Job 13:3
3 But I wish to speak ▼▼ The verb is simply the Piel imperfect אֲדַבֵּר (’adabber, “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, ▼▼ The Hebrew title for God here is אֶל־שַׁדַּי (’el shadday, “El Shaddai”).
and I desire to argue ▼
▼ The infinitive absolute functions here as the direct object of the verb “desire” (see GKC 340 #113.b).
my case ▼ with God.
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