Then should I yet have comfort; yea, I would harden myself in sorrow: let him not spare; for I have not concealed the words of the Holy One.
Then I would still have comfort; yes, I would strengthen myself in my pain: let God not hold back; because I have not hidden the words of the Holy One.
Job is saying that even in his terrible suffering, he finds comfort knowing he has been faithful to God and hasn't denied God's truth.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Job, set in ancient patriarchal times likely in the land of Uz, Job is a blameless man who faces catastrophic losses including his wealth, family, and health as part of a divine test allowed by God. His friends arrive to comfort him but instead debate with him, suggesting his suffering is due to hidden sins, while Job insists on his integrity. In this verse, Job declares that even in his anguish, he finds solace in his unwavering commitment to God's words, refusing to deny or conceal them.
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