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Job 23:13

Job 23:13
But he is in one mind, and who can turn him? and what his soul desireth, even that he doeth.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For he performeth the thing that is appointed for me,.... The same word is used as at the end of Job 23:12; where it is rendered, "my necessary food"; or appointed food a certain portion of it; food…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

But he is in one mind - He is unchangeable. He has formed his plans, and no one can divert him from them. Of the truth of this sentiment there can be no dispute. The only difficulty in the case is to…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Job 23:13-17

Some make Job to complain here that God dealt unjustly and unfairly with him in proceeding to punish him without the least relenting or relaxation, though he had such incontestable evidences to…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Job 23:13-17

Job's innocency though known to God is disregarded by Him. He is unchangeable in His resolution, and He has resolved to destroy him.