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In famine he will redeem thee from death; And in war from the power of the sword.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

In famine he shall redeem thee – That is, will deliver you from death. On the meaning of the word “redeem,” see the notes at Isaiah…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

He shall redeem thee. —It is rather, He hath redeemed thee, as though the speaker could appeal to Job’s own expe…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

In famine he shall redeem you from death
In a time of extreme want of provisions, God so cares for his own dear peop…

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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