Job 23:3 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Oh that I knew where I might find him! that I might come even to his seat!

The same wish as in Job 13:3 (contrast Hebrews 10:19-22, "Having ... boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way, which He hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, His flesh; and having an High Priest over the house of God; let us draw near with a true heart, in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water").

Seat. The idea in the Hebrew is a well-prepared throne х tªkuwnaatow (H8499), from kuwn (H3559), to fit] (Psalms 9:7).

Job 23:3

3 Oh that I knew where I might find him! that I might come even to his seat!