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"If you set your heart aright, Stretch out your hands toward him.

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A Call to Repent and Pray

Commentators explain that Zophar's advice to Job is twofold. First, to "set thy heart aright," which means to repent and sincerely turn back to God. Second, to "stretch out thy hands toward him," which was a common physical posture for earnest prayer and supplication in the ancient world. This is the fundamental first step Zophar proposes for Job's restoration.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Job 11:13

18th Century

Theologian

If thou prepare thine heart - Zophar now proceeds to state that if Job still would return to God, he might hope for acceptance. Tho…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Job 11:13–18

19th Century

Preacher

It is a great mercy when God enables people to pursue their daily callings, and to take their nightly rest in safety; and it is a still greater mer…

John Gill

John Gill

On Job 11:13

17th Century

Pastor

If you prepare your heart, and stretch out your hands
towards him .
In this and the fo…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Job 11:13–20

17th Century

Minister

Zophar exhorts Job to repentance and gives him encouragement, yet mixed with hard thoughts of him. He thought that worldly prosperity was always th…