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Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth — This verse begins a new argument, designed to show that afflictions are followed by …

This is probably the original of Proverbs 3:12, which is itself quoted by the writer of the Epistle to the Hebrews (Job 12:5), while th…

Behold, happy [is] the man whom God correcteth
Reproves, rebukes, convinces by his word, which is profitable for c…

Eliphaz gives Job a word of caution and exhortation: Despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty. Call it a chastening, which comes fr…

Eliphaz had already accused blessed Job of both impatience and presumption because he declared himself innocent. Now, he tries to address the despa…
Albert Barnes
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