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Oh that I had one to hear me! (Behold, here is my signature, let the Almighty answer me); Let the accuser write my indictment!
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Job's Courtroom Challenge
Commentators unanimously explain that Job is using the language of a courtroom. By declaring, "here is my signature," he is metaphorically signing his legal defense. He then challenges God, his "adversary" in this legal drama, to produce a formal, written indictment so he can finally see and answer the charges he believes are being held against him.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
O that one would hear me! - This refers undoubtedly to God. It is, literally, “Who will give to me one hearing me;” and the wish is…
19th Century
Anglican
O h that one would hear me!—The rendering noticed in the margin is probably the right one—Oh that I had one to hear m…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Oh, that one would hear me ! &c.] Or, "who will give me a hearer?" F12 Oh, that I had one! not a hearer o…
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13th Century
Catholic
After Job defended himself against charges of injustice (Job 31:5) and lack of mercy (Job 31:16), he now declares himself i…
