Job 9:19 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

If I speak of strength, lo, he is strong: and if of judgment, who shall set me a time to plead? If I speak of strength, lo, he is strong - Human wisdom, power, and influence avail nothing before him.

Who shall set me a time - מי יועידני mi yoideni, "Who would be a witness for me?" or, Who would dare to appear in my behalf? Almost all the terms in this part of the speech of Job, Job 9:11-24, are forensic or juridical, and are taken from legal processes and pleadings in their gates or courts of justice.

Job 9:19

19 If I speak of strength, lo, he is strong: and if of judgment, who shall set me a time to plead?