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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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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Job 22:1

19th Century

Bishop

Then answered Eliphaz. —Eliphaz proceeds to reply in a far more exaggerated and offensive tone than he has adopted until now, accu…

John Gill

John Gill

On Job 22:1

17th Century

Pastor

Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said .
] As Eliphaz was the first that entered the discussion with Job, being…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Job 22:1–4

17th Century

Minister

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…