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"Are you the first man who was born? Or were you brought forth before the hills?
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A Sarcastic Rebuke
Commentators explain that Eliphaz is not asking a literal question but using sarcasm to attack Job's perceived arrogance. By asking if Job is the 'first man' or older than the 'hills,' Eliphaz is rhetorically asking, 'Who do you think you are to have such wisdom?' This highlights the harsh and accusatory nature of his counsel.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Are you the first man that was born? - Have you lived ever since the creation, and treasured up all the wisdom of past times, that you do no…
19th Century
Anglican
Art thou the first man that was born? — This is a retort upon Job 12:2, Job 12:7, Job 12:9, where J…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
[Are] you the first man [that] was born ? &c.] The first Adam, who was created in wisdom and knowledge, and had a large s…
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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…