If the men of my tabernacle said not, Oh that we had of his flesh! we cannot be satisfied.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

If the men of my tabernacle - The men of my tent, or those who live with me. The reference is undoubtedly to those who were in his employmen…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Oh that we had of his flesh! — We should never be satisfied with it. (Compare the similar expression,[Re…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

If the men of my tabernacle
Either his friends, that came to visit him, and take a meal with him, and would sometime…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Job protests:

  1. That he never set his heart upon the wealth of this world. How few prosperous believers can appeal to the Lord, that …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

After Job defended himself against charges of injustice (Job 31:5) and lack of mercy (Job 31:16), he now declares himself i…