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I have sewed sackcloth on my skin, And have thrust my horn in the dust.
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Symbols of Deep Humility
Job uses two powerful images to express his profound grief and humility. Commentators explain that wearing sackcloth was a common sign of mourning, but 'sewing' it on implies a permanent state of sorrow. Laying his 'horn in the dust' symbolized the complete loss of his former strength, honor, and dignity, directly countering his friends' accusations of pride.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
I have sewed sackcloth - I have put on the symbols of humiliation and grief; see the notes at (Isaiah 3:24). This was the usual …
19th Century
Anglican
I have sewed sackcloth upon my skin. — Referring, probably, to the state of his skin, which had become hard and rugged as…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
I have sewed sackcloth upon my skin Which he very probably put on when he rent his mantle, or sat in ashes, ([Refere…
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
Eliphaz had spoken harshly against Job in his answer, so Job begins his speech by accusing him of providing unfitting consolation. First, because h…
