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The Flaw in Judging by Suffering
Commentators unanimously agree that Eliphaz's accusation is based on a false assumption, not evidence. He wrongly concludes that because Job is suffering greatly, he must have sinned greatly. This serves as a powerful warning against judging another person's spiritual state based on their life circumstances.
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Albert Barnes
On Job 22:5
18th Century
Theologian
Is not your wickedness great? - That is, “Is it not utter presumption and folly for a man, whose wickedness is undoubtedly so great…
Charles Ellicott
On Job 22:5
19th Century
Bishop
Is not thy wickedness great? —This was mere conjecture and surmise, arising simply from a false assumption: namely, that …
John Gill
On Job 22:5
17th Century
Pastor
Is not your wickedness great ?
&c.] It must be owned it is, it cannot be denied. Indeed, the wickedness of every man…
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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…