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God's Unflattering Scrutiny
Job challenges his friends, asking if they could withstand God's investigation. Commentators explain this is a rhetorical question implying that if God were to 'search them out,' their own flawed arguments and self-righteousness would be exposed. It serves as a warning against judging others, as we ourselves would not stand under God's perfect scrutiny.
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Albert Barnes
On Job 13:9
18th Century
Theologian
Is it good that he should search you out? - Would it be well for you if he should go into an investigation of your character, and of the arg…
Charles Ellicott
On Job 13:9
19th Century
Bishop
As one man mocketh another. —As one man, with mingled flattery and deception, seeks to impose upon another.
John Gill
On Job 13:9
17th Century
Pastor
Is it good that he should search you out ?
&c.] That is, God; searching is ascribed to him after the manner of men; …
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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…