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The Danger of Flawed Theology
Commentators unanimously point out that Eliphaz's accusation was not based on evidence but on a flawed belief system. He assumed Job's suffering was proof of sin, leading him to invent specific, serious charges. This serves as a powerful warning against judging others' character or relationship with God based on their circumstances.
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Job
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Albert Barnes
On Job 22:9
18th Century
Theologian
You have sent widows away empty — That is, without regarding their needs and without doing anything to mitigate their sorrows. The oppressio…
John Gill
On Job 22:9
17th Century
Pastor
You have sent widows away empty
Either out of their own houses, which he spoiled, and devoured, and stripped, and cl…
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…