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Your own mouth condemns you, and not I; Yes, your own lips testify against you.
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Convicted by Your Own Words
Commentators explain that Eliphaz is making a powerful accusation: Job's own words are the primary evidence against him. John Gill notes that Eliphaz is essentially saying, 'Out of your own mouth you are convicted.' Eliphaz feels he doesn't need to condemn Job, because Job's speeches have already done the work, testifying against his own piety.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Thine own mouth condemneth thee - That is, the sentiments which you have uttered show that you cannot be a pious man.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Thine own mouth condemneth thee, and not I Or shows thee to be a wicked person, guilty of things charged upon thee; …
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…
