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Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered,
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The Second Round Begins
Commentators note that this verse marks a structural shift in the book of Job. Eliphaz, who was the first of the friends to speak, now begins the second cycle of speeches. This signals an escalation in the debate after Job's responses to each of his friends.
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then answered Eliphaz the Temanite Or, who was of Teman, as the Targum, the first of Job's friends and comforters, t…
Presbyterian
Eliphaz begins a second attack on Job, instead of being softened by his complaints. He unjustly charges Job with casting off the fear of God, all r…
13th Century
Catholic
After hearing Job’s response, Eliphaz does not address the depth of his reasoning. Instead, he tries to slanderously misrepresent certain words Job…
