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    Job 13 (KJV)

    Read Job chapter 13 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.

    Job 13

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    Job 13:15

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    Job 13 Summary

    Job tells his friends they are 'worthless physicians' and 'forgers of lies.' He makes the audacious decision to argue his case directly before God: 'Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him.'

    This verse is the theological climax of Job's speeches. Even if God kills him, Job will maintain both his trust in God and his integrity. This is faith at its most radical—trusting God while disagreeing with His methods, maintaining honesty while refusing to abandon relationship.

    Key Themes

    Worthless physiciansRadical trustMaintaining integrityArguing before GodFaith despite death

    Key Verses in Job 13

    "But ye are forgers of lies, ye are all physicians of no value."

    — Job 13:4

    Job's diagnosis of his friends—they fabricate false explanations and their 'medicine' makes things worse.

    "Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him."

    — Job 13:15

    Perhaps the greatest statement of faith in the entire Bible—trust beyond understanding, honesty beyond pretense.

    Life Application

    'Though he slay me, yet will I trust him.' Can you say that? This is the deepest level of faith—trusting God when you cannot understand Him and maintaining your integrity when accused.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What does 'though he slay me, yet will I trust in him' mean?

    Job declares that even if God takes his life, he will not abandon his faith or lie about his innocence. It's the ultimate expression of unconditional trust combined with personal integrity.

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