Job 23:5
I would discover how he would answer me and learn what he has to say to me.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would say unto me.
In Context
4There I would lay out my case before him and present all my arguments in full.
6Would he fight against me using his mighty power? No, he would pay attention to what I have to say.
Cross References
Job 10:2I will tell God, “Don't just condemn me—tell me what you have against me.
Job 42:2“I know you can do anything. No one can prevent you doing what you want.
Matthew Henry on Job 23:2-8
The Reply of Job to Eliphaz; Job Appeals from Man to God. ( b. c. 1520.) 1 Then Job answered and said, 2 Even to day is my complaint bitter: my stroke is heavier than my groaning. 3 Oh that I knew where I might find him! that I might come even to his seat! 4 I would order my cause before him, and fill my mouth with arguments. 5 I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would say unto me. 6 Will he plead against me with his great power? No; but he would put strength in me. 7 There the… Read the whole commentary →