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So they sat down with him on the ground seven days and seven nights, and none spoke a word to him, for they saw that his grief was very great.
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The Ministry of Presence
Job's friends initially model a powerful form of comfort: silent presence. For seven days, a customary mourning period, they sat with him without speaking. Commentators explain their silence stemmed from being overwhelmed by the depth of his suffering. This serves as a profound example that sometimes the most helpful act for the grieving is to simply be with them, acknowledging that words can be inadequate.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
So they sat down with him on the ground—see Job 1:20, note; Job 2:8, note; compare Ezra 9:3, I rent my garment and my mantle,…
19th Century
Anglican
So they sat down with him upon the ground seven days. —Compare the conduct of David (2 Samuel 12:16), and see…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
So they sat down with him upon the ground seven days and seven nights Which was the u…
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
When Satan had received the power, he proceeded to execute it. The text continues, “So Satan went forth from the face of the Lord and afflicted…