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They grope in the dark without light. He makes them stagger like a drunken man.
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Imagery of Helplessness
Commentators explain that the images of groping in darkness and staggering like a drunkard are powerful metaphors. They describe a state of utter confusion and helplessness that God can impose upon even the wisest leaders, removing their ability to see clearly or act decisively. This illustrates a complete loss of control and direction when human wisdom is removed.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
They grope in the dark – They are like persons who attempt to feel their way along in the dark; compare the notes at Isaiah 59:10.<…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
They grope in the dark without lightLike blind men, as the men of Sodom, when they were struck with blindness; or "t…
This is a noble discourse of Job concerning the wisdom, power, and sovereignty of God, in ordering all the affairs of humankind according to the co…
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13th Century
Catholic
Job asserted above (verse 2) that what Zophar had said about the excellent greatness of God was evident to all people. Here, he intends to show tha…
