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Who said to God, `Depart from us;` And, `What can the Almighty do for us?`

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A Sarcastic Retort

Commentators explain that Eliphaz is turning Job's own argument against him. In chapter 21, Job described the wicked saying these words while prospering. Eliphaz sarcastically agrees, pointing to the generation before the flood as the ones who said this, implying Job is sympathizing with those who faced God's ultimate judgment.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Job 22:17

18th Century

Theologian

Which said to God, Depart from us – See notes on Job 21:14. This is a very correct description of the old world. They had no wish t…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Job 22:17

19th Century

Bishop

Which said unto God, Depart from us. — Here again he attributes to Job the very thoughts he had ascribed to the wicked ([…

John Gill

John Gill

On Job 22:17

17th Century

Pastor

Which said unto God, depart from us
Choosing not to be admonished of their sins, nor be exhorted to repentance for t…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Job 22:15–20

17th Century

Minister

Eliphaz wanted Job to mark the old way that wicked men have walked, and see what the end of their way was. It is good for us to mark it, so that we…