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That you turn your spirit against God, And let such words go out of your mouth?
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A Charge Against the Heart
Commentators agree that Eliphaz is making a severe accusation. He claims Job is not just complaining but has actively turned his very "spirit" against God. John Gill notes this implies hostility, while Albert Barnes points to pride as the perceived root cause. This charge escalates the conflict from Job's suffering to the state of his heart.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
That you turn your spirit - That your mind is turned against God instead of acquiescing in his dealings. The views of Job he traces to pride…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
That you turn your spirit against God Not against men, his friends only, but against God himself, being filled with …
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…
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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…
