KJV ORIGINAL
Surely I would speak to the Almighty, and I desire to reason with God.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I want to speak directly to God Almighty, and I long to present my case before Him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is expressing his deep desire to have a direct conversation with God about his suffering and to present his side of the story.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Job's response to his three friends who have been trying to explain his suffering by suggesting he must have sinned. Job is frustrated with their shallow explanations and wants to bypass them entirely to speak directly with God about his situation. In ancient Middle Eastern culture, it was considered bold and potentially dangerous to demand an audience with a ruler or deity.
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