Job 11:14If iniquity is in your hand, put it far away. Don't let unrighteousness dwell in your tents.
The setting
Ancient Middle East, ~2000 BC. Zophar the Naamathite speaks harshly to Job, assuming his suffering proves hidden sin...
The emotion here: frustrated and self-righteous
The original word
rāʿâ (רָעָה) — iniquity, moral corruption that spreads like infection
Why it matters
Zophar was one of three friends who traveled from distant lands to comfort Job
Read with care
What most readers miss in Job 11:14
This is BAD advice — Zophar wrongly assumes Job has hidden sin causing his suffering
Common misconceptionPeople think this is God's wisdom, but it's actually wrong advice from Job's misguided friend. Job was innocent — suffering doesn't always mean hidden sin.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
Job 11:14 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Job 11:14 comes from the book of Job, written during the Patriarchal period. These words are attributed to Zophar. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 50% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the dialogue genre of biblical literature. Key themes include repentance, holiness, moral purity. Notable phrases: put iniquity far away; don't let unrighteousness dwell. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same deciding
“"You shall have no other gods before me.”
— Deuteronomy 5:7
“"You shall not murder.”
— Exodus 20:13
“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
— Matthew 23:12
“For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7
“But Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!"”
— Acts 3:6
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