Job Chapter 22

Summery

Job 22 in the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible consists of a speech given by Eliphaz the Temanite, one of Job's friends. Eliphaz accuses Job of various wrongdoings and suggests that his suffering is a result of his sins.

In this chapter, Eliphaz starts by asking Job if a man can be profitable to God, implying that Job's righteousness or wickedness does not affect God. He then proceeds to accuse Job of committing various sins, including oppressing the poor, withholding assistance from the needy, and trusting in his own righteousness. Eliphaz asserts that if Job were truly righteous, God would deliver him from his troubles.

Eliphaz advises Job to repent and turn to God, assuring him that if he returns to the Almighty, he will be restored and blessed. He encourages Job to receive instruction from God and put away his iniquity. Eliphaz concludes by exhorting Job to submit himself to God and to allow God to restore him and make him prosperous once again.