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Even now, behold, my witness is in heaven. He who vouches for me is on high.
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An Appeal to Heaven
Commentators agree that Job, amidst his anguish, makes a powerful appeal to God as his ultimate witness. Despite his friends' accusations and his own complaints, this verse reveals his deep, underlying confidence. As Albert Barnes notes, Job's faith always returns to God, who he knows will vouch for his integrity.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
My witness is in heaven - That is, I can appeal to God for my sincerity. He is my witness; and he will bear witness for me.
This is a…
19th Century
Anglican
My witness is in heaven. It is very important to note passages such as these, because they help us to understand, and ser…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Also now, behold, my witness [is] in heaven That is, God, who dwells in the heavens, where his throne is, and which is the hab…
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Job's condition was very deplorable; but he had the testimony of his conscience for him, that he never allowed himself in any gross sin. No one was…
13th Century
Catholic
Eliphaz had spoken harshly against Job in his answer, so Job begins his speech by accusing him of providing unfitting consolation. First, because h…
