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A Direct Appeal to God
Commentators like John Gill emphasize that in this verse, Job shifts his address from his friends directly to God. He is setting the stage for a personal, legal-style confrontation with the Almighty, laying down the terms under which he feels he can boldly plead his case without being forced to hide in fear or shame.
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Albert Barnes
On Job 13:20
18th Century
Theologian
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Charles Ellicott
On Job 13:20
19th Century
Bishop
Will I not hide myself from thee — that is, “I shall not be hidden”—quite a different word from that in Genesis 3:10, tho…
John Gill
On Job 13:20
17th Century
Pastor
Only do not two [things] unto me
This is an address not to Zophar as in the place of God, as to me, but to God himse…
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Matthew Henry
On Job 13:13–22
17th Century
Minister
Job resolved to cling to the testimony his own conscience gave of his uprightness. He depended on God for justification and salvation, the two grea…