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A Direct Accusation
Commentators unanimously agree that this verse is not a statement of fact, but a direct accusation from Eliphaz against Job. Eliphaz, without evidence, charges Job with being the 'mighty man' who used his power and status to unjustly seize land and oppress the poor.
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Albert Barnes
On Job 22:8
18th Century
Theologian
But as for the mighty man - Hebrew as in the margin, “man of arm.” The “arm,” in the Scriptures, is the symbol of power; ([Reference Psalms …
Charles Ellicott
On Job 22:8
19th Century
Bishop
But as for the mighty man. —By the “mighty and the honourable” man is probably meant Job. Some understand the words from …
John Gill
On Job 22:8
17th Century
Pastor
But [as for] the mighty man, he had the earth
A large share and portion of it, which Job could not hinder him from t…
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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…