Job 13:3 | NET2full | STEP | But I wish to speak to the Almighty , and I desire to argue my case with God .

‏ Job 13:3

3 But I wish to speak ^{▼▼tn The verb is simply the Piel imperfect אֲדַבֵּר (ʾadabber, “I speak”). It should be classified as a desiderative imperfect, saying, “I desire to speak.” This is reinforced with the verb “to wish, desire” in the second half of the verse.} to the Almighty, ^{▼▼tn The Hebrew title for God here is אֶל־שַׁדַּי (ʾel shadday, “El Shaddai”).}
and I desire to argue ^{▼▼tn The infinitive absolute functions here as the direct object of the verb “desire” (see GKC 340 §113.b).} my case ^{▼▼tn The infinitive הוֹכֵחַ (hokheakh) is from the verb יָכַח (yakhakh), which means “to argue, plead, debate.” It has the legal sense here of arguing a case (cf. 5:17).} with God.