Job 22:1

1 Then Eliphaz the Thaemanite answered and said,

Job 22:1 Meaning and Commentary

Job 22:1

Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said.
] As Eliphaz was the first that entered the discussion with Job, being perhaps the oldest man, and might be reckoned the wisest, so he gives the lead in every course of disputation; and here, instead of replying to Job's arguments and instances, at which he was very angry, betakes himself to calumny and reproach, and to draw invidious consequences, instead of making use of solid reasons for conviction and confutation.

Job 22:1 In-Context

1 Then Eliphaz the Thaemanite answered and said,

2 Is it not the Lord that teaches understanding and knowledge?

3 For what matters it to the Lord, if thou wert blameless in works? or is it profitable that thou shouldest perfect thy way?

4 Wilt thou maintain and plead thine own cause? and will he enter into judgment with thee?

5 Is not thy wickedness abundant, and thy sins innumerable?