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"Have pity on me, have pity on me, you my friends; For the hand of God has touched me.
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A Desperate Plea for Pity
Commentators emphasize that Job's repeated cry, "Have pity upon me," is a raw and desperate appeal for human sympathy. Scholars like Spurgeon note the profound pathos of this strong, righteous man being reduced to begging for compassion, even drawing a parallel to Jesus in Gethsemane. It highlights the deep human need for comfort from others during intense suffering.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Have pity on me - A tender, pathetic cry for sympathy. "God has afflicted me, and stripped me of all my comforts, and I am left a poor, dist…
19th Century
Anglican
Have pity upon me. —Now comes once more an exceedingly great and bitter cry ().
Baptist
How pitiful it is that he has so to beg for sympathy! This strong man—this most patient man—this perfect and upright man before God has to ask for …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Have pity upon me, have pity upon me Instead of calumny and censure, his case called for compassion; and the phrase …
How sorrowful are Job's complaints! What is the fire of hell but the wrath of God? Seared consciences will feel it in the afterlife, but do not fea…
13th Century
Catholic
In the previous discourse, it seems Bildad intended two things. First, he intended to refute Job for his stupidity, pride, and anger ([Reference Jo…
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