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A Plea for a Moment's Peace
Commentators explain that Job's plea is a deeply human one. Recognizing his life is short, he asks God for a brief pause in his suffering. He isn't asking for a full restoration, but simply for a moment of comfort and renewed strength before he dies. This reflects a sentiment also found in Psalm 39:13, showing the legitimacy of asking God for respite.
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Albert Barnes
On Job 10:20
18th Century
Theologian
Are not my days few? - My life is short, and hastens to a close.
Then let not my afflictions be continued to the last moment of life,…
Charles Ellicott
On Job 10:20
19th Century
Bishop
Cease then, and let me alone. —According to another reading, “Let him cease, and let me alone.” In reading this …
John Gill
On Job 10:20
17th Century
Pastor
[Are] not my days few ?
&c.] They are so, the days of every man are but few; see (Job 14:1) ([Reference …
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Matthew Henry
On Job 10:14–22
17th Century
Minister
Job did not deny that as a sinner he deserved his sufferings; but he thought that justice was executed upon him with peculiar rigor. His gloom, unb…