Job 13:20 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

“Only do not two {things} unto me: then will I not hide myself from thee.”

Job 13:20

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Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:

Behold now, I have ordered {my} cause; I know that I shall be justified.

Who {is} he {that} will plead with me? for now, if I hold my tongue, I shall give up the ghost.

Only do not two {things} unto me: then will I not hide myself from thee.

Withdraw thine hand far from me: and let not thy dread make me afraid.

Then call thou, and I will answer: or let me speak, and answer thou me.

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Job 13:1

"Lo, mine eye hath seen all {this}, mine ear hath heard and understood it."

Job 13:2

"What ye know, {the same} do I know also: I {am} not inferior unto you."

Job 13:3

"Surely I would speak to the Almighty, and I desire to reason with God."

Job 13:4

"But ye {are} forgers of lies, ye {are} all physicians of no value."

Job 13:5

"O that ye would altogether hold your peace! and it should be your wisdom."

Job 13:6

"Hear now my reasoning, and hearken to the pleadings of my lips."

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