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Injustice in Plain Sight
Job's argument expands to show that suffering isn't just a rural issue but is rampant even in cities, the supposed centers of law and order. Commentators explain that the groans of the oppressed and wounded rise from within city walls, highlighting the brazen and public nature of the injustice.
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Albert Barnes
On Job 24:12
18th Century
Theologian
Men groan from out of the city - The evident meaning of this is that the sorrows caused by oppression were not confined to the deserts and s…
Charles Ellicott
On Job 24:12
19th Century
Bishop
Men groan from out of the city. —Here a survey of the oppressions carried out within the city walls is taken.
Charles Spurgeon
On Job 24:6–12
19th Century
Preacher
He lets them alone, leaves them to do as they please. So it seems; but this is not the day of judgment, and this is not the place of final retribut…
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John Gill
On Job 24:12
17th Century
Pastor
Men groan from out of the city
Because of the oppressions and injuries done to them, so that not only the poor in th…
Matthew Henry
On Job 24:1–12
17th Century
Minister
Job discusses further the prosperity of the wicked. He had previously shown, in chapter 21, that many who are ungodly and profane live at ease.
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