Job Chapter 23 verse 6 Holy Bible
Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? Nay; but he would give heed unto me.
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Would he make use of his great power to overcome me? No, but he would give attention to me.
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Would he plead against me with [his] great power? Nay; but he would give heed unto me.
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Will he plead against me with his great power? No; but he would put strength in me.
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Would he plead against me with his great power? No; but he would put strength in me.
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Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? No, but he would listen to me.
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In the abundance of power doth He strive with me? No! surely He putteth `it' in me.
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Pulpit Commentary
Pulpit CommentaryVerse 6. - Will he plead against me with his great power? rather, Would he contend against me in the greatness of his power? (see the Revised Version). Flint is, "Would he crush me by mere strength and force? Would he use against me that overwhelming might which he possesses? No, Job answers, certainly not; but he would put strength in me; or, rather, but he would give heed to me he would pay attention to my cause (comp. Job 4:20, ad fin., where the same verb is used).
Ellicott's Commentary
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(6) Plead against me.--Rather, Would he plead with me, or contend with me in the greatness of his power? Nay; but he would have regard unto me; he would consider my case. Eliphaz had bidden Job to acquaint himself with God, and return unto Him (Job 22:23); Job says there is nothing he longs for more than to come into His presence.