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A Call to Repent and Pray
Commentators explain that Zophar's advice to Job is twofold. First, to "set thy heart aright," which means to repent and sincerely turn back to God. Second, to "stretch out thy hands toward him," which was a common physical posture for earnest prayer and supplication in the ancient world. This is the fundamental first step Zophar proposes for Job's restoration.
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Job
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18th Century
Theologian
If thou prepare thine heart - Zophar now proceeds to state that if Job still would return to God, he might hope for acceptance. Tho…
19th Century
Preacher
It is a great mercy when God enables people to pursue their daily callings, and to take their nightly rest in safety; and it is a still greater mer…
17th Century
Pastor
If you prepare your heart, and stretch out your hands
towards him .
In this and the fo…
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17th Century
Minister
Zophar exhorts Job to repentance and gives him encouragement, yet mixed with hard thoughts of him. He thought that worldly prosperity was always th…