Job 16:17
Old Testament • 6 words with Strong's data
"Not for any injustice in mine hands: also my prayer is pure."
Word-by-Word Analysis
אִישׁ
ʼîysh
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
חָמָס
châmâç
violence; by implication, wrong; by meton. unjust gain
יָד
yâd
a hand (the open one (indicating power, means, direction, etc.),
תְּפִלָּה
tᵉphillâh
intercession, supplication; by implication, a hymn
טָהוֹר
ṭâhôwr
pure (in a physical, chemical, ceremonial or moral sense)
Key Terms in This Verse
אִישׁ ʼîysh
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
Study H376 →Cross References
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
For the congregation of hypocrites shall be desolate, and fire shall consume the tabernacles of bribery.
Their webs shall not become garments, neither shall they cover themselves with their works: their works are works of iniquity, and the act of violence is in their hands.
If iniquity be in thine hand, put it far away, and let not wickedness dwell in thy tabernacles.
But let man and beast be covered with sackcloth, and cry mightily unto God: yea, let them turn every one from his evil way, and from the violence that is in their hands.
The wicked man travaileth with pain all his days, and the number of years is hidden to the oppressor.
I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
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