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The Trap of Grief
Commentators explain that Job is describing a complete no-win situation. Whether he speaks to God or people, his grief continues. If he remains silent, his pain is also unrelieved. Scholars like Albert Barnes and John Gill emphasize this feeling of being trapped, where neither speaking out nor quiet endurance offers any escape from his suffering.
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Albert Barnes
On Job 16:6
18th Century
Theologian
Though I speak, my grief is not assuaged (Job 16:6) — But for me, it makes no difference now whether I speak or am sile…
Charles Ellicott
On Job 16:6
19th Century
Bishop
Though I speak ... — “I cannot help but reply, though to reply gives me no relief.”
John Gill
On Job 16:6
17th Century
Pastor
Though I speak, my grief is not assuaged
Though he spoke to God in prayer, and entreated for some abatement of his s…
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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…