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Yes, you do away with fear, And hinder devotion before God.
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A Dangerous Doctrine
Commentators explain that Eliphaz's accusation is primarily theological. He argues that Job's statements—especially that God treats the righteous and wicked alike—logically destroy the very foundation for religion. If God's justice isn't evident, Eliphaz claims, then the motivation to fear (revere) Him or pray to Him disappears.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Yea, thou castest off fear—the margin says, “Make void.” Fear here means the fear or reverence of God. The idea is that Job had not…
19th Century
Anglican
Yea, thou castest off fear. —The tendency also of Job has been to encourage a kind of fatalism (e.g.,[Reference …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Yea, thou castest off fear Not of man; a slavish fear of man is to be cast off, because that brings a snare, deters …
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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…
