Job 11:14
Job 11:14 in Multiple Translations
if you put away the iniquity in your hand, and allow no injustice to dwell in your tents,
If iniquity be in thine hand, put it far away, and let not wickedness dwell in thy tabernacles.
If iniquity be in thy hand, put it far away, And let not unrighteousness dwell in thy tents.
If you put far away the evil of your hands, and let no wrongdoing have a place in your tent;
if you get rid of your sins and don't let wickedness continue in your life,
If iniquitie be in thine hand, put it farre away, and let no wickednesse dwell in thy Tabernacle.
If iniquity [is] in thy hand, put it far off, And let not perverseness dwell in thy tents.
If iniquity is in your hand, put it far away. Don’t let unrighteousness dwell in your tents.
If iniquity is in thy hand, put it far away, and let not wickedness dwell in thy tabernacles.
If thou wilt put away from thee the iniquity that is in thy hand, and lot not injustice remain in thy tabernacle:
If you have done evil things, stop doing them; and do not allow any people in your house to do wicked things.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 11:14
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Job 11:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אִם
אָ֣וֶן
בְּ֭/יָדְ/ךָ
הַרְחִיקֵ֑/הוּ
וְ/אַל
תַּשְׁכֵּ֖ן
בְּ/אֹהָלֶ֣י/ךָ
עַוְלָֽה
אִם
ʼim
H518
if
Conj
אָ֣וֶן
ʼâven
H205
evil
N-ms
בְּ֭/יָדְ/ךָ
yâd
H3027
hand
Prep | N-cs | Suff
הַרְחִיקֵ֑/הוּ
râchaq
H7368
to remove
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
וְ/אַל
ʼal
H408
not
Conj | Part
תַּשְׁכֵּ֖ן
shâkan
H7931
to dwell
V-Hiphil-Juss-2ms
בְּ/אֹהָלֶ֣י/ךָ
ʼôhel
H168
tent
Prep | N-mp | Suff
עַוְלָֽה
ʻevel
H5766
injustice
N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 11:14
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.
אָ֣וֶן
ʼâven
H205
"evil"
N-ms
This word refers to evil, wickedness, or trouble, often describing idolatry or iniquity, and is used in various KJV translations to convey a sense of wrongdoing.
Definition: 1) trouble, wickedness, sorrow 1a) trouble, sorrow 1b) idolatry 1c) trouble of iniquity, wickedness Also means: a.ven (אָ֫וֶן ": trouble" H0205H)
Usage: Occurs in 79 OT verses. KJV: affliction, evil, false, idol, iniquity, mischief, mourners(-ing), naught, sorrow, unjust, unrighteous, vain, vanity, wicked(-ness). Compare H369 (אַיִן). See also: Numbers 23:21; Psalms 94:23; Psalms 5:6.
בְּ֭/יָדְ/ךָ
yâd
H3027
"hand"
Prep | N-cs | Suff
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists
Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.
הַרְחִיקֵ֑/הוּ
râchaq
H7368
"to remove"
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
To remove or go far away, as in Genesis 21:16 where Hagar is sent away by Abraham. It means to create distance or separate oneself from something or someone.
Definition: v 1) to be or become far, be or become distant, be removed, go far away 1a) (Qal) to be far, be distant 1b) (Piel) to send far away, extend 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make or exhibit distance, be gone far 1c2) to remove, put far away 2) (Niphal) loose v inf (as adv) 3) at a distance
Usage: Occurs in 56 OT verses. KJV: (a-, be, cast, drive, get, go, keep (self), put, remove, be too, (wander), withdraw) far (away, off), loose, [idiom] refrain, very, (be) a good way (off). See also: Genesis 21:16; Psalms 119:150; Psalms 22:12.
וְ/אַל
ʼal
H408
"not"
Conj | Part
Means not or nothing, used to express negation, as in the phrase do not or let not be.
Definition: 1) not, no, nor, neither, nothing (as wish or preference) 1a) do not, let not (with a verb) 1b) let there not be (with a verb understood) 1c) not, no (with substantive) 1d) nothing (as substantive) Aramaic equivalent: al (אַל "not" H0409)
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: nay, neither, [phrase] never, no, nor, not, nothing (worth), rather than. See also: Genesis 13:8; Joshua 11:6; 1 Chronicles 22:13.
תַּשְׁכֵּ֖ן
shâkan
H7931
"to dwell"
V-Hiphil-Juss-2ms
This Hebrew word means to live or stay in a place, like when God dwells among his people. It appears in books like Exodus and Psalms, describing God's presence. It's about making a home or resting place.
Definition: 1) to settle down, abide, dwell, tabernacle, reside 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to settle down to abide 1a2) to abide, dwell, reside 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to make settle down, establish 1b2) to make or cause to dwell 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to lay, place, set, establish, settle, fix 1c2) to cause to dwell or abide Aramaic equivalent: she.khan (שְׁכֵן "to dwell" H7932)
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: abide, continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-er), have habitation, inhabit, lay, place, (cause to) remain, rest, set (up). See also: Genesis 3:24; Psalms 55:7; Psalms 7:6.
