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Job 13:20

Job 13:20
Only do not two things unto me: then will I not hide myself from thee.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Only do not two things unto me,.... This is an address not to Zophar as in the place of God, as to me, but to God himself; by this it appears, that though in modesty he does not mention him, yet he it…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Only do not two - things “unto me.” The two things which are specified in the following verse. This is an address to God as Job argues his cause before him, and the request is, that he would remove…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Job 13:13-22

Job here takes fresh hold, fast hold, of his integrity, as one that was resolved not to let it go, nor suffer it to be wrested from him. His firmness in this matter is commendable and his warmth…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Job 13:20-21

Yet the thought recurs before whom he is to appear and against whom he has to maintain his plea, and he begs God to grant two conditions, cf. ch. Job 9:34-35.

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