Should I lie about my right? My wound is incurable, though I am without wrongdoing.’
Parallel translations
- WEB Notwithstanding my right I am considered a liar. My wound is incurable, though I am without disobedience.’
- KJV Should I lie against my right? my wound is incurable without transgression.
- BSB Would I lie about my case? My wound is incurable, though I am without transgression.’
- NKJV Should I lie concerning my right? My wound is incurable, though I am without transgression.’
- NLT I am innocent, but they call me a liar. My suffering is incurable, though I have not sinned.’
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Quick answer
God proclaims Himself merciful, gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in loving kindness and truth. This is one of Scripture's fullest revelations of God's character.
Overview
God declares His own name as overflowing with compassion, grace, patience, steadfast love, and faithfulness. This proclamation becomes a touchstone echoed throughout the Old Testament (e.g., Psalm 103; Joel 2:13). It reveals the heart of God toward sinners and is gloriously embodied in Jesus, full of grace and truth (John 1:14).
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- Job 6:4For the arrows of the Almighty are within me. My spirit drinks up their poison. The terrors of God set themselves in array against me.
- Job 27:4–6surely my lips shall not speak unrighteousness, neither shall my tongue utter deceit.
- Job 16:13His archers surround me. He splits my kidneys apart, and does not spare. He pours out my gall on the ground.
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