Holy Scripture

Job 33:8

A church father on this verse
“This is what holy Job had said above, "Do you want me to reap the iniquities of my youth?" Therefore, [Elihu] refutes this as a blasphemy, that is, the fact that holy Job had believed that no fault could be found in him; he was blameless in his mature age but was punished severely for the errors committed in his youth.”
Julian of Eclanum, 5th c. — EXPOSITION ON BOOK OF JOB 33.8-10

Source: Septuagint

Original

8But thou hast said in mine ears (I have heard the voice of thy words); Because thou sayest, I am pure, not having sinned;

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In context

6Thou art formed out of the clay as also I: We have been formed out of the same substance.

7My fear shall not terrify thee, Neither shall my hand be heavy upon thee.

— Job 33:8 —

9I am blameless, for I have not transgressed.

10Yet he has discovered a charge against me, And he has reckoned me as an adversary.

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