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God Doesn't Need False Defenses
Job accuses his friends of using unjust arguments and deceit to defend God. Commentators agree this is a profound error. God is a God of truth and is not honored by false, weak, or sophistical arguments made in His name. Scholars like Albert Barnes note it is better to admit a lack of understanding about God's ways than to invent false explanations to vindicate Him.
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Albert Barnes
On Job 13:7
18th Century
Theologian
Will you speak wickedly for God? - That is, will you maintain unjust principles with a view to honor or to vindicate God? Job refer…
Charles Ellicott
On Job 13:7
19th Century
Bishop
Will you speak wickedly for God? — And now, in these verses, he expresses a sublime truth, which shows how truly he had a…
John Gill
On Job 13:7
17th Century
Pastor
Will you speak wickedly for God ?
&c.] As he suggests they did; they spoke for God, and pleaded for the honour of hi…
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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…