What is the meaning of Job 23:5? I would learn how He would answer • Job longs for a personal audience with God, confident that the Lord is real, present, and willing to speak (Jeremiah 33:3; Hebrews 4:16). • His words reveal faith that God always has an answer—even when circumstances scream otherwise (Psalm 27:13-14). • Job expects God’s reply to be perfectly just, because “all His ways are justice” (Deuteronomy 32:4). • This hunger to “learn” underscores teachability. Job is not demanding explanations merely to argue; he wants truth that reshapes him (Psalm 25:4-5). • In suffering, the impulse is often to voice complaints; Job instead wants divine instruction. That posture mirrors David’s cry, “Teach me Your way, O LORD” (Psalm 86:11). and consider what He would say • “Consider” implies careful meditation, not a quick listen-and-go. Job intends to weigh God’s words the way the psalmist “ponders all Your works” (Psalm 77:12). • He trusts that whatever God says will stand up to scrutiny, so he is ready to examine it thoughtfully (Acts 17:11). • The phrase hints at submission. To “consider” divine speech is to prepare to obey it (James 1:22-25). • Job’s stance contrasts with those who hear but harden their hearts (Hebrews 3:7-8). He is poised to adjust his thinking and living to whatever God reveals. • By anticipating God’s voice, Job affirms that ultimate wisdom and vindication come from the Lord alone (Proverbs 2:6; Isaiah 55:8-9). summary Job 23:5 captures a sufferer’s faith-filled resolve: if granted an audience with God, he will listen like a learner and meditate like a disciple. He believes God has an answer, that the answer is righteous, and that it deserves thoughtful, obedient reflection. |
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