Job 23:3
O that I knew where I might find him, that I could come to his place of residence!
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- Job 13:3 : 3 But I wish to speak to the Almighty, and I desire to argue my case with God.
- Job 16:21 : 21 and he contends with God on behalf of man as a man pleads for his friend.
- Job 31:35-37 : 35 Job’s Appeal“If only I had someone to hear me! Here is my signature– let the Almighty answer me! If only I had an indictment that my accuser had written. 36 Surely I would wear it proudly on my shoulder, I would bind it on me like a crown; 37 I would give him an accounting of my steps; like a prince I would approach him.
- Job 40:1-5 : 1 Job’s Reply to God’s Challenge Then the LORD answered Job: 2 “Will the one who contends with the Almighty correct him? Let the person who accuses God give him an answer!” 3 Then Job answered the LORD: 4 “Indeed, I am completely unworthy– how could I reply to you? I put my hand over my mouth to silence myself. 5 I have spoken once, but I cannot answer; twice, but I will say no more.”
- Isa 26:8 : 8 Yes, as your judgments unfold, O LORD, we wait for you. We desire your fame and reputation to grow.
- Isa 55:6-7 : 6 Seek the LORD while he makes himself available; call to him while he is nearby! 7 The wicked need to abandon their lifestyle and sinful people their plans. They should return to the LORD, and he will show mercy to them, and to their God, for he will freely forgive them.
- Jer 14:7 : 7 Then I said,“O LORD, intervene for the honor of your name even though our sins speak out against us. Indeed, we have turned away from you many times. We have sinned against you.
- 2 Cor 5:19-20 : 19 In other words, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting people’s trespasses against them, and he has given us the message of reconciliation. 20 Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making his plea through us. We plead with you on Christ’s behalf,“Be reconciled to God!”
- Heb 4:6 : 6 Therefore it remains for some to enter it, yet those to whom it was previously proclaimed did not enter because of disobedience.
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- Job 23:4-107 verses83%
4I would lay out my case before him and fill my mouth with arguments.
5I would know with what words he would answer me, and understand what he would say to me.
6Would he contend with me with great power? No, he would only pay attention to me.
7There an upright person could present his case before him, and I would be delivered forever from my judge.
8The Inaccessibility and Power of God“If I go to the east, he is not there, and to the west, yet I do not perceive him.
9In the north when he is at work, I do not see him; when he turns to the south, I see no trace of him.
10But he knows the pathway that I take; if he tested me, I would come forth like gold.
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3But I wish to speak to the Almighty, and I desire to argue my case with God.
- Job 23:1-22 verses77%
1Job’s Reply to Eliphaz Then Job answered:
2“Even today my complaint is still bitter; his hand is heavy despite my groaning.
- Job 6:8-103 verses76%
8A Cry for Death“Oh that my request would be realized, and that God would grant me what I long for!
9And that God would be willing to crush me, that he would let loose his hand and kill me.
10Then I would yet have my comfort, then I would rejoice, in spite of pitiless pain, for I have not concealed the words of the Holy One.
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8Blessings for the One Who Seeks God“But as for me, I would seek God, and to God I would set forth my case.
- Job 31:35-373 verses75%
35Job’s Appeal“If only I had someone to hear me! Here is my signature– let the Almighty answer me! If only I had an indictment that my accuser had written.
36Surely I would wear it proudly on my shoulder, I would bind it on me like a crown;
37I would give him an accounting of my steps; like a prince I would approach him.
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23Job’s Assurance of Vindication“O that my words were written down, O that they were written on a scroll,
- Job 16:21-222 verses74%
21and he contends with God on behalf of man as a man pleads for his friend.
22For the years that lie ahead are few, and then I will go on the way of no return.
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13The Possibility of Another Life“O that you would hide me in Sheol, and conceal me till your anger has passed! O that you would set me a time and then remember me!
- Job 29:2-32 verses72%
2“O that I could be as I was in the months now gone, in the days when God watched over me,
3when he caused his lamp to shine upon my head, and by his light I walked through darkness;
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23God understands the way to it, and he alone knows its place.
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2“Oh, if only my grief could be weighed, and my misfortune laid on the scales too!
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23How many are my iniquities and sins? Show me my transgression and my sin.
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16When I tried to make sense of this, it was troubling to me.
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1א(Alef) The Prophet Speaks: I am the man who has experienced affliction from the rod of his wrath.
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5But if only God would speak, if only he would open his lips against you,
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3you asked,‘Who is this who darkens counsel without knowledge?’ But I have declared without understanding things too wonderful for me to know.
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19Who will contend with me? If anyone can, I will be silent and die.
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27I know where you live, and everything you do.
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16But I have not pestered you to bring disaster. I have not desired the time of irreparable devastation. You know that. You are fully aware of every word that I have spoken.
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20Are not my days few? Cease, then, and leave me alone, that I may find a little comfort,
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28I know where you live and everything you do and how you rage against me.
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4Is my complaint against a man? If so, why should I not be impatient?
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23I know that you are bringing me to death, to the meeting place for all the living.
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21And why do you not pardon my transgression, and take away my iniquity? For now I will lie down in the dust, and you will seek me diligently, but I will be gone.”
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12No Price Can Buy Wisdom“But wisdom– where can it be found? Where is the place of understanding?
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7Job’s Abandonment and Affliction“If I cry out,‘Violence!’ I receive no answer; I cry for help, but there is no justice.
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19If it is a matter of strength, most certainly he is the strong one! And if it is a matter of justice, he will say,‘Who will summon me?’
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19“In what direction does light reside, and darkness, where is its place,
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15That is why I came out to meet you, to look for you, and I found you!
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15Even if he slays me, I will hope in him; I will surely defend my ways to his face!
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23Examine me, O God, and probe my thoughts! Test me, and know my concerns!
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3With my knowledge I will speak comprehensively, and to my Creator I will ascribe righteousness.
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15Although I am innocent, I could not answer him; I could only plead with my judge for mercy.
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2“Truly, I know that this is so. But how can a human be just before God?
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13For now I would be lying down and would be quiet, I would be asleep and then at peace
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3Do you fix your eye on such a one? And do you bring me before you for judgment?