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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
Which said unto God, Depart from us. — Here again he attributes to Job the very thoughts he had ascribed to the wicked ([…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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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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…
13th Century
Catholic
In the preceding words, Eliphaz seems to have charged Job with not believing that God has providence in human affairs. Now, as a consequence, he ap…
