Guiding Questions: Job 23

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This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

What immediately distinguishes Job’s reply in Job 23 from his speeches in previous chapters? (Read the entire chapter as a unit)
Does Job respond directly to Eliphaz’s accusations and advice?
What is Job’s primary desire and what does he expect of God (Job 23:3-7)?
How does Job express his frustration in his search for God (Job 23:8-9)? Compare Psalms 139:8-9.
How does Job proclaim his innocence (Job 23:10-12)?
How does he respond to himself concerning the ways of God (Job 23:13-16)?
Explain “But He has many more such at His disposal” (Job 23:14).
What is the meaning of Job’s references to “darkness” and “thick gloom” (Job 23:17)?

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Exploring Judaism is the digital home for Conservative/Masorti Judaism, embracing the beauty and complexity of Judaism, and our personal search for meaning, learning, and connecting. Our goal is to create content based on three core framing: Meaning-Making (Why?), Practical Living (How?), and Explainers (What?).

Post categories: Job, Ketuvim (Writings), Tanakh, Tanakh Yomi

Post tags: Job 23, Perek Yomi (USCJ)

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