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Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: Therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

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

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

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…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Behold, happy [is] the man whom God correcteth

Reproves, rebukes, convinces by his word, which is profitable for c…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

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

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