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Job 33:13

The Pulpit Commentary on Job 33:13

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

Why dost thou strive against him? Why dost thou insist on taking the attitude of one who contends with God, who would fain enter into a controversy with him, and force him to plead in his own defence?

It is not alone his omnipotence that makes such conduct folly, but his remoteness, his inaccessibility. He cannot be forced to make answer; it is not his wont to do so; he giveth not account of any of his matters.

It is presumptuous to suppose that God will condescend to reveal himself from heaven and make answer to thy overbold challenges.

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