job 34:33

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Job 34:33

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”

— D.L. Moody
Job 34:33
Verse 33 of 37

Scripture focus

[Should it be] according to thy mind? he will recompense it, whether thou refuse, or whether thou choose; and not I: therefore speak what thou knowest.

Job 34:33KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Job 34:33

Theological / Devotional

According to thy mind. The following has been suggested as the meaning of the passage: “Should God be expected to recompense according to your wishes? Will God do what you think is right? This is a question that concerns you, not me; however, you must make your decision and express your views.” The purpose of the verse seems to be an appeal to Job to make a decision. Judging by the previous statements of Elihu, the decision he is urging is that Job confess his sins, acknowledge that God is justified in His judgments, and accept his suffering as discipline. Thus far Job has refused to compromise his consciousness of integrity by such a confession.

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