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The Shock of Suffering
Commentators emphasize that Job's suffering was so extreme it made him physically unrecognizable to his closest friends. His appearance was drastically altered by his boils and shaved head. This visceral detail underscores the sheer depth and severity of his affliction, which prompted an immediate and powerful emotional response.
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Job
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Albert Barnes
On Job 2:12
18th Century
Theologian
And when they lifted up their eyes afar off — “When they saw him at the distance at which they could formerly recognize him without…
Charles Ellicott
On Job 2:12
19th Century
Bishop
And knew him not. —Compare the converse statement descriptive of the love of him who could recognize his lost son under a…
John Gill
On Job 2:12
17th Century
Pastor
And when they lifted up their eyes afar off
Either when at some distance from Job's house, and he being without in t…
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Matthew Henry
On Job 2:11–13
17th Century
Minister
The friends of Job seem noted for their rank, as well as for wisdom and piety. Much of the comfort of this life lies in friendship with the prudent…