Job 13:20

20 "Only two things do not do to me, Then I will not hide from Your face:

Job 13:20 Meaning and Commentary

Job 13:20

Only do not two [things] unto me
This is an address not to Zophar as in the place of God, as to me, but to God himself; by this it appears, that though in modesty he does not mention him, yet he it is he has the chief, if not the sole regard unto in ( Job 13:19 ) ; for his desire was to speak to the Almighty, and reason with God, and have nothing more to do with his friends, ( Job 13:3-5 ) ; but before any pleadings begin on either side, he is desirous of settling and fixing the terms and conditions of the dispute; he requests that two things might be granted him, which are mentioned in ( Job 13:21 ) :

then will I not hide myself from thee;
through fear or shame, but boldly appear before God, and come up even to his seat, and plead with him face to face.

Job 13:20 In-Context

18 "Behold now, I have prepared my case; I know that I will be vindicated.

19 "Who will contend with me? For then I would be silent and die.

20 "Only two things do not do to me, Then I will not hide from Your face:

21 Remove Your hand from me, And let not the dread of You terrify me.

22 "Then call, and I will answer; Or let me speak, then reply to me.