Iyov 13:20

20 Only do not shtayim (two things) unto me; then will I not hide myself from Thee.

Iyov 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.

Iyov 13:20 In-Context

18 Hinei now, I have prepared my mishpat (cause, case); I know that I shall be acquitted.

19 Who is he that can contend against me? For atah (now), if I hold my tongue, I shall expire.

20 Only do not shtayim (two things) unto me; then will I not hide myself from Thee.

21 Withdraw Thine hand far from me, and let not Thy eimah (dread, terror) make me afraid.

22 Then kerah (summon), and I will answer; or let me speak, and answer me.