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His memory shall perish from the earth. He shall have no name in the street.
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The Dread of Being Forgotten
Commentators explain that one of the most severe consequences for the wicked is the complete erasure of their positive memory. Bildad argues their name will not be spoken of honorably in public, and society will feel no loss at their passing. Scholars like Albert Barnes note that this loss of an honored legacy, a universal human desire, is a profound and dreaded punishment.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
His remembrance shall perish - His name—all recollection of him. Calamity will follow him even after death; and that which every man desires…
19th Century
Anglican
His remembrance shall perish. — This is the doom which above all others is dreaded by the modern roamers of the desert. (…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
His remembrance shall perish from the earth Not only are the wicked forgotten of God in heaven, and are as the slain…
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13th Century
Catholic
Previously, Bildad had described the punishments of sinners found in external adversities, but here he begins to address the punishments affecting …
