:5
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Job 27:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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חָלִ֣ילָ/ה
לִּ/י֮
אִם
אַצְדִּ֪יק
אֶ֫תְ/כֶ֥ם
עַד
אֶגְוָ֑ע
לֹא
אָסִ֖יר
תֻּמָּתִ֣/י
מִמֶּֽ/נִּי
חָלִ֣ילָ/ה
châlîylâh
H2486
forbid
Part | Suff
לִּ/י֮
Prep | Suff
אִם
ʼim
H518
if
Conj
אַצְדִּ֪יק
tsâdaq
H6663
to justify
V-Hiphil-Imperf-1cs
אֶ֫תְ/כֶ֥ם
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
עַד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
אֶגְוָ֑ע
gâvaʻ
H1478
to die
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
אָסִ֖יר
çûwr
H5493
to turn aside
V-Hiphil-Imperf-1cs
תֻּמָּתִ֣/י
tummâh
H8538
integrity
N-fs | Suff
מִמֶּֽ/נִּי
min
H4480
from
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 27:5
חָלִ֣ילָ/ה
châlîylâh
H2486
"forbid"
Part | Suff
This Hebrew word means to forbid or express strong disapproval, like saying 'God forbid' in shock or disgust, as seen in the Bible when someone wants to express a strong negative reaction.
Definition: far be it (from me), God forbid that, let it not be
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: be far, ([idiom] God) forbid. See also: Genesis 18:25; 1 Samuel 20:9; Job 34:10.
לִּ/י֮
""
Prep | Suff
אִם
ʼim
H518
"if"
Conj
This Hebrew word is used to express conditions or questions, like if or whether. It can also be used to make oaths or express wishes, as in Oh that! It appears in various forms in the KJV, including if, though, and when.
Definition: : if/whether_or/though 1) if 1a) conditional clauses 1a1) of possible situations 1a2) of impossible situations 1b) oath contexts 1b1) no, not 1c) if...if, whether...or, whether...or...or 1d) when, whenever 1e) since 1f) interrogative particle 1g) but rather
Usage: Occurs in 931 OT verses. KJV: (and, can-, doubtless, if, that) (not), [phrase] but, either, [phrase] except, [phrase] more(-over if, than), neither, nevertheless, nor, oh that, or, [phrase] save (only, -ing), seeing, since, sith, [phrase] surely (no more, none, not), though, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] unless, [phrase] verily, when, whereas, whether, while, [phrase] yet. See also: Genesis 4:7; Exodus 22:3; Leviticus 27:27.
אַצְדִּ֪יק
tsâdaq
H6663
"to justify"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-1cs
Refers to the act of making something right, either by justifying oneself or being declared righteous by God. It is used to describe God's justice and people's attempts to do what is right. This concept is key to understanding the Bible's teachings on sin and redemption.
Definition: 1) to be just, be righteous 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to have a just cause, be in the right 1a2) to be justified 1a3) to be just (of God) 1a4) to be just, be righteous (in conduct and character) 1b) (Niphal) to be put or made right, be justified 1c) (Piel) justify, make to appear righteous, make someone righteous 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to do or bring justice (in administering law) 1d2) to declare righteous, justify 1d3) to justify, vindicate the cause of, save 1d4) to make righteous, turn to righteousness 1e) (Hithpael) to justify oneself
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: cleanse, clear self, (be, do) just(-ice, -ify, -ify self), (be turn to) righteous(-ness). See also: Genesis 38:26; Job 33:32; Psalms 19:10.
אֶ֫תְ/כֶ֥ם
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
עַד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
אֶגְוָ֑ע
gâvaʻ
H1478
"to die"
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
This Hebrew word means to die or expire, like when Jesus gave up his spirit on the cross in Matthew 27:50. It implies a complete stop, like a final breath. It is used in the Bible to describe the end of life.
Definition: 1) to expire, die, perish, give up the ghost, yield up the ghost, be dead, be ready to die 1a) (Qal) to expire, die, be about to die
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: die, be dead, give up the ghost, perish. See also: Genesis 6:17; Job 3:11; Psalms 88:16.
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
אָסִ֖יר
çûwr
H5493
"to turn aside"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-1cs
To turn aside or remove is the meaning of this verb, used in various forms throughout the Bible. It can mean to depart, avoid, or put something away, and is often used in the context of turning away from sin or wrongdoing, as seen in the actions of prophets and leaders in the Old Testament.