בְּ/אֹהָלֶ֣י/ךָ
ʼôhel
H168
"tent"
Prep | N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for a tent, often used to describe the tabernacle or a nomad's home. In Exodus 33:7-11, it refers to the sacred tent where God meets with Moses.
Definition: : tent 1) tent 1a) nomad's tent, and thus symbolic of wilderness life, transience 1b) dwelling, home, habitation 1c) the sacred tent of Jehovah (the tabernacle) Also means: o.hel (אֹ֫הֶל ": home" H0168H)
Usage: Occurs in 314 OT verses. KJV: covering, (dwelling) (place), home, tabernacle, tent. See also: Genesis 4:20; Leviticus 14:23; Joshua 22:4.
עַוְלָֽה
ʻevel
H5766
"injustice"
N-cs
Injustice or moral evil is what this word represents, covering violent deeds, unfair speech, and general wrongdoing. It is used to describe actions that go against God's standards of righteousness.
Definition: injustice, unrighteousness Another spelling of av.lah (עַוְלָה "injustice" H5766B)
Usage: Occurs in 51 OT verses. KJV: iniquity, perverseness, unjust(-ly), unrighteousness(-ly); wicked(-ness). See also: Leviticus 19:15; Psalms 64:7; Psalms 7:4.
Study Notes — Job 11:14
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 11:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 11:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 11:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 11:14
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 11:14
- Cambridge Bible on Job 11:14
- Barnes' Notes on Job 11:14
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 11:14
- Sermons on Job 11:14
Context — Zophar Rebukes Job
12But a witless man can no more become wise than the colt of a wild donkey can be born a man!
13As for you, if you direct your heart and lift up your hands to Him,
14if you put away the iniquity in your hand, and allow no injustice to dwell in your tents,
15then indeed you will lift up your face without blemish; you will stand firm and unafraid. 16For you will forget your misery, recalling it only as waters gone by.Cross References
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| 1 | Job 22:23 | If you return to the Almighty, you will be restored. If you remove injustice from your tents |
| 2 | James 4:8 | Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. |
| 3 | Job 4:7 | Consider now, I plead: Who, being innocent, has ever perished? Or where have the upright been destroyed? |
| 4 | Psalms 101:2 | I will ponder the way that is blameless— when will You come to me? I will walk in my house with integrity of heart. |
| 5 | Ezekiel 18:30–31 | Therefore, O house of Israel, I will judge you, each according to his ways, declares the Lord GOD. Repent and turn from all your transgressions, so that your iniquity will not become your downfall. Cast away from yourselves all the transgressions you have committed, and fashion for yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. Why should you die, O house of Israel? |
| 6 | Job 34:32 | Teach me what I cannot see; if I have done wrong, I will not do it again.’ |
| 7 | Job 22:5 | Is not your wickedness great? Are not your iniquities endless? |
| 8 | Zechariah 5:3–4 | Then he told me, “This is the curse that is going out over the face of all the land, for according to one side of the scroll, every thief will be removed; and according to the other side, every perjurer will be removed. I will send it out, declares the LORD of Hosts, and it will enter the house of the thief and the house of him who swears falsely by My name. It will remain inside his house and destroy it, down to its timbers and stones.” |
| 9 | Isaiah 1:15 | When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; even though you multiply your prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood. |
Job 11:14 Summary
[This verse is saying that if we want to live a life that honors God, we need to stop doing wrong and sinful things, and create a fair and just environment for those around us. This means being honest, kind, and compassionate, as seen in Matthew 5:7, where Jesus teaches us to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us. By putting away iniquity and promoting justice, we can live a life that is pleasing to God and reflects His love and character, as seen in 1 John 2:3-6, where we are called to walk in obedience to God's commands and love one another.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'put away the iniquity in your hand' in Job 11:14?
This phrase means to stop doing wrong and sinful things, as the Bible says in Psalm 119:133, and to turn away from evil, as Proverbs 3:7 teaches.
Why is it important to not allow injustice to dwell in our 'tents'?
Our 'tents' refer to our homes and families, so this means we should strive to create a just and fair environment for those around us, as seen in Micah 6:8, where we are called to act justly and love mercy.
How can I know what injustices I need to remove from my life?
We can know by examining our actions and attitudes in light of God's Word, as in 2 Corinthians 13:5, where we are called to examine ourselves to see if we are in the faith, and by seeking the Holy Spirit's conviction and guidance, as promised in John 16:8.
Is it possible to completely remove iniquity from my life?
While we will never be completely sinless in this life, as Romans 3:23 says, we can strive for holiness and purity through the power of the Holy Spirit, as seen in 2 Corinthians 7:1, and by putting to death the sinful deeds of the body, as in Romans 8:13.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can 'put away the iniquity in my hand' today, and how can I start making changes to live a more righteous life?
