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From Ease to Agony
Commentators emphasize the dramatic shift from Job's former state of 'ease'—a life of comfort, wealth, and peace—to a sudden, violent catastrophe. The imagery of being 'broken asunder,' 'taken by the neck,' and 'dashed to pieces' illustrates that suffering can feel like a direct, personal, and overwhelming assault from God.
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Albert Barnes
On Job 16:12
18th Century
Theologian
I was at ease - I was in a state of happiness and security. The word used here (שׁלו shâlêv) means sometimes to b…
Charles Ellicott
On Job 16:12
19th Century
Bishop
I was at ease.—A highly poetical passage, in which Job becomes, as it were, a St. Sebastian for the arrows of God. It is …
John Gill
On Job 16:12
17th Century
Pastor
I was at ease, but he has broken me asunder
He was in easy and affluent circumstances, abounding with the good thing…
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Matthew Henry
On Job 16:6–16
17th Century
Minister
Here is a sorrowful representation of Job's grievances. What reason we have to bless God that we are not making such complaints! Even good men, whe…