Definition: : remove 1) to turn aside, depart 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn aside, turn in unto 1a2) to depart, depart from way, avoid 1a3) to be removed 1a4) to come to an end 1b) (Polel) to turn aside 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to turn aside, cause to depart, remove, take away, put away, depose 1c2) to put aside, leave undone, retract, reject, abolish 1d) (Hophal) to be taken away, be removed
Usage: Occurs in 284 OT verses. KJV: be(-head), bring, call back, decline, depart, eschew, get (you), go (aside), [idiom] grievous, lay away (by), leave undone, be past, pluck away, put (away, down), rebel, remove (to and fro), revolt, [idiom] be sour, take (away, off), turn (aside, away, in), withdraw, be without. See also: Genesis 8:13; 2 Samuel 6:10; Psalms 6:9.
תֻּמָּתִ֣/י
tummâh
H8538
"integrity"
N-fs | Suff
This word describes being innocent and having integrity, and is used to describe someone who is morally pure. In the Bible, it is used to describe God's desire for his people to live with integrity. It is often translated as 'integrity' in the KJV.
Definition: integrity
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: integrity. See also: Job 2:3; Job 27:5; Proverbs 11:3.
מִמֶּֽ/נִּי
min
H4480
"from"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
Study Notes — Job 27:5
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 27:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 27:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 27:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 27:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 27:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 27:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 27:5
- Cambridge Bible on Job 27:5
- Barnes' Notes on Job 27:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 27:5
- Sermons on Job 27:5
Context — Job Affirms His Integrity
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.
5I will never say that you are right; I will maintain my integrity until I die.
6I will cling to my righteousness and never let go. As long as I live, my conscience will not accuse me. 7May my enemy be like the wicked and my opponent like the unjust.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 2:9 | Then Job’s wife said to him, “Do you still retain your integrity? Curse God and die!” |
| 2 | Job 13:15 | Though He slay me, I will hope in Him. I will still defend my ways to His face. |
| 3 | Job 42:7 | After the LORD had spoken these words to Job, He said to Eliphaz the Temanite, “My wrath is kindled against you and your two friends. For you have not spoken about Me accurately, as My servant Job has. |
| 4 | Proverbs 17:15 | Acquitting the guilty and condemning the righteous— both are detestable to the LORD. |
| 5 | Job 29:14 | I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; justice was my robe and my turban. |
| 6 | Deuteronomy 25:1 | If there is a dispute between men, they are to go to court to be judged, so that the innocent may be acquitted and the guilty condemned. |
| 7 | Job 32:3 | and he burned with anger against Job’s three friends because they had failed to refute Job, and yet had condemned him. |
| 8 | Galatians 2:11 | When Cephas came to Antioch, however, I opposed him to his face, because he stood to be condemned. |
| 9 | 2 Corinthians 1:12 | And this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God. |
Job 27:5 Summary
[Job 27:5 means that Job is committed to doing what is right, no matter what, and he won't say something is okay if it's not. This is like what it says in Psalms 15:4, where the righteous man swears to his own hurt and does not change. Job wants to be a person of integrity, which means being honest and having strong moral principles, as seen in Proverbs 10:9. He's making a promise to himself and to God that he will stay true to his values, even if it's hard or unpopular, and this resolve is encouraged in Hebrews 12:1-3.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Job mean by 'I will maintain my integrity' in this verse?
Job is committed to upholding his moral principles and staying true to his faith, as seen in his previous statements in Job 27:3-4, and this resolve is reminiscent of the Psalmist's commitment in Psalms 26:1 and Psalms 26:11.
Is Job being stubborn or prideful by refusing to acknowledge his friends' opinions?
Job is not being stubborn, but rather, he is standing firm in his faith and refusing to compromise his values, much like the apostle Paul's stance in Galatians 1:10, where he prioritizes pleasing God over pleasing people.
How does this verse relate to the concept of personal integrity in the Bible?
This verse highlights the importance of personal integrity, as also seen in Proverbs 10:9, where the righteous man walks in integrity, and in Proverbs 11:3, which states that the integrity of the upright guides them.
What can we learn from Job's determination to maintain his integrity until death?
