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Job 23:5

Job 23:5
I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would say unto me.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Will he plead against me with his great power?.... God will not plead against his people at all, but for them: much less…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

I would know the words which he would answer me - That is, I wish to understand what would be “his” decision in the case…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Job 23:1-7

Job is confident that he has wrong done him by his friends, and therefore, ill as he is, he will not give up the cause,…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Job would not only plead his own cause, but he would hear from the Almighty what charges He had to make against him;…

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