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The members of his body shall be devoured, The firstborn of death shall devour his members.
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A Poetic Collapse
Commentators explain that the phrase 'members of his body' or 'bars of his skin' refers to the very framework of a person—their limbs and bones. Bildad is not describing a simple skin disease but a complete and catastrophic physical collapse, where the body's essential structure is consumed.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
It shall devour the strength of his skin - Margin, bars. The margin is a correct translation of the Hebrew. The word used (בדי …
19th Century
Anglican
The strength of his skin. — This verse should probably be rendered, It shall devour the members of his body, even the…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
It shall devour the strength of his skin Or "the bars of his skin" F24 , the strength and support of his …
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Bildad describes the destruction wicked people are reserved for in the next world, and which, to some extent, often overtakes them in this world. T…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, Bildad had described the punishments of sinners found in external adversities, but here he begins to address the punishments affecting …
