Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Surely I would speak to the Almighty, and I desire to reason with God.

General references

Bible References

Surely

Job 13:22

“Then [Lord,] call, and I will answer;
Or let me speak, and then reply to me.
Job 9:34

“Let Him take His rod away from me,
And let not the dread and fear of Him terrify me.
Job 11:5

“But oh, that God would speak,
And open His lips [to speak] against you,
Job 23:3

“Oh, that I knew where I might find Him,
That I might [even] come to His seat!
Job 31:35

“Oh, that I had one to listen to me!
Look, here is my signature (mark);
Let the Almighty answer me!
Let my adversary write out His indictment [and put His vague accusations in tangible form].

I desire

Job 9:3

“If one should want to contend or dispute with Him,
He could not answer Him once in a thousand times.
Isaiah 1:18

“Come now, and let us reason together,”
Says the Lord.
Though your sins are like scarlet,
They shall be as white as snow;
Though they are red like crimson,
They shall be like wool.
Isaiah 41:21

“Present your case [for idols made by men’s hands],” says the Lord.
“Produce your evidence [of divinity],”
Says the king of Jacob.
Jeremiah 12:1
You, O Lord are [uncompromisingly] righteous and consistently just when I plead my case with You;
Yet let me discuss issues of justice with You:
Why has the way of the wicked prospered?
Why are those who deal in treachery (deceit) at ease and thriving?

General references

Job 34:16

“If you now have understanding, hear this;
Listen to the sound of my words.