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God Values Truth Over Bias
Commentators explain that God demands absolute impartiality. Job argues that God will rebuke anyone who shows favoritism, even if it's done 'secretly' or with the intention of defending God Himself. God's character and cause are vindicated by truth and evidence, not by biased judgments made in His name.
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Albert Barnes
On Job 13:10
18th Century
Theologian
He will surely reprove you, if you do secretly accept persons — If you show partiality, you will incur his disapproval. This seems …
John Gill
On Job 13:10
17th Century
Pastor
He will surely reprove you
Or "in reproving he will reprove you" F18; he will certainly do it, it may be depended u…
Matthew Henry
On Job 13:1–12
17th Century
Minister
With self-importance, Job declared that he did not need to be taught by them. Those who dispute are tempted to magnify themselves and belittle thei…