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"Therefore do my thoughts give answer to me, Even by reason of my haste that is in me.
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An Emotional Outburst
Commentators agree that Zophar is not speaking from a place of calm wisdom. He admits his reply is driven by 'agitating emotions' and an 'impulse upon his mind.' His thoughts are troubling and distracting him, and he feels an urgent need to vent his feelings in response to Job's words, rather than offering a carefully reflected response.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Therefore — לכן lākên — “certainly, truly.” In view of what has just been said. Or perhaps the word merely means certainly…
19th Century
Anglican
Therefore. That is, because of the eagerness that is in him. His spirit is stirred in him, and impels him to reply.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Therefore do my thoughts cause me to answer Or "to return" F1 and appear upon the stage again, and enter …
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
After Zophar heard Job’s opinion about the hope of a future life, he seems to have acquiesced, contradicting nothing in his third response. Yet the…
