Job 35:7

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

What does Job 35:7 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “If thou be righteous, what givest thou him? Or what receiveth he of thy hand?” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

If thou be righteous, what givest thou him? Or what receiveth he of thy hand?
Job 35:7 — American Standard Version

Context — Job 35

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
7If thou be righteous, what givest thou him? Or what receiveth he of thy hand?

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“If thou be righteous, what givest thou him? etc.] All righteousness is of God that any creatures have. What the angels in heaven have, or Adam had in a state of innocence; or what believers in Christ have in and from him; his righteousness imputed to them is of God; the grace of righteousness, or holiness, imparted to them and implanted in them, is from him; and it is under the influence of his Spirit, and by his grace and strength, they do works of righteousness externally; and therefore can give nothing to him of their own, nor does he need any, being God all sufficient; even the goodness of his Son does not extend to him, but to the saints, (<191602>Psalm 16:2,3); much less any goodness…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“(Psa 16:2; Pro 9:12; Luk 17:10).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“If thou be righteous, what givest thou him? - The same sentiment substantially as in the previous verses. It is, that God is supreme and independent. He does not desire such benefits from the services of his friends and is not so dependent on them; as to be induced to interpose in their favor, in any way beyond what is strictly proper. It is to be presumed, therefore, that he will deal with them according to what is right, and as it is right that they should experience proofs of his favor, it followed that there “would be” advantage in serving him, and in being delivered from sin; that it “would be” better to be holy than to lead a life of transgression. This reasoning seems to be somewhat…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Job 22:2, Job 22:3; Ch1 29:14; Psa 16:2; Pro 9:12; Rom 11:35 Job 35:8”
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