KJV ORIGINAL
Will he plead against me with his great power? No; but he would put strength in me.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Would God use His overwhelming power to argue against me? No; instead He would give me strength.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is expressing that God wouldn't use His mighty power to overpower him in an argument, but would actually strengthen him instead.
📚 Historical Context
Job spoke these words during his intense suffering, when he had lost his family, wealth, and health. He was wrestling with questions about God's justice and longing for a chance to present his case before God. Job believed that if he could just meet with God face-to-face, God would be fair and supportive rather than intimidating.
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