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אזר נא כגבר חלציך, יען בקש איוב יסר מעלי שבטו, שבעת הוכוח יחדלו ממנו היסורים, א"ל שיאזור חלציו המנוגעים מן השחין, ויעמוד כגבר גבור כי סר השחין והחולשה ממנו, ועתה אשאלך ותודיעני: During the debate, Job had asked for a hearing with God; this is now being granted to him. However, he had also asked that if it were granted, then first 'let Him remove His rod from my back, and let His awe not terrify me' (Job 9:34) so that they might confront one another on terms as equal as possible. This second request is now also granted and so before God proceeds any further with His questioning, He first restores Job to full health.