- How can I create a more just and fair environment in my home and community, and what steps can I take to promote justice and mercy?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be allowing injustice to dwell, and how can I address these issues in a way that honors God?
- How can I balance the call to remove iniquity from my life with the reality of my own sinfulness and limitations, and how can I trust in God's power and forgiveness to help me?
Gill's Exposition on Job 11:14
If iniquity [be] in thine hand,.... For, as the heart must be prepared for the stretching out of the hand in prayer to God, so it is not any hand that is to be stretched out or lifted up unto God;
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 11:14
If iniquity be in thine hand, put it far away, and let not wickedness dwell in thy tabernacles. If iniquity be in thine hand, put it far away.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 11:14
Either, 1. If thou hast in thine hand or possession any good, got by injury or oppression, as it seems they supposed that he had. Or, 2. More generally, If thou allowest thyself in any sinful practices. The hand is put for action, whereof it is the instrument. Put it far away; keep thyself at a great distance, not only from such actions, but also from the very occasions and appearances of them. Let not wickedness dwell, let it not have a quiet and settled abode, or allowance, in thy habitation, i.e. either in thyself, or in thy family; whose sins Job was obliged as far as he could to prevent or reform; as he had done, . He saith tabernacles, because anciently the habitations of great men consisted of several tents or tabernacles, as we see, 31:33.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 11:14
Job 11:14 If iniquity [be] in thine hand, put it far away, and let not wickedness dwell in thy tabernacles.Ver. 14. If iniquity be in thine hand, put it far away] Cast away all thy transgressions, and throw thy lusts out of service, hands lifted up in prayer must be pure, 1 Timothy 2:8, for the fountain of goodness will not be laden at with foul hands, Isaiah 1:15-16. Good therefore is the counsel of Jeremiah, Jeremiah 4:14, and of St James, James 4:8. The priests had their laver to wash in before they sacrificed, and their brazen altar to offer on before they burnt incense. He that comes to pray, having not first purged himself of all filthiness of flesh and spirit, doth (say the Jewish doctors) as he that cometh to offer a clean beast, but holds an unclean one in his hand. By iniquity in the hand here Beza and others understand wrong dealing, either by fraud or force, by strength or sleight of hand; and their Zophar presseth Job to restitution: Away with it, saith he, send it home to the right owner; else you will cough in hell, and the devils will laugh at you, saith Latimer. And let not wickedness dwell in thy tabernacles] i.e. In thy family, and wherever else thou hast to do. I and my house will serve the Lord, saith Joshua; I and my maids, saith Esther, Joshua 24:15 Esther 4:16. David’ s care for the reforming and well ordering of his household, and of his whole kingdom.
Psalms 101:1-8 Such a man is really as he is relatively. Those governors of families and countries show themselves perfect strangers to the practice of repentance, who make no other use of their servants and subjects than they do of their beasts; while they may have their bodies to do their service, they care not if their souls serve the devil. This will lay heavy one day.
Cambridge Bible on Job 11:14
14. The reformation which Zophar impresses on Job has several steps: first, the preparation of his heart; then, prayer unto God; then, the putting away of his personal sins; and finally, those of his home. These are enumerated, one after another, but nothing lies in the order of enumeration.
Barnes' Notes on Job 11:14
If iniquity be in thine hand - If you have in your possession anything that has been unjustly obtained. If you have oppressed the poor and the fatherless, and have what properly belongs to them, let it be restored.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 11:14
14. Tabernacles — The word tent, in course of time, was used for dwellings of any kind. It is quite certain that Job dwelt in the country. See Job 29:7.
Sermons on Job 11:14
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The Root of Fear by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes that the root of all fear stems from hidden sin and iniquity within a person's heart. He explains that individuals have the power to cast away their sins |
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Return From Backsliding by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the necessity of returning to God after experiencing the consequences of sin and backsliding. He highlights that sin can lead to spiritual ruin and that tr |
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If Thou Return to the Almighty. by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the profound blessings that come from returning to God, despite the initial context of Job's situation. He outlines three essential conditions for this return |
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Our Daily Homily - Job Part 2 by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer explores the profound themes of justice and divine knowledge in the Book of Job, emphasizing the connection between wrongdoing and its consequences. He highlights that w |
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A Craving for the Presence - Part 1 by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the importance of craving the presence of the Lord amidst challenging times, highlighting the need to prioritize seeking God's presence over solely relying o |
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A Man of God by Leonard Ravenhill | This sermon reflects on a 70-year journey of faith, witnessing various church tragedies and worldly events, yet remaining steadfast by looking up to Jesus, reading the Word, and fo |
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"Where Are the Praying People?" by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the speaker's strong desire to remain separate from the sinful influences of the world, committing to prayer, Bible reading, and standing against immorality. |