We can learn the value of perseverance and standing firm in our faith, even in the face of adversity, as encouraged in Hebrews 12:1-3, where believers are urged to run with endurance the race set before them, looking to Jesus as their example.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to maintain my integrity, and how can I practically apply this verse to those situations?
- In what ways can I, like Job, stand firm in my faith and refuse to compromise my values, even when it's difficult or unpopular?
- How can I cultivate a deeper commitment to personal integrity, and what role does my relationship with God play in this process?
- What are some potential consequences of not maintaining my integrity, and how can I avoid those pitfalls in my own life?
Gill's Exposition on Job 27:5
God forbid that I should justify you,.... Not but that he counted them righteous and good men God-ward; he did not take upon him to judge their state, and to justify or condemn them with respect to
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 27:5
God forbid that I should justify you: till I die I will not remove mine integrity from me. Justify you - approve of your views. Mine integrity - which you deny, on account of my misfortunes.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 27:5
That I should justify you, i.e. your opinion and censure concerning me, as one convicted to be impious or hypocritical, by God’ s unusual and severe dealing with me. I will not remove, to wit, declaratively, as real words are frequently understood; or by renouncing or denying my integrity, of which God and my own conscience bear me witness. I will not, to gratify you, say that I am a hypocrite, which I know to be false.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 27:5
Job 27:5 God forbid that I should justify you: till I die I will not remove mine integrity from me.Ver. 5. God forbid that I should justify you] sc. By saying as you say; viz. that I am a hypocrite, and secretly guilty of some foul practices, for which I thus grievously suffer. I know nothing of this nature by myself, God forbid, Absit, res profana sit mihi. The Hebrew word signifies a profanation, or profane thing. It was the same they used when they rent their clothes at blasphemy. Till I die, I will not remove mine integrity] My perfection, some render it; and so God accounteth it, when the bent, frame, and tendencies of the heart are for him; though the man’ s wants be many and great. This Job knew, and would hold to. Let not the devil baffle us out of our integrity.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 27:5
(5) God forbid that I should justify you.—To admit the wickedness with which his friends charged him would have been to justify them—to say that they were right and he was wrong. This he resolves not to do.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 27:5
Verse 5. God forbid] חלילה לי chalilah lli, far be it from me, that I should justify you - that I should now, by any kind of acknowledgment of wickedness or hypocrisy justify your harsh judgment. You say that God afflicts me for my crimes; I say, and God knows it is truth, that I have not sinned so as to draw down any such judgment upon me. Your judgment, therefore, is pronounced at your own risk.
Cambridge Bible on Job 27:5
5. should justify you] i. e. concede that you are in the right, viz. in charging me with evil. remove my integrity] i. e. give up my blamelessness—refrain from asserting my innocence.
Barnes' Notes on Job 27:5
God forbid - לי חלילה châlı̂ylâh lı̂y. “Far be it from me.” Literally, “Profane be it to me;” that is, I should regard it as unholy and profane; I cannot do it.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 27:5
5. God forbid — Literally, Far be it from me, μηγενοιτο, (Romans 6:2,) to concede that you are right in the impeachment of my righteousness, and thus to compromise the truth.
Sermons on Job 27:5
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Though He Slay Me, Yet Will I Trust Him by Charles E. Fuller | The video is a sermon transcript that begins with a young boy expressing his gratitude for being a Christian and his desire for his father to be saved. The sermon then transitions |
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The Book of Job by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the speaker recounts the story of Job from the Bible. Job, a wealthy and righteous man, experiences a series of devastating losses, including the death of his child |
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The Call of God - a Loving Father in Heaven by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of finding comfort and consolation in God during times of tribulation. He highlights the repetition of the words "comfort" and |
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The Abrahamic Faith (2 of 2) by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding and maintaining the covenant with God. They highlight how divorce within the church reflects a loss of the se |
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The Battle for Life (2 of 2) by Art Katz | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of preaching the word of God with authenticity and power. He emphasizes that preaching is not about charisma or personal chara |
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Job - Part 2 by John Piper | In this sermon, Job is depicted as a faithful servant of God who endures great suffering and loss. Job responds to his trials by tearing his clothes and falling face down on the gr |
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Special Meetings 04 Psalm 84: by John W. Bramhall | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on Psalm 84 and divides it into three sections: finding God, following God, and fellowshipping with God. The first section emphasizes the import |