Job 31:35 Meaning and Explanation
“Oh that one would hear me! behold, my desire is, that the Almighty would answer me, and that mine adversary had written a book.”
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Read Full Chapter →Job cries out for a hearing, longing for the Almighty to answer him and for his accuser to put the charges in writing.
What Does Job 31:35 Mean?
After his long oath, Job breaks into a passionate plea. He wishes someone would 'hear' his case, that the 'Almighty would answer' him, and that his 'adversary' — the one who accuses him — would write the indictment down so it could be examined openly.
Job is so confident of his innocence that he longs for the very trial his friends would dread. He does not flee the courtroom; he begs for it. This bold appeal to God anticipates the deep biblical hope that the righteous will be heard and vindicated. The believer too may bring an honest cause before God, trusting that He hears and that no true plea goes unanswered.
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What does Job 31:35 mean?
Job cries out for a hearing, longing for the Almighty to answer him and for his accuser to put the charges in writing.