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Now therefore, take unto you seven bullocks and seven rams, and go to my servant Job, and offer up for yourselves a burnt-offering; and my servant Job shall pray for you; for him will I accept, that I deal not with you after your folly; for ye have not spoken of me the thing that is right, as my servant Job hath.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Therefore take to you - Or, FOR yourselves.

Seven bullocks and seven rams - The number “seven” was a common number in offering…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Therefore take unto you now seven bullocks and seven rams.—It is remarkable that the sacrifices prescribed for Job’s frie…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Therefore take unto you now seven bullocks, and seven rams ,
&c.] Creatures used in sacrifice before the giving of t…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

After the Lord had convinced and humbled Job, and brought him to repentance, He acknowledged him, comforted him, and bestowed honor upon him. The d…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

After God had rebuked both Elihu and Job in His discourse (Job 38:2–3), He then rebuked Job’s friends, especially Eliphaz. It is clear …

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