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But as for the mighty man, he had the earth. The honorable man, he lived in it.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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 …
19th Century
Anglican
But as for the mighty man. —By the “mighty and the honourable” man is probably meant Job. Some understand the words from …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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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Eliphaz brought heavy charges against Job, without reason for his accusations, except that Job was afflicted as he supposed God always afflicted ev…
13th Century
Catholic
When the blessed Job had finished speaking, Eliphaz did not understand his words according to their intended meaning. Indeed, when Job first spoke …
