Job 9:34-35 | MHM | STEP | v. 34–35 : Job concludes, “Let Him take His rod away from me, and do not let dread of Him terrify me; then I would speak and not fear Him. But as it is with me, I cannot.” (Job 9:34-35 ). Job feels unable to talk honestly with God because he is so afraid of God’s power and judgment. He wishes God would take away his suffering so he could speak freely.

‏ Job 9:34-35

v. 34–35: Job concludes, “Let Him take His rod away from me, and do not let dread of Him terrify me; then I would speak and not fear Him. But as it is with me, I cannot.” (Job 9:34-35 ^a). Job feels unable to talk honestly with God because he is so afraid of God’s power and judgment. He wishes God would take away his suffering so he could speak freely.