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A Failure in Compassion
Commentators highlight the shocking harshness of Zophar's reply. Despite Job's profound suffering, his plea for pity, and his powerful declaration of faith in a Redeemer (Job 19), Zophar ignores these things. Scholar John Gill notes that Zophar attacks Job with as much 'heat and passion' as ever, showing a complete lack of compassion.
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Charles Ellicott
On Job 20:1
19th Century
Bishop
Then answered Zophar. —Zophar retorts with yet greater vehemence than before, and assumes a more ornate and elaborate sty…
John Gill
On Job 20:1
17th Century
Pastor
Then answered Zophar the Naamathite
Notwithstanding the sad distressed condition Job was in, an account of which is …
Matthew Henry
On Job 20:1–9
17th Century
Minister
Zophar's discourse is about the certain misery of the wicked. The triumph of the wicked and the joy of the hypocrite are fleeting. The pleasures an…