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"Though I speak, my grief is not subsided. Though I forbear, what am I eased?
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
Though I speak ... — “I cannot help but reply, though to reply gives me no relief.”
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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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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…
