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Job continues to speak to his three friends.
my Redeemer
a person who will rescue Job by proving Job's innocence, restoring his honor, and giving him justice
at last
This refers to the time when the argument about Job's guilt is finally resolved.
he will stand
This refers to the Redeemer standing as a witness or advocate for Job. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom)
on the earth
"on the dust" or "on the ground"
after my skin...is destroyed
AT: "after my skin...is gone." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)
in my flesh
"in my body" or "with my body alive"
on my side
"as my advocate" or "helping me"
not as a stranger
The Redeemer will act like a friend and will no longer act like a stranger.
My kidneys fail within me
People thought of the kidneys as the source of emotions. As Job looks forward to the day when his redeemer will rescue him, he is overwhelmed by emotion. AT: "I am overwhelmed with emotion as I look forward to that time." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom and rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)