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But as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives. In the end, he will stand upon the earth.
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The Kinsman-Redeemer
Commentators explain that the Hebrew word for 'Redeemer' is 'Goel,' which refers to a near kinsman with the duty to avenge, ransom, and vindicate a wronged family member. Job's profound declaration is that God Himself will take on this intimate, personal role for him, acting as his ultimate Vindicator and champion against all accusations.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For I know that my Redeemer liveth—There are few passages in the Bible that have excited more attention than this, or about which t…
19th Century
Anglican
For I know that my redeemer liveth. — We must carefully note all the passages that lead up to this one. First, w…
Baptist
For I know, What a splendid burst of confidence this is, right out of the depth of his sorrow, like some wondrous star that suddenly blaze…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For I know The particle (w) , which is sometimes rendered by the copulative "and", by an…
The Spirit of God, at this time, seems to have powerfully worked on the mind of Job. Here he witnessed a good confession, declared the soundness of…
13th Century
Catholic
Job had said above that his hope had been taken away, "like an uprooted tree" (Job 19:10). He certainly said this in reference to the h…
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