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I would declare to him the number of my steps. As a prince would I go near to him.
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Confidence of a Prince
Commentators explain that Job's desire to approach God "as a prince" signifies his profound confidence in his innocence regarding his friends' accusations. He wouldn't cringe like a criminal but would walk with the firm, upright posture of royalty, ready to openly declare every step of his life. This isn't a claim of absolute sinless perfection, but a bold assertion of integrity.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
I would declare to him the number of my steps - That is, I would disclose to him the whole course of my life. This is language also approp…
19th Century
Anglican
I would declare — that is, “I would readily give an account of all my actions, and meet him with alacrity and perfect con…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
I would declare to him the number of my steps To his judge, or to him that contended with him, and drew up the bill against hi…
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Job clears himself from the charge of hypocrisy. We are reluctant to confess our faults, willing to excuse them, and to lay the blame upon others. …
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…
