Job 19:4

“And be it indeed [that] I have erred, etc.] Which is a concession for argument’s sake, but not an acknowledgment that he had erred; though it is possible he might have erred, and it is certain he did in some things, though not in that respect with which he was charged; “humanum est errare”, all men are subject to mistakes, good men may err; they may err in judgment, or from the truth in some respect, and be carried away for a while and to some degree with the error the wicked, though they shall be turned from it again; they may err in practice, and wander from the way of God’s commandments; and indeed their strayings and aberrations of this sort are so many, that David says, “who can…”

“erred--The Hebrew expresses unconscious error. Job was unconscious of wilful sin. remaineth--literally, "passeth the night." An image from harboring an unpleasant guest for the night. I bear the consequences.”

“And be it indeed that I have erred - Admitting that I have erred, it is my own concern. You have a right to reproach and revile me in this manner. Mine error abideth with myself - I must abide the consequences of the error.” The design of this seems to be to reprove what he regarded as an improper and meddlesome interference with his concerns. Or it may be an expression of a willingness to bear all the consequences himself. He was willing to meet all the fair results of his own conduct. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Erred - If I have sinned, I myself suffer for my sins, and therefore deserve your pity rather than reproaches. Job 19:7”

“I have erred: Job 11:3-6 mine: Sa2 24:17; Pro 9:12; Eze 18:4; Co2 5:10; Gal 6:5 Job 19:5”