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Are the consolations of God too small for you, Even the word that is gentle toward you?
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Commentators explain that when Eliphaz asks if "the consolations of God" are too small for Job, he is likely referring to his own advice. Scholars note the irony: the friends considered their harsh words to be divine wisdom, while Job rightly found them unhelpful. This serves as a caution against arrogantly presenting our own opinions as God's direct counsel to those who are suffering.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Are the consolations of God small with you? This question likely refers to the considerations suggested by Eliphaz and his friends, which El…
19th Century
Anglican
Are the consolations of God small with you? —This is one of the obscure phrases of Job upon which it is very difficult to…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
[Are] the consolations of God small with you ? Meaning either those which Eliphaz and his friends has administered, …
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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…
