John Gill's Exposition on Job 13:20

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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Only do not two [things] unto me, etc.] 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 is he has the chief, if not the sole regard unto in (<181319>Job 13:19); for his desire was to speak to the Almighty, and reason with God, and have nothing more to do with his friends, (<181303>Job 13:3-5); but before any pleadings begin on either side, he is desirous of settling and fixing the terms and conditions of the dispute; he requests that two things might be granted him, which are mentioned in (<181321>Job 13:21): then will I not hide myself from thee; through fear or shame, but boldly appear before God, and come up even to his seat, and plead with him face to face.

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