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Job 13:8 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Job 13:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 13 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Will ye accept his person? will ye contend for God?”
Job 13:8 (KJV)
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Commentary on Job 13:8
'Will ye accept his person? will ye contend for God?' Job questions whether the friends are showing partiality (נָשָׂא פָנִים, nasa panim—lift up face, show favoritism) toward God or 'contending' (תְּרִיבוּן, teribun—striving, arguing) for Him. The irony: they think they're defending God by accusing Job, but they're actually bearing false witness. Deuteronomy 1:17 and Leviticus 19:15 prohibit partiality in judgment. Even defending God doesn't justify falsehood or injustice. God doesn't need our lies to protect His reputation. Romans 3:7-8 addresses this—we shouldn't do evil that good may come....
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Cross-References for Job 13:8
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“Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment:”
“These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.”
“nor regards the rich more than the poor; for they all are the work of his hands.”
“neither will I give flattering titles to any man.”