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A Warning to the Accusers
After enduring their accusations, Job turns the tables on his friends. Commentators like Charles Spurgeon note that Job is now warning them to fear judgment. He argues that their slander and false accusations are the real sins that risk bringing God's punishment, which he calls 'the sword.'
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Albert Barnes
On Job 19:29
18th Century
Theologian
Be you afraid of the sword - Of the sword of justice, of the wrath of God. In taking such views, and using such language, you ought to dre…
Charles Ellicott
On Job 19:29
19th Century
Bishop
Be ye afraid ... —Job threatens his friends with that condign punishment of which they regarded him as a conspicuous example.
Charles Spurgeon
On Job 19:29
19th Century
Preacher
Now Job carries the war into the enemy's camp; and he says, "You charge me with all sorts of sin, and yet you cannot deny that the root of the matt…
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John Gill
On Job 19:29
17th Century
Pastor
Be afraid of the sword
Not of the civil magistrate, nor of a foreign enemy, but of the avenging sword of divine just…
Matthew Henry
On Job 19:23–29
17th Century
Minister
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…