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Therefore I am terrified at his presence. When I consider, I am afraid of him.
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Awe, Not Just Terror
Commentators explain that Job's fear is not simple terror but a profound, holy awe. When considering God's infinite power, inscrutable plans, and perfect holiness, a sense of reverential fear is a natural and even intended response for a believer. As one scholar notes, it's the kind of awe that leads to veneration, similar to how Peter and John reacted when they encountered Christ's majesty.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Therefore am I troubled at his presence — The doctrine of divine purposes and decrees is fitted to impress the mind with awe
19th Century
Anglican
Therefore I am troubled at his presence. — That is, though His presence is invisible and He is undiscoverable on every side ([Refe…
Baptist
Therefore am I troubled at his presence: when I consider, I am afraid of him. For God maketh my heart soft, and the Almighty troubleth me: Beca…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Therefore am I troubled at his presence Not at his gracious presence, which he wanted, and every good man desires; b…
Since Job never questions that his trials are from God's hand and that there is no such thing as chance, how does he account for them? The principl…
13th Century
Catholic
In his discourse, Eliphaz proposed two charges against Job (Job 27:5, 12): first, that he had been punished because of his very great e…
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