Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 17:3

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3. Lay down now —namely, a pledge or security; that is, be my surety; do Thou attest my innocence, since my friends only mock me ( :- ). Both litigating parties had to lay down a sum as security before the trial. put me in a surety —Provide a surety for me (in the trial) with Thee. A presage of the "surety" ( Hebrews 7:22 ), or "one Mediator between God and man" (see on Hebrews 7:22- : ). strike hands —"who else (save God Himself) could strike hands with me?" that is, be my security ( Psalms 119:122 ). The Hebrew strikes the hand of him for whom he goes security ( Proverbs 6:1 ). return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-4" class="com-number"

Pericope (part_of)

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절 (explains)

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