Job 31:29 Meaning and Explanation
“If I rejoiced at the destruction of him that hated me, or lifted up myself when evil found him:”
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Read Full Chapter →Job swears he never gloated over the ruin of his enemy or exulted when misfortune struck the one who hated him.
What Does Job 31:29 Mean?
Job turns to the secret sin of vengeance in the heart. He denies having 'rejoiced at the destruction' of an enemy or having 'lifted up' himself in triumph when 'evil found' the man who hated him.
To rejoice at a foe's downfall is a temptation few escape, yet Job refused even this private satisfaction. He would not let hatred answer hatred. This points ahead to the teaching of Jesus to love our enemies and not repay evil with gladness at their harm. The mark of a redeemed heart is not triumph over the fallen foe, but grief over all that is broken.
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What does Job 31:29 mean?
Job swears he never gloated over the ruin of his enemy or exulted when misfortune struck the one who hated him.