“And that he would shew thee the secrets of wisdom, that they are double to that which is! Know therefore that God exacteth of thee less than thine iniquity deserveth.”
Zophar asserts that God would tell Job that God exacts of him less than his guilt deserves, suggesting that Job deserves far more punishment than he is currently receiving. The assertion becomes the crux of Zophar's position: Job's suffering is actually lenient compared to what divine justice would demand. Rather than being a victim of injustice, Job is the recipient of undeserved mercy.
Church Fathers on Job 11:6
And that He would shew thee the secrets of wisdom, and that her law is manifold. The public works of Supreme Wisdom are when Almighty God rules those whom He creates, brings to an end the good things which He begins, and aids by His inspiration those whom He illumines with the light of His visitation. For it is plain to the eyes of all men, that those whom He created of His free bounty, He provides for with lovingkindness. And when He vouchsafes spiritual gifts, He Himself…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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