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Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered,
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A Harsh Turning Point
Commentators unanimously note that this verse marks a harsh turning point in the dialogue. Eliphaz, beginning his third and final speech, is described as becoming "far more exaggerated and offensive." He abandons reasoned debate for direct, personal attacks.
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19th Century
Anglican
Then answered Eliphaz. —Eliphaz proceeds to reply in a far more exaggerated and offensive tone than he has adopted until now, accu…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said . ] As Eliphaz was the first that entered the discussion with Job, being…
Presbyterian
Eliphaz considers that, because Job complained so much of his afflictions, he thought God was unjust in afflicting him; but Job was far from thinki…
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13th Century
Catholic
When the blessed Job had finished speaking, Eliphaz did not understand his words according to their intended meaning. Indeed, when Job first spoke …
