Questions and Answers
What does Job say has understood all this (Job 13:1)?
To whom does Job say he wants to speak (Job 13:2)?
Why does Job want to speak to God (Job 13:2)?
What does Job accuse his friends of (Job 13:3)?
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What does Job call his friends (Job 13:3)?
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What advice does Job give to his friends in order for them to have wisdom (Job 13:5)?
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What do Job's lips offer to his friends (Job 13:6)?
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What does Job ask his friends to hear (Job 13:6)?
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In claiming to speak for God, what does Job accuse them of (Job 13:7)?
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In claiming to speak for God, what does Job accuse them of (Job 13:7)?
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Job accuses his friends about doing what in regard to God (Job 13:8)?
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What does Job ask his friends (Job 13:8)?
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For what does Job say God would call his friends to account (Job 13:10)?
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What does Job say would terrify his friends (Job 13:11)?
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How does Job portray the maxims of his friends (Job 13:12)?
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How does Job portray the defenses of his friends (Job 13:12)?
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What does Job say he will do even though God slay him (Job 13:15)?
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What does Job say he will do to God's face (Job 13:15)?
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What does Job hope his defending himself will turn out for (Job 13:16)?
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What does Job say no godless person would do (Job 13:16)?
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Who does Job say would not dare to come before God (Job 13:16)?
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What does Job say his words should do to his friends (Job 13:17)?
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Study Notes
Job's Understanding and Accusations
- Job asserts that his ears have comprehended the situation he faces.
- He expresses a desire to speak directly with the Almighty to present his case.
- Job accuses his friends of smearing him with lies, labeling them as worthless physicians.
Advice to Friends
- Job advises his friends that silence would be a path to wisdom during this serious discussion.
- He conveys that his lips offer only his pleas, emphasizing the gravity of his arguments.
Critique of Friends' Claims
- Job criticizes his friends for inaccurately claiming to speak on God's behalf and warns them about their wickedness in doing so.
- He contends that they show partiality in their judgments regarding God.
Accountability to God
- Job highlights the moral accountability his friends would face should they secretly show favoritism.
- The splendor of God is depicted as something that terrifies his friends, indicating the seriousness of their words.
Perception of Friends' Wisdom
- Job characterizes their maxims as proverbs of ashes, suggesting they lack substance and relevance.
- He compares their defenses to clay, implying a frail and easily broken foundation.
Job's Resilience and Hope
- Despite his suffering, Job declares his hope in God remains unwavering, even if he were to be slain.
- He intends to defend his integrity before God, believing this will ultimately lead to his deliverance.
Accessing God's Presence
- Job asserts that no godless person would dare to come before God, stressing the importance of righteousness.
- He believes his words should resonate in the ears of his friends, exposing their misunderstandings and folly.
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Test your knowledge with these flashcards on Job Chapter 13. Explore what Job says about understanding and his desire to communicate with the Almighty. This quiz covers key questions and definitions to deepen your comprehension of this biblical text.
