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Now it happened on the day when the sons of God came to present themselves before Yahweh, that Satan also came among them.
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God's Sovereign Court
Commentators explain this scene as a "heavenly courtroom" where spiritual beings report to God. It is described in human terms, much like a king's court, to teach a profound truth: God is the ultimate sovereign ruler over all creation, and even celestial beings, including Satan, are accountable to Him and operate only by His permission.
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Job
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Now there was a day - Dr. Good translates this as, “And the day came.” Tindal translates it: “Now upon a time.” The Chaldee paraphrasist has…
19th Century
Anglican
Sons of God. Compare Job 38:7, Genesis 6:2; Genesis 6:4; and for the sense, compare [Reference 1 Kings 22:19…
Baptist
Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them.
Angels and all…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord T…
Job's afflictions began from the malice of Satan, by the Lord's permission, for wise and holy purposes. There is an evil spirit, the enemy of God a…
13th Century
Catholic
After Job’s prosperity is listed, his adversity is presented. The cause of his adversity is introduced first. Lest anyone think that the trials of …
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