1. Job 23:15–16 (ESV)
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Commentary on Job 23:15–16 (Summary)

Job 23:15–16 (ESV)

15 Therefore I am terrified at his presence; when I consider, I am in dread of him.

Job realizes that humans have no power to influence God’s decisions. Humans cannot even understand God’s decisions. This realization causes Job to be terrified.

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