But why? Have I ever asked you for a gift? Have I begged for anything of yours for myself?
Parallel translations
- WEB Did I say, ‘Give to me?’ or, ‘Offer a present for me from your substance?’
- KJV Did I say, Bring unto me? or, Give a reward for me of your substance?
- BSB Have I ever said, ‘Give me something; offer me a bribe from your wealth;
- NKJV Did I ever say, ‘Bring something to me’? Or, ‘Offer a bribe for me from your wealth’?
- NASB “Have I said, ‘Give me something,’ Or, ‘Offer a bribe for me from your wealth,’
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Quick answer
Job asks whether he ever demanded a gift or a bribe from their wealth. He insists he has asked nothing burdensome of them.
Overview
Job points out that he never requested money or presents from his friends, so their coldness is inexcusable. He has made no costly demand that might justify their withdrawal. The verse underscores that genuine compassion asks for nothing in return, a love that finds its perfect model in Christ, who gave everything freely and sought no payment from those he came to save.
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Cross-references · 3
- Job 42:11Then came there to him all his brothers, and all his sisters, and all those who had been of his acquaintance before, and ate bread with him in his house. They comforted him, and consoled him concerning all the evil that Yahweh had brought on him. Everyone also gave him a piece of money, and everyone a ring of gold.
- 1 Sam 12:3Here I am. Witness against me before Yahweh, and before his anointed. Whose ox have I taken? Whose donkey have I taken? Whom have I defrauded? Whom have I oppressed? Of whose hand have I taken a ransom to make me blind my eyes? I will restore it to you.”
- Acts 20:33I coveted no one’s silver, or gold, or clothing.
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Job's cry for a mediator who can lay his hand on both God and man, and his confidence that 'my Redeemer lives' and will stand on the earth, reaches forward to Jesus the living Redeemer.
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