Text -- Job 13:7 (NET)

13:7 Will you speak wickedly on God’s behalf? Will you speak deceitfully for him?

Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Job 13:7

¹ tn The construction literally reads “speak iniquity.” The form functions adverbially. The noun עַוְלָה (’avlah) means “perversion; injustice; iniquity; falsehood.” Here it is parallel to רְמִיָּה (rÿmiyyah, “fraud; deceit; treachery”).

² tn The expression “for God” means “in favor of God” or “on God’s behalf.” Job is amazed that they will say false things on God’s behalf.