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Shall not his majesty make you afraid, And his dread fall on you?

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Awe of God Demands Truth

Job challenges his friends by asking if God's immense majesty doesn't make them afraid. Commentators explain that Job's point is that a true reverence for God should prevent them from making rash, unfounded, and insincere accusations. A proper fear of the Lord should lead to careful and truthful speech, not empty arguments.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Job 13:11

18th Century

Theologian

Shall not his excellency – His exaltation (שׂאת śe'êth from נשׂא nâśâ' to exalt, to …

John Gill

John Gill

On Job 13:11

17th Century

Pastor

Shall not his excellency make you afraid
To commit sin, any sin, and particularly that just mentioned, which they mi…

Matthew Henry

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…