Job 17:3 Meaning and Explanation
“Lay down now, put me in a surety with thee; who is he that will strike hands with me?”
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Read Full Chapter →Job asks God Himself to be his guarantor, since no one else will stand for him.
What Does Job 17:3 Mean?
In ancient dealings a pledge was sealed by striking hands, and a surety guaranteed a person's case. Abandoned by his friends, Job turns to God and pleads with God to be the very One who pledges on his behalf.
Here is a remarkable cry: Job appeals from God to God, asking the Judge to also be his guarantor. It is a longing that points beyond itself to the One who would become surety for sinners, taking our debt as His own. When no one will stand with us, God in His mercy stands for us.
Job 17:3 in the Original Language
arab (עָרַב), 'be surety' -- to give a pledge or guarantee, taking responsibility for another's debt.
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What does Job 17:3 mean?
Job asks God Himself to be his guarantor, since no one else will stand for him.