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Symbols of Calamity
Commentators explain that Eliphaz uses powerful biblical metaphors to describe Job's suffering. 'Darkness' signifies a calamity so total that one cannot see, representing confusion and despair. 'Abundance of waters' symbolizes afflictions that are numerous, forceful, and completely overwhelming, like a drowning flood.
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Albert Barnes
On Job 22:11
18th Century
Theologian
Or darkness: Darkness and night in the Scriptures are emblems of calamity.
That you cannot see: Deep and fearful darkness; tot…
Charles Ellicott
On Job 22:10–11
19th Century
Bishop
Snares ... about you. —That is, Fear troubles you, or darkness, etc.
“If darkness and an abundance of waters cover…
John Gill
On Job 22:11
17th Century
Pastor
Or darkness, [that] you canst not see
Or darkness is round about you, you are enveloped in it; meaning either judici…
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Matthew Henry
On Job 22:5–14
17th Century
Minister
Eliphaz brought heavy charges against Job, without reason for his accusations, except that Job was afflicted as he supposed God always afflicted